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Contrary to the other religions of the present time, Hinduism doesn’t go back to one single religious founder, revelation or scripture. In fact, there are several personalities who helped shape Hinduism’s spiritual philosophy and practices, some historical such as Shankaracharya or Chaitanya...

Discovery of ancient stone inscription in Devanagri dated from at least 3000BC. Devanagri is the script in which Vedic Sanskrit was written

Hatha yoga and Pranayama

The synovial fluid of the joints does not get rejuvenated unless we physically move our joints. Simple wrist, ankle, and knee circles are as effective as doing Eagle Pose or Hero's Pose. Joint health is one of the many reasons vinyasa-style yoga is important to include in a balanced yoga...

In His early thirties, the New Testament says that Jesus began His ministry. Mormons believe the gospel accounts of Jesus being baptized by immersion in the Jordan River, calling and organizing 12 disciples to assist Him, performing miracles, and preaching about human salvation. Mormons believe...

New Testament accounts tell how Jesus was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born in Bethlehem to the virgin Mary. Many miraculous events accompanied His birth, both in Jerusalem and to Book of Mormon people in the Americas (Helaman 14: 3-6). From statements recorded in the Bible...

The Matsya Purana emphasizes the proper depiction of the deities. Vishnu should be depicted with either four or eight arms. In the four arm depiction the right arms should hold the mace and the lotus, whereas the left arms should hold the Sudarshana Chakra and the conch shell. His vahana, the...

Satyavrata, who later was known as Vaivasvata Manu, was a pious and righteous king. Once as he scooped water from a river a tiny fish came along with the water. He was about to return the fish to the river when it asked for protection from the larger fish in the river. Satyavrata put the fish...

The lotus has been revered for thousands of years as a sign of purity, divinity, rebirth, immortality, spiritual growth and resurrection. Its been found in tombs in Greece and Egypt and honoured in ancient spiritual texts such as the Bhagavad-Gita and the Lotus Sutra. Its opening and folding...

King Svarashtra was blessed with a long life. Unfortunately his wives did not share that boon and died leaving the king alone. The desolate king was once meditating by the banks of the River Vitasta. A storm arose and the river burst its banks. As Svarashtra was being carried away by the torrent...

Uttam was the son of King Uttanapada. His wife Vahula did not love him and he abandoned her in the forest. Later a Brahmin approached Uttam and said that his wife had been kidnapped. Since Uttam collected taxes it was his duty to locate and return the kidnapped wife. While searching for the...

Svarochah was the son of a gandharva named Kali and an apsara named Varuthini. In due time, he married three friends and sired a son from each of them. Once he was on a hunt when he encountered a doe. The doe asked Svarochah to embrace her and when he did so she turned into a beautiful woman...

The tree of life is one system of Kabbalist teachings. It is based on the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve are said to have seen it before being cast out of Eden after eating the forbidden fruit. It consists of ten energy centers called sephiroth. Each sephiroth (sphere) represents a stage in...

Take a moment to feel the warm sand between your toes. Look at the gentle, crystal blue water. Listen to the gentle sounds of the waves as they come in while smelling the fresh, clean air. Taste the freshness of this air.

Although dancing and whirling are a form of moving meditation, they aren't the only ways to meditate while moving. Walking is a relaxing form of meditation that people who enjoy nature particularly enjoy. Swimming can be another way to move while meditating. Sufi meditation allows for one to...

As with all other mantras, the correct pronunciation is deemed just as important as the right feeling and concentration while chanting. There are different tunes for chanting the Gayatri. However, the proper rhythm and intonation should be observed.

Hrudya vati, Anarsha Kshara and Sukha virechana Churna are the best Ayurvedic medicines for heart blockage.

Triphala, Giloy, Neem, Bitter gourd, Cherries and dark berries, Turmeric and Ginger helps in reducing uric acid. Also, exercising is suggested along with changes in diets.

There are several and the best ones are Kaunch beej, yauvanamrit vati and kamini vidrawan

Yoga poses, or asanas, stretch your muscles, ligaments, tendons and even the fascia sheath around your muscles, allowing yoga practitioners to develop greater flexibility than those who stick to other workouts. Yoga stretching exercises release the lactic acid that can build up in muscle tissue...