Different Rivers
Namaste, trayī sāṅkhyaṁ yogaḥ paśupatimataṁ vaiṣṇavamiti prabhinne prasthāne paramidamadaḥ pathyamiti ca | rucīnāṁ vaicitryādṛjukuṭila nānāpathajuṣāṁ nṛṇāmeko gamyastvamasi payasāmarṇava iva || 7 || Different paths to realisation are found in the three Vedas, by the philosophy of Sankhya, Yoga, Shiva worshippers, Vaishnava Shastras. People follow many different paths, straight or crooked, according to their individual temperament, […]
Rama: The rise of Dharma
Namaste, The Following blog is written by Vijay Sodhi who is working on a very exciting project, a feature length movie titled Rama: The rise of Dharma. I think it is crucial to use technology and the best in innovative creativity to carry forward treasures of India. Obviously, I love this idea, I hope you […]
The Power of Compassion
Namaste, I really feel this video encompasses the meaning of Compassion. The ego can so quickly overcome us, it is the inner values which need to be maintained. Ram Dass beautifully narrates the power of compassion shared by Terry Dobson. It is very touching and I feel displays the benefits of wisdom from our ancient […]
The Goal of Yoga: Atyantam Sukham (Boundless Happiness)
Namaste, What is the goal of Yoga? Many modern practitioners may say that it is to get a flexible body, or to get fit. This is a positive outcome but somewhat misses the mark, there is more to yoga then meets the eye. Traditionally speaking Yoga is one of the six orthodox philosophical schools of […]
Is it up to your effort? Or due to destiny?
Namaste, Is it up to your effort? Or due to destiny? This question has been asked for thousands of years. Is what we do really due to our effort? Or does everything occur as a result of pre-determined destiny? Theists would often argue that it is all in Gods hands, that everything occurs due to […]
Da! Da! Da!
Namaste, The people asked Prajapati “Please teach us!.” To them he uttered the syllable Da and asked: “Have you understood me?” They replied: “Yes, we have. You said, ‘Control your senses (damyata).’ He said: “Yes, you have understood.” Then they shouted again: “Please teach us!” To them he uttered the same syllable Da and asked: […]
A Thousand Hindus
Namaste, They say there are over a billion Hindus on the planet. I don’t believe that figure, if there was even a thousand Hindus there would be no starving children, no horrendous factory farms causing suffering to millions of innocent animals, solving all of societies problems. Just a thousand Hindus would prevent the elderly from having to […]
The Meaning of Namaste
Namaste, Heritage is easy to take for granted. Being born into an Indian family, I never knew the richness and profound importance Hinduism has in the world. Even the simplest greeting is an offering to the divine. My teacher Ram Dass said, ‘In India when we meet and part we often say, ‘Namaste’, which means: […]
The Meaning of Raksha Bandhan (Raksha = Protection. Bandhan = Bond)
Namaste, This is an opportunity for brothers and sisters to reaffirm and protect their sacred relationship. One of my cousins who unfortunately could not meet to tie a rakhi in person said she tied it on Lord Ganesh, so that everybody is included! I really liked this.. So with that in mind happy Raksha Bandhan […]
Is your mind clouded?
Namaste, When the sea is rough, it is clouded and difficult to see the bottom, but when the waters are calm you can see things with clarity. Patanjali says Yoga means to calm the fluctuating mind, How is this done? Patanjali says by practise.., meditation, yoga, worship, what ever you choose.. do something… Best wishes, […]
