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Holy Book in Hinduism

If you are looking for a single Hinduism Holy Book like the Quran or the Bible you will be disappointed. Hinduism is not a scripture based religion. It is not a religion in the conventional sense. It is a way of life. Hindu religion too has innumerable holy books. The essence of it all can be summed up in ‘Tat Tvam Asi’ – Thou Art That. Holy Books in Hinduism are The Vedas – Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, and Atharva Veda ( Teachings from Vedas ) Upanishads, which are part of the Vedas, contain the core teachings of Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) ( Teachings from Upanishads ) Bhagavad Gita, the most popular scripture in Hindu Religion. ( Bhagavad Gita Lessons ) Ramayana and the Mahabharata – How to follow Dharma? – the Hindu way of life is explained in these scriptures. Puranas – Hindu teachings narrated through stories and incidents in them. ( Teachings from Puranas ) Yoga Vasishta – Conversation between Lord Ram and Sage Vasishta. ( Gems of wisdom from Yoga Va

Four Mathas of Adi Shankaracharya

The four mathas (monasteries or mutts) established by Adi Shankaracharya in the four corners of India were meant to uphold Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism). It was also meant to propagate Vedanta. The four mathas of Adi Shankara are: Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetam in Chikmaglur in Karnataka Jyotir Matha in the Garhwal region in Uttarakhand. Kalika Matha in Dwarka in Gujarat. Govardhana Matha in Puri in Odisha. Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetam in Chikmaglur in Karnataka Deities worshiped here – Malahanikara Linga, Varaha, – Goddess – Sharada Holy River – Tungabhadra River Veda – Yajur Veda Sampradaya – Bhurivala Mahavakya – Aham Brahmasmi Titles followed – Saraswati, Puri, Bharati, Aranya, Tirtha, Giri, Ashrama First Acharya of Peetah – Sri Sureshwaracharya (direct disciple of Adi Shankara) Kalika Matha in Dwarka in Gujarat Deities worshiped here – Siddheshwara – Goddess – Bhadra Kali Holy River – Gomati River Veda – Sama Veda Sampradaya – Kitavala Maha

Anala – About Hindu God Anala

Anala is a minor deity mentioned in various Hindu scriptures especially the puranas. As a deity, Anala is associated with Agni or fire. He is also an attendant god. He had prominence during the Vedic period. Anala is one among the eight Vasus. He answered to Indra. He is worshipped for attaining wealth and prosperity. Anala was also one among the seven children that Ganga threw away into the river. Related Vasus in Hinduism

Vishnu Mantra in Hindi – Various Bhagavan Vishnu Mantras in Hindi

Below are various Vishnu mantra in Hindi language. You should read the Bhagavan Vishnu mantras on Purnima and Ekadasi. It can also be chanted during daily prayers. सुख - शांति , सफल दांपत्य के लिए इस मंत्र का 51 बार पाठ करें मूकं करोति वाचालं पंगुलंघयतेगिरिम्। यत्कृपा तंहम् वन्दे परमानन्दं माधवम्।।   सर्वकामना सिद्धि के लिए इस मंत्र का 21 बार पाठ करें   शान्ताकारं भुजगशयनं पद्मनाभं सुरेशं विश्वाधारंम गगनसदृशं मेधवर्णं शुभांगम्। लक्ष्मीकान्तं कमलनयनं योगिभिध्र्यानगम्यं वन्देविष्णुं भवभयहरं सर्वलोकैकनाथम्।।   रोग - व्याधि विनाश के लिए शशंक चक्रं किरीटकुंडलं सपीतवस्त्रं सरसिरूहेक्षणं। सहस्त्राक्षवक्षस्थलकौस्तुभश्रियं नमामि विष्णुं शिरसा चतुर्भुजम्।।