What's that Dot on the Forehead?
Wednesday February 27, 2008
That's the 'Bindi' - a fascinating form of body decoration. Hindus attach great importance to this ornamental mark on the forehead, often between the two eyebrows — a spot ... Read More
What is Karma?
Monday February 25, 2008
The law of cause and effect forms an integral part of Hindu philosophy. This law is termed as 'karma', which means to 'act'. Interestingly, the theory of karma harps on ... Read More
Perceiving God: The Snake & Rope Analogy
Friday February 22, 2008
God can best be described as sat-chit-ananda.
Sat means existence pure and absolute.
Chit means knowledge, or consciousness, pure and absolute.
Ananda means bliss, pure and absolute.
Swami Atma writes on the nature ... Read More
Vedic Astro Forecast for March 2008
Tuesday February 19, 2008
Find out what's in store for you in the coming month. Read your Vedic Astro Forecast for March 2008 by renowned Vedic Astologer 'Jyotish' Asish Kumar Das. The focus of ... Read More
The Love Songs of Sarojini Naidu
Sunday February 17, 2008
This selection of old India love poems reflect the enchanting culture of the Hindus. Taken from 'The Golden Threshold' by Sarojini Naidu - with an Introduction by Arthur Symons (John ... Read More
Immortal Love Legends
Thursday February 14, 2008
Perhaps no other faith glorifies the idea of love between the sexes as Hinduism. An amazing variety of mythical amorous stories that abounds Sanskrit literature make it a rich treasure ... Read More
The 6 parts of a Hindu Temple
Tuesday February 12, 2008
The architecture of Hindu temples evolved over a period of more than 2,000 years and show a great variety. Hindu temples are of different shapes and sizes – rectangular, octagonal, ... Read More
Vasant Panchami: Birthday of Goddess Saraswati
Sunday February 10, 2008
Vasant Panchami, which falls on February 11, 2008, is the day of Saraswati, mother of the Vedas. It is celebrated on the 5th day of the bright fortnight of the ... Read More
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Passes Away
Thursday February 7, 2008
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi peacefully passed away at his home in the Dutch town of Vlodrop on Tuesday, February 5, 2008. He was one of the most illustrious modern sages of ... Read More
Music for Relaxation: Top 5 CDs
Tuesday February 5, 2008
Indian music is a great way to soothe your nerves at the end of a hard day’s work, meditate or even sleep. In this selection that blends ancient chants and ... Read More
Ten Commandments for Peace of Mind
Sunday February 3, 2008
Peace of mind is the most sought after 'commodity' in human life. It appears that most of us are in a state of perpetual restlessness. Here are 10 solutions that ... Read More