28 January, 2012

In Indian Culture Why we do light a lamp?

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In Indian Culture Why do we light a lamp?        In almost every Indian home a lamp is lit daily before the altar of the Lor...
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22 January, 2012

The Austerity of Bhrigu (A Story from Taittiriya Upanisad)

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Swamy Jyotirmayananda         An ancient illustration of the practice of mana (reflection) is found in Taittiriya Upanisad .  Bh...
14 January, 2012

MANTRAS FOR PEACE - Invocatory Prayer Part 1

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Invocatory Prayer in Sanskrit Om Sahanavavattu.  Sahanau bhunaktu .  Saha viryam karavavahai. Tejasvni navadhitamastu m...
31 December, 2011

About Fear

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       Fear is an instinct common to every living being.   It is universal and can overpower one at any time.  A king is afraid of hi...
18 December, 2011

Aristotle's Search for Truth

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        The question arises, as to what human intelligence can tell us about God.  Therein lies the whole thrust of philosophy and...
17 December, 2011

Listening to Your Inner Voice

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       Over a century ago, Ralph Waldo Emerson stated,        The key to tapping the inner voice lies in becoming quiet, stilling the ...
07 December, 2011

The vision of God

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       In our tradition, Isvara aradhana or Isvara-puja ( worship of God ) is considered a nityakarma , meaning a compulsory duty ....
04 December, 2011

Validity of Vedas

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In our tradition we give a lot of importance to knowledge (jnanam) , be it material knowledge or spiritual knowledge. Knowledge is ...