When Bhagirathananda began his search for truth many years ago, he knew he was ‘thirsty’ but did not know why. He only knew, instinctively, that his quest would lead him to Aananda – bliss. This faith led him to enquiry; within and without. Enquiry prompted him to examine himself and his universe afresh. It led him to the magic world of science and the infinite world of scriptures – Shruti and Smriti - the Vedas, Upanishads, Vedanta, Buddhist Cannon, the Bible, the Qur’an. It led him to travel, in the mountains and by the seas. It led him to good and wise men and women. It led him to wonder, contemplation and total and unconditional prayer. This book is compiled from notes he made along the way; it is the story of his grand quest and offers insight to all who are keenly interested in the nature of reality.
Yagna is the ancient ritual connecting human beings with the divine essence. It is not merely a sacrifice, but a combination of esoteric elements to propitiate the cosmic energies. This work provides a survey of the subject.
This book uncovers the stakes and possibilities involved in realising personalised healthcare services through efficient and effective deep learning algorithms, enabling the healthcare industry to develop meaningful and cost-effective services. This requires effective understanding, application and amalgamation of deep learning with several other computing technologies, such as machine learning, data mining, and natural language processing.
Treta Yug- Raavan was very proud of himself that, no man on this earth, could defeat him, so even after knowing all this, he did not returned Sita Ji, but he got engaged in a task, that if he really died, then, he should sustain on this earth in one or another way. Dvapar Yug- Battlefield of Kurukshetr, Late evening, 18th day of war. Bheem smashed Duryodhan’s both thighs in the Mace dual. Duryodhan was lying on the ground, his both thigh’s femur bones ruptured and dislocated from pelvis. Ashwathama came and promised Duryodhana, that he will take back Hastinapur Kaliyug- Every Kaithi villager was watching same news, on TV and Mobile on Purali for last one day. The news was devastating, nothing left in the village. For Kaithi people it was like their second home is gone with all relatives, they were in extreme shock and anger. Everyone got some sense, that there is something in Purali which can be danger to us, and this danger is still there, anything can happen to us. No one still got clear picture, whether it a disease which is killing all of us or there is some enemy or a group against us? Whoever it is, how on earth someone can move a mountain to finish a village or is it really Lord Shiv, who is furious on us, if it is Lord Shiv’s wrath then, why Guru Aksi said, War?
• A spinning wheel which paved way for a nation’s independence from foreign rule and became its symbol for self – sufficiency and dignity. • The world’s only floating post office. • The world’s tallest statue in memory of the legendary “Iron Man” who united more than 500 princely states and thus became the architect of the world’s largest democracy. • Magnificent and mystic festivals of kites, lights, boats and colours with elaborate rituals. • A crater on Planet Venus named after a lady doctor. • The son of a boatman who sold flowers outside a temple but grew up to become the nation’s “Missile Man” and also its President. • “Tandav / ?????”, the Cosmic Dance of Lord Shiva at the Temple of Chidambaram. • Operation Flood, the world’s largest dairy development programme. • “The Song of the Lord”, a poem on the essence of “Vedant”, narrated on the battlefield by none other than Liladhar Lord Krishna, the Supreme Godhead. What they all have in common? Being a part of the splendid tapestry of the world’s oldest civilisation, India. Come and embark on this fascinating journey to witness all this and the cultural heritage of India, its religions and festivals through the eyes of 7 – year old Mokshaj and his two sisters, Ruthvika and Rudrika, both of whom are twins aged 5 years. A must read for children of all ages.
SHAKTI MANTRAS Tapping into the Great Goddess Energy Within • Enhance your spiritual gifts • Lighten your karmic burden • Improve your health and increase prosperity • Live in harmony with the universe Now, with Shakti Mantras, we can all benefit from this ancient practice. Thomas Ashley-Farrand, a Vedic priest, is an American expert in the intricacies of Sanskrit mantra. With nearly thirty years and thousands of hours of experience in chanting, he is supremely well-equipped to write the first book that teaches women (and men as well) to tap into the dynamic feminine energy of love in all its manifestations. By sharing enchanting Hindu myths and astonishing true stories from his own practice, Ashley-Farrand helps us to understand the real power that this age-old art awakens in those who perform it. Through dozens of actual mantras–each one presented with phonetic spelling for easy pronunciation and recommendations for specific applications–he enables us to increase our “shakti” (power) and use it to solve problems, ensure abundance, create health and well-being, summon protection, and invoke personal and universal peace. Whether you’re new to chanting or an old hand, Shakti Mantras will take you places you’ve never been before . . . and measurably enrich your life.
