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Hinduism Concepts [Part-8]

 Hello Everyone !!! The 3 Virtues : ( Brihadaryanka Upanishad) Self-control Mercy Charity The 4 Aspects of Atman : (M.U., V2) All of this Everywhere Is the truth Brahman The Absolute Truth The 7 Instruments : (M.U., V3) Consciousness manifested as 5 elements. Manifested along with individuation from whole   The flow of energy. The 16 Parts of God : ( Prasna Upanishad 6.4 ) Prana Faith Space Air Fire Water Earth The ten organs Mind Food Virility Austerity Vedic hymns Sacrifice The worlds Names The 3-fold Practice of Material-oriented Activities : ( Bhagvatam 7.15.36) Economic Religious Sense-oriented The 5 Residence of Kali in Kali-yuga : Brothel Slaughter-houses Gambling spots Where alcoholic drinks served Where gold exists The 6 Means of Purification for Creatures : ( Vashistha Dharma-sutra 23.32) Time Fire Purifying the mind Water Looking at the Sun Being unaware that something impure   Thanks for Reading !!! 

How to Get Vairagya (Book excerpts by Swami Sivananda) [1938]

 Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Spiritual Gems : Remember the pains of the gross world Remember death   Remember the saints Remember God How to get Vairagya (Detachment) : Remember, sensual pleasure is momentary, deceptive, illusion and imaginary. A mustard of pleasure is mixed with a mountain of pain !! Enjoyment makes the mind more restless after enjoyment through intense craving. Sensual pleasure is the enemy of Brahma-jnana (divine knowledge) Sensual pleasure is the cause for repeated birth and death. Gross body s nothing but a mass of flesh, bone and all sorts of filth. Place before the mind, the fruits of Self-realisation, detachment and wisdom, and the desire to attain salvation will dawn. What Narayana Upanishad Says :  In the beginning these 2 roads were laid for humans--  The road through Karma The road through Sanyasa (renunciation of worldly desire) The latter consists of the renunciation of the 3-fold desire of son, wealth and fame. The 2 Varieties of Vair...

Kathaon ki Antarkathayein (by Sri Ram Narayan Upadhyaya)

 Hello Everyone !!! The 7 Types of People present in every Yuga : Intelligent Does charity Gives services Strong Brave Reveal secrets Intelligent without good qualities  The 4 Hands of Lord Vishnu : Agriculture Industry Arts Literature The 10 Principles : ( by Maharishi Parashara ) The life principles should be according to elements, behavior and family. It should forever be constant. The elements of knowledge, duty and wealth should always be in flow in a society. In a society, the flow of knowledge, duty and wealth should always be in same direction. A man should reap the fruits on same instance as he does the Karma. The Kshatriyas should always have feelings of courage and opposition to evil. Leadership should be effective. As there is the King, so is the citizens. For an ideal society, efforts should be made for awakening the woman power and for their separate education. For a society's health, peace and prosperity, Shri, Saraswati and Shakti's combined worship is nec...

Hinduism Concepts [Part-7]

 Hello Everyone !!! The Exotic Tribes of Ancient India : Gandharvas, Nagas, Yaksha, Kinnara, Kimpurusha, Raksasa, Suparnas, Vanaras, Vidyadhara, Valakilyas, Asuras, (Daitya, Danava, Kalakeyas, Nivatkavach), Devas (Adityas, Marutas, Rudras, Vasus), Naras (hoofed beings). The 4 Cardinal Virtues for Spiritual Quest : (Guru Angiras) Truth Austerity Wisdom Charity The 3 Parts of 12 Jyotirlingas : Bhava, Prana, Ishta The 3 Puris : Jagannath Puri Kailash Puri Dwarka Puri The 3 Types of Mantras : According to Gunas :--             Parmarthmulak, kamnamulak, abhicharmulak According to Shastra :--             Vedic, tantrik, lokik According to gender :--           Male, female, 3rd one. The 3 Evils : ( Maitrayani Samhita ) Intoxicants Woman Dice-game   The 10 Types of Marriages : Brahma Daiva Arsha Prajapatya Gandharva Asura Raksasa Paisacha Anuloma Pratiloma Kumbha Mela : There are a total o...

Freemasonry

 Hello Everyone !!! Freemasonry consists of fraternal organizations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons that from the end of the 14th century regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients. Freemasonry has been the subject of numerous conspiracy theories throughout the years. The 3 Pillars : Wisdom Strength Beauty The 3 Beliefs : Brotherly love Relief Truth The 7 Liberal Arts and Science : Grammar Rheotic Logic Arithematic Geometry Music Astronomy The 3-fold Cord : The Light Truth Love of Heaven The 8 Principles : Charity Benevolence Community Morality Education Belief Truth Justice Thanks for Reading !!!

Know your Sanatan Dharma

 Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Pillars of Brahmanic Dharma : Sacrificial rites to the Vedic gods Varnashrama dharma based on gunas and Karma Sanctity of the Vedas Supremacy of the Brahmins over the other 3 classes. The 3 Duties of a Brahmin : Sacrifice Study of the Vedas Charity The 5 Classes of Beings : Gods Human Gandharvas Nagas Pitrs (ancestor spirits) The 3 Golden Temples : Kashi Vishwanath Tirupati Balaji Har Mandir Sahib The 7 Holy Cities : (Sources of Moksha ) Kashi Kanchipuram Haridwara Ayodhya Dwarka Mathura Ujjain The 6 Sacred Places : Badrinath dham Adi badri Vriddha badri Yoga badri Tibetan badri Nrisinga badri The 7 Sacred Rivers : Ganga Yamuna Godavari Saraswati Narmada Sindhu Kaveri The 8 Shaktis of Lord Vishnu : Sri            (money) Bhu          (land) Saraswati (knowledge) Priti          (happiness) Kirti ...

