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SANT GOKULDAS INTRODUCTION Sant Gokuldas was a 13th century Varkari Saint, who lived in Pandharpur by worshipping Lord Panduranga with sincerity, dedication and devotion. Gokuldas was born in a pious Brahmin family, and his father was worked in the Panduranga Temple, and he used to play Drums during the time of performance of puja to Lord Panduranga. Similar to his father, Gokuldas was also interested in Musical field, and from his young age itself, he began to compose songs on his own, and used to sing nice songs on Lord Panduranga using the Musical Instrument, Tambura. At his young age,…
SIGNIFICANCE OF YAGNAS INTRODUCTION Yajna also known as Homam would be done during the performance of rituals, by sitting in front of the sacrificial fire, by chanting the divine Mantras, in order to sanctify the Vedic gods and goddesses. The term Yajna was mentioned in the Vedas and also in the Puranas. Yagna includes offering of oblations to the respective Vedic deities, in order to get their blessings. By performing Yagnas, we would get relieved from our various diseases and we would prosper in our lives. Yajna would be done in the temples and also in the Hindu weddings. A Yagna would be…
NO ONE IS LIKE LORD SRIRAMA INTRODUCTION Lord Rama is famously known as “EKAPATHNI VIRATHAN”, since he has only one wife. Even after he was separated from his consort Ma Sita Devi, he didn’t get married again throughout his life time. Though his father Dasaratha was married to many consorts, but, he never did like that, since he considered Ma Sita as his only wife and he considered the rest of the women as his mother, sister and daughter. Due to his good qualities, he was praised in the great epic Ramayana, and many poets were mentioned about his significance…
MAVILAI THORANAM INTRODUCTION Mavilai Thoranam means a bunch of mango leaves, which would be tied in the entrance of the marriage halls, temples, or in the homes of the Hindus during temple or family functions or during festival times. This Thoranam is considered as a sacred item, and it is also believed that by tying it in the entrance of the homes, Ma Lakshmi Devi would enter into the homes delightfully. The system of using Mavilai Thoranam was there since ancient Vedic times. Ancient Vedic scholars, saints and Rishis used to tie this auspicious thing on their Ashrams, by considering…
LET US VISIT THE HOLY RIVERS IN ORDER TO WASH AWAY OUR SINS INTRODUCTION At least once in a year, we must have to compulsorily visit and worship the holy rivers such as the Ganges, Narmada, Cauvery, Yamuna, Godavari and Ma Thungabhadra in order to wash away our sins. Great sages and saints used to construct Ashrams near the banks of the holy Rivers in order to perform their meditation peacefully. Holy Rivers have been dwelling in the earth only for the sake of removing our sins, and to protect us through their divine powers throughout our lives. There are…
SIGNIFICANCE OF PLANTAIN LEAVES INTRODUCTION Plantain leaves are considered as highly auspicious and it would be used for eating food. The details about plantain leaves are mentioned in our Hindu Scriptures, and in that, it was mentioned, that the great Rishis like Agastiya and Viswamitra used to have their food only in the plantain leaves. Ancient kings those who use golden plates for eating food, would also eat their food in the plantain leaves during the time of auspicious festivals. In the life history of Nayanmar Saints, the significance of plantain leaves is mentioned, and most of the Nayanmars used…
RISHIS AND RISHI PATHNIS INTRODUCTION Rishis also called as sages are the holy creations of Lord Brahma. They are considered as the powerful sons of Lord Brahma. They are the special creations born in this earth, in order to introduce the Vedas, Holy texts, Shastras, Yagnas and other rituals for the well-being of the people in the earth. They performed fire sacrifices, and gave the share from the sacrifice to the divine gods and demi gods, and due to that lot of prosperities were happened in this earth and the gods and the demi gods were very much pleased by…
SIGNIFICANCE OF MAHA SHIVARATRI INTRODUCTION Maha Shivaratri is a festival which is celebrated once in a year, in order to honour Lord Shiva. As per legend, it is believed that during the time of Maha Shivaratri, Lord Shiva would dance at his abode Holy Kailash, in order to bring peace and prosperity to the entire universe. Apart from the annual Shivaratri, monthly Shivaratri is also celebrated in the temples, and during that auspicious day, special pujas would takes place. It is considered as the main festival of Hindus, and especially by the devotees of Lord Shiva, since by celebrating the Maha Shivaratri festival,…
SIGNIFICANCE OF SRI VYASA BHAGAVAN INTRODUCTION We can keep on telling about the significance of Sri Vyasa, who is also known as Sri Vyasa Bhagavan, since he has contained the divine qualities of Lord Vishnu Bhagavan. His birth name was Krishna Dvaipayana, and he was the son of Rishi Parasara and Ma Satyavati. He has attained great name and fame, since he has compiled the 18 Puranas, and also some other holy texts of Hinduism. Vyasa had got the great opportunity to narrate the events of Mahabharata to the first god Vinayaka himself, and made him to write faster. Vyasa…
IMPORTANCE OF FOOD DONATION INTRODUCTION Annadanam means offering food, and it is not limited to human beings alone. Annadanam can be provided to animals and birds also. Adi Sankaracharya in his stothram praising Annapurna, the personification of plentiful food, says: Annapurnesadapurne Sankara Pranavallabhe gyanavairagya siddhyarthambhikshamdehica Parvati Goddess of Plenty, Annapurna Devi, you are Lord Shiva’s eternal Consort, give us alms together with wisdom.’ By performing annadanam to the poor and the needy, Mata Annapoorani would be satisfied with us, and would shower her grace on us, and we would be blessed with all kinds of prosperities in this world,…
