Tag: Krishna

  • Naraka Chaturdashi – Second day of Diwali

    The second day of the Diwali festival, is the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashvin, and is called Narak-Chaturdashi or Kali Chaudas and also known as Chhoti (-small) Diwali. This day is dedicated to the victory of Lord Krishna over the wicked demon king Narakasur. Narkasur had fought against neighbouring…

  • Krishna – The Protector of Goodness

    Lord Krishna says to Arjuna – It is for the protection of the good, for the destruction of the wicked, and for the establishment of righteous Dharma, I come into being from age to age.

  • The Restoration of Dharma – Bhagavad Gita

    Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the reason why he returns to earth when necessary, for the restoration of faith and dharma. Yadaa yadaa hi dharmasya, glaanirbhavati bhaarata…

  • The Nature of Birth and Death

    The Atman cannot be cut, burnt, suffer any decay or be dried out. The five forces of nature which are capable of destroying physical elements by their combined actions have no influence on the Atman. That is why it is referred to as nitya or permanent or unchangeable.

  • The Nature of the Soul (Atman)

    The soul or Atman casts off its worn out physical body and takes residence in a newer physical body at regular intervals in time. Just like the clothes that we wear do not represent the real state of our physical body, the state of our physical body (which deteriorates over time and is hence impermanent)…

  • Sharad Poornima – The beginning of Autumn

    Sharad Poornima is celebrated on the full moon night in the month of Ashwin according to the Hindu calendar. It is celebrated in various parts of India in various forms, and heralds the beginning of the autumn harvest season. Some of the rituals and festivals associated with Sharad Poornima are – Read more…