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The Yoga Sutras–II

Posted by pratibha on October 26, 2009 at 7:24pm

A person without self-discipline cannot attain perfection in yoga.... An undisturbed course of self-purificatory conduct should be practised. YogabhashyaPatanjali initiated his teaching concerning praxis by calling attention to the three chief elements in the discipline of yoga: tapas, austerity, self-restraint and eventually self-mastery; svadhyaya, self-study, self-examination, including calm contemplation of purusha, the Supreme Self; and ishvarapranidhana, self-surrender to the Lord, the omn

The Yoga Sutras–I

Posted by pratibha on October 26, 2009 at 7:00pm

The Yoga Sutras--1IntroductionThroughout its long and largely unrecorded history, Indian thought preserved its central concern with ontology and epistemology, with noetic psychology as the indispensable bridge between metaphysics and ethics, employing introspection and self-testing as well as logical tools, continually confronting the instruments of cognition with the fruits of contemplation. Through its immemorial oral teachings and a vast variety of written texts, the fusion of theoria and pra

Karma and Reincarnation: Fundamental Spiritual Laws

Posted by pratibha on October 26, 2009 at 6:53pm

Q: How important is belief in karma and reincarnation?Comprehending the two principles of karma and rebirth is not needful just because they are facts of universal life, but because they give us a right perspective on all facets of life itself. Without knowledge of these two fundamental laws, a “working” concept of ourselves and our lives is impossible. Seeing ourselves as fundamentally evolving consciousnesses confined in bodies and an environment whose only real purpose is evolution, we will n

Geet-govinda

Posted by pratibha on October 26, 2009 at 4:37pm

Geet-govinda is a work of lyrical poetry written in Sanskrit. It has twelve chapters (sarga), which are further subdivided into twenty-four Prabandhas. Each Prabandha contains two further divisions, usually comprising eight couplets, called Ashtapadis - poems with eight stanzas. The Ashtapadis are preceded by verses composed in a different meter, which describe the backdrop of the subsequent Ashtapadi. There are about three thousand manuscripts of Gita-govinda written in twenty-two different scr

Bhakta Kavi Jayadeva

Posted by pratibha on October 26, 2009 at 3:58pm

Bhakta Kavi JayadevaJayadeva had not only the name ‘deva’ (God) imbibed in his name, but also God Himself seated on a large throne within his heart. Jayadeva, known for his Gita Govindam, was popularly known as Bhakta Kavi. His undaunted devotion for Lord Krishna turned him into a poet and made him pen down many Ashtapadis on Krishna’s Rasa Leela. Krishna’s ‘Leela Vinodam’ could be observed in Jayadeva’s life.Jayadeva was a blessed soul and that was revealed to the public even in his youth. Jaya

ARYAN INVASION- FICTITIOUS FABRICATION

Posted by pratibha on October 26, 2009 at 11:30am

In the history book currently in use in the Indian schools, the beginning of the Vedic civilisation coincides with Aryan invasion. History, which records actual events, accomplished facts and hard realities, should have nothing to do with personal beliefs or pre-conceived notions and should depict factually the actual happenings. Though history deals with the past, it has its own contribution to make in tackling the current problems and in shaping the future. In his “Discovery of India”, Pundit

RELEVANCE OF RELIGION IN SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY

Posted by pratibha on October 26, 2009 at 11:30am

Modern generation has no faith in scriptural concepts like soul, Holy Spirit, salvation etc, and feels that religion can serve no useful purpose in the present-day world. Man is not independent or free, as he has no control over his own life. The inborn and innate religious instinct in man enables him to realise that he is wholly dependent on his Creator for his very survival. Man has been endowed with high intelligence to know the truth about morality, soul, Spirit, after-life and God. Jesus sa

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Hare Krishna! Pranam to all members of this transcendental devotee communication network. All glories to Srila Prabhupada and Gurudev! What are we doing here???Just dumping whatever we got in our hard drive, photos, videos, lectures and so on…Someone is dumping articles, so many that as soon as I see any article from that person, I even ignore to read heading. We have to be practical and have to think for what purpose we are posting here.Frankly speaking, only

