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How the body, mind and soul are related

Posted on Mar 2nd, 2009 by Eli : Swami 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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Is there a downfall for a yogi who can not attain perfection?

Posted on Dec 8th, 2008 by Eli : Swami 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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Introduction to Hindu Scriptures - Part 1

Posted on Oct 7th, 2008 by Eli : Swami 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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Navaratri - The famous Hindu festival

Posted on Sep 29th, 2008 by Eli : Swami 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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The summary of non-dualistic philosophy- Atma-Shatakam

Posted on Sep 25th, 2008 by Eli : Swami 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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Mantras and Vedic Hymns - Listen to Audio

Posted on Sep 20th, 2008 by Eli : Swami 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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Mantras - An Introduction

Posted on Sep 17th, 2008 by Eli : Swami 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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Hinduism - A Way of Life

Posted on Sep 13th, 2008 by Eli : Swami 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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How the snakes were saved - A Hindu mythology

Posted on Sep 10th, 2008 by Eli : Swami 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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The Poetry of Creation - Rig Veda Book 10 Hymn 129

Posted on Sep 6th, 2008 by Eli : Swami 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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