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Articles related to "Ashrams"
Visiting Ashrams In India How to find an ashram in India, how to choose from the many famous Indian gurus, what happens in an ashram in India and how to behave in an Indian ashram. ashrams in india • visiting ashrams in india • indian ashrams • famous indian gurus • looking for an indian guru
Pondicherry And The Aurobindo Ashram Pondicherry, or Puducherry as it is now known, is a former French colony on India's southeastern coast. It is not quite Paris, but it is a charming town to visit. sights in pondicherry • places to see in pondicherry • how to get to pondicherry • famous south indian ashram • aurobindo ashram
The Four Ashrams or Life Stages The human life span is divided into four ashrams. These are Brahmacharya, Grahasta, Vanaprastha and Sanyasa. The Vedas define a specific purpose for each ashram. vedic philosophy • vedas • hinduism • ashrams • brahmacharya
Dream Interpretation Dream interpretation is a technique that takes study and practice. The dream yoga approach helps for remembering dreams, and includes a system of interpretation. dream interpretation • dream yoga • symbols • unconscious • swami sivananda radha
Visiting Sai Baba's Ashram Sri Sathya Sai Baba is one of India's most popular gurus, and one of the most controversial. Devotees from around the world visit his ashram in Puttaparthi. sri sathya sai baba • sai baba's ashram • prasanthi nilayam • staying in prasanthi nilayam • india's famous guru
Priyavrata’s Dilemma Priyavrata wanted to spend his life in worship. Manu wanted him to become king. Brahma then explained the concept of Varnashram to the reluctant prince. swayambhav manu • uttanapada • priyavrata • narada • brahma
Swami Sri Yukteswar Sri Yukteswar is the author of 'The Holy Science', a useful comparison of the Holy Bible and Hindu scriptures. sri yukteswar • the holy science • autobiography of a yogi • paramahansa yogananda • self-realization fellowship
The Yajur and Sama Vedas The Riga Veda is sublime and spiritual, whereas the Yajur and Sama Vedas and the Brahmanas of all four Vedas are ritualistic and mundane. yajur • sama • riga • vedas • brahmanas
Yoga School Dropout by Lucy Edge Yoga School Dropout is a first novel from Lucy Edge, a former burnt-out advertising exec who journeyed to India in search of a deeper understanding of Yoga and herself. yoga school dropout • lucy edge • spiritual journey • travelling in india • study yoga
Religion Search Engines: Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Baha'i Reviews (including search tips) of Musalman.com, The Koran, Hinduism Today, BuddhaNet, and The Baha'i World. search engine reviews • religion search engines • islam • muslim • bahai
The Penance of Dhruv Slighted by his stepmother, Dhruv undertakes severe penance and is blessed by Vishnu to occupy the position of the Pole Star. swayambhav manu • uttanapada • priyavrata • suniti • suruchi
The Wisdom of Yudhishthir Yudhishthir, the eldest Pandava, was known for his wisdom. He answers a medley of questions from the Yaksha on a wide range of topics. cosmology • yaksha • physics • yudhishthir • darkness
Yaksha Prashna The episode of the Yaksha asking the questions to Yudhishthir is popularly known in Hindi as 'Yaksha Prashna', prashna being the Hindi word for questions. sacrifice • yaksha • questions • yudhishthir • yaksha prashna
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert Eat, Pray, Love (Bloomsbury 2006) by Elizabeth Gilbert is a journal of one woman's journey through India, Indonesia and Italy as she searches for transcendence. eat pray love • elizabeth gilbert • spirituality and yoga • guru books • traveling in india
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Shiva sent the Godavari River to sanctify the ashram of sage Gautam and then, at the behest of the Devas, agreed to eternally reside there as Trimbakeshwar. trimbakeshwar • triambakeshwar • triyambakeshwar • dwadasa jyotirlingas • brahmagiri
Pilgramage to Mount Arunachala at Tiruvannamalai Mount Arunachala, made famous by Ramana Marahishi, is said to bestow enlightenment and moksha (liberation from reincarnation) to the pilgrim who circumambulates its base. sri ramana maharishi • holy mountain • mount arunachala • tiruvannamalai • shiva temples
Yogananda's Dream Hermitage Paramahansa Yogananda describes his experience upon receiving a gift of the grounds of his Encinitas Hermitage and Meditation Gardens from his beloved disciple, Mr. Lynn. paramahansa yogananda • songs of the soul • yogoda dream hermitage – a dream dropped from heav • james j lynn • rajarsi janakananda
