God is definitely a mother. She is who flows through us when we surrender our “I-ness” complete. She is so wholesome, so complete, so divine, so magnanimous in everything She is. She is the epitome…
Why do Gods have animals as Vehicles?
All Gods and Goddess are depicted with particular vahanas (Vehicle). The positive aspects of the vehicle are often representative of the God and the negative attributes are the qualities that the God energy has tamed. …
Significance of Moon Cycles
The Moon holds a special place in Vedic culture where all festivals are designed around lunar movements. As the heavenly body closest to Earth, the Moon has a great effect on our minds. It represents…
Why Do We Have So Many Gods In Hindu Religion?
Of all the religions in the world, what makes Hinduism out of the ordinary is its deep-rooted ageless philosophies, customs, rituals and other traditional practices that emanate straight from the Vedas, the holiest books of…
Ganesha – The Supreme Principle
Sri Ganesha is the Supreme Brahman that connects us to the Divine Consciousness. He is the first Guru and is invoked at the beginning of all rituals as he aligns us to the grace of…
The Four States of Consciousness
I understand that a person lives in one of the 4 different states in Deep Sleep state: In this state, the person lives life in total ignorance. He is like a frog in a well with…
Are we born to experience Human Life?
We are definitely not born to experience Human life. Life is full of sufferings interspaced with some moments of illusionary happiness and we have not born for this. We are here to realise our true…
Why do thoughts come to our mind?
In simple words, thoughts come to our mind because we judge. Thoughts can be described as the ego of knowingness or the opposite of knowingness. This judgement process makes us chew whatever has happened or…
Aachamanam – A way to purify and refresh the body, mind and soul
Every ritual in Hinduism holds a scientific and spiritual significance. The age old traditions of the rich Hindu culture form the pathway for spiritual elevation and self -realization. According to an ancient guru Panini, Samskaras…
Swastika – An auspicious symbol signifying Good Luck, Well Being & Purity
Religious symbols play a significant role in all the religions across the globe. These religious symbols are believed to be auspicious and each symbol is believed to have a specific energy. These symbols thus, form…
Why do I feel tired and lazy all the time?
We all grow up with dreams, passions and ambitions in life. We live with an impulse to achieve them and this impulse gets intensified when others’ stories inspire us. However, at some point of time,…