In this article we will explain the significance of sandhi puja that is performed after Ashtami ends and Navami starts. At this juncture for twenty four minutes the sandhi puja is done. This time is also called the sandhikhand. Goddess Durga was sent by the gods to kill the demon Mahisasura. She fought for nine […]
With the Navratris just over and Dussehra being celebrated, let us take a revision about the types of Navratri all across India in various states and regions of the country. Navratri is an auspicious time in India and the nation has diverse cultures that are why each region has its own way of celebrating these […]
Metaphysics Knowledge wishes A Very Happy Dussehra to all our viewers and readers A few lines dedicated to this day. Dussehra is the day when you should try to eliminate all evil within The Rama in you is sufficient to keep you going through thick and thin Apart from burning the effigy of Ravana, remember […]
We are reposting this article on the pious occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Sri Sri Lahiri Mahasaya Ji, who was second in the lineage of Gurus who spread Kriya Yoga in the modern era, a science which was lost from popular culture after its ancient glory. Kriya Yoga techniques refer to a set of […]
Kumari pujan was started in West Bengal by Ramkrishna Paramhansa. It is done on eighth or the ninth day of Navratras. In this article we discuss the significance of the kumari puja also known as kanjak puja and its relevance in the modern times.
Apart from several other occasions described previously in our articles such as Sri Laxmi Pooja, there is a major occasion when the feminine aspect of Divinity is worshiped with full devotion in nine different forms, hence the term Navratri as Nav means Nine in Hindi language. Navratri vrat vidhi is a custom that many people […]
In this post we will see both the reasons for celebrating pitru pakshas or shraddhs, from ancient perspective as well in context of its relevance and significance in modern day society.
Centuries ago, the throat of a boy was slit but that was for another reason The Supreme Destroyer had mistaken Ganesa’s maternal loyalty for treason He got angry and so say the scriptures that He used extreme force to kill the boy Yet when He realized His mistake, it was evident that it was certainly […]
On this day we wish our Gurus, mentors, guides and teachers Those who show us the right path, knowledge givers n preachers Gurus can be of any type, academic, professional or spiritual guide From a true teacher, you gain all knowledge and nothing you can hide It is true that some of the teachers bring […]
Dont hit animals for they are having a genuine and pure soul At least give them a crumb, even if you cannot give bread whole The pundits say humans are superior, but seldom is this seen The day people become human, that day to see I am keen People hit and hurt a stray animal […]