Posted on Mar 2nd, 2009
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Eli
Hindu Vedantic thoughts have repeatedly stated that the soul is pure, it is always free and immortal. The great Adi Shankaracharya in his immortal creation " Atma Shatakam " summarized this non-dualistic philosophy saying "Chidananda... More »
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Posted on Dec 8th, 2008
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Eli
Introductory Notes : The word 'Yoga" is popularly associated with the various "physical postures" (we go to the Yoga classes where we learn these "yoga asanas"). In Hindu scriptures, however, Yoga is uses in much... More »
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Posted on Oct 7th, 2008
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Eli
Note: It is my humble attempt to introduce the readers to the classification and outline of the ancient Hindu scriptures through a series of articles. Readers may please note that no attempt has been made... More »
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Posted on Sep 29th, 2008
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Eli
The word Navaratri literally means nine nights in Sanskrit. There are three Navaratris commonly celebrated out of which the Sharada Navaratri, which is celebrated during beginning of winter (Sept-Oct) is the most popular and significant... More »
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Posted on Sep 25th, 2008
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Eli
Mano Buddhi Ahankara Chitta Ninaham Nacha Shrotra Jihve Na Cha Ghrana Netre Nacha Vyoma Bhoomir Na Tejo Na Vayu Chidananda Rupa Shivoham Shivoham I am not mind, nor intellect, nor ego, nor the reflections... More »
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Posted on Sep 20th, 2008
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Eli
I have discussed several Mantras and Vedic Hymns in my blogs Mantras - An Introduction , The Poetry of Creation - Rig Veda Book 10 Hymn 129 , and A Poetic Description of Universe - Purusha Suktam... More »
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Posted on Sep 17th, 2008
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Eli
Note : To listen to the audio chanting of some of the mantras mentioned herein, please read my blog Mantras and Vedic Hymns- Listen to the Audio In Hinduism, a mantra is not like... More »
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Posted on Sep 13th, 2008
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Eli
The whole basis of Hinduism, with respect to living forms , is based on the concept of Immortality of the soul . It is claimed that the soul is in the process of continuous evolution... More »
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Posted on Sep 10th, 2008
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Eli
Once upon a time, a great king Parikshit died due to the bite of a snake called Takshak . To seek revenge of his father's death Janmejay , who is also known as the first... More »
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Posted on Sep 6th, 2008
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Eli
Note : To listen to the audio chanting of this hymn, please read my blog Mantras and Vedic Hymns- Listen to the Audio The non-dualistic school of Vedanta Philosophy accepts God as the creator of... More »
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