Tuesday December 15, 2009
The word 'mangalsutra' is derived from the two words, mangal meaning holy or auspicious and sutra meaning thread. It is a sacred necklace that the groom ties around the bride's neck on the day of the wedding in a ceremony called Mangalya dharanam (meaning - wearing the auspicious), thereby giving her the status of his wife and life mate. Thereafter, the wife wears the mangalsutra all her life or till the time the husband is alive as a sign of their marriage, mutual love and goodwill, understanding and faithful commitment to one another...Read more
Is the mangalsutra losing its meaning? Nowadays, it is more of a fashion statement than a symbol of love and marriage. Rarely does a working woman don a mangalsutra over her party dress or business suit. Is it relevant for the modern day woman? Comments welcome...
Friday December 11, 2009
Millions of people worldwide have reaped the benefits of the ancient Indian physical-discipline of Yoga. Now, here's your chance to build in the power of Yoga into your daily life. These wonderful Yoga Calendars will surely deepen your connection with this timeless path toward self-awareness, health and peace -- each day of the year. Here's the list:
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Tuesday December 8, 2009
Vedic Astrology refers to Hindu astrology, a system that originated in ancient India, and was documented by sages in the Vedic scriptures. It's the mother of all astrology, and it helps us understand our karma. According to this system you are not the Sun Sign you always thought you were. Vedic Astrologer Das Goravani unravels the secrets behind this ancient Indian predictive science. Also known as "Jyotish" - the science of light, Vedic astrology deals with astral light patterns that are thought to determine our destiny. Read more
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Sunday December 6, 2009
Chyawanprash is a comprehensive herbal tonic with multiple health benefits, prepared according to an ancient Ayurvedic formula. This unique 'jam' is a mix of powerful ayurvedic herbs with 'amla' (Indian gooseberry) as the base. It is beneficial for all ages, and creates a harmonious synergy in the body leading to better metabolism.
It is believed that the formula of Chyawanprash was discovered by the sage Chyawan. He was the first to prepare this tonic, and used it to regain his own youth and longevity. Charak Samhita, the ancient Ayurvedic treatise written by sage Charak in the 4th century BCE, contains the first historically documented formula for Chyawanprash. According to this ancient text, Chyawanprash is "the foremost of all 'rasayanas' or herbal formulations."
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