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Subhamoy's Hinduism Blog December 2004 Archive

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

Top 12 New Year Resolutions

Wednesday December 29, 2004
Beginning of the year is a good time to hitch on to some good habits and best practices. To begin with, as they say, do good to yourself. Get wise, ... Read More

2005 Calendar of Hindu Festivals

Wednesday December 29, 2004
This is by far the most comprehensive Hindu Almanac for the coming year you'll find on the Net. Bookmark it now... GO

"Conscious Flight into the Empyrean" - A Visual Journey in Meditation

Sunday December 26, 2004
Here is an amazing book by Santosh Sachdeva… a first hand life-changing experience retold in every detail in the form of a journal, with supporting illustrations on every page by ... Read More

Christ-Krishna Connection

Friday December 24, 2004
Similarities in the names of the greatest figures of the world's greatest religions 'Christ' and 'Krishna' have enough fuel for the curious mind to prod into the proposition that they ... Read More

Stories Of Shiva

Tuesday December 21, 2004
There are a number of mythological tales and legends surrounding Lord Shiva. Here're a few popular ones: "The Ganges Comes Down To Earth", "The Tiger & The Leaves", "Why Shiva ... Read More

HINDU HYMNS - "Om Jay Jagadish Hare"

Sunday December 19, 2004
This is a popular hymn dedicated to Lord Vishnu, also known as the Universal Prayer, with an English version of the lyric for easy pronunciation, and related resources, including English ... Read More

Are Hindus Kafirs?

Friday December 17, 2004
While there are Muslims who would insist on treating Hindus as kafir (infidel), there are others who would insist that they should actually be treated as Ahl-e-Kitab, people bearing revealed ... Read More

20 Important Spiritual Instructions

Wednesday December 15, 2004
This Free eBook by Swami Chidananda is based on a series of talks on Swami Sivananda's Instructions that are prerequisites for the all-round discipline that should act as the forerunner ... Read More

The OM Puzzle

Sunday December 12, 2004
Take the OM Challenge: There are more than a dozen OMs of all sizes, including inverted and mirror images, hidden here. Find them... GO

Islam & Hinduism

Saturday December 11, 2004
"Hinduism is known for the catholicity of spirit, broadmindedness and a holistic approach, but many Muslims merely dismiss it now as a byword for superstition" - Asia Times... GO

Tantra Basics

Thursday December 9, 2004
Tantra has been one of the most neglected branches of Indian spiritual studies despite the considerable number of texts devoted to this practice, which dates back to the 5th-9th century ... Read More

GOD IS... 10 Quotes by Sri Ramakrishna

Monday December 6, 2004
Don't miss these famous quotations from Sri Ramakrishna's writings that tell you about God and how to find him... GO

About India: Government & Politics

Sunday December 5, 2004
A selection of some reliable sources of government information on India: The Prime Minsiter's office, the President's official website, the Parliament, the Election Commission, and the Government of India Directory ... Read More

Meditation Techniques: Why & How to Meditate

Thursday December 2, 2004
There are many motivations for meditating, and it promises a world of benefits. Nick Applebee shares with us some tried and tested techniques to help you meditate and reap its ... Read More
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