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Ashta Sakhi – The Eight Friends and Companions of Radha

‘Ashta’ means eight and ‘Sakhi’ mean friends. Ashtasakhis are the eight friends and companions of Radha. Ashta Sakhi concept is found in the Vaishnava Texts associated with Gaudiya and Vallabha sects. The female companions are considered as the personification of Krishna ’s blissful aspect – this personification is known as Hladini Shakti. The Ashta Sakhis are Lalita, Vishakha, Campakalata, Chitra, Tungavidya, Indulekha, Rangadevi and Sudevi. In some text the names Chitra, Sudevi, Tungavidya and Indulekha are replaced by Sumitra, Sundari, Tungadevi and Indurekha. Vaishnava scriptures are of the view that the eight friends are spiritual evolved beings. They are worshipped and given statues of minor deities. Related What are the 16 Kalas of Lord Krishna? – Meaning of 16 Kalas of Sri Krishna

Chitra Nakshatra Colour – Which is the Lucky Color of Chitra Nakshatra?

Chitra Nakshatra is the fourteenth among the 27 Nakshatras in Hindu Astrology. The lucky color for people born in the first two quarter of the Nakshatra is green. For people born in the last two quarter the color is White and Silver. As per Hindu astrology a particular type of color is dedicated to a certain Nakshatra which is lucky for the birth star. Chitra Nakshatra first two quarter are housed in Kanya Rasi or Virgo Zodiac. The next last two quarter are housed in Tula Rashi or Libra Zodiac. Wearing green color or shades of green color dress for interviews and other competitions are lucky for those people born in this Nakshatra. The colors to be completely avoided are brown and black.

Seeing Flag in Dreams Meaning in Hindu Religion

Seeing Flag is considered good as per those who believe in dream interpretation. Flag in Hindi means Janda. In Hindu religion there is an ancient scripture known as Swapna Shastra which gives interpretation and meaning of various dreams. Some dreams are bad and some are good. The main belief is that those who see flag in dream will be blessed with opportunity to undertake spiritual journeys. Such people will become more dharmic. They will be concentrating on philosophical or religious activities. They might also show keen interest in social work. National or Cultural Identity: Flags are often symbols of national or cultural identity. Dreaming about a flag may represent your connection to your cultural heritage or your feelings about your country. It could signify pride, patriotism, or a sense of belonging. Unity or Diversity: Flags often represent unity among a group of people, as they serve as a symbol that individuals rally around. Alternatively, flags can also represent di

Ramayana Audio in English – Download Ramayan Audio in mp3

You can download and listen to the entire Ramayana in English thanks to the free audio version of Ramayan created by LibriVox . The audio is in mp3 format and is in public domain. The English Ramayana text that is narrated is the one translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith. The audio is divided into six parts. The file size varies from 90 MB to 340 MB. Link – Ramayana Audio in English in mp3