Good Dharma = Good Karma
Wednesday April 30, 2008
Hinduism believes in the concept of reincarnation. What determines the state of an individual in the next existence is karma which refers to the actions undertaken by the body and ... Read More
Bhagavad Gita for Modern Times
Monday April 28, 2008
Kali: Fearful Goddess with a Heart of a Mother
Friday April 25, 2008
Kali, the Dark Goddess is depicted with perhaps the fiercest features amongst all the world's deities. But the love between this mother goddess and her human children is a unique ... Read More
Vaastu: Secrets of a Happy & Healthy Home
Tuesday April 22, 2008
Vaastu - the ancient Indian science of geopathy can help you live a happy and healthy life if your house is compliant to certain natural laws. Hindus believe that for ... Read More
The Greatness of Hanuman
Friday April 18, 2008
Hanuman, the mighty ape that aided Lord Rama in his expedition against evil
forces, is one of the most popular idols in the Hindu pantheon. The character
of ... Read More
10 Avatars of Vishnu
Tuesday April 15, 2008
The earthly incarnations of Vishnu have many avatars. His ten avatars are Matsyavatara (fish), Koorma (tortoise), Varaaha (boar), Narasimha (the man lion), Vaamana (the dwarf), Parasurama (the angry man), Lord ... Read More
Usher in the New Year!
Sunday April 13, 2008
In mid-April (April 13-14), Hindus celebrate Baisakhi in Punjab, Poila Baishakh in Bengal, Bohag Bihu in Assam, Vishu in Kerala and Puthandu in Tamil Nadu to welcome the new year. ... Read More
Happy Ramnavami!
Friday April 11, 2008
Ramnavami - the birthday of Lord Rama falls on the 9th day of the bright fortnight of the month of Chaitra (April 14, 2007). On this auspicious day, devotees repeat ... Read More
Does Religious Fasting Make Any Sense?
Tuesday April 8, 2008
Fasting in Hinduism indicates the denial of the physical needs of the body for the sake of spiritual gains. "When the stomach is full, the intellect begins to sleep. Wisdom ... Read More
Significance of Vasanta Navaratri - the 9 Divine Nights
Sunday April 6, 2008
Navaratri literally means "nine nights." This festival is observed twice a year, once in the beginning of summer and again at the onset of winter. The spring festival or Vasanta ... Read More
Whitman, Emerson, Thoreau, Melville & Hinduism
Friday April 4, 2008
What do these great American authors have in common? Their affinity towards Hinduism and Oriental philosophy are reflected in some of their greatest literary works. Unable to resolve the rift ... Read More
Improve Your Thought Power
Wednesday April 2, 2008
Do you have problems controlling your mind and emotions? Your thoughts wander, and you can’t concentrate? Here’s a quick tip for you that can help you make the most of ... Read More