Hindi & Telugu New Year!
Thursday March 30, 2006
Characteristic of the Indian cultural mélange, Hindus in various states of India celebrate the new year in their own ways. For instance, today is this year's Hindi and Telugu New ... Read More
The Laws of Manu or "Manava Dharma Shastra"
Tuesday March 28, 2006
Traditionally accepted as an arm of the Vedas, the 'Laws of Manu' or 'Manava Dharma Shastra' (c. 500 BC) is a key Hindu text. Present-day scholars have highly criticized the ... Read More
“Om” - A State of Stress-free Existence
Sunday March 26, 2006
Om or Aum is the sound of a thoughtless state of mind - a present that is free from all tensions of life - the way to touch the depths ... Read More
7 Tips for Praying
Friday March 24, 2006
The scriptures indicate that there are seven techniques of successful prayer. Broadcaster Gyan Rajhans tells you why and how to pray. With faith in God and using these techniques of ... Read More
The Concept of Time
Thursday March 23, 2006
Most of us are accustomed to living life according to linear beliefs and patterns of existence. We believe everything has a beginning, middle and an end. But Hinduism has little ... Read More
Sarada Devi - Holy Saint Mother
Tuesday March 21, 2006
Sarada Devi, the wife of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa of Dakshineshwar, Calcutta, is equally revered by the Hindus as her mystic husband, and is considered one of the most important saint ... Read More
6 Books by Sri Aurobindo
Monday March 20, 2006
To read Sri Aurobindo is to experience the consciousness that lies at the heart of the Truth of existence. Nobel Laureate Roman Rolland said: “Sri Aurobindo (is) the foremost of ... Read More
12 Steps to Happiness & Success
Saturday March 18, 2006
1. Develop a clear cut aim; 2. Draw up a wise program; 3. Guard your health; 4. Conserve your energy; 5. Value character; 6. Adopt virtues; 7. Pray to god; ... Read More
"Quest For God" - A Poem by Swami Vivekananda
Thursday March 16, 2006
In this poem, Swami Vivekananda, sings about the harmony of all religions, an issue so relevant in today's world. Excerpted from his letter written in 1893 to Prof. J.H. Wright ... Read More
The Music of Shiva
Tuesday March 14, 2006
Download MP3 files of top bhajans or devotional songs in Hindi dedicated to Lord Shiva. This "Shiv Mahima" collection includes the popular "Shiv Shankar Beda Par Karo", "Subaha Subaha Le ... Read More
5 Things You Need to Know About Holi
Monday March 13, 2006
'Holi' comes from the word 'hola', which means to offer oblation or prayer to the Almighty as Thanksgiving for good harvest. Gyan Rajhans gives 5 reasons to celebrate this colorful ... Read More
HAPPY HOLI (March 14-15)
Sunday March 12, 2006
Send a Holi eGreetings Card
How to Celebrate Holi
Why Celebrate Holi?
Religious Significance of
Holi
Make Herbal Holi Colors at Home
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How to Make Natural Colors for Holi
Friday March 10, 2006
This Holi, explore the fascinating world of natural colors. Experiment with different flowers, fruits and vegetables (beet root, black grapes, dried gooseberry), leaves (eucalyptus), plants (castor). Encourage the use of ... Read More
Holi: Its Real Meaning & Significance
Wednesday March 8, 2006
There's more to Holi (March 14-15) than just fun, frolic and colors! Swami Sivananda gives a background of the festival and explains the real meaning and significance of Holi... ... Read More
Serial Blasts Rock Indian Holy City of Varanasi
Tuesday March 7, 2006
At least 20 people were feared killed and over 60 wounded in three explosions on Tuesday in the Hindu pilgrimage city of Varanasi in northern India. The first explosion took ... Read More
Holi Celebrations in New York
Monday March 6, 2006
When and where can you celebrate Holi in New York this spring? Read about the Phagwah Parade in Richmond Hill, Queens, the biggest Holi celebration in North America. Organizers expect ... Read More
"The Hindu Mind"
Monday March 6, 2006
This handbook of Hindu history by Bansi Pandit, beliefs and practices has everything going for it but the title! What might appear from its title to be a guide to ... Read More
Vedic Astrology Works!
Friday March 3, 2006
Vedic Astrologer Das Goravani says, "It is one of the most interesting artifacts of intelligent life on earth. It's like understanding how the whole darn big picture is swirling in ... Read More
The Itihasas or Histories: Ancient Hindu Scriptures
Wednesday March 1, 2006
The Itihasas (Sanskrit for 'Histories') are supplementary Vedic literature that include the 'Mahabharata', the 'Ramayana' and the 'Bhagavad Gita '. Are they authentic Vedic literature? Find out... more