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Ganesh Chaturthi: celebrating the Elephant-Headed God of new beginnings

Ganesh Chaturthi: celebrating the Elephant-Headed God of new beginnings

“The significance of Ganesh is that he is supposed to remove all obstacles. This does not mean that he is going to come and take away all your obstacles. Ganesh has a big head. They removed his small head and put a big head on him. He is supposed to

“Daily Pearls From Hanuman Chalisa”: your new spiritual companion

“Daily Pearls From Hanuman Chalisa”: your new spiritual companion

Hanuman is an ardent devotee of Ram and one of the central characters in the renowned Hindu epic, the Ramayana. According to the Hindu legend, Hanuman is considered an incarnation of Shiva, the hermit God. Numerous folk tales acclaim the virtues and supernatural powers of Hanuman. Recitation or chanting of

one ancient practice to resolve all health issues

one ancient practice to resolve all health issues

As per ancient Hindu scriptures, Hanuman, the superhuman warrior, is seen as an embodiment of exceptional health and is often worshipped by bodybuilders, wrestlers, boxers, and athletes. It is widely believed in India that chanting Hanuman’s name on a consistent basis dissolves all forms of diseases and pain. Being

cultivating a divine glow

cultivating a divine glow

As per ancient Hindu texts, Hanuman, as a child, spent a great deal of time in the proximity of the sun. First, while he attempted to swallow the sun as an infant, and then later during his education when the Sun God Surya became his teacher. Due to this, sunshine

holi: stories, symbolism, and significance

holi: stories, symbolism, and significance

Holi, the exuberant festival of colors, is a vibrant tapestry woven from threads of mythology, history, and seasonal joy. Celebrated in India and across the globe by the Indian diaspora, Holi is more than just a riot of color; it's a celebration of good over evil, love, and

balancing desire and destiny

balancing desire and destiny

In Hinduism, it is believed that the only way to live a purposeful and joyful life is to create a healthy balance between enjoying desire (kama) and accepting destiny (karma). Once we do that, we go deeper — we go beyond happiness and suffering, pain and pleasure, desire and destiny. This

Mahashivratri: overcoming spiritual darkness through devotion

Mahashivratri: overcoming spiritual darkness through devotion

“Maha Shivratri is the best time for one to take refuge in Shiva (the divine consciousness) which brings peace and solace to all layers of consciousness.” — Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Mahashivratri is one of the biggest festivals celebrated by Hindus all over the world. It honors Lord Shiva, who

Hanuman Chalisa: the complete text with english translation

Hanuman Chalisa: the complete text with english translation

“Every time I experience negativity in the world, and in myself, every time I encounter jealousy, rage, and frustration manifesting as violation and violence, I hear, or read, the Hanuman Chalisa… As verse follows verse, my frightened, crumpled mind begins to expand with knowledge and insight, and my faith in

infusing divinity: the spiritual significance of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony

infusing divinity: the spiritual significance of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony

Pran Pratishtha, meaning "establishment of the life force," is a sacred ritual in the heart of Hindu and Jain traditions that breathes the divine spirit into a murti (temple idol), transforming a sculpted form into a living conduit to the divine. It is a meticulous tapestry woven with

Ram’s journey: a spiritual manual for turbulent times

Ram’s journey: a spiritual manual for turbulent times

As life's tempestuous waves threaten to overwhelm us, finding a beacon of equanimity can be our greatest solace. In the vast ocean of Hindu epics, the luminous figure of Ram, the protagonist of the Ramayana, emerges as a guiding star, demonstrating how to remain anchored in spiritual awareness