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The festival of nine nights
By Bhanu Didi Symbolizing victory of positivity over negativity, Navratri literally means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit; Nav- Nine and Ratri- nights. During these nine nights and ten days, the three forms of the goddess-Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswathi ... -
When Navratri is celebrated
Color, zest, dance, devotion, prayer....Navratri has multifold significance for anyone celebrating this festival. Though rituals could differ, the feeling of joy and celebration are common. An ode to the festival called Navratri. When Navratri is celebrat ... -
Lessons From Navratri- Lesson #6: Use the power of intention
I've been meditating since I was 8 years old and have been fortunate to have attended many Navratri pujas. Through the beautiful experiences, I've had some realizations. This is my take on the power of the mind. All right reserved! The mind is a ... -
Akhand Jyot in Navratri: Significance, process and do's & don’ts | The Art of Living India
I decided to write about Akhand Jyot (or Jyoti), as I assumed that performing its rituals makes me well-versed in its knowledge. Little did I know till I decided to reconfirm with puja experts. The insights rendered by Swami Harihara, Aruna Sareen and Raj ... -
Samak and Sabudana Dhokla Recipe for your Navratri fast | the Art of Living India
In my childhood, my mother used to observe Navratri fast. I wondered why she ate a kind of chawal (rice) during fasting! 🤔 I thought maybe all women farmers were fasting when they harvested ‘samak chawal’. 😂 So here comes the samak chawal dhokla recipe ... -
Secrets of the Sages
Navaratri is a time when all the branches of knowledge are presented- vedic mantras, music, dance and other arts. It is a time for rejuvenation and reaffirming a commitment to knowledge. The vedic mantras originate in a vast collection of ancient knowledg ... -
The Secret of Meditation Mantras
By Bhanumathi Narasimhan Mantras- Sound vibrations that permeate every cell of your being and allow your mind to dissolve and repose. But what are they? What do they mean? Where did they come from? There are so many questions surrounding these ancient syl ... -
Lessons From Navratri
Shared by Rajita Kulkarni Navratri means 'nine nights' in Sanskrit; Nav- nine and Ratri- nights. During these 9 nights and 10 days, the three forms of the goddess – Durga, Lakshmi and Saraswati- are invoked. I have been fortunate to have had the ... -
Three Levels of Spiritual Practices
There are three levels of spiritual practices. Anva Upaya Shakta Upaya Shambava Upaya All practices in the world can be classified into these three. Anva Upaya Anva is the lowest, means the very beginning. All the japa, mantras, yogasanas, breath contro ... -
Devi- The Moving Force
An article by Smt. Bhanumathi Narasimhan We are all floating in the effulgence of one scintillating unseen cosmic energy called the ‘ Devi ’. The Devi or the Divine Mother is the womb of all creation. She is the seed of all dynamism, radiance, beauty, equ ...
