क्रिया को स्वीकार करना अहंकार का काम हैनिर्णय करना बुद्धि का काम हैसंकल्प–विकल्प करना मन का काम हैचिन्ता करना चित्त का काम है With acceptance of an action is the work of self egoTaking a decision is the work of intellectDecision or doubt is the work of the mindThought of the same is the work…
This dhyanam is filled with onomatopoeic syllables that mimic the sounds of drums, conches, snakes, bells, and is highly symbolic, representing various attributes of Lord Shiva: an ash-covered body, the damaru, the moon on his head, the Ganga in his hair, snakes, and supreme compassion. ॐ डिं डिं डिंकत डिम्ब डिम्ब डमरु, पाणौ सदा यस्य…
Preparations for Amavasya Pithru Tarpana An Offering of Gratitude and Blessings to Our Ancestors Introduction Pithru Tarpana on Amavasya (New Moon) is a sacred punya (meritorious) ritual performed to honour one’s ancestors and seek their blessings. It is believed that such offerings not only benefit the departed souls but also cleanse and uplift the individual…
Among the countless tales of devotion in the Indian spiritual tradition, few shine as brightly as the life of Mirabai—a symbol of unconditional love, spiritual defiance, and Bhakti (devotion) in its purest form. Even today, centuries later, her voice echoes through the ages in divine bhajans like: “Mere to Giridhar Gopal, doosaro na koi”“Only Krishna…
[1]मनोबुद्ध्यहंकार चित्तानि नाहम्न च श्रोत्रजिह्वे न च घ्राणनेत्रे।न च व्योमभूमिर्न तेजो न वायुःचिदानन्दरूपः शिवोऽहम् शिवोऽहम्॥ I am not the mind, intellect, ego, or memory.I am not the ears, tongue, nose, or eyes.I am not space, earth, fire, air.I am the form of pure consciousness and bliss — I am Shiva, I am Shiva. [2]न च…
The verses are from the “Lingashtakam”, a beautiful Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of the Shiva Linga, composed in devotional praise. Each verse glorifies different aspects and powers of the Shiva Linga, symbolizing the formless absolute reality. The exact authorship of the Lingashtakam is not definitively known, but it is traditionally…
This bajan is written by Narsinh Mehta (c. 1414 – 1481). He was a 15th-century poet-saint from Gujarat, India. He is one of the earliest known poets of Gujarati literature and is widely respected as a bhakti movement saint. This bhajan isn’t just devotional poetry — it’s a guide to living a deeply ethical, compassionate,…
The below verses are chanted at the beginning of a teaching, in schools, before a puja for any auspicious event. सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः।सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः।सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु।मा कश्चिद्दुःखभाग्भवेत्।ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः॥ Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥSarve santu nirāmayāḥSarve bhadrāṇi paśyantuMā kaścid duḥkha bhāg bhavetOm śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ — May all be happySarve santu nirāmayāḥ…
Mahāvākyas are meant to awaken the seeker to their true nature by deep reflection, eventually leading to Self-realization. Mahāvākya Translation Source Meaning तत्त्वमसि (Tat Tvam Asi) “You are That” Chandogya Upanishad (Sama Veda) You (the individual self) are not separate from the ultimate reality (Brahman). अहं ब्रह्मास्मि (Aham Brahmāsmi) “I am Brahman” Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (Yajur…
ब्रह्मानन्दं परमसुखदं केवलं ज्ञानमूर्तिंद्वन्द्वातीतं गगनसदृशं तत्त्वमस्यादिलक्ष्यम् ।एकं नित्यं विमलमचलं सर्वधीसाक्षिभूतंभावातीतं त्रिगुणरहितं सद्गुरूं तं नमामि ।। Verse 1ब्रह्मानन्दं Bliss of Brahmanपरमसुखदं Giver of supreme happinessकेवलं Absolute / Only / Undividedज्ञानमूर्तिं The embodiment of knowledge Verse 2द्वन्द्वातीतं Beyond all dualitiesगगनसदृशं Like the sky (vast, unbounded)तत्त्वमस्य “Tat Tvam Asi” – “That Thou Art” (Mahavakya)आदि-लक्ष्यम् The principal meaning /…