Subhamoy's Hinduism Blog April 2008 Archive

Good Dharma = Good Karma
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

Wednesday April 30, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Bhagavad Gita for Modern Times


Monday April 28, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Kali: Fearful Goddess with a Heart of a Mother
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

Friday April 25, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Vaastu: Secrets of a Happy & Healthy Home
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

Tuesday April 22, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

The Greatness of Hanuman
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

Friday April 18, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

10 Avatars of Vishnu
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

Tuesday April 15, 2008 | permalink | comments (4)

Usher in the New Year!
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

Sunday April 13, 2008 | permalink | comments (2)

Happy Ramnavami!
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

Friday April 11, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Does Religious Fasting Make Any Sense?
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

Tuesday April 8, 2008 | permalink | comments (3)

Significance of Vasanta Navaratri - the 9 Divine Nights
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

Sunday April 6, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Whitman, Emerson, Thoreau, Melville & Hinduism
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

Friday April 4, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)

Improve Your Thought Power
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

Wednesday April 2, 2008 | permalink | comments (0)