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About Acharas Or Customs And Rituals In Hinduism?

This is post discussing about Acharas, customs and rituals in Hinduism. This is an extract from Sanatana Dharma (Questions & Answers) published by Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan, Ph. D., d.litt. Indian institute of scientific heritage , Thiruvananthapuram. What are the Acharas in Hindu Dharma? Acharas are those practices of our day to day life. Or it is the life style by itself. In India the acharas are practiced for the following purposes and benefits Acharath labhathe hi ayu: acharath dhanamakshayam acharath labhathe suprajaa: aachaaro ahanthya lakshanam Acharas are practiced for the psychological and physiological benefits and for a long healthy life; acharas are followed for prosperity and wealth; acharas are followed for strong family and social bondage. By following the acharas, one gets a fine personality and dharmic vision. Says our dharma shastra books and the acharyas. Who created these acharas? Thousands of Rishis created these a

Story of Vishnu as Varaha and Demon Hiranyaksha

Legend has it that Demon Hiranyaksha had pushed the Mother Earth down into oceans and Lord Vishnu appeared as Varaha, the boar incarnation, to rescue it. Hiranyaksha is the brother of Hiranyakashipu who was annihilated by Lord Vishnu as Narasimha – half-man half-lion. Hiranyaksha means the golden-eyed and he was the son of Sage Kashyapa and Diti. In the previous birth Hiranyaksha and Hiranyakashipu were the brothers Jaya and Vijaya – they were the gate keepers of the Vaikunta or Heaven. They became demons due to a curse and they were saved from the curse by Lord Vishnu by removing their demonic traits. Hiranyaksha pushing the earth into the ocean symbolically suggests land grabbing and greed. The stories in the Puranas state that Hiranyaksha started troubling saints, humans and Devas. Finally, he decided to drag and throw the earth into the ocean. When he did it Mother Earth gave a huge cry and Vishnu appeared in the form of Varaha and fought and killed Hira

Balmukund Bal Avadhoot Jayanti

Balmukund Bal Avadhoot Jayanti is annually observed in Bhadrapad month. It is the birth anniversary of Balmukund Balavdhut, a great soul who enlightened people with his teachings. Balmukund Bal Avadhoot Jayanti 2024 date is September 4. The teachings of Balmukund Balavdhut echoes the wisdom of the great saints in the Bhakti tradition in Maharashtra. His followers organize various spiritual activities on the day. Important events on the day include: Teachings of Balmukund Balavdhut is discussed. Satsang. Langar or community food. Food donation to poor and needy. Helping the needy. Cleanliness drive. Balmukund Bal Avadhoot Jayanti is observed on Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha pratipada tithi or the first day during the waxing phase of moon in Bhadra month.

Dev Mamledar Yashvant Rao Maharaj Prakatosav Sohala – Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Dev Mamledar Yashvant Rao Maharaj

Dev Mamledar Yashvant Rao Maharaj Prakatosav Sohala is annually observed at Satana near Nashik in Bhadrapad month. It is the birth anniversary or appearance day celebrations of Dev Mamledar Yashwantrao Maharaj. It is observed in 2024 on September 13. Sant Dev Mamledar Yashwantrao Maharaj always helped beggars, saints, mendicants, helpless women as well as children who came to his door as if they were his own. He was also an important disciple of Swami Samarth. It is said that during the great famine of 1870-71 in Satana, Dev Mamledar Yashwantrao Maharaj sold all his wealth to help the people. But it was too little, he who was then taluka Magistrate of Satana distributed money from the treasury to help the needy. The superior officers who came to know about this came for an enquiry but to their surprise not single penny was missing from the treasury. It is said that after this incident He had the darshan of Bhagvan Vishnu. Dev Mamledar Yashvant Rao Maharaj Prakatosav is

Sri Chand Jayanti Udasi Sect

Sri Chand Jayanti is observed in Bhadrapad month. It is the birth anniversary of Sri Chand – founder of the Udasi sect or sampradaya. Sri Chand Jayanti 2024 date is September 12. Udasi Sadhus practice the ways of Hinduism. They follow five Hindu gods known as pancha-devata, and perform rituals known as panch prakarti puja or natural rituals encompassing the five elements of water, fire, earth, air and sky. Sri Chand was the son of Guru Nanak. The teachings of Udasi sect or sampradaya is based on his writings. Sri Chand Jayanti is annually observed on Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during the waxing phase of moon in Bhadrapad month.

Dhanvantari Stotram in Kannada in pdf - Dhanvantari Stotram Lyrics in Kannada

Dhanvantari is to be the Hindu God of Medicine or Ayurveda. He is also a manifestation of Hindu God Vishnu. Below is the Dhanvantari Stotram lyrics in Kannada in pdf. Chanting the prayer is considered highly meritorious. It is chanted especially during the morning hours. Link – Dhanvantari Stotram in Kannada The file is provided by Sundar Kidambi of Prapatti . com