Importance of Prasad in Hinduism Prasad and Charanamrit The word ‘prasad’ means that which gives peace. During any form of worship, ritual or ceremony, Hindus offer some items of food to the Lord. Puja is done with Bael leaves, flowers, Tulasi (Basil plant), Vibhuti and these are given as Prasada from the Lord. Prasada is…
Importance of Applying Tilak The tilak invokes a feeling of sanctity in the wearer and others. It is recognised as a religious mark. Its form and colour vary according to one’s caste, religious sect or the form of the Lord worshipped. In earlier times, the four castes (based on varna or colour) – Brahmana,Kshatriya, Vaishya…
Reiki Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one’s “life force energy” is low, then we are…
Sixteen Hindu Sanskars The way Hindu lives ,is wrapped around various rites called Sanskar. The Sanskar is said to be helping for achieving spiritual nourishment, peace of mind and ultimately moksha. Sansar give a spiritual touch to the important events at different stages of a Hindu life – right from pre-birth to post-death. These…
Specialty of Indian Astrology There are several differences between western and Hindu methods. Western astrologers follow a system of presenting the planets as they are in the sky, which is known as sayana system. Hindu astrologers follow nirayana system wherein the shift of the earth is taken off called ayanamsha. Vimshottari dasa that treats the…
Mantra for health & courage माम् भयात् सर्वतो रक्ष श्रीयम् वर्धय सर्वदा। आरॊग्यम् देहि मे देव, देव देव नमोस्तुते॥ Mantra for fulfillment of desires नमः सर्वनिवासाय सर्वशक्तियुताय ते। ममाभीष्ठम् कुरु ष्वासु शरणागत वत्सल॥ Mantra for wealth and success in business ओं महादेव्यै च विद्महे विष्णुपत्नै च धीमहि। तन्नो लक्षी प्रचोदयात्॥ Mantra for success in education…
MOOL NAKSHATRA OR MULA NAKSHATRA it is Good or BAD? Moola Nakshatra is here under Gandmoola Nakshatra. Moola Nakshatra or Mula Nakshatra is scored as a malefic Nakshatra. All the four quarters of Moola Nakshatra sit in the sign Sagittarius. People have mis connection that individual born in this nakshatra may bring problems for its…
Kumbh Vivah is a process which is used when a human has a Manglik or Double Manglik Dosh in his horoscope. Mangalik Dosh is a kind of error in horoscope which effects after the wedding only.Mangal Dosh is a dosh which shows its true colors after the wedding. Manglik Dosh is of two types: A)…
Peepal Tree *In Hinduism, families worship Peepal Tree as a deity due to its beneficial effect by offering the water to tree and it gives blessings to the worshiper as the roots Peepal Tree, represents Brahma, the trunk of the tree represents Lord Vishnu and leaves of the tree represent Lord Shiva. * Worshiping…
Banana Tree * Banana Tree is a very pious tree and symbolizes Lord Vishnu. People worship the tree on Thursdays to get the benefits of Jupiter. Roots of Banana Tree are tied with yellow thread are worn. * Banana as a fruit is offered to Lord Vishnu and Laksmi for good Married Life and good…