In olden times, physical science was beyond the understanding of common people, then how could they understand the subtle and transcendental science like Kundalini Yoga. That's why the knowledge of Kundalini Yoga was known only to a few selected people of the affluent class. They wanted the common people also to attain it, because only human beings have the right to spiritual liberation. But they were not successful in explaining Kundalini Yoga to them directly. That's why they molded Kundalini Yoga in the form of allegorical and mythological stories, so that people would read them with interest, due to this, gradually, they got inclined towards Kundalini Yoga. The collections of those stories became the Puranas. By reading those Puranas Kundalini started developing inside people unknowingly. This made them happy, due to which they got addicted to Puranas. People's attraction towards such ancient texts since then till today's modern age seems to be due to this Kundalini-Anand. The one whose mind was sharp among the people who read and listened to Puranas, he used to wake up his Kundalini quickly by catching Kundalini Yoga. In this way, Puranas have been doing immense service to humanity since ancient times. Similarly, in the olden days, mystical teachings were not directly revealed to public. That's why they have been explained in the form of metaphor, that's why many such vidyas are also called Guhya vidyas. Therefore, through allegorical stories, Tantra would have been indirectly put into the subconscious mind of the people, and would have been hoped that in the future it would be decoded and deserving people would benefit from it. The treasure was secured in a sort of secret cave, leaving the map of the cave of knowledge as a labyrinthine puzzle in the form of an allegory. Mythical investigative campaigns shown in films are psychological attempts to express this mysterious mechanism. That's why such movies are very popular. Metaphors give materiality, simplicity, interestingness, sociability and scientificity to spiritual subjects. Without it, spirituality would have been very boring. Many people oppose metaphors with a variety of quirks. It is considered conservatism, fanciful imagination etc. Of course it may seem so in today's scientific age, but in ancient times, metaphors have benefited mankind a lot. If in place of Shiva it is said to be formless Brahman, then it would be so boring. Where is that sweetness in the word brain and Sahasrar, which is obtained by writing Himalaya Mountain and Kailash Mountain in their places respectively? Similarly, the word Kundalini also does not sound as interesting as Mother Parvati or Sita appears in its place. Nevertheless, for the acceptance of today's so-called modern and intelligent society, reality has to be written while revealing the spiritual metaphor. Metaphors cannot replace scientific truth. Metaphors have no mathematics of their own. Metaphors are made only to explain the truth, which are based on scientific phenomena. It means to say that a metaphysical phenomenon became a metaphor, not that a metaphysical phenomenon happened out of a fabricated metaphor. The sages who create such good metaphors cannot be forest dwellers, as is the misconception in many places. They were the most elaborate and fabricated people in worldliness. There are many beautiful allegorical stories in the Puranas. The art of depicting different parts of the mind as different persons is of great importance in allegorical narratives. All Puranas seem to describe Kundalini Yoga in a mythological and metaphorical way. I think that while telling the story, along with the original story, the mystery of the metaphor given in it should also be decoded. Listeners will get more benefit from this. Although some people more propelled by nonlogical right brain like pure metaphor. It is the matter of liking. If we talk about the minor damage inflicted by unrevealed metaphor, it would have been that people would not have come to know what metaphor is and what is real. The present book is made in this context, which analyzes the metaphors of Puranas scientifically and logically. While not writing much, I pause with the hope that the present book will come true to the aspirations of the Yoga-loving and spirituality-loving readers.
Sharing our inspiring journey can boost the confidence of those who are not yet ready to start their journey towards their dreams. The inspiring stories of the men and women featured in this book will infuse confidence and self-belief in the minds of those who want to pursue their dreams but are not sure of the outcome. Any journey towards the realisation of one’s dreams is full of challenges, and these challenges must not scare anyone from taking the first step.