PURUSHA SUKTAM

Posted by pratibha on October 25, 2009 at 12:49pm

PURUSHA SUKTAMEarly Vedic man wondered how the world was created. He was inspired by the intricate mysteries of nature yet was not afraid as in other civilizations. He set out to explore making synthesis, reasonable analysis. Vedas hold rich knowledge, regarding astronomy, physiology, medicine, mathematics etc., Rishi's explanations are reasonable and objective. He is a poet (kavi) who puts his thoughts and visions into beautiful rhythmic poems. His explanations on creation are available in Rigv

SCIENTIFIC SIDE OF RELIGIOUS CONSCIOUSNESS

Posted by pratibha on October 25, 2009 at 11:30am

Neuroscientists have identified the region of the human brain connected with religious feelings and this discovery has established beyond any doubt the fact that religious instinct is an inborn natural characteristic peculiar in human beings only. Furthermore, the dramatic developments in the erstwhile U.S.S.R. also provide conclusive proof that however much atheists and agnostics, scientists and rationalists may strive to drive God away from human mind, the brain seems to be specially designed

SELF AS KNOWER IN VISISHTADVAITA

Posted by pratibha on October 25, 2009 at 11:30am

Sri Adi Shankara hails Srimad Bhagawad Gita as the quintessence of the Vedas. One of the invocatory songs on the Gita describes it as the essence of the Upanishads. In the colophon to the Gita, the Song Celestial, which serves as the Gospel of Mankind, it is described as the Brahma Vidya, Upanishad and Yoga Sashtra. The Brahma Sutras of Sage Badarayana furnishes in aphoristic form the philosophy of the Upanishads bringing out their cogency and consistency. The foundational texts of Vedanta calle

REWRITING THE HISTORY OF ANCIENT INDIA

Posted by pratibha on October 24, 2009 at 11:44am

Synopsis: (Age of Vedas has been arbitrarily decided by Max Muller and grave injustice has been done to the Sacred texts. Should free India remain quiet? )The rewriting of the history of ancient India has been opposed by some historians who think that the move initiated by the Government must have been at the instance of those who want to serve the cause of Hindutva. This apprehension is wholly misconceived, as the scholars who oppose the Government’s move seem to be oblivious of the grave injus

SECRET OF KNOWLEDGE IN BHAGAWAD-GITA

Posted by pratibha on October 24, 2009 at 11:34am

SECRET OF KNOWLEDGE IN BHAGAWAD-GITA Aspirants seeking knowledge of Truth should be interested in understanding the object of such knowledge. Arjuna, as a seeker of Truth, inquires from Lord Krsna about prakriti (nature), purusha (enjoyer), ksetra (field), ksetra-jna (its knower) as also about knowledge and the object of knowledge in the first verse of Chapter XIII of Bhagawad-gita. The human body is the field of activity for the conditioned soul. The person who identifies himself with his body

SECRET OF ACTION IN BHAGAWAD-GITA

Posted by pratibha on October 24, 2009 at 11:31am

In his Introduction to Bhagawad-gita As It Is, Srila Prabhupada says- “Gitopanishad is the essence of Vedic knowledge”. Verses 4 and 6 of the Gita Mahatmya (Glory of Gita) that he quotes in this regard declares that Srimad Bhagawad Gita is the essence of all Upanishads and one need not read any other Vedic literature. The seven hundred verses in Bhagawad-gita spread over eighteen chapters succinctly summarises the entire Vedic wisdom covering Karma (action), Jnana (knowledge), and Upasana (devot

Sri GITA MAHATMYA

Posted by pratibha on October 24, 2009 at 11:28am

Sri GITA MAHATMYAThe Glory of the Gitagita shastram idam punyamyah pateth prayatah pumanvishnoh padam avapnotibhaya-shokadi varjitah (Gita-mahatmya 1)(1) He who studies this Gita scripture with humility is freed from fear and misery and attains the feet of Lord Vishnu.gita adhyaana-shilasyapranayama-paraasya chanaiva santi he paapanipurva janme kritani cha (Gita-mahatmya 2)(2) That person who is in the habit of reading the Gita and who is also devoted to practising pranayama (breathing exercises

