asura (Devanagari: असुर ISO15919: asura ) are demons. Tamas guna of Maya shakti dominates them. They naturally have sorcerer powers (मायावी) and are natural enemies of devatas . Their primary residence is Rasatal lok in the nether worlds. They are also called rakshasa (Devanagari: राक्षस ISO15919: rākṣasa
The Soul, Material world and detachment
devatas (Devanagari: देवता ISO15919: devatā ) are celestial beings entrusted with specific duties by God. Figures like Indra, the god of rain and thunder, and Agni, the god of fire, are examples of devatas. While they possess superhuman powers, advanced knowledge, and formidable weaponry, they are still considered material beings.
Karma
Following the Vedic societal rules of righteous living is termed as following dharma . One living such a life stands on following fours pillars * truth (Devanagari: सत्य; ISO 15919: satya ) - being truthful in ones everyday dealings. * mercy (Devanagari: दया; ISO 15919: dayā ) - compassion towards others misery. * austerity (Devanagari:
Festivals
Although in our Sanatan Dharm , there is a festival on each day of the year, yet, of all the festivals celebrated in our country, there is none more auspicious and important than Sharad-Poornima. It is on this day that Raaseshwari Radha Rani and Shri Krishna showered the highest form of
Practical Sadhana
The Supreme Lord, Omnipotent, Omniscient, All-pervading Lord Ram descended in Tretayug . When He was the ruler of Ayodhya a washerman who criticized Lord Ram. Then what is the big surprise if someone in Kaliyug criticizes us, the ordinary jeev . Yet, we expect at that if others doesn’t shower praises
Ultimate Goal of Life
There are six Vedic schools of philosophy each of them is called darshan. Collectively these are referred to as Darshan Shastra. Though all six scriptures accept the authority of the Vedas, yet they vary greatly in their ultimate goal. Out of these six three are astik darshan (or theistic) and
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Bhagavan Shri Krishna graced the creator Lord Brahma with the knowledge of the Vedas . Then Lord Brahma created the brahmand . Shri Krishna also apprised Lord Brahma that each jeev is born with three types of spiritual debts called tririn (Devanagari: त्रिऋण ISO15919: trir̥ṇa ). Also, Lord Brahma was
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Pran means vayu - air. Panch means five. Panch pran (Devanagari: पंचप्राण ISo15919: paṁcaprāṇa ) are the vital vayu that ensure proper functioning of body. Sthool sharir of the jeev is made up of Panch Mahabhoot . These pran are the vital force to keep the sthool sharir functioning
Paths to attain God
Yoga is a spiritual science. योगश्चित्तवृत्ति निरोधः yogaścittavr̥tti nirodhaḥ "Yoga is a science to control the mind", as mind is the only source to free us or to bind us. The literal meaning of the Sanskrit word yoga (Devanagari:
Gyan and Gyanyog
The term gyani (Devanagari: ज्ञानी ISO15919: jñānī ) means those who walk on the path of gyan . These people desire to attain Nirakar Brahm . it is commonly known that for attaining any goal one needs to attain knowledge of the goal. Then one pursues that goal. Finally one attains
The Saint
Seven sages in the Vedic scriptures are collectively referred to as Sapt rishi (Devanagari: सप्तर्षि) ISO15919: saptarṣi ). The Sapta rishi are commended several times in the Vedas and Hindu literature for their tremendous contributions to the world. They are also called manasputtra of the creator Brahma. They possess
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The five obstacles of mind, which prevent jeev from going towards the ultimate goal of life, are called Panchklesh (Devanagari: पंचक्लेश ISO15919: paṁcakleśa ). Panch (Devanagari: पंच ISO15919: paṁca ) means five, klesh (Devanagari: क्लेश ISO15919: kleśa ) means obstacle. These five obstacles are described by Sage