Guru Purnima is considered as an auspicious day for the Hindus, Jains and Buddhists. It is also known as Vyasa Purnima. This day is dedicated to gurus and is celebrated in the remembrance of sage Maharishi Veda Vyasa – a symbol of guru shishya tradition. This was also the day when Lord Shiva became the first guru. The day is…
Health and Wellness do not come by yoga gimmicks or dietary fad, but are a result of correct & comprehensive solutions which are unique to every person! Yoga of all is based upon a profound philosophy of life and consciousness. It is not a system of mere practices devoid of any theoretical background. One needs an understanding of yoga philosophy…
Holi, The festival celebrated by Hindus every year is observed on the day of Purnima, the full moon, in the month of Falgun (last week of February or first week of march) over two consecutive days — the first day known as Chhoti Holi or Holika Dahan and the second as Rangwali Holi, Dhuleti, Dhulandi or Dhulivandan. Holi is a…
Science and spirituality form the foundation of the Vedic religion. The Vedantic Hindu philosophy brings out the expressions of divine principles and cosmic theories through mystical stories. And the essence is percolated in socio cultural life through festivals, which are in resonance to nature. If we look at The Hindu Trinity Gods, Brahma = the Creator who takes care of generation…
Indian festivals are very much connected to our psychologies and science of well being. The food of festivals are in accordance with the seasonal changes in nature.All the festivals are based on some symbolism or expression of gratitude.The concepts of worship during festivals are something that nourish we humans with the value system. Because Indian philosophy has always been about…
Be it a kid, a grown up or a senior citizen. Any class of society, there is no-one whose mouth doesn’t water at the sight of or mere name of Diwali snacks. Be it the Besan laddoos or the spiral chaklis or the carved shankarpalis or the plates of chiwda, everything is just too yummy to say no! But we’ve…
In this article we will study the next 3 steps of the Ashtanga Yoga, “Dharana, Dhyana & Samadhi.” While describing the eight limbs of Ashtang Yoga, Patanjali has termed Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi collectively as ” Sanyam” (Control). This implies that all the three aspects should be considered together. He makes a point that Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi are progressively advanced stages of concentration. The highest stage of mental…
In this article we will study the next step of the Ashtanga Yoga, “Pratyahara”. With the four limbs-Yamas, Niyamas, Asana & Pranayama in place, Pratyahara is the fifth step in an aspirant’s journey towards salvation or ultimate peace. It takes a person one step ahead by focusing more on his control over his mind. While defining Pratyahara, Sage Patanjali quotes, स्वविषयासंप्रयोगे…
In this article we will study the next step of the Ashtanga Yoga, “Pranayama”. Pranayama is basically the breathing exercises, which are to be practiced once the aspirant is steady in the Asanas. Sage Patanjali quotes, तस्मिन् सति श्वासप्रश्वासयोर्गतिविच्छेदः प्राणायामः॥ When asana is accomplished, pranayama- breath control follows. This consists of the regulating inhalation and exhalation of breaths. He further…
