Sai Baba of Shirdi, also known as Shirdi Sai Baba, was an Indian spiritual master who is regarded by his devotees as a saint and a fakir. He is revered by both his Hindu and Muslim devotees during, as well as after his lifetime.  Born: 28 September 1838Died: 15 October 1918, ShirdiNationality: IndianBuried: Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir, ShirdiShirdi is...

THE BHAGAWAD GITA SIMPLIFIEDThe Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as the Gita, is a 700-verse Sanskrit scripture that is part of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The Gita is set in a narrative framework of a dialogue between Pandava prince Arjuna and his guide and charioteer Krishna.The Bhagavad Gita often referred to as the Gita, is a 700-verse Sanskrit scripture...

How December 25th Became ChristmasOn December 25th of every year the entire Christian world comes together, putting aside petty quarrels and minor differences, to commemorate the birth of Jesus. (Well, most of us come together anyway).The Orthodox Churches have it on different days because of some sort of disagreement over Gregorian calendars. And there are...

Vastu Purusha Mandala (Mandalam) Vastu Purusha Mandala pooja Performed at my residence "SRIVARI BLISS" under the Guidance of Sri Gopala Krishna Bhat, Bangalore 0n 21st June, 2008.Now lets get to know the concept of Vastu Purusha Mandala. The faith that Earth is a living organism, throbbing with life and energy; is fundamental to the Vastu Shastra. That living...

Ganga Dashami,Ganga Dashami, also referred as Ganga-Dashahara, celebrates the birthday of River Ganga – her descent on earth. The festival begins on the Amavasi day in the Hindu month of Jyestha and ends on the Dashami tithi. The festival lasts for 10 days. In 2008, Ganga Dashahara begins on June 3 and Ganga Dashami date is June 13.Goddess Ganga Devi is an important...

PANCHABHUTA Or Five Elements. Our whole cosmic quest of the world and beyond starts from the point of panchabhuta (five elements) which then manifests in an enjoining manner to form the life force and then, later, those five elements disintegrates to ensue a celestical traverse at the Paramanu (atom) level.Wind is gaseous,Fire is furious,Sky is the zenith,Earth...

The following discussion focuses on self-forgiveness as one of the acts of life that fills experience with purpose. It brings love to a place where it wasn't before and transforms the spot by bringing a different fulfillment.When we do self-forgiveness, the channel that opens up is inside. We initiate a channel from the basic self through the high-self. Through...

Sri Vishnu Sahasranamam – Text and Translation Prologue Hari Om shukla ambara dharaM vishhNuM shashi varNaM chatur bhujam | white cloth wearing Vishnu (who is) moon (the) color of (with) four hands prasanna vadanaM dhyaayet sarva vighnopa. shaantaye || (1) (with) placid expression on face...