Category INDIAN WISDOM

The National Calendar of India is based on the Saka Calendar, which is adopted as the official civil calendar beside the Gregorian Calendar. The Saka calendar consists of 365 days and 12 months, which is similar to the structure of…

Here is a table of various gods and goddesses and their beej mantras: God/Goddess Beej Mantra Brahma Om Brim Brihaspataye Namaha 1 Durga Dum Durgayei Namaha 1 Ganesha Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha 1 Saraswati Aim Saraswatyai Namaha 1 Kartikeya Om…

The Navagrahas are the nine celestial bodies in Hindu astrology that are believed to influence human life on Earth 123. The following table lists the Navagrahas, their family members, and their qualities: Navagraha Family Members Qualities Surya Aditi, Kashyapa Power,…

Everyone is done through me, not by me. Let there be no trace, no residue, no identification to the self. Only surrender to your higher SELF. Nishkama Karma – Desireless Action is the way. The way of Vairagya. Thoughtless, Choiceless,…

is between self and SELF. Inside an individual with oneself Outside an individual with other selves. the limited self to the infinite SELF. This is the journey. The SELF has no identity. It is pure consciousness. Holding on to nothing.…

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The Nath monastic movement is a Hindu sub-tradition that emerged in India and Nepal around the 11th or 12th century CE. It is based on the teachings and practices of yogis, who are devotees of Lord Shiva and his first…

Tithis are the lunar days in the Hindu calendar, which are based on the phases of the moon. Each tithi is the time it takes for the moon to move 12 degrees away from the sun. There are 30 tithis…

Shad ritus are the six seasons of the Hindu calendar, each lasting for two months, which are based on the movement of the sun and the moon. They are: The following table shows the six seasons, their corresponding months, and…

According to Hindu mythology, there are eight immortals or Chiranjeevis, who are said to live until the end of the current cycle of creation and destruction, known as Kalpa. They are: These are some of the immortals as per Hindu…

The saptarishis are the seven great sages of Hindu mythology, who are regarded as the mind-born sons of Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe. They are the guardians of the divine laws and the custodians of the knowledge and…

According to Ayurveda, there are six tastes or rasas that have different effects on the body and mind. They are as follows: Rasa Element Dosha Example Madhura ( Sweet ) Earth and water Vata and pitta Grains, dairy products, fruits,…

Name Meaning How to Overcome Avidya Ignorance or misconception of reality Cultivate wisdom and discernment through study, reflection, and meditation Asmita Egoism or identification with the false self Practice detachment and self-inquiry to realize the true self Raga Attachment or…

Chakra Location Element Lotus Petals Beej Mantra Goddess Color Muladhara Base of the spine Earth 4 LAM Dakini Red Svadhisthana Below the navel Water 6 VAM Rakini Orange Manipura Above the navel Fire 10 RAM Lakini Yellow Anahata Center of…

Mala Definition Dhatu Purisha (faeces) The feces or stool that is excreted from the large intestine.  Mainly composed of undigested food residues and waste products from rasa and rakta dhatus. Mutra (urine) The urine that is excreted from the kidneys…

There are only four things in medicine: The science based on

Sure, I can help you with that. Here is a table that explains the three doshas, their elements and their significance, based on the web search results: Dosha Element Significance Vata – Air + Ether – Vata embodies the energy…

Name Meaning Symbolism Shailaputri Daughter of the mountains Purity and devotion Brahmacharini One who practices devout austerity Happiness and grace Chandraghanta One with a half-moon shaped bell on her forehead Peace, tranquility, and prosperity Kushmanda Creator of the universe Light…

4 Vedas 4 UpaVedas (abodes of knowledge) 6 Vedangas

The 64 arts or kalas are the skills or techniques that one must learn as part of Indian culture. They are believed to be mastered by Lord Krishna, who learned them from his guru Sandipani in 64 days. They are…

The three granthis are the psychic knots or blockages in the human body that hinder the free flow of energy. Name Location Chakra Element Associations Brahma granthi Base of the spine Muladhara and Svadhisthana Earth, Water Survival instincts and physical…

All this, All that, All is Brahman

There are different types of supernatural beings in Hindu mythology. They have different qualities and powers to cause harm to humans and other creatures. Here is a brief differentiation between them:

According to the Indian tradition, Vak (or Vac) is the Sanskrit word for speech, voice, or language. Vak is also the name of a goddess who personifies speech and creativity. Vak has different types or levels, depending on the source…

The five types of pranas are the five types of energy or life force that are described by Hindu or yogic philosophy. They are also known as the five vayus, or the five winds. Each type of prana has a…

Tamasic Aspirant Name Element Symbolic Meaning Madya Fire Divine ecstasy and bliss, burning of ignorance and impurities Mamsa Earth Vitality and strength, nourishment of the body and grounding of the spirit Matsya Water Fluidity and adaptability, purification of the emotions…

How does one surrender to the divine will? Surrendering to the divine will is a spiritual practice that involves letting go of your own ego and attachments, and trusting in the higher power that guides your life. It is not…

Here is a table with the inner meaning of every siddhi: Siddhi Ability Inner Meaning Aṇimā The ability to reduce one’s body to the size of an atom. connect to your deepest self Mahimā The ability to expand one’s body…

1. Rig Veda – The oldest and most sacred Veda, containing hymns, prayers, and praises to various deities and aspects of nature 2. Yajur Veda – The Veda of rituals, ceremonies, and sacrifices, containing prose and verse instructions for performing…

The 10 great Mahavidyas worshipped as part of Tantra Sadhana.

The six Dharsanas/systems of Indian thought: S.No. Darshana Sage Summary 1 Nyaya Gautama Muni A school of logic and epistemology that states that nothing is acceptable unless it is in accordance with reason and experience. 2 Vaisheshika Kanada A school…

Tantra – Expansion till you reach liberation. Expansion through Devata Upasana via Tantra is about accepting reality as it is. Without any raga or dvesha. Embracing and living through reality. Upasana is performed for any of the dasa mahavidyas: Seven…

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5 Ishwar tattvas 7 Shakti tattvas 4 Atma tattvas – Antahkaranas 20 Prakriti tattvas 5 Ganendriyas 5 Karmendriyas 5 Tanmatras 5 Panchamahabhutas Srotra Vak Shabda Akasha Tvak Pani Sparsha Vayu Chaksu Pada Rupa Agni Jivha Payu Rasa Apa Ghrana Upastha…

The three bodies

The above is part of Samkhya philosophy by Kapila muni. Here is a link to a blog post on Samkhya Karika