Hindu proverbs boil down all the wisdom of that part of the world: thousands of years old and extremely rich. It’s a culture where mysticism and spirituality have always had a huge role. Hindu culture is absolutely fabulous. It’s a wonderful mix of expressions that have come from a wide range of different nations. That’s why it’s such a vastly rich culture....

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...

Sanskrit Words Every Yogi Should Know 1. Asana. My first yoga teacher put the accent on the second syllable, like this: ah-SAW’-nah. I still think that has a nice ring to it. But the correct pronunciation is AH’-sah-nah. Literally, it means “seat,” but in yoga class it’s pretty much interchangeable with the word “pose.” For example, Balasana =...

Understanding Hinduism : Sayings of Sri RamakrishnaSayings of Sri RamakrishnaSri Ramakrishna Math, Mylapore, Chennai.Uniqueness of Sri Ramakrishna’s teachings and messageThe sayings of Sri Ramakrishna stand on a unique pedestal. Sri Ramakrishna possessed not only a great intellect and an artistic mind, but had the additional qualification that he had ‘seen God...

20 Quotes from the Ancient Scriptures of Hinduism1Most humbly we bow to You, O Supreme Lord.At Your command moves the mighty wheel of time.You are eternal, and beyond eternity.(Artharva Veda)2The one who loves all intenselybegins perceiving in all living beingsa part of himself.He becomes a lover of all,a part and parcel of the Universal Joy.He flows with the...

What and Why is spirituality important in our lives in day to day living...Maybe you've heard about spirituality but aren't really sure what it is. Well, it's different from religion, and you can practise it even if you're not religious.Spirituality has to do with the spirit, not as in ghosts, but as in the essence of being human — your soul or your inner life....

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...

The Upanishad teaches the reconciliation, by the perception of essential Unity, of the apparently incompatible opposites, God and the World, Renunciation and Enjoyment, Action and internal Freedom, the One and the Many, Being and its Becomings, the passive divine Impersonality and the active divine Personality, the Knowledge and the Ignorance, the Becoming and...