Glossary A to B Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with A to B. adhisima krishnaagni • aranyakas • angiras • arjun • aryans
Glossary Q to S Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with Q to S. radha • riga veda • vedas • sama veda • samhitas
The Descendants of Priyavrata Priyavrata divides his kingdom among his sons. The eldest son, Agnidhra, marries the apsara, Purvachitti, to further his dynasty. priyavrata • barhismati • kavi • mahavira • savana
The Life of Ramana Maharshi Ramana Maharshi (1879-1950) was one of the greatest spiritual masters of our time. He spent most of his life on the sacred hill of Arunachala in Tiruvannamalai, India. a short biography of ramana maharshi • the sage of arunachala • the life of ramana maharshi • ramana maharshi's death experience • ramana maharshi and self-realization
Spiritual Places In India India is filled with destinations that have a connection to a religion or a spiritual leader. Here are some of India's most visited pilgrimage places. spiritual places in india • holy places to visit in india • india's sacred sites • india's most visited pilgrimage places • india's holy cities
Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love Lend your hand as Gilbert guides you through the first few pages ahead. You won't be able to stop as you learn how to eat, pray, and love with the award winning author. eat pray love • elizabeth gilbert • memoir • journey through india italy and indonesia • finds love
Famous Indian Gurus of the 20th Century Ramana Maharshi, Aurobindo and Yogananda are among the most important Indian gurus of the 20th century. famous indian gurus • self-realized masters • enlightened gurus • life of ramana maharshi • life of sri aurobindo
Devahuti and Kardam The marriage of Devahuti and Kardam was an ideal one. Devahuti first gave birth to nine daughters and then to Kapila, who was a manifestation of Vishnu. devahuti • kardam • bindu sarovar • kama deva • meru
Kapila and the Sankhya Yoga The sage Kapila, an incarnation of Vishnu, explains the Sankhya Yoga to his mother Devahuti so as to enable her to attain salvation. kardam • bindu sarovar • kapila • devahuti • vishnu
The Prachetas Seeking spiritual guidance at every step, the Prachetas marry Marisha, sire Daksha and finally attain salvation. prithu • prachetas • shiva • vishnu • garuda
Famous Indian Gurus of the Late 20th Century Sri Sathya Sai Baba and Mata Amritanandamayi Ma are two of the most popular Indian gurus of the late 20th and early 21st century. greatest gurus of 20th century • biography of sathya sai baba • bhagavan sri sathya sai baba • service projects of sathya sai baba • humanitarian projects of ammachi
Mahatma Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, 1869-1948 A role model for Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi led India to self-rule through non-violent marches and demonstrations. When followers introduced violence on two occasions, Gandhi went on a hunger strike until the violence was stopped. When the British left India, they divided it into two countries: India for the Hindus, Pakistan for the Muslims. This was not acceptable to many of the people, and one man took his anger out by assassinating Gandhi. The parallels between King and Gandhi would make an interesting study. biography • gandhi • mahatma gandhi • india • non-violence
The Incarnations of Vishnu There are ten commonly known avatars of Vishnu. The Bhagavata Purana lists twenty-two and states that there are many more. hinduism • vishnu • avatars • incarnations • bhagavata purana
Glossary C to H Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with C to H. demi-gods • demons • dravidians • devas • ganga
Glossary T to Z Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with T to Z. upanishads • vedas • vedanta • usha • urvashi
North American Yoga History An introductory brief history of yoga in North America. history of north american yoga • history of yoga • yoga history • new york vedanta society • autobiography of a yogi
Review: The Love Guru Despite having created memorable characters in film franchises such as Wayne's World and Austin Powers, Mike Myers falls wayyyy short of the mark in The Love Guru. 3/10 love guru review • mike myers love guru • mike myers guru pitka • jessica alba love guru • justin timberlake love guru