Gita Dhyanam

Posted by pratibha on October 24, 2009 at 11:27am

Gita DhyanamMEDITATION ON THE GITAOm paarthaaya pratibodhitaam bhagavataa naaraayanenaswayam,Vyaasena grathitaam puraanamuninaa madhye mahaabhaaratam;Advaitaamritavarshineem bhagavateem ashtaadashaa dhyaayineem,Amba twaam anusandadhaami bhagavadgeete bhavadweshineem.1. Om. O Bhagavad Gita, with which Partha was illumined by Lord Narayana Himself, and which was composed within the Mahabharata by the ancient sage, Vyasa, O Divine Mother, the destroyer of rebirth, the showerer of the nectar of Adva

Brahma Krutha Rama Sthuthi

Posted by pratibha on October 24, 2009 at 10:57am

Brahma Krutha Rama Sthuthi[Prayer of Rama composed by Lord Brahma][Here is a pretty prayer addressed to Lord Rama and composed by Lord Brahma. In the last few verses, Rama is described as Krishna.]Vande devam vishnumasesha sthithi hethum,Thwam adhyathma jnanibhir anthar hrudhi bhavyam,Heya heya dwandwa viheenam paramekam,Sathamathram sarva hrudhistham drusi roopam. 1I salute that God Vishnu, who remains after destruction everything,Who is the cause, who is meditated upon by realized sages,Who do

Bala Mukundashtakam

Posted by pratibha on October 24, 2009 at 10:56am

Bala Mukundashtakam[The octet on the child who gives immortal bliss][Among the several forms of devotion in Hinduism, possibly one of the most easy is that of loving him as if he is your baby. This devotional hymn on Lord Krishna follows that approach. Lord Krishna is supposed to sleep on a leaf of a banyan tree and float on the surging waters of final deluge. He is supposed to hold his feet by his hand and put his toe in to his mouth. This hymn in its first stanza brings this image of Lord Kris

Ashta Vimsathi Vishnu Nama Stotram

Posted by pratibha on October 23, 2009 at 5:53pm

Ashta Vimsathi Vishnu Nama Stotram[The Prayer of Twenty Eight Names of Lord Vishnu)[This stotra appears in Maha Bharata as a conversation between Arjuna and Lord Krishna.]Arjuna Uvaacha:Arjuna asked:Kim nu Naama Sahasraani Japitena Puanaha punahaYaanir Naamaani Divyaanee Taani Chaa chakshva Kesava.Which of these thousand names, should be chanted again and again,And which of these divine names would make me see Kesava.Sri Bhagavaan Uvaacha:Lord Krishna said:Mathsyam koorma varahancha, Vamanancha

Anjana Sridhara

Posted by pratibha on October 23, 2009 at 5:50pm

Anjana SridharaBy Poonthanam[This prayer is one of the very popular prayers addressed to Guruvayurappan written by Poonthanam, the author of Jnanapana. Its utter simplicity and great devotion, makes it very dear to all devotees.]Anjana Sridhara Charu moorthe Krishna,Anjali koopi vanangidunnen,Ananda alangara vasudeva Krishna,Athangam yellam agathidenam. 1Hey, pretty Krishna, who is black and who carries Lakshmi,Salutations to you with folded hands,Hey happy Krishna, who is decorated and who is V

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The Yoga Sutras–II

The Yoga Sutras–I

Karma and Reincarnation: Fundamental Spiritual Laws

Geet-govinda

Bhakta Kavi Jayadeva

ARYAN INVASION- FICTITIOUS FABRICATION

RELEVANCE OF RELIGION IN SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY

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PURUSHA SUKTAM

SCIENTIFIC SIDE OF RELIGIOUS CONSCIOUSNESS

SELF AS KNOWER IN VISISHTADVAITA

REWRITING THE HISTORY OF ANCIENT INDIA

SECRET OF KNOWLEDGE IN BHAGAWAD-GITA

SECRET OF ACTION IN BHAGAWAD-GITA

Sri GITA MAHATMYA

Gita Dhyanam

Brahma Krutha Rama Sthuthi

Bala Mukundashtakam

Ashta Vimsathi Vishnu Nama Stotram

Anjana Sridhara

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