Sadhana Panchakam and Reading Scriptures
Sri Adi Shankara suggests through his work Sadhana Panchakam that only by Read Vedic Scriptures can we remove Avidya and unviel knowledge.
Maya
Why Tulsidasji Rejected Akbar’s Proposal?
A tale of Goswami Tulsidasji is worth a mention here. Once, the Mughal king called Akbar, invited Tulsidasji to join in his court.
Maya: Veil of Illusion | Creation and Dissolution of the Universe
The world that we see around is not really the way it appears to our senses. There is more to it than meets the eye. The reality of the world is covered by the power of Maya. This Maya makes the world appear and disappear. We as jeevas or living entities view creation which in itself is a setup of Maya and hence, there is a clout that covers the real picture present behind Maya. Our understanding is clouded by Maya. It will be interesting to understand how Maya creates the imagery that we are all used to which forces us into coming to the conclusion that what we see, hear, touch, smell and taste is real. The reality cannot be further than this.
What is ‘Brahma Satyam Jagat Mithya’?
It states: “Brahma Satyam, Jagat Mithya, Jeeva Brahmaiva Na Param” This literally means that Brahman alone is real. The Universe is an appearance of Brahman.
2 Impediments to Spiritual Growth | How to Respond to Insults and Praise Spiritually?
Certain small areas are not looked into as we try to fine tune our spiritual practice. We often meet roadblocks and although we try to progress in our spiritual journey it is surprising to see that we have not moved an inch. Looking at praises and insults from a spiritual angle becomes very essential to take that giant leap towards perfection.
What is Sin according to Hinduism? | How to get rid of Sins in Hinduism?
The word sin, is most often abused as a word of convenience. If I do not like someone doing a certain thing, I would end up saying that, a particular person is sinning. He is going against the commandment of God. Its high time that we as a civilization mature and understand the real significance of the word “Sin”
Journey of Soul after Death
Lord Sri Krishna in the Gita clarifies, that those humans who worship the powerful Devatas (celestial beings), go to their celestial domain.
Navadha Bhakti and the way to Ananda
“Ananda” is the final goal of all living entities. This goal, is not set by the individual. It is in the natural design of the living entity.
What is Maya, Jeev And Bhagawan?
The principles of Bhagawan, Jeev and Maya. Jeev is the living entity and Maya is the female moving energy. Both are controlled by Bhagawan.