Significance Of Minor Deities In Hinduism INTRODUCTION Similar to the major deities like Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma, minor deities like Indra, Agni and Yama are also considered as powerful deities, and they are excellently discharging their duties as per the instructions of the Trimurties. Lord Indra is the King of Heaven, and he is the god of rain and thunder. Lord Agni is the fire god, who is a popular Vedic god, and he resides in the Agni Loka. Lord Yama is the death god, and he is residing in the Yama Loka. Lord Surya is the sun god, and…
SIGNIFICANCE OF LORD KALI PURUSHA INTRODUCTION According to legend, Kali Purusha is created by Lord Brahma during the end of the Dwapara Yuga. He is having the features of Lord Brahma and contains his powers. He has been deputed by Lord Brahma to cause harm to the sinful people, and to even change the minds of the noble people, in order to make them to commit crimes. Though he is considered as a wicked demon, he is doing his duty as per the Yuga Dharma, and as per the orders of Lord Brahma. He appears very ugly, and contains a…
Hindus globally are highly concerned regarding reports of overnight closure of Swindon Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre in South West England by Swindon Borough Council without consulting the community. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was clearly a case of ill-treatment of minorities in England, where instead of providing security and helping repair the damage caused by five vandalizing incidents during the last few months at the Temple, the Council decided unilaterally to pluck a resource which met the spiritual needs of about 20,000 Hindus of the area. It…
Hindus are urging the Brook Theatre in Chatham (England) to withdraw “La Bayadère” ballet; scheduled for March 25-27, 2022; which they feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that taxpayer-funded and Council run institution like Brook Theatre should not be in the business of callously promoting appropriation of traditions, elements and concepts of “others”; and ridiculing entire communities. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, indicated that this deeply problematic ballet was just a blatant belittling of a rich civilization and exhibited 19th-century orientalist attitudes. He also urged Brook Theatre to apologize for…
Hindus are urging Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) to withdraw “La Bayadère” ballet from its repertoire list; whose finals are scheduled for April 13-20, 2022 in Tampa (Florida); which they feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that organization like YAGP, which claims to be “world’s largest global network of dance”, should not be in the business of callously promoting appropriation of traditions, elements and concepts of “others”; and ridiculing entire communities. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, indicated that this deeply problematic ballet was…
Hindus are urging Russian Ballet Orlando (RBO) to withdraw “La Bayadère”; currently scheduled for July 29-31, 2022 in Orlando and Lakeland in Florida; which they feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that RBO, “the premier ballet academy in Central Florida” whose season is underwritten in part by the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs; should not be in the business of callously promoting appropriation of traditions, elements and concepts of “others”; and ridiculing entire communities. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, indicated that…
Mr Sean Clarke is the Editor of the Spiritual Science Research Foundation (SSRF) – a leading spiritual research website. He has an MBA from the prestigious Monash Mt Eliza business school, Australia and has worked as a strategy analyst in various dot coms. Currently he is the Editor of SSRF.ORG and is spearheading the spiritual research being conducted under the guidance of His Holiness (Dr) Athavale. He is a key member of the spiritual research team at MAV. Sean is the disciple of His Holiness (Dr) Athavale. His Holiness (Dr) Athavale is the source of inspiration for SSRF and is…
He is based in Delhi, a Kashmiri Pandit, preaching and practising the traditional knowledge of Kashmir Shaivism. Since childhood many sages and saints have graced him towards divine path. His first sadhana was Param Shaive Yogini Lalleshwari. Her vakhs (sayings) convey the essence of Shaiva Agamas (Kashmir Shaivism). Kazi Ji worked on her oral teachings and spread the wisdom worldwide. Kashmir Shaivism is based on the ancient wisdom of Agamas (Tantra). It is a universal spirituality which opens the inner door to self realization. Besides guiding us for harmonious material life, it takes us to the highest level of divine…
IMPORTANCE OF HINDU CULTURE INTRODUCTION Hindu Culture contains its own values and follows the ancient traditions, customs and values, and respects others. Hindu culture dates back to several centuries, and there is no vast changes in the culture. Even Hindus living in foreign countries, would adopt the Hindu culture, and would treat everyone as their friends. The following procedures are commonly followed by millions of Hindus in their life. Welcoming the guests at their home in a proper manner, and providing sufficient food items, and taking to them in a positive manner. Forgetting about the past bitter incidents, and welcoming…