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Subhamoy's Hinduism Blog July 2004 Archive

By Subhamoy Das, About.com Guide to Hinduism since 1999

Ganesha in Many Moods

Friday July 30, 2004
Download various images of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Here's a sculpture gallery that showcases the elephant god in his many moods - from the regal to the musical ... Read More

The Laws of Life

Wednesday July 28, 2004
15 chosen gems from Swami Vivekananda’s writings: “Love for love's sake, because it is law of life,” and more...Find out the other laws of life...GO

The Power of Pranayama

Sunday July 25, 2004
It's indeed amazing that sitting and breathing evenly can be a means of tapping deeper resources within us. Devoting half an hour a day even for a week reveals the ... Read More

Bhajan MP3 Downloads

Thursday July 22, 2004
Don't miss this collection of various soul-stirring Hindi 'bhajans', 'aartis' and devotional songs by renowned Indian singers. Free downloads are available on the following pages: Hanuman MP3 Bhajans ... Read More

Learn Math from the Vedas

Tuesday July 20, 2004
What does mathematics have to do with Hinduism? Well, just as the basic principles of Hinduism lie in the Vedas, so do the roots of mathematics...more

Book of Manu Has No Relevance Today

Sunday July 18, 2004
Traditionally accepted as one of the supplementary arms of the Vedas, 'The Laws of Manu' or 'Manava Dharma Shastra' is a basic text for all gurus to base their teachings ... Read More

Jesus Loves You, Ganesha Doesn't!

Wednesday July 14, 2004
You'll be shocked at what this fundamentalist Christian site tells its kid users. About halfway down the page a box item entitled "Habu's Corner" depicts a Ganesha-like figure saying: "Wouldn't ... Read More

Hindu Rites & Rituals

Monday July 12, 2004
An overview of the ritual world of Hinduism, from personal daily worship or 'Puja' to rites of passage or 'Samskaras' from birth till death...more

Hinduism & American Literature

Friday July 9, 2004
Wrote Walt Whitman: "Passage to India! …Are thy wings plumed indeed for such far flights? O soul, voyagest thou indeed on voyages like those? Disportest thou ... Read More

All About the Amarnath Pilgrimage

Tuesday July 6, 2004
The Amarnath Yatra officially begins on June 15. Registrations for the month and a half long pilgrimage have begun. Here's a ready reckoner about Amarnath: Facts & figures, how to ... Read More

Auspicious Days for the Month

Sunday July 4, 2004
Check out this list of holy days of the month. These dates are considered auspicious for beginning a new venture, embarking on a journey, taking up a project... or anything ... Read More
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