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Why Saṃskṛtam?
Saṃskṛta is not a mere language for day-to-day transactions, but a repository of vast Indian knowledge in Veda-s, Śāstra-s, Mathematics, Science, Astronomy, Yoga, Āyurveda and much more. A recent scientific study "Yoga and Saṃskṛta" by Dr. Latha Sathish explores...
What is Saṃskṛtam?
What is Saṃskṛtam? In the previous newsletters we saw the Bhāratīya Jñāna Paramparā (IKS) framework, the details about Veda-s and their branches. In this newsletter let us get an introduction to Vedāṅga-s. The Vedāṅga-s are six disciplines that support the...
Obeisance to various Guru-Pañcaka-s in the light of Guru-Pūrṇimā
गुरु बिन ज्ञान न उपजै, गुरु बिन मिलै न मोक्ष । गुरु बिन लखे न सत्य को, गुरु बिन मिटे न दोष ॥ guru bina jñāna na upajai, guru bina milai na mokṣa । guru bina lakhe na satya ko, guru bina miṭe na doṣa ॥ Without a guru, knowledge cannot arise; without a guru,...
Embracing Aṣṭāṅga Yoga: Ancient Wisdom for International Yoga Day
Since 2014, International Yoga Day has been celebrated worldwide on the longest day of the year, June 21st. What is Yoga? Sage Vyāsa, in his commentary on Patañjali's Yoga-sūtra-s, says - ‘योगः समाधिः’. According to Vyāsa, the word Yoga is derived...
What is the symbolism of Rāmanavamī and how is it relevant for today’s generation?
The festival of Rāmanavamī celebrates Bhagavān Srīrāma's birth, an incarnation of Bhagavān Viṣṇu. It occurs on the ninth day after new-moon of Caitra (March-April) in the lunar calendar. This timing aligns with certain special celestial conditions. According to the...
Don’t Miss this ‘High-Impact, less-time-effort-’ occasion: Mahāśivarātri
Mahāśivarātri (शिवस्य रात्रिः = शिवरात्रिः, महती शिवरात्रिः = The great night of Bhagavān Śiva) is an auspicious occasion celebrated worldwide. Mahāśivarātri is considered to be one of the best austerities (vrata) one can perform, which gets the maximum benefits....
Venerating the Warrior of Virtue: Bhīṣma-aṣṭamī and Its Significance
1. Introduction to Bhīṣma: Celebrating the Warrior of Virtue Śrī Bhīṣma pitāmaha is one of the most revered characters in Mahābhārata who testifies to timeless wisdom and the highest of Dharma. In Mahābhārata, when Yudhiṣṭhira has questions on various dharma-s,...
Rathasaptamī Revelations: Expressing Gratitude, Embracing Tradition and Celebrating Spirituality
1. Greatness of Sūrya Bhagavān Sūrya Bhagavān is a pratyakṣa devatā, who is the Supreme Reality. Expressing our gratitude to Sun God through daily prayers, salutations and mediation gives immense benefits to all. आदित्यस्य नमस्कारान् ये कुर्वन्ति दिने दिने...
Medicinal Value of 21 Kinds of Leaves that are offered in Gaṇeśa-pūjā
If there is one festival that sweeps across Bhārata with a wave of joy, music, and vibrance, it is Gaṇeśa-caturthi. This cherished Hindu festival is not just about rituals; it's a celebration of hope, prosperity, and new beginnings, the heart which is the endearing...