Many scholars translate Sannyāsa as renunciation, formally rejecting the material world. Another translation is monkhood, which means living under the vows of poverty, celibacy, and obedience...
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In the Mahabharata, Ashvatthama performed a heinous crime. Hoping to kill the fetus, he attacked the deceased Abhimanyu’s pregnant wife, Uttara. As a result,...
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Unlike Raja Yoga (pure meditation), Sadhana requires us to identify our Ishta (Personal Divine). This is where Sanatana Dharma (SD) differs from organized religions. When faith is “organized”,...
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Do you know the most prevalent issue faced by spiritual gurus or mentors? The jealousy factor among their disciples/mentees. Even the Buddha, who preached...
Continue readingKaveri, The Princess of Compassion
The renowned Sage Agastya once harbored an audacious vision. His heart resonated with the Divine Energy in the feminine form, which attracted him to...
Continue readingSri & Hari’s — Marine to The Divine
Golu (गोलु) or Kolu, the showcase of figurines, is a popular tradition in Southern India. It’s part of the Sharad Navaratri, the fall (autumn) Devi fest. Golu means rounded,...
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Someone asked me (paraphrased): My partner subjects me to negativity, maybe even borderline abuse. That angers me, and I yell. Am I moving away from...
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Deep in a dense forest of ancient India, there once roamed a ferocious and notorious bandit known as Ratnakar. The ruthless man took great...
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A while back, I stumbled upon an engaging question: Why didn’t Krishna marry Radha? The individual who posted this query discussed a Dvaita Vedanta viewpoint in which Radha...
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