Vasana is desire in Hinduism. The word vasana has several different connotations in Sanskrit.
Meanings Of Vasana In Hinduism Knowledge derived from memoryThe impression unconsciously left on the mind by past good or bad deeds which produce pleasure or painFancy, imagination, idea.IgnoranceWish, desire, inclination (resulting in a chain effect in the world).
It is, however, the meaning wish desire, inclination (resulting in a chain effect in the world), which has epistemological significance in Hindu philosophy.
Man has had an infinite number of past lives o the most varied nature, and the instincts of each kind of life exist dormant in the life of every individual, and whenever he has any particular birth as this or that animal or man, the special instincts of that life (called vasana) come forth and the person passes through painful or pleasurable experiences in accordance with these vasanas as determined for him by his actions. Thus vasana generally refers to the tendencies of past…

Shivaji Jayanti 2020 date based on Hindu calendar followed in Maharashtra. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, also referred as Shiv Jayanti, celebrates the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who established the Maratha Empire during the 17th century and kindled the spirit of self rule among Hindus who were being governed by foreign rulers. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2020 date as per Hindu Tithi is on March 12. The birthday of Shivaji Maharaj as per Gregorian calendar is on February 19.

Shivaji Jayanti 2020 Tithi


Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhonsle was born the third day (Tritiya) during the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of moon) in the month of Phalgun (February – March). In 2020, it is on March 12.

From childhood, Shivaji Maharaj showed exemplary courage and was troubled by the lack of unity and helplessness among his community.

In the second half of the 17th century, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj rose from a minor chieftain to an independent king, founding the Mar…

Worship Of God In Human Form – Teachings From Hinduism is an extract from the editorialof Prabuddha Bharata Magazine January 2002 Issue.
Adoration means to love something deeply and with respect. Everyone in this world has something to adore. While most people adore the world and its enjoyments, there are a few who adore something different, something higher.
As long as we feel that our body-mind complex is real, we see the external world as real and it occupies our whole being. When such a person prays to God, he does it mostly to be freed from some physical or mental affliction, or for worldly prosperity: name, fame, power, and position. These, according to the Bhagavad Gita, are two of the four types of people who worship God. Such people adore God as a human being and even conceive of Him as married and having children, if that suits them!

Swami Vivekananda throws light on an important truth: the constitutional necessity for such people to worship God with a human form. He says, ‘…

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, 25 February 2020 – Shukla Paksha Dwitiya Tithi or the second day during the waxing or light phase of moon inHindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Dwitiya Tithi or the second day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 11:24 PM on February 25. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Tritiya Tithi or the third day during the waxing or light phase of moon on the entire day on Feb 26 and till 1:33 AM on February 27. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India.)All time based on India Standard Time.

Good – Auspicious time on February 25, 2020 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.
Nakshatra – Purva Bhadrapada or Pooruruttathi Nakshatra till 5:21 PM on Feb 25. Then onward it is Uttara Bhadrapada or Uthrattathi Nakshatra till 7:58 PM on Feb 26. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India.)
In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, nor…

Tirumala Raya is the last of the Vijayanagara kings. In the battle of Talikota of 1565 AD the Vijayanagara army was defeated by the allied Deccan Sultans, but all was not lost of the Vijayanagara empire. Tirumala, the brother of Rama Raya, rebuilt an army and restored the prestige of the kingdom to a considerable extent. Sadashiva Raya was then the nominal ruler, but in 1570 Tirumala Raya captured the throne for himself. With his accession, the Aravidu dynasty started in Vijayanagara.
Tirumala Raya abdicated the throne in favor of his son Sri Ranga I, who had been the victor of Penukonda. The book Sriranjani, a commentary on Gita Govinda by Tirumala Raya himself, mentions this. With this coming of an Aravidu line of kings to the throne, Srivaishnavism received royal patronage.
Tirumala Raya is mentioned as a devotee of Vishnu in a epigraph and described as “a repository of the nectar-like devotion to Hari (Vishnu). Epigraphs record that he gave gifts to temples at places like Kanchi…

