Goddess Durga is a fierce warrior and a compassionate woman at the same time. Ever victorious, the nine manifestations of the Goddess have a story of their own. In this blog, let’s learn life lessons from this invincible Goddess: Durga is derived from the word Durgam, which means fearlessness. Goddess Durga teaches us to remain…
Swami Tapovan Maharaj – An Inspired Saint of India
From time to time, there are born in the sacred land of India, spiritual Masters surpassing all comparison. Swami Tapovan Maharaj was such a Master. Early Years Swami Tapovan Maharaj was born in 1886 in an aristocratic family. From a very tender age, he was not attracted to the materialistic life and expressed dissatisfaction with…
What is a Kasavu Saree?
Introduction to Kasavu Saree Kerala Saree, commonly known as the Kasavu saree, is the traditional wear for women in Kerala. These sarees can be further classified as Kerala Set-Saree, Set-Mundu, Neriyath, Kavani, Kasava etc. These are crafted mainly at Kuthampully of the Thrissur district in Kerala. Kasavu saree is crafted mainly by the Devanga Chettiar…
What is a Maheswari Saree?
Maheshwari handlooms are one of India’s most well-known handcrafted textiles loved the world over for its fineness, delicacy and sophistication. Like all handwork, much imagination, labour and patience go into its making. History of the Saree The first evidence that the Indian saree was worn was found with the small statues of Sumer dates back…
CORD – Chinmaya Organisation for Rural Development
CORD (Chinmaya Organisation for Rural Development) is a bond of love and understanding encouraging a process of sharing which enriches both the giver and the receiver. In this process of giving and serving, the giver grows spiritually and the receiver is blessed with the power of transformation. – Swami Tejomayananda CORD was formed under the…
Swami Chinmayananda – A Tribute to the Master
Who was Swami Chinmayananda? Swami Chinmayananda Saraswati was a Hindu spiritual leader who inspired the formation of Chinmaya Mission, a worldwide non profit organisation, to spread the knowledge of Advaita Vedanta. Swami Chinmayananda is known for teaching Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and other Hindu scriptures. From 1951, he spearheaded a global Hindu spiritual and cultural…
Tell, Never Teach, a Story
Historically, there has never been a time so badly cracked up. The maximum conflict that we notice today is not in politics or economics, but it is in the relationships in each home between parents and their children. Parents consider their duties towards their children are only to feed, clothe and groom them. And to help…
What is True Diwali? – by Swami Chinmayananda
On this Sacred day of Deepavali (Diwali) at dusk when darkness intensifies, all homes are illumined by lights, tiny mud pots with oil wicks. I appeal that this day is a day of prayer and expression of love. Get out of your homes in the evening and embrace every other individual in society not because…
4 Interesting Dussehra Stories and Their Significance
Significance of Dussehra The word Dussehra is derived from Sanskrit word Dasha-hara that means “remover of bad fate” or remover of ten heads of Ravana. It is celebrated with great zeal on the tenth day of the Hindu autumn lunar month of Ashvin that during September or October of the Western calendar. Every year, after…
Navratri Trishakti – Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati
Navratri Every Hindu festival has a spiritual message for the sadhaks. This nine-day festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil. In fact the theme of the entire Vedas is reflected in the Navratri festival: first remove all negativities; then purify the mind and cultivate positive virtues; finally, gain spiritual knowledge and transcend all limitations….