Ahamkara is a Sanskrit word that is derived from the word aham. Aham in Sanskrit means self. Aham has many positive connotations in Hinduism. Phrases like Shivoham (I am Shiva), Brahmoham (I am Brahma) uses
Thousands of years ago, two friends had a conversation that was destined to be itched into the memory of the human race for eternity. The two friends became immortal through their words. The two friends
The worship of Nandi with Lord Shiva can be traced back to the Indus Valley Civilization, where the well-known Pashupati seals have been unearthed with their carvings. Many such seals have been found in Harappa
Our Hindu history is full of interesting stories and anecdotes. One of the incidents described in Shivpuran about the origin of the form of Lord Shivji called Kaal Bhairav is discussed here. The Sanskrit word
“Negativity is a magnet,” opined a psychiatrist, “A single negative thought can create an avalanche of all kinds of negative emotions in seconds.” So, what is the method to get rid of these negative thoughts?
Arjun’s rath (chariot) in the Mahabharat war represents many of the worldly situations. The rath is also a metaphor for mind or consciousness. The five horses are the five senses that drive our minds, namely:
It is well-known that if a person is suffering from either physical, mental, or emotional troubles, he/she should chant Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra to feel better. This mantra also helps a person to achieve moksha. However,
Numerous legends in India are well-known in some parts of India but are mostly unknown in others. One such story is of Shiva bhakt Kannappa. Although the story of Kannappa is common knowledge in Southern
Morning prayers for Hindus are the way to show gratitude to the Almighty for waking us up on a new day with endless possibilities. Even if you are going through a tough time, being grateful