Therapist Sherry Becker Beginning as an artist, Sherry Becker has turned her artistic talents toward the healing of her clients' challenges, and has been very successful. therapist sherry becker • counselor • connecticut therapists • abused women • couples counseling
Amma, the Hugging Saint Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma or Ammachi) is a holy woman from India who embraces people around the world in order to take on their karma and heal the mind, body and spirit. amma ammachi • mata amrtanandamayi devi • spiritual healing • hugging saint • indian sage
Where To Go For Two Months In India Two months in India is enough time to do some serious travelling and some relaxing on the beach or in the mountains. Here are some ideas to help to plan a trip to India. two months in india • where to go for two months in india • india itineraries • backpacking india • two months in south india
Ahalya Ahalya the wife of sage Gautam has a sexual liaison with Indra the King of the demi Gods. The sage catches them at it and curses them both. Ahalya is turned into a rock. She is eventually released from her curse when ages later Rama touches the rock with his foot. ahalya • brahma • krittika • gautam • indra
Spinning: Intuitive or Technical? Part 1 In June a discussion started on the SpinList about technical vs. intuitive spinning. I'd like to pass along some of the informative, funny, and thoughtful things that people on the list had to say about this subject. spinner • spinners • spinning • technical method • intuitive method
The Descent of Ganga - I The tale of how the River Ganga came to earth is a famous one and is available in many scriptures, though in slightly different versions. Sage Vishwamitra recounted this tale to Rama and Laxman as they made their way to Mithila for Sita’s swayamvar. The tale begins with King Vrika of the Solar Dynasty. ganga • vishwamitra • rama • laxman • mithila
Highlights Of Travelling In India The best places to see in India offer stunning architecture, sacred sites, wildlife parks and tropical beaches, all in one country. best places in india • highlights of travelling in india • best places to see in india • holiday in india • sacred places in india
Prithu’s Ascension Prithu leaves the kingdom to Vijitashwa and enters Vanaprastha ashram. After performing austere meditations he gives up his physical body. prithu • vijitashwa • arci • vanaprastha • jiv atma
Spirituality as a Political Act The word spirituality has a peaceful, quiet connotation. Often when a person thinks about spirituality they think of prayer and mediation. For some it is a political act. political spirituality • discrimination and genocide • polictical action • peace • spiritual belief
The Descendants of Prithu The descendants of Prithu were all very pious kings. They performed many sacrifices. Righteousness flourished during their reign. vijitashwa • prithu • haryaksha • dhumrakesh • vrika
Yoga DVDs For the Disabled In this interview, certified Kripalu and Bikram yoga instructor Carol Dickman talks about how she developed her interactive yoga series for persons with disabilities. yoga for the disabled • accessible yoga • carol dickman • seated yoga • bed top yoga
Sri Daya Mata’s 'Only Love' Everything Daya Mata does reflects the discipline she learned at the feet of the great spiritual leader Paramahansa Yogananda. Her books are filled with love. sri daya mata • paramahansa yogananda • self-realization fellowship • mahasamadhi • spiritual path
The Power of Silence as a Meditation Practice A temporary vow of silence is an inward journey for powerful healing, to achieve greater mindfulness, and to draw nearer to God. Silence spiritually transforms. affirmations and mantras • silent retreats • meditation • silence and enlightenment • healing power of silence
Famed Indian Gurus of the 20th Century This article gives a short introduction to the lives of three Indian gurus of the 20th century: Swami Sivananda, Neem Karoli Baba and Anandamayi Ma. famous indian gurus • self-realized masters • enlightened gurus • life of swami sivananda • life of neem karoli baba and anandamayi ma
INNER SONG The ability to cast light comes from your inner song or personal persona.It all shines from within. IT IS YOUR STAGE PRESENCE. singing • vocal • voice • stage presence • yoga
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Set in the scenic Himalayas, Kedarnath is the northernmost of the Dwadasa Jyotirlingas. It was established by the Pandavas after the Mahabharata War. kedarnath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • garhwal • himalayas • mandakini |
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