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Diwali is one of the most popular festival celebrated by followers of Hindu faith and of followers of faiths with roots in Hinduism such as Jains, Sikhs and some sects of Buddhists. Diwali is celebrated for many reasons, some of which are regional and local. I have created this trivia using the common knowledge of … Continue reading Diwali Trivia
What is the use of giving in to sentiments? What for is your self-confidence defeated? Why is your usual calmness of mind disturbed? For what purpose are you desisting from yoga*? You are a warrior. Make effort to act. Practice meditation to calm your mind. Make the strength of your effort the cause of your … Continue reading Ramayan Quotes: {4.30.16,17}
Ramayan is one of the two epics of Hinduism written thousands of years ago and predates the other epic, the Mahabharat. It is a 24,000 verse poem with 500 chapters written in ancient Sanskrit by sage Valmiki and spread out over 5 books in the least. Ramayana means the journey of Rama, the main hero … Continue reading Ramayan
Even though it is commonplace to use and chant the symbol OM in yoga and meditation studios scattered all over the world, the word OM itself refers to something much more sublime. It refers to the almighty, the infinite, the imperishable, the indefinable, the indestructible, the all pervading, the supreme soul, the universal consciousness, the … Continue reading What is OM?
My father was cremated on the day of my wedding anniversary Is this a coincidence or is the universe trying to convey this wisdom to me. Happiness presents itself to man, wearing the crown of sorrow on its head. He who welcomes it must also welcome sorrow. ~Swami Vivekananda May 19 A bittersweet day. A … Continue reading May 19 – My Rite of Passage
Fun, Excitement, Laughter, Joy, Bliss, Exuberance, Happiness These are the feelings that permeate through me when I think of Holi, the Hindu festival of colors. A joyful and vibrant festival, Holi marks the advent of spring. It is celebrated with food, colors, music, and dance all over India and across the world wherever there is … Continue reading Holi Hai !!
I recently went to a friend's house for Vaibhav Lakshmi prayer culmination and celebration. It is a prayer to the Hindu goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth and prosperity), generally undertaken by women and accompanied by a fast, and ending with a celebratory gathering of a specified number of people on the last day of the … Continue reading Date Balls – A simple recipe
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