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Yogasthanaka Murti Form of Vishnu – Image of Vishnu Worshipped by Yogis and Those Who Seek Moksha

Yogasthanaka Murti of Vishnu is worshiped by Yogis and all those devotees who have subdued the senses, who have no attachment and those that have quelled all forms of materialist ambitions – those who work without thinking of results and its fruits. It is also the form of Vishnu that should be worshiped by those devotees that are working towards self realization.  Yogasthanaka form of Vishnu has four arms and is dark in color. The back right hand carries chakra (discus), the front right hand is in abhaya or Varada pose. The back left hand holds the conch (Shankh) and the front left hand rests on hip. Sage Bhrigu and Sage Markandeya is believed to have had darshan of this form of Vishnu. In images they are shown as kneeling down on the left and right of Yogasthanaka Vishnu. The main murti of Yogasthanaka Vishnu is accompanied by murtis of Shiva and Brahma. Usually the murtis of Shiva and Brahma are found on the walls near to the Yogasthanaka Vishnu. Yogasthanaka Murt

Hindu God Kumara – Why Muruga Is Also Known As Kumara?

Muruga, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is known by numerous names. Muruga, Skanda, Subramanya, Shanmukha, Kartikeya and Kumara are some of the most popular names. One of the popular names that is used in South India is Kumar or Kumara. Muruga is known as Kumara as he is eternally youthful. He has no old age and is endowed with everlasting handsomeness. Kumaran, Kumaraswamy, Kumar, Kumaresa, Kumara Deva are variations of the name Kumara. The famous Sanskrit poem Kumarasambhavam is based on the story of Muruga. It is believed that when a devotee prays to Kumara, the devotee is invoking both Shiva and Goddess Parvati. There is also a belief that Kumara, like the youthful Dakshinamurthy Shiva, symbolizes the legitimate right and obligation of the young to teach the old. Shiva the pure, timeless awareness, operates in and through Kumara, the human god divine, the glimpse of liberation. Agni, the fire god in Hinduism, was also referred to as Kumara (Rig Veda V:2). A

What does Ashutosh mean? - How Lord Shiva Got The Name Ashutosh?

Ashutosh (Ashutosh) is one among the 108 names of Lord Shiva. Ashutosh means one who fulfills the wishes of devotees without delay. It is believed that Lord Shiva is pleased with even the simplest of offering given with complete adulation. Legend has it that once Indra, the king of Devas, drunk in pride, flew high, and reached Kailash. Here he happened to see Shiva who was meditating. Indra showed no respect to Shiva as he was under the influence of alcohol. He arrogantly asked Shiva to move out of his way. Shiva who was meditating ignored Indra. An angry Indra, struck on Shiva’s with his weapon Vajra (thunderbolt). A deadly fire emanated from the head of Shiva and it rushed toward Indra with great intensity. Indra realized his mistake and apologized to Shiva. Shiva is Ashutosh he who is easy to please and he pardoned the king of Devas by directing the fire to the ocean. The name Ashutosh became popular after this divine incident. Lord Shiva is often depic

Sadar Buffalo Festival 2024 in Hyderabad – Diwali Sadar Carnival of Yadav Community

Sadar Festival, popularly known as Sadar Buffalo Carnival of Yadavas, is observed immediately after Diwali in Hyderabad and Secunderabad in Andhra Pradesh. Sadar Buffalo Festival 2024 date is November 2. The major highlight of the Sadar festival is the exhibition of buffalos. It is a proud day for the Yadav community and thousands of people arrive to witness the Sadar Carnival. Sadar Festival is observed on the second day after Deepavali. On the day, members of the Yadav community exhibit the strongest and the most powerful male buffalos. The buffalos are carefully selected by the elders in the family and are then beautifully decorated and paraded by its owners on streets. Some people also perform stunts with their buffalos to show the strength of the animal. Competitions are also held to find out the best buffalo. Sadar festival is part of the agrarian culture. In many regions in India , cows and ox are worshipped during Diwali period like Govatsa Dwadashi

Sugriva Doubts Whether Sri Ram Can Defeat Vali in Ramayana - Story

Rama had promised Sugriva, the monkey king, that he will defeat Vali for him. But Sugriva doubted whether Sri Ram will be able to defeat the powerful Vali. To give an idea about the strength of Vali, Sugriva narrates him the story of how Vali defeated demon Dundubhi. Sugriva then gives two tests to Bhagvan Sri Ram. First test is to lift the skeleton of Dundubhi with foot and fling it to a distance. Rama walked up to the huge skeleton of Dundubhi and lifted it with his toe and flung to a huge distance. Next Sugriva asked Him to pierce seven sala trees with seven arrows as this feat was performed by Vali. Sri Ram took a single arrow. He pulled the single arrow and released it. It pierced all the seven sala trees and returned to the quiver of Rama. Sugriva was jubilant and his doubts regarding the strength of Rama were cleared. This story is found in the Kishkinda Kanda of Ramayana.

Neem Karoli Baba Quotes - A Collection of Teachings and Thoughts of Neem Karoli Baba

Neem Karoli Baba (1900 - 1973) was a Hindu spiritual guru and mystic. When you see the entire world as the Mother – the ego falls away. It’s better to see God in everything than to try to figure it out. The best form is to worship God in every form. God is everybody. See no difference. See all the same. Ram is present in each and every particle, and His devotees get His darshan (vision) even now. The heart never grows old. Attachment is the strongest block to realization. Total truth is necessary. You must live by what you say. A pure woman is better than a hundred yogis. Women are more open to love God. It’s very difficult to overcome anger. Some of the greatest saints don’t overcome anger. Forgiveness is the greatest weapon. Everything is impermanent, except the love of God. Attachment is the strongest block to realization. This world is all attachment. Yet you get worried because you are attached. If you cannot love e