Ahamkara or Ego from The Perspective of Hinduism
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Megha Thakkar

Ahamkara

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

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Megha Thakkar

Nandi – The Shivji’s Bull

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

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Megha Thakkar

The Story of Kaal Bhairava

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

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Megha Thakkar

How To Silence A Negative Mind?

“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?

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sacchidanand
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Megha Thakkar

Sacchidanand – The Ultimate Bliss

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:

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Megha Thakkar

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

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,

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Morning Prayers For Hindus
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Megha Thakkar

Morning Prayers For Hindus

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

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