We all are scared of disaster, evil and inauspiciousness in life. This particular mantra when chanted on Tuesday will help in overcoming all forms of disasters and inauspiciousness in life. The Mantra अंअंगारकाय मंगलप्रदाया नमः
Am Angarakaya Mangalpradaya Namah
How and When to Chant the Mantra? The mantra should be chanted on Tuesday early morning during sunrise or evening just before sunset.The person wearing the mantra should wear red color cloth.The mantra should be chanted 108 times using a red chandan mala.Light a lamp using red color oil. Sit in front of it and chant the mantra. You need nothave the picture of a diety.Offer red color flowers.A banana should be kept as bhog or prasad on the day before Hanuman. It should be then given to a cow.

A collection of teachings from Mahanarayana Upanishad. 

The universe emanated in the form of waves from the supreme Fount that is the source of enjoyment to creatures. (Mahanarayana Upanishad Anuvaaka XII, Shloka 8)
Physically speaking, You and I, the sun, the moon, and the stars are but the little waves or wavelets, foam and bubbles in the midst of an infinite Ocean of matter.
Similarly, “Both body and mind are but mere names or little Wavelets in the ocean of matter, the ‘Samashti’; Behind that idea of the unity of whole show, The real soul is one. There is but one soul through – out the universe, all is but one existence.
Realization lies in the fact that the ocean is real and its waves are unreal. The bottom of the lake can be seen only in the absence of the waves. Similarly, Self can be realized only when the thought-waves cease.
Source – Book – Manoniyantran: Vedic Views and Ways of Mind Control By Dr Achuta T. N. Rao

Ramdas Navami is the death anniversary of Samarth Ramdas. Ramdas Navami 2020 date is February 17. Sri Ramdas, popular known as Samarth Ramdas, was a Marathi saint and poet of the 17th century. Samarth Ramdas dropped his physical body and merged with the Supreme Soul on the Navami day of Krishna Paksha (9th day of waning phase of moon) in the Magh month (January – February) as per traditional Marathi Calendar.


Samarth Ramdas was an ardent devotee of Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman and he turned to spirituality at a very young age. He is believed to have greatly influenced Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Sri Ramdas was a gifted poet and his short poems contain universal truth and are pregnant with meaning.

Sri Ramdas inspired and motivated his generation to rise against the foreign oppressors and also stimulated the thoughts of self realization.

His life, writings and poems continues to inspire Marathis and all those who had the opportunity to read his immortal literary works.

Manache Shlok is a…

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, 24 February 2020 – Shukla Paksha Pratipada Tithi or the first day during the waxing or light phase of moon inHindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Pratipada Tithi or the first day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 9:22 PM on February 24. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Dwitiya Tithi or the second day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 11:24 PM on February 25. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India.)All time based on India Standard Time.
Good – Auspicious time on February 24, 2020 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.
Nakshatra – Satabhisha or Sadayam or Chathayam Nakshatra till 2:53 PM on Feb 24. Then onward it is Purva Bhadrapada or Pooruruttathi Nakshatra till 5:21 PM on Feb 25. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India.)
In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Shata…

The previous birth of Sage Narada happened during the previous cycle of creation. As per stories in Puranas, Sage Narada is present in all the four Yugas of this kalpa.

During one Kalpa (a day of Brahma), there lived a handsome Gandharva with a melodious voice. Once he was in an inebriated state and entered the assembly of Devas who were performing rituals. Instead of singing glories of God he sang amorous songs detailing the beauty of celestial women and lovemaking.


The angry Devas cursed him to be born on earth. This was at the fag end of a Kalpa and it was Kali Yuga on earth.
On earth, he was born in the house of a servant. When the boy was five years old, a group of saints came to his town. He got the opportunity to be with them. This close association with the sages at the young age developed in him devotion for God.

From that day, he roamed around singing the glories of God. Later he sat in meditation and did intense penance. Pleased with his devotion, Lord Vishnu blessed him t…