The concept of gurudakshina is very ancient and it is unique to the Indian culture and tradition. If you are absolutely naïve about India, then it’s...
Fasting in Hinduism indicates the denial of the physical needs of the body for the sake of spiritual gains. According to the scriptures, fasting helps create...
One of the most profound attributes of Hinduism is the recognition and worship of God as feminine. In fact, Hinduism is the only major religion that...
Shaanti, meaning “peace”, is a natural state of being. Disturbances are created either by others or us. For example, peace already exists in a place until someone...
~ Ram Lingam What’s your IQ? What’s your EQ? These days we are also asked what your SQ (spiritual quotient) is. These IQ, EQ, SQ etc are available...
Fatehpur Sikri, that Mughal emperor Akbar established as his capital and is now a World Heritage site, was once a “flourishing trade and Jain pilgrimage centre”....
In Indian culture ‘Nariyal’ or ‘Copra’ is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Every auspicious work begins with the breaking of the coconut and the...
~ Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Countless people across the world ask me: “Have you converted to Hinduism?” The question is understandable. After all, people don’t often behold an...
by DR DAVID FRAWLEY @davidfrawleyved Ma Kali is the most misunderstood of all Hindu Goddesses, though she is often regarded as the most powerful. Kali’s dark...
~ By Sadhguru The very nature of human perception is such that, right now, whatever a human being is involved with, that will be the only...