Vishnu Sahasranaama: The dialogue between Yudhistara and Bhisma
Yudhistirau Uvaachaa Question 1: Kim ekam daivatam loke? Who (“kim“) is the greatest...
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Category: Mantras
Pancha Suktas
In Sanatana Dharma, there are five (pancha) Vedic hymns (suktas) that are recited during ceremonies and rituals, especially in temples.
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Durga Suktam
The mantras of Durga Suktam occur in many places in the Rig Veda. In Taitreya Upanishad, these verses are combined into a prayer called the Durga Suktam.
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Sri Suktam
Sri Suktam is a well-known hymn that is chanted as part of Hindu religious ceremonies at home and temples. It is also one of the Pancha Suktas (five suktas).
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What is Maya?
The Eastern wisdom traditions, especially Vedanata, refer to this term “maya” again and again in their spiritual literature.
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In the pursuit of happiness, choose your path wisely
The science behind our habitual behaviors gives us insight into our behaviors. It turns out, the short-term addictive, pleasure seeking behavior is driven by dopamine while, the generous, long-term happiness is driven by serotonin.
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Ashtavakra Gita: The nature of Self, Reality and Bondage
This book is a must for everybody on their journey to self-discovery. There are a total of 298 stanzas, and each one is a direct instruction on the nature of Self.
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Does Self-reflective exercises really work to change your awareness?
Most of us like the idea of meditation, but we quickly get bored with the actual practice of meditation. Some wonder if this self-reflective exercise really works?
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The Two Selves Within Us: Rumi’s Wisdom on the Nature of Self
The 13th century Persian mystic, Rumi expresses this distinction between the two selves within us in the poem “Two Kinds of Intelligence.”
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