Do you know that Yamuna is another name for Yami‚ the sister of Yama‚ the god of death? Yami and Yama were born twins. Yama and Yami were Surya’s children. Although I have not come across any person called Yama‚ or Narada for that matter‚ we often remember these two characters in our day to day life! If anyone thwarts a serious activity of yours‚ you will complain to another: “That fellow turned up like a Yama..” And if someone creates a misunderstanding between you and a friend‚ you will
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Choose one of the four major paths of Hindu “discipline” (i.e. Raja Yoga‚ Jnana Yoga‚ Karma Yoga or Bhakti Yoga) and explain its approach to religious self-transformation in terms of the foundational principles of Hinduism—Brahman‚ Atman‚ Karma and Moksha. In Hinduism‚ there are four main ways to reach towards the divine reality‚ whether the ultimate goal is a better life‚ union with the divine‚ or a release from life. Each yoga puts on its followers a set of actions that help lead the
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COMPETENCE – THE ELIGIBILITY TEST Yama Raja was extremely impressed by this request. Indeed‚ Yama Raja knew how many secrets this young child had asked the solutions for in this one boon. There was no option or alternative but to reveal the heart of spirituality. The lofty mental attitude and intellect of Nachiketa‚ (who at first seemed a mere child) had already been experienced. Nevertheless‚ in accordance with the established traditions‚ Yama Raja decided to test Nachiketa’s eligibility and only
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types of emotions‚ they simultaneously spark and continue a ripple of goodwill. There are four qualities that make up the Brahma-Viharas and they are loving-kindness‚ sympathetic joy‚ compassion and equanimity. 1. Loving-kindness Metta is another word for loving-kindness. When a person practices loving-kindness‚ they actively want the best for others. They wish them well. Jealousy isn’t a part of loving-kindness. Jealousy wants others to fail because it’s born from a place of insecurity. When a
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Many plants have been used as substitute of Soma and in the South India it is Sarcostemma brevistigma. This Sarcostemma brevistigma may not be the soma plant of the Ṛgvedic era but exhibits similar characteristics of the Ṛgvedic soma such has having a very bitter taste. In the Soma ceremony the juice of the Soma is enthusiastically imbibed three times a day. Based on the characteristics and properties Ephedra‚ is the most scholar agreed plant as described in both Rgvedā and Avesta. Plate 2: Sarcostemmabrevisti-gma
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John Q. Yoga Class Karma Yoga Presentation Karma Yoga What is Karma yoga? Karma means “action” or “work” so Karma yoga means “Union of actions” (what goes around comes around) Karma Yoga is taking responsibility for all of our actions‚ physical‚ mental and spiritual actions. It also means to perform work to the best of our ability and awareness‚ without being overly attached to the outcome. Its knowing you can control what lie inside of you but the the things around you. So you adapt your
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Hindu Philosophy Quiz 1-Vocabulary Samsara- Continuous Flow‚ Reincarnation Isvara- Supreme Being‚ Lord‚ God Samskara- Imprints left on the subconscious mind by experience in this or previous lives‚ which then color all of life‚ one’s nature‚ responses‚ states of mind Karma- Action‚ work or deed Gunas- ’String’ or ’a single thread or strand of a cord or twine’. In more abstract uses‚ it may mean ’a subdivision‚ species‚ kind‚ quality’‚ or an operational principle or tendency
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In Hindu tradition‚ goddesses are often referred to as “devis.” They have held a reputation of being pure and angelic. Hindu followers pray to different goddesses depending on their circumstance. A few that are well known to the public are Sarasvati who is in charge of learning of the arts and sciences‚ Laksmi Goddess of good fortune and financial reward‚ and the list goes on. These women are all understood to bring great treasures and knowledge to their admirers. The trouble with having such high
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Diwali is an annual festival of Hindus. Generally it falls during the month of October or November. Hindus throughout India celebrate this festival with great joy. The festival of Diwali has a religious sanction behind it. It was on this day thousands of years ago that Shri Ram Chandra set foot on Ayodhya after completing the 14 years of his exile. His return was a matter of great joy and relief to the people of Ayodhya. They celebrated the occasion by arranging illuminations on a large scale
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