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2001
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12/25/01
- Yoga & Epileptic Seizure Disorder
Yoga is increasingly becoming a focal point of therapy and research in treating
epilepsy. Zoe Langley, who has greatly benefited from this treatment, reports
on how yoga is being rediscovered as a useful approach to exercise self-control
of seizures.
12/16/01
- Monsoon Wedding: This Is India!
Oscar nominated director Mira Nair's latest film Monsoon Wedding,
which won the Golden Lion at the 58th Venice International Film Festival in
September 2001, is a true mirror of contemporary Indian culture centered on
a typical Hindu wedding.
12/05/01
- Harrison & Hinduism
George Harrison was perhaps the most spiritual of musicians we have ever known.
He embraced Hinduism at the height of his fame and remained a plainclothes devotee
till the last day of earthy existence. A survey of the spiritual world of Harrison.
11/16/01
- What is Ayurveda?
Widely regarded as the world’s oldest form of health care, Ayurveda is an intricate
medical system that originated in ancient India. It has found great relevance
in our stressful world. Here’re 5 things you need to know about this holistic
tradition.
10/29/01
- 10 Best Books on the Gita
The Bhagavad Gita is universally regarded as the single most influential
philosophical text that provides an ultimate guide to self-realization. It is
said to free you from all sense of limitation. Here's a selection of the top
ten books on the Gita.
10/17/01
- Ten Days with the Mother Goddess!
It's festival time again! Every year during this time (September - October),
Hindus observe ten days of ceremonies, rituals, fasts and feasts in honour of
the supreme mother goddess Durga. Here's how to celebrate Navratri, Dusshera,
Durga Puja and Vijayadashami.
10/07/01
- The Four Ages of Man
Hindu men should ideally go through four "ashramas" or stages in life -
the celibate student, the married family man, the hermit in retreat, and the
wandering recluse. But most men are so much in love with the second stage that
it lasts a lifetime!
09/24/01
- Vishwakarma & Mythical Buildings
Lord Vishwakarma is the presiding deity of all architects. He is the official
builder of all the gods' palaces, and the designer of all celestial vehicles
and weapons. A look at this divine draughtsman of Hindu mythology and some cities
he built.
09/20/01
- The Soul Never Dies
No weapon can cleave the soul, no fire can burn it, says the Gita. "For
death is certain to one who is born...thou shalt not grieve for what is unavoidable."
A few wise words from the Gita can bring peace to the grieving heart in our
saddest moments.
09/10/01
- Vedic City: Heaven on Earth!
Iowa’s newest city is fully based on Vedic architectural designs. Called
Vedic City, it is part of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s efforts to create heaven on
earth. Find out why this city is so unique, and what went behind its planning
and incorporation.
08/25/01
- What is Tantra?
Tantra is mistakenly identified as the yoga of sex, black magic, witchcraft,
and an amalgam of techniques for influencing the mind of others. Renowned tantrik
master Shri Aghori ji dispels the myth surrounding this Vedic tradition of tantrism.
08/12/01
- 35 Years of Krishna Consciousness
The "Hare Krishna Movement" started by the International Society for Krishna
Consciousness (ISKCON) completes 35 years this year. On the eve of "Janmashthami"
- the birthday of Lord Krishna, we look back at the history of Krishna Consciousness.
07/29/01
- Rakhi eCommerce!
The age-old Rakhi has adapted very well to online business since it involves
sending gifts to far off places. This season, many Websites have opened their
virtual stores promising sisters to ship Rakhi threads to their brothers anywhere
in the world.
07/21/01
- The Science of Consciousness
An Indian scientist has formulated some path-breaking theories based on the
ancient Vedic Sciences that give us a powerful insight into the gray regions
of the human consciousness. Discover what lies beyond the realm of conventional
sciences.
07/09/01
- Amarnath Yatra Begins
Braving hostile climatic conditions and threats of militant attacks, tens of
thousands of Hindu pilgrims are moving up this month (July 2001) to pay a visit
to the holy snow-clad cave shrine of Lord Shiva at Amarnath in the Himalayas.
Here's a report.
06/29/01
- The Magic of Vedic Maths!
Just as the basics principles of Hinduism lay in the Vedas, so do the roots
of mathematics. Discover the marvels of Vedic maths, a unique system of calculations
based on word formulae, which can help you solve any mathematical problem.
06/13/01
- Upanishads: Universal Insights
The Upanishads, hailed as the supreme work of the Indian mind, form the core
of Hindu teachings. They are summits of thought on man and the universe, designed
to push human ideas to its very limit and beyond. Discover this secret science
of the self!
05/28/01
- Hanuman: Simian Symbol of Strength
Meet Hanuman! This mighty monkey deity is among the most popular gods in the
Hindu pantheon. We try to find out how an ape can become venerable, and revel
in the exciting exploits of this simian icon that never fail to thrill us.
05/14/01
- Highway To Heaven
Our desire to live on earth drives our life. But what happens after we die?
How does death become us? Where does it take us? A fresh look at the early Hindu
concept of heaven and hell, death and afterlife, sins and virtues, reincarnation
and immortality.
04/26/01
- Hinduism For Westerners
To many Westerners, Hinduism is nothing more than a typical Eastern phenomenon.
Why is it difficult for Westerners to embrace Hinduism? How can one stop feeling
an outsider to this universal religion? Dr David Frawley has the answers!
04/12/01
- Benaras: India's Religious Capital!
Benaras, one of world's oldest living cities, is rightly called the religious
capital of India. Also known as Varanasi, this holy city rests on the bank of
the sacred Ganges, and has some unforgettable experiences to offer to every
visitor.
03/31/01
- Rama-O-Rama!
Rama, the perfect avatar, is at once the ideal son, the ideal husband, and the
ideal king. On the auspicious occasion of 'Ramnavami', we recount the desirable
virtues of Rama, and the universal relevance of his great epic tale - 'Ramayana'.
03/16/01
- Vedic Women: Loving, Learned, Lucky!
The Hindu woman is no longer allowed to head a joint family, the Indian apex
court pronounced recently. Perhaps we've got lessons to learn from the status
of women in the Vedic age (circa 1500-1200 BCE). Come, meet the Vedic woman!
03/04/01
- Holi: Colors of Joy!
The spring's back! And so is the festival of colors. Get set to paint each
other in the hues of 'Holi'. Learn about its history, the enthralling legends
behind it, and how to get the most out of this boisterous occasion.
02/20/01
- By the Powers of Lord Shiva!
On the occasion of Maha Shivratri - the Night of Shiva - we take a look at this
powerful and fascinating deity of the Hindu Trinity, who represents death and
dissolution. Read about his various legends and why he is worshipped as a phallic
symbol.
02/12/01
- Immortal Love Legends
Perhaps no other faith glorifies the idea of love between the sexes as Hinduism.
Revisiting the amazing variety of amours that abound Sanskrit literature. Come,
read, and explore the rich treasure hoard of exciting love stories!
01/31/01
- The Many Faces of Maha Kumbh
Hinduism is undoubtedly the most elastic, eclectic and all-embracing of religions
and the Maha Kumbh Mela is a glowing tribute to this aspect of this universal
faith.
01/21/01
- Time, Epochs & Millennia
At the dawn of the 21st century and the third millennium, let's look at the
Hindu view of time, the four great epochs or 'yugas', and the cursed Kali Yug
we're living in. What happens at the end of this age? Let's find out…
01/10/01
- Pongal: Indian Thanksgiving!
Pongal is a great Indian harvest festival, celebrated every year in mid January
to mark the reaping of crops and a special thanksgiving to God, the sun, the
earth and the cattle.
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