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Mantra is a group of sound vibrations that, when combined with breath work or pranayama, has the effect of creating positive changes in our constitutions and meaningful transformations in our lives. Why Mantra? Practising mantra connects us to that part of ourselves that is infinite. It does so by vibrating and energising our chakras, stimulating the hypothalamus gland to engage with the pituitary and pineal glands and, when combined with rhythmic breathing, our psychological, neurological, endocrine, emotional, nervous, and immune systems can all be adjusted. Through the power of conscious vibration, mantra brings our minds to the ultimate state –...

The Shiva Purana lists following 1008 names of god Shiva. For the knowledge of our buyers/readers we are giving those names here:- Shiva – PureHara – DestroyerMrda – GraciousRudra – TerriblePuskara – NourisherPuspalocana – Of Flowery EyesArthigamya – Accessible To The SuppliantsSadacara – Of Noble ConductSarva – All-in-allMahesvara – Great LordCandrapida – With Moon For The DiademCandramauli – With Moon For Its Crest-jewelVisva – UniverseVisvambharesvara – Lord Of The EarthVedantasarasandoha – The Essence Of Vedanta PhilosophyKapalin – With A Skull In The HandNilalohita – Blue-bloodedDhyanadhara – Object Of MeditationAparicchedya – InexplicableGauribhartr – Husband Of GauriGanesvara – Lord Of GanasAstamurti –...

Rudrakshas give several beneficial effects to the wearer and at the same time do not have any negative effects. Hence anyone can wear any Rudraksha. No combination is bad while wearing rudraksha,all combinations are good as rudrakshas don't have any negative effects.Many astrologers have also worked on Rudraksha. They suggest 'Mukhi' based on Birth Rashi and Nakshatra. However one could wear according to the needs / desires to be fulfilled. Some astrologers suggest to wear Rudraksha according to ruling planet as under:- Rudraksha and Nakshatra Sr.No. Birth Nakshatra Ruling Planet Recommended Rudraksha 1. Kritika Sun One/Twelve/Eleven Mukhis 2. Uttaraphalguni Sun...

  It was the utmost desire of Sage Viswamitra to defeat his rival Sage Vashishtha. Though he never succeeded ,but he never become dejected. He keep on adding divine powers acquired by him after tapasya. At one time he become so powerful that he started creating many species. This was a threat to Lord Brahma. While Sage Vishwamitra was involved in creation of human species, Lord Brahma rushed towards him to stop. But he already created the head of human. So, the question arises what to do with the created portion. Lord Brahma named that head as “Sriphal” or coconut...

  During the war between demons and gods for the divine nectar, one of the demon manage to steal the pot of nectar (amrit). At this crunch time when gods were on the verge of defeat, Lord Vishnu appeared and killed that demon with his divine weapon "Sudrashan Chakra" which cuts his head . But that demon had drank nector and by the time he was killed the nectar had reached till his throat. As the blood drops from his body fell on his ground , at the same place a strange plant grew up, which was a garlic plant....

While reciting “Hanuman chalisa” , we come across the word “Ashta-sidhi” . It is believed that Sri Hanuman also known as Anjaneya is a possessor of 8 kinds of sidhis. Literal meaning of the word “sidhi” is “precision”. In Hinduism this word is used for depicting the meaning “ Attainment of heighest peak in spirituality”. It refers to spiritual paranormal powers. It is of 8 kinds as follows- Anima: Paranormal power to reduce one's body even to infinitely small. Mahima: power to expand one's body to an infinitely large. Garima: power to become infinitely heavy. Laghima: power of becoming weightless....

As per classics “sesame” popularly known as “Til” in northern region of India . It was produced from the body of sage Kashyap. It is believe that if a person offer it to God,Pittras or Brahmin he would be free from the ill effect of malefic planets. Offerings can be made in the form of Snaan,Daan,Tarpan,Havan or Food. As per mythology Saturn belongs to Kashyap Gotram.So sesame is considered as the best remedy for pacification of Shani. One should light a lamp of sesame oil in the evening. This process is called “Deep daan”. During Makar sakranti in the month...

Parvati once asked Shiva, Lord, tell me, why do you wear a crescent moon on your forehead?  What is the story behind this? Shiva told her the story. Earlier, Parvati had been born as Sati, the daughter of Daksha.  As Sati, she had been married to Shiva.  Since Daksha insulted her husband Shiva, Sati gave up her life.  When Sati died, Shiva no longer found pleasure in anything.  He began to live in the forest and started to perform tapasya.  Such was the power of the tapasya that any trees or mountains that were near the place where Shiva was...

  In the Hindu religion, Peepal tree has a lot of reverence and significance for people. People worship the tree and perform a puja. But, nobody really knows anything about its history & origin. Well, there are also some interesting legends associated with the Peepal tree. The tree is known for its heart shaped leaves that have long narrowing tips. The origin of peepal tree can be traced back to the times of Indus Valley Civilization (3000 BC - 1700 BC) in the Mohenjodaro city. Excavations are suggestive of the fact that even in those times; the Peepal tree was...

महाभारत विश्व का सबसे बड़ा महाकाव्य है। इसमें एक लाख से ज्यादा श्लोक हैं। महर्षि वेद व्यास के मुताबिक यह केवल राजा-रानियों की कहानी नहीं बल्कि धर्म, अर्थ, काम और मोक्ष की कथा है। इस ग्रंथ को लिखने के पीछे भी रोचक कथा है। कहा जाता है व लोकमान्यता है कि ब्रह्मा जी ने स्वप्न में ऋषि पराशार व सत्यवती के पुत्र महर्षि वेद्व्व्यास को महाभारत लिखने की प्रेरणा दी थी। महाभारत के रचनाकार आलोकिक शक्ति से सम्पन्न महर्षि वेद्व्व्यास त्रिकाल द्रष्टा थे । महर्षि व्यास ने यह काम स्वीकार कर लिया, लेकिन महर्षि वेद्व्व्यास के मस्तिष्क में जिस तीव्रता...