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Sanatana, or Santosha as he was named at birth, was born in Jessore in East Bengal (present-day Bangladesh) in 1488 as the son of Mukunda, the private secretary of the Sultan of Bengal, Jalaluddin Fateh Shah (ruled 1481-1487 CE). Sanatana was the eldest son of Mukunda, and his younger brothers...

Below are some logic's to prove existence of God 1) Something exists 2) Nothing cannot produce something. 3) Therefore, this means there could never have been a point at which absolutely nothing existed, for then nothing would exist now. 4) Since something does currently exist, and...

Bhagwat Geeta Claims Krishna to be supreme God and Father of world sarva-yonisu kaunteya murtayah sambhavanti yah tasam brahma mahad yonir aham bija-pradah pita sarva-yonisu kaunteya in all species of life, O son of Kunti murtayah sambhavanti yah forms as they appear which tasam brahma...

When we talk about salads, we imagine something very light, full of proteins, and vitamins. And of course it should be palatable. Most of us are under the notion that salads are additional to our meal. No. This is a wrong concept. Without discomfort, we can enjoy a variety of salads, as a full...

The word Yoga evokes different images to the minds of different people. For some, it is a set of mystical rituals and mantra - chanting practised by half naked monks and ascetics in Himalayan caves. One often hears of miraculous feats performed by Yogis, like remaining underground for days...

Yoga is the science of dissolution or descending towards pure consciousness. Not being conscious of some thing - But being consciousness itself. Yoga is the science of freeing the self from subject and object boundaries. Yoga means a total science of man. It is not simply a religion. It is the...

Brahman is the only real Entity, Mr. So and So is a false non-entity. You will abide in eternity and infinity; You will behold unity in diversity; You cannot attain this in the university. Serve, love, give, purify, meditate, realise, Be good, do good, be kind, be compassionate; Enquire: "Who...

Bhaja Govindam (॥ भज गोविन्दं ॥) Song By Adi Sankaracharya in 788-820 CE Sanskrit English English Translation भज गोविन्दं भज गोविन्दं भज गोविन्दं गोविन्दं भज मूढमते । सम्प्राप्ते सन्निहिते काले नहि नहि रक्षति डुकृङ्करणे ॥ १॥ bhaja govindam bhaja govindam bhaja govindam müdhamate...

As water changes according to the soil through which it flows, so a man assimilates the character of his associates. By knowing his thoughts, a man's mind is discovered. By knowing his associates, his character is revealed. -Thirukkural 46:452-453

Like a tortoise withdrawing five limbs into its shell, those who Restrain the five senses in one life, will find safe shelter for seven. -Thirukkural 13: 126

If all the land were turned to paper and all the seas turned to ink, and all the forests into pens to write with, they would still not suffice to describe the greatness of the guru. -Kabir but problem is who is guru and how do we find guru. These two are basic questions that crop up in mind...

avidyAm antare vartamAnAH svayaM dhIrAH paNDitaM manyamAnAH jaGghanya mAnAH pariyanti mUDhA andhenaiva nIyamAnA yathA 'ndhAH Abiding in the midst of ignorance, but thinking themselves wise and learned, fools aimlessly go hither and thither, like blind led by the blind. - Atharva Veda...

In a movie, Mithun Da is having Brain Tumor which, according to the doctors can't be cured and his death is imminent. In one of the fights, Our great Mithun Da is shot in the head. To everybody's surprise , the bullet passes thru his head taking away the tumor along with it and he is cured...

Things You Would Never Know Without Indian movies 1. Hero will show no pain when beaten very badly but will wince when a heroine tries to cleanse his wounds. 2. 2 people can be dancing in the desert and out of nowhere, 100 people will appear from god-knows-where and joins them in the dance...

Surjeet was in the hospital, near death, so the family sent for his friend Aman. As Aman stood beside the bed,Surjeets frail condition grew worse,and he motioned frantically for something to write on. Aman lovingly handed him a pen and piece of paper, and Surjeet used his last ounce of strength...

"What is the Secret of Life?" the student asked. "The Secret of Life is to live wisely" the Teacher answered. "Well, how do you live wisely?" "From experience" "And how do you get this experience?" "By living unwisely.

The "8 steps" of Raja Yoga: These techniques are part of the 8 classic steps or disciplines of the Raja Yoga: 1- The first 2 steps in Raja Yoga, are to avoid sins and to lead a good clean life. 2- The second and third, are to control the body, with breathing exercises...

Four kinds of Yoga, four primary ways of salvation in Hinduism, four possible paths to moksha or salvation. 1- Bhakti Yoga, the way of devotion: It is the most popular god-road in India. Devotion and honor towards a god or gods... 2- Karma Yoga, the way of good works: To carry out...

Bala Ganapati This form depicts Ganesa as a child. The body is red colored. He has four hands carrying in them a plantain, a mango, a jack fruit and a stalk of sugarcane; with a sweet cake in his trunk. Taruna Ganapati This form depicts Ganesa as a young man. He has eight hands carrying in...

Ethical Roots Righteousness is the root of happiness. Wealth is the root of righteousness. The state is the root of wealth. Victory over the senses is the root of the state. Humility is the root of sense control. Worship of elders is the root of humility. Wisdom results from the worship of...