Guru Poornima By PalAvinash | July 2013 Zoom In Zoom Out Page 1 of 3 Hindus attach paramount importance to spiritual gurus. The Sanskrit root "Gu" means darkness or ignorance. "Ru" denotes the remover of that darkness. Therefore one who removes darkness of our ignorance is a Guru. Guru meaning enlightener or the guide from darkness into light. Gurus are often equated with God and always regarded as a link between the individual and the Immortal. Just as the moon shines by reflecting the light
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Abstract A complete Hatha Yoga session should be aimed at holistic wellness of mind‚ body and soul. It should contain a well designed sequence of Asanas or yogic poses‚ Pranayam or breathing exercises‚ relaxation techniques‚ and Dhyana or Meditation. The Yoga session should begin with a prayer or chanting of “Om”‚ the primary sound of universe. This helps in relaxing and focusing the mind‚ and bringing calmness to the senses. This should be followed by warming up exercises known as “Yogic Suksma
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Indian festivals are innumerable in number and much varied in the manner of celebrations. Among these‚ Diwali and Holi perhaps stand as the most Pan- Indian festivals celebrated all over India with great pomp and fanfare. Diwali‚ known as the festival of light is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile‚ while Holi celebrates the joyful Raasleela (dance) of Lord Krishna and his ‘Gopies’ (friends) at the advent of spring. Dussehra is also a major Hindu festival
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Rubriik: Active Spa The power of commitment Is that anything in your life that makes you happy‚ that you do with love‚ commitment and passion? This might well be yoga. Written by: Tiina Sarapuu‚ Maret Einmann Photos: „It may well happen that a random yoga class attended during your vacation‚ is a beginning of a life changing journey‚” says Tiina Sarapuu‚ manager of the ACTIVESPA ESTONIA. "You can and even should attend yoga classes during your vacation. Your mind is more open‚ body more relaxed
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DIWALI FESTIWAL Diwali is one the most important festival of Hindus It is celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the length and breadth of India. It is a festival of lights. It falls on the Amavasya of the month of Kartik every year by Hindu calendar and in the last week of October or in the starting days of November by English calendar. Many legends are associated with this festival. It marks the victory of Ram over Ravana
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On the occasion of Holi festival‚ people try a lot of totkas to fulfil their wishes. If not done properly‚ these totkas cannot bring positive results. For this reason‚ you should be aware of the correct procedure of doing vashikaran prayog on holi. There are many totkas that are simple and easy to do. You will not need to make a lot of efforts to perform these totkas. The vashikaran prayog on holi is performed on Holikaashtak which are very important days before Holi festival. Holikaashtak begin
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Adho Mukha Svanasana Adho mukha śvānāsana‚ adho mukha shvanasana (AH-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAH-sah-nah; Sanskrit: अधोमुखश्वानासन; IAST: Adho Mukha Śvānāsana)‚ downward-facing dog Pose‚ downward dog‚ or down dog is an asana. Etymology The name comes from the Sanskrit words adhas meaning ’down’‚ mukha meaning ’face’‚ śvāna meaning ’dog’‚ and asana meaning ’posture’ or ’seat’. Description The preparatory position is with the hands and knees on the floor‚ hands under the shoulders‚ fingers spread wide
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University of Phoenix Material Four Yogic Paths and Jainism Worksheet Complete the table by comparing the forms of Hinduism and contrasting them with Jainism. | |Jnana Yoga |Karma Yoga |Bhakti Yoga |Raja Yoga |Jainism | | |God’s grace. |Actions are fate‚ |Dedicated‚ devoted |Monarch or princely |Literally Jina means | | | |destiny.
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In Hindu mythology Kali is a fertility goddess and a goddess of time. Kali is a protector and often protects humans during disasters. In Egyptian mythology Bastet is the goddess of fertility‚ childbirth‚ and cats. Besides being in different culture the two gods have some other differences and similarities in their appearance‚ origin‚ and role. Kali has a terrifying appearance. Her skin color is originally black‚ she usually does not wear any clothes‚ is very thin‚ and has long‚ messy hair
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Before attending the construction of the mandala by the Tibetan monks from Drepung Loseling‚ it may good to know some background information about a mandala. To begin with‚ you may be asking what exactly a mandala is. As explained in an article‚ The San Mandala of Vajrabhairava by Daniel Cozort‚ “A mandala is a ‘circle’: the family circle of a deity and his or her emotions; the architectural circle of the deity’s mansion and grounds; and the cosmic circle of the universe itself”(Cozort 9). Geshe
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