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Devi – The various names and forms of Divine Mother
By 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, equanimity, peace and ... -
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 ... -
Inseparable Sisters: Yoga & Ayurveda
By Babeeta Chhabra Once I asked an ayurvedic doctor about the relationship between yoga and ayurveda. His simple explanation was, “Ayurveda is the science and yoga is the practice of the science.” I have been a health care professional and Sri Sri Yoga te ... -
Honoring Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati
By Bhanu Didi During Navratri, the first three days celebrate the Devi (Divine Mother) in the form of Durga, second set of three days honor the Devi as Lakshmi, and final three days are dedicated to Saraswati. Durga- the goddess of courage and strength Th ... -
The Vedas: The ancient tradition of inquiry continues today
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 ... -
Sri Sri Gurukul- Experiences of Agma Boys
Arun kumar, Tamil Nadu Every puja follows certain specific protocols. The ones who perform the Homas are called Acharyas and the ones who chant are called Sadhakas. I have been a sadhaka in the Gurukul since 2002 and have participated in 10 Navratri celeb ... -
Technology of Tantras
By Bhanumathi Narasimhan Tantras are techniques, skillful ways of handling the mind. It is skill in action. The tantric methods make use of yantras and mantras which together help a seeker to transcend the body consciousness and be established in the spac ... -