Meditation is growing to be one of the most popular ways of relaxation and experiencing inner peace in today’s hectic world. However, one of the most frequently asked question is – what is the best way to meditate? Read the rest of this entry »
Krishna Janmashtami (1st September 2010) is the birthday of Lord Krishna, the eighth Divine Incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It falls on the 8th day of the dark half of the month (in the waning part of the lunar cycle between the full moon and the new moon) of Bhadrapada (August-September). It is a festival celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm by Krishna devotees all across the world. But why did Lord Krishna incarnate into the physical realm anyway? Read the rest of this entry »
Raksha Bandhan (the bond – Bandhan of protection – Raksha) is a Hindu festival, which celebrates the love between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on the full moon (poornima) of the month of Shraavan (August 24th, 2010). This article discusses the different ways that Raksha Bandhan is celebrated across India, the legends behind the festival and the spiritual significance of the festival.
Perhaps the single most important way of celebrating Raksha Bandhan is by tying the raakhi (राखी). A sister ties a raakhi to the wrist of her brother. The tying of a raakhi signifies the sister
Money, today and since ages is the sole force around which if not the universe, at least the people in it revolve. Significant from his writings, he was not too fond of this asset. More than a boon he considered money as a bane on human kind. He associated evils like ego, inequality, temper, pride etc with money.
Dhan thoro ijjat badi, kaha rahim ki baat.
Jaise kul ki kulbahu, chithdan maanha samaat.धन थोड़ो इज़्जत बढ़ी, कहा रहीम की बात । जैसे कुल की कुलबहू, चिथधन मनहि समात ।।
Translation: Rahim says the prospect of less money but great respect Read the rest of this entry »
Some scholars claim that Rahim was a devotee of Lord Krishna, despite being a follower of Islam. His love for Krishna resulted into some articulate piece of writings dedicated to Krishna.
Krishna, the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudev is said to be the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu or rather a complete manifestation of Lord Vishnu. Radha, considered as an incarnation of goddess Lakshmi, was the wife Read the rest of this entry »
