Gopashtami (गोपाष्टमी ; gōpāṣṭamī) is the day when the cowherd boys are initiated into herding cattle. Vaishya community are the business men of Vedic Society. One of the professions of this community is to raise cattle. 👉 Know more about Vedic Society Vedic Caste System The cows are worshipped
Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the 2nd day of the waxing moon in the month of Kartik. It is an auspicious festival observed after Deepawali, celebrating the bond of love and affection between a brother and sister. According to tradition, after the destruction of Narakasura, Shri Krishna visited his sister,
Self-realization is distinct from God-realization. A gyani (seeker of knowledge) reaches God-realization only after conquering the final hurdle of Sattvaguni Maya (the subtlest illusion). Although the gyānī's ultimate goal is to merge with the impersonal God (Nirakar Brahm), the path demands devotion (bhakti) and the
Diwali or Deepawali is the auspicious day, when Lord Shri Ram came back to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. Diwali falls on the day of 'Amavasyaa', the no-moon night and there is darkness all around. The inhabitants of Ayodhya were dead without Shri Ram. They had
Panchpran are the five vital airs that keep the physical body functioning properly.
Jeevatma is the eternal individual soul residing in the heart, whose consciousness enlivens and illumines the entire body.
Naraka Chaturdashi is celebrated on the 14th day of the waning moon in the month of Kartik. It commemorates the day when Shri Krishna destroyed the demon Narakasura and freed 16,100 imprisoned princesses from his captivity. These souls, having been deprived of dignity and freedom, sought refuge at the
Is Bhakti just emotionalism? Jagadguru Shri Kripalu Ji Maharaj explains why true devotion requires spiritual logic, secrecy, and humility, not theatrical displays.
Bhakti means loving service to God, performed for His happiness rather than one's own.
A concise guide to Vedic biological classification and the nature of Earthly life.
Gurujan (गुरुजन; gurujana) is a collective term referring to elders or revered individuals. While the word Guru specifically denotes a spiritual master or teacher, Gurujan is a broader honorific. It encompasses mentors, priests, and any elderly, honorable person to whom respect is due (such as parents or family
kritkritya (Devanagari: कृतकृत्य ISO15919: kr̥takr̥tya) is a Sanskrit term that means one who has accomplished their goal. Since every action is motivated by a specific aim, someone who is Kritkritya has no unfulfilled desires. When the cause (the desire) is gone, the effect (the action)