Cotton vastra and Janeu (Sacred thread)
The cotton vastra represents the Sushumnanadi of the Kundalini and the seven cotton beads in the vastra are associated with the seven Kundalini Chakras in the body of the individual.
The cotton vastra represents the Sushumnanadi of the Kundalini and the seven cotton beads in the vastra are associated with the seven Kundalini Chakras in the body of the individual.
In the following article, we will discuss how even such a simple act as cleansing the teeth has profound spiritual significance when it is performed methodically as prescribed by the scriptures. Let us understand the process step by step.
Drinking bed-tea enhances the Tama component; while having sattvik food or drink after rinsing the mouth increases sattvikta, thus preventing the entry of black energy
Most of us go to the temple in order to take darshan (viewing) of a Deity. Did you know that we can derive maximum benefit from the darshan, if we were to take note of some actions which should be performed as prescribed by Hindu Dharma while taking darshan of visiting a Devalay. ?
In the following article we can see how we can benefit from taking darshan in a Devalay and the importance of a Devalay.
It is beneficial to offer the patri (Specific leaves offered during worship) of those flower plants which are favourite of the Deity. Patri is related to the colour particles, whereas the flowers are related to the fragrant particles.
When flowers associated with a Deity are offered to that Deity, for example red flowers to Shri Ganapati, the benefit derived of the Principle of that Deity is greater.
This article speaks in detail about the ritual of aukshan (A ritual of waving lit lamps in front of a Saint or an individual) and how to derive maximum benefits from it.
Let us understand about the objects required for aukshan, their arrangement in the ritualistic platter and the complete procedure of aukshan along with the spiritual science underlying these acts.
Probably many of us do not even know that celebrating birthdays as per the tithi is more auspicious. How? Let us find out.