Offsprings of Lord Shiva

 Hello Everyone !!!   The 14 Offsprings of Lord Shiva : Ganesha Kartikeya Buddhi Ayappa Andhaka Jalandhara Veerabhadra Bhairava Mangala Sudalai Madan Chathan Ashoka Sundari Manasa Lohitanga Thanks for Reading !!!

Dhriti (Resolve)

 Hello Everyone !!! The 2 Factors supplying Fuel and Motive Force in all sustained Endeavors :  Buddhi (understanding)-- The intellectual capacity to grasp what is happening. Dhriti-- It is the constancy of purpose and self-application. The 4 Things determining Dharma : Shruti (proper hearing) Smriti (understanding and memory) Good noble conduct One's own joy and pleasure   Thanks for Reading !!!

Dhi (Power of Reasoning)

 Hello Everyone !!! The 2 Mental Organs : Mind Heart The 3 Mental Faculties :  Chitta (thought) Dhi     (mental vision) Kratu  (mental power) The 3 Special Virtues :  Truth Penance Study     Thanks for Reading !!! 

The 7 Deadly Sins

 Hello Everyone !!! The 7 Sins of Memory : ( by Dr. Schacter) Transcience Absent mindedness Blocking Mis-attribution Suggestibility Persistence Bias The 7 Vices : ( by Dante Alighieri ) Pride Envy Anger Sloth Greed Gluttony Lust The 7 Vices : ( by Ibn-abi-Dunya ) Worldliness Ire Envy Slander Obscenity Intoxicants Instruments of pleasure Thanks for Reading !!!  

Some Pearls from the Vidur Neeti

 Hello Everyone !!! Vidura is one of the central characters in the Mahabharata. He is described as the prime minister of the Kuru Kingdom and also the uncle of the Pandavas and Kauravas. Vidura is held to be a paragon of truth, dutifulness, impartial judgement and steadfast dharma. He is considered the embodiment of the inner consciousness of the Mahabharata, and an incarnation of Dharmaraja. Vidura-niti , or Vidura's Statecraft, narrated in the form of a dialogue between Vidura and King Dritrashtra . It is available as a text. The 6 Sins to leave for Success : (1.83) Sleep Torpidity  Fear Anger Laziness Finding faults in others The 8 Qualities for Success : (1.104) Mind Nobility Control of senses Knowledge of Scriptures Courage Speaking less Charity Gratitude The 7 Paths to Dharma : (3.56) Yagya Study Charity Tapas Truth Pardon No greed The 7 Mantras for Success : (7.68) Hard labor Patience Dexterity Carefulness Self-control Memory Contemplation on the work The 7 Sins fo...

Hinduism Concepts [Part-6]

 Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Divisions of Retired Life : ( SB 3.12.43 ) Vaikhanasas Valakhilyas Audambaras Phenapas The 4 Divisions of Renounced Order of Life  : ( SB 3.12.43 ) Katicakas Bahvodas Hamsas Niskriyas The Chaturgatis of Soul  : Saalokyam Saameepyam Saaroopyam Saayujyam Sri Ram 4 Styles of Walking & Bearing  : Elephant Lion Tiger Bull Thanks for Reading !!!

The 18 Ganas

 Hello Everyone !!! The 18 Ganas : ( Tamil Nighandu Pinglam ) Devas Yakshas Raksasa Nagas Gandharvas Asuras Kinnaras Daityas Danavas Vidyadharas Siddhas & saranas Garuda/ Suparnas Kimpurusha Nirutas Bhuta Pisachas Andharas Bhogabhumi dwellers Thanks for Reading !!!

The Supernatural Beings and Guardian Spirits in Hinduism

 Hello Everyone !!! There are many interesting and epic creatures mentioned in our Hindu scriptures. Rather, it won’t be an exaggeration to say that these supernatural creatures are an essential part of our mythology.  Here are some supernatural beings and spirits listed below : Apsaras      (guardians of waters and life arts) Gandharva  (fine arts, eroticism) Nagas         (guardians of waters, hidden treasures) Yoginis       (mystical arts, Akasa element) Kinnaras     (Alchemy, acoustics) Vidyadhara (guardian spirits of Air element, technical science) Salabanjika (fertility and abundance) Yakshas       (supernatural treasures) Yakshi         (vegetation and forests) Thanks for Reading !!!

The Gemstones

 Hello Everyone !!!   The 3 Kinds of Jewels : ( Varahamihira ) Jewels of the sky/Heaven-- 04 Jewels of the Earth-- 84 Jewels of Netherworld-- 09 The 4 Jewels found in Heaven : Kaustubh mani-- Lord Vishnu Chinta mani-- Lord Vishnu, Ganesha, Nagaraja, Makara Syamantak mani-- Lord Krishna Rudra mani-- Lord Shiva The Classification of Gems on Earth : Total types-- 84   Main-- 09 Common-- 12 Sub-gems-- 63 Gemstones in other Scriptures :   There are 12 types of gems.                                                   ( Garuda Purana 1.68.9-10 ) According to Brihat Samhita, there are 22 types of gemstones. ( Ch. 80.4) According to Scriptures, some gemstones have virtues of expiating all sins or of acting as a prophylactic aga...