Behind a Great Master like Swami Chinmayananda are masters like Swami Sivananda and Swami Tapovanam, who not only teach the Highest Knowledge but also live it. Bhagavad Gita tells about the goal of Life, the various ways or paths one can follow to reach the goal. It also tells characteristics of a Realised Master, a…

On this most auspicious day of Guru Poornima let us bow down with gratitude to the Guru Sishya parampara (the lineage of teacher and taught), which is the most precious heritage of our country. Here is a glimpse into that treasure, where the guru and the shishya are both priceless gems. In the Bharatiya Sanskriti,…

The Divine Mother or Devi is worshipped during the Vasanta Navaratri. This occurs during the spring. She is worshipped by Her own command. You will find this in the following episode in the Devi Bhagavata. In days long gone by, King Dhruvasindu was killed by a lion when he went out hunting. Preparations were made…

Answers to some questions have such far-reaching implications, they fundamentally change the way we live and, consequently, the world around us. With incisive analysis and methodical reasoning, Swami Swaroopananda pulls back the layers to reveal, in the simplest terms possible, the amazing reality at the heart of our existence and the corresponding potential this holds…

Puranic Stories related to Holi In days of yore, there were communities of cannibals in India. They caused much havoc. They threatened the lives of many innocent people. One of them was Holika or Putana. She took immense delight in devouring children. Sri Krishna destroyed her and thus saved the little children. Even today, the…

Answers to some questions have such far-reaching implications, they fundamentally change the way we live and, consequently, the world around us. With incisive analysis and methodical reasoning, Swami Swaroopananda pulls back the layers to reveal, in the simplest terms possible, the amazing reality at the heart of our existence and the corresponding potential this holds…

With Diwali right around the corner, Rangoli designs will start being shared on Whatsapp groups and on Social Media. Ornate rangoli patterns and designs are an essential part of all Hindu rituals, including the upcoming Diwali celebrations. So, we thought why not spend some time telling the history of Rangoli and why it is such…

For those of us who are still clumsy at the grooving to the rhythm of Dandiya and Garba, the sheer amount of colours and gorgeous ensembles can tempt us into trying every year. Because, Navratri is that time of year when we have the chance to spend time with our friends, family, and, most importantly,…