Category: hinduism

  • Narada Bhakti Sutra-01

    Narada Bhakti Sutra-01 अथातो भक्तिं व्याख्यास्यामः ।Now, therefore, we will explain devotion. The first verse of the Narada Bhakti Sutra sets the stage for the entire text, introducing the central theme of bhakti as the path to spiritual realization. The word “atha” signifies a new beginning, and “atah” indicates a connection to what has come…

  • Celebration of Holi – A Unique and Vibrant Festival of Colors

    Holi or Holika, is a spring festival celebrated at the onset of the spring season, on the full moon day (Purnima) in the month of Phalguna. It is also the first day of the Hindu calendar (samvat) and a day of great joy and gaiety in the cities of Vrindavan and Mathura. Holi means the…

  • Best Gita Explanation of the Hinduism Caste System

    Lord Krishna speaks to Arjuna as he clarifies the origin and purpose of the caste system in sanaatana dharma (Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 4, Shloka 13). cāturvarṇyaṃ mayā sṛṣṭaṃ guṇakarmavibhāgaśaḥ . tasya kartāramapi māṃ viddhyakartāramavyayam .. BG 4\-13.. चातुर्वर्णयं मया सृष्टं गुणकर्मविभागशः ।  तस्य कर्तारमपि मां विद्ध्यर्कतारमव्ययम् ।। ४\-१३ Hindu society’s four-fold order The four-fold order was created by Me according…

  • Meaning, Sources and Audio of the Powerful Gayatri Mantra

    Gayatri Mantra (the mother of the vedas), the foremost mantra in hinduism and hindu beliefs, inspires wisdom. Aum Bhoor Bhuvah Swaha, Tat Savitur Varenyam…

  • Chaitra Navaratri – Spring Festival of the Goddess

    Chaitra Navaratri or the nine (nava-) nights (-ratri) of Durga, are celebrated in the first 9 days of the bright half of the month of Chaitra (starting from the day after Amavasya). According to the Indian lunar calendar, this usually in late March or early April. This period of nine days heralds the onset of…

  • Maha Shivratri – Celebrating Lord Shiva

    Maha Shivratri is celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva on the final night of the Krishna paksha (dark half or waning phase) of the moon (night before Amavasya) in the month of Phalgun (Feb-March) by almost all sects within Hinduism. It is a day of fasting for all devotees of Lord Shiva and is one…