Unnatural births in Adi Parva Adi parva is the first of eighteen parvas of the great epic of Mahabharata. It is also the first book in Mahabharata that is considered to be the book of beginning. Mahabharata‚ ancient Indian epic is full of miracles‚ unnatural at the same time unbelievable and unquestionable things taking place‚ in the sense that there are specifically no satisfying explanation and justification on their occurrence. Mahabharata is an epic which even consists of things that we see
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Shiva‚ the destroyer‚ is historically the god most worshipped in the country. He may be worshipped as the holy ascetic‚ depicted with his consort Parvati and holding a trident and a small drum or more often in the form of the linga‚ an elongated stone representing his generative powers. The most important linga is situating in the holy shrine of Pashupatinath to west of Kathmandu. In front of Shiva temples one usually sees a statue of Nandi‚ the divine bull that serves as Shiva’s vehicle. Another
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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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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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Four wealths: Lakshmi as Dharma‚ Artha‚ Kama‚ and Moksha In the Hindu culture‚ people view the goddess Lakshmi as a sacred being. She is believed to be the goddess of prosperity‚ wealth‚ and the abundances in the everyday lives of people. Lakshmi represents herself through the four wealths in Hindu culture: Dharma‚ Artha‚ Kama‚ and Moksha. Hindus believes that a balance must be acted upon these wealths to ensure the continuum blessings of the goddess upon their lives. However‚ it can also
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Mercury Pitra Dosh Nivaran Pooja Pitra Dosh is probably the most widely misinterpreted concept of Vedic Jyotish as many of the present day astrologers describe it as the curse of ancestors which is troubling the native and accordingly they suggest remedies to pacify and please the ancestors so that such ancestors may take back their curse. For this reason‚ such astrologers recommend to their clients that they should get Pitra Dosh Pooja performed at places like Haridwar‚ Badrinath Dham‚ Gaya Ji or
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