Navratri, one of the most vibrant and widely celebrated festivals in India, holds special significance at the Shakti peeths. These sacred sites, where goddess Durga’s body parts supposedly fell, inspire elaborate Navratri festivities. Let us explore the distinct ways Navratri is celebrated at the top 7 Shakti peeths and discover the captivating stories behind theirContinue reading “Navratri Celebrations at the Top 7 Shakti Peeths: Honoring the Divine Feminine”
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Queen Madalasa (Part 1-An Introduction)
Discover the inspiring tale of Princess Madalasa, a visionary Indian queen recognized for her profound spiritual wisdom. She crafted the beautiful “Madalasa Upadesh”, not merely as a soothing lullaby, but as an enduring instructive guide for her sons as they journeyed through life. This unique composition, with potent lessons woven intricately into each verse, has transcended generations. It encapsulates the queen’s loving intent to shield her children from adversity, guiding their path towards righteousness. Through this series of posts delve into the poetic mastery of Queen Madalasa and her ageless teachings captured in the Madalasa Upadesh – an eternal beacon of spiritual enlightenment and intellectual growth.
TOP 5 QUESTIONS ASKED ABOUT HINDU ETIQUETTE AND DRESSING
Top 5 questions about Hindu Practices answered
10 Ways to celebrate Chaitra Navaratri with your kids this year
Indian Hindu immigrants, like all other immigrants appreciate much about our lives here. Yet, there are some things everyone misses from back home. Personally, my list is longish. But top three items I miss from home are these — Street Food – especially Street food in Ahmedabad because I could easily get Swaminarayan style (vegetarianContinue reading “10 Ways to celebrate Chaitra Navaratri with your kids this year”
FAQs on Dharma
What is Dharma? There is no English word that correctly translates as Dharma. Religion in Hindi is called मत Duty in Hindi is called कर्तव्य. It may be understood as the quintessential quality that defines a thing. So to understand my dharma I must understand the quintessential quality of me as a human and me as an individual. Dharma is also understood as “That which sustains everything”.
Why do Hindus celebrate Holi?
According to legend, King Hiranyakashyapu did great penance and earned the boon that he could not be killed by either human or animal. After receiving this boon he began to consider himself immortal and grew arrogant. He demanded that people worship him as God. As luck would have it, his son Prahlad refused to denounceContinue reading “Why do Hindus celebrate Holi?”
Introducing 3-5 yr old kids to Bhagavad Gita
Introducing children to Bhagavad Gita at an early age is one of the best parenting tools. This post suggests 5 ways of doing just that.
4 Mindfulness games for Toddlers
Kids are a form of God (Bachche bhagwaan ka roop hain), Kids always live in the present, Mindfulness comes naturally to kids. These are statements we hear casually thrown around. Such statements create an erroneous belief that children are automatically mindful. But if that were true we wouldn’t have trouble with mindfulness as adults. AtContinue reading “4 Mindfulness games for Toddlers”