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Ashirvada In Hinduism - The Concept Of Blessing

Ashirvada literally means blessing in Hinduism. Ashirvada flows from the deep-rooted Indian virtue of venerating the elders. The custom of touching the feet of elders, by way of seeking their blessings, is common and the roots of this tradition can be traced to Vedas, Itihasas, Puranas and Dharmashastras. Today Hindus take Ashirvada before beginning journey and important work from elders in the family and neighborhood. Blessings are also given during marriage and other auspicious ceremonies. Children take blessing of parents and elders in the family after they return home after staying long time away from home. It is also common for youngsters to take blessing of elders when they meet them after longtime. In Taittiriya Upanishad students who are just about to embark on a new life at the conclusion of their formal academic studies are exhorted: Matru Devo Bhava, Pitru Devo Bhava, Acharya Devo Bhava (May mother be your God, May father be your God, May Guru be your God.)

Kannada Panchanga 2020 – 2021 – Download Sharvari Nama Panchangam Kannada Panchang 2020 in pdf

Kannada Panchanga 2020 – 2021 is provided by the Uttaradi Mutt and is known as the Sharvari Nama Panchanga Samvatsara Kannada Surya Siddhanta Panchangam. This Kannada Panchang begins on March 24, 2020 and ends on April 12, 2021. The Panchanga is in PDF format and it can be downloaded for free. This is followed in Karnataka, India. This particular Panchangam is useful for those people following the Kannada calendars. A month in this Panchangam is calculated from Pratipada after Amavasya (the day after no moon or new moon) to next Amavasya. Download  - The  Kannada Panchanga 2020 – 2021  can be downloaded in PDF format here at the official website of Uttaradi Mutt. You will need to register to get the panchanga for free.  …………………………………….. Sri Raghavendra Swamy Matha, Mantralaya, Sharvari Nama Panchanga can be downloaded here. ----------------- Sringeri Mutt Kannada Panchanga - You can download it in pdf format here.

Shakuni Story – Reason For His Hatred For Kuru Clan And How He Got Limp

The story of Shakuni of Mahabharata found in the folklore tradition in India gives explanation for his hatred for the Kuru clan. The stories also explain how he got limp. Shakuni was the son of King Suvala of Gandhara and brother of Gandhari. He was maternal uncle of Duryodhana and his chief adviser. When Gandhari was born astrologers had foretold that her first husband would die soon. Therefore, King Suvala, father of Gandhari, got her married to a goat, which was sacrificed soon after. Now, as per custom Gandhari was a widow. This incident was not revealed to Bhishma and the Kuru clan before Gandhari getting married to Dhritarashtra. Bhishma, who came to know about the first marriage of Gandhari from his spies, was enraged. He imprisoned King Suvala and his sons. Only a fistful of rice was provided to them. It was believed that as the rice would not be enough they would starve and die. King Suvala then came up with a solution. He told his sons that the intelligent

Bhagavad Gita Is Not Only For The Old People – It Helps An Individual In All Stages Of Life

If someone asks whether the knowledge of Gita is for the youth or for the older generation, then the immediate answer is “for the old people”. But, actually this is not the right answer or perspective. This wonderful, uncommon and extraordinary knowledge of Gita is only meant for those who have dedicated their lives for achieving highest goal in the life that is beneficial to themselves as well as others. This helps such determined people to move steadily on the path of victory. We rarely find people who take up challenges in old age, but our father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi is an example of such rare people. He took the mammoth task of achieving independence for India at a very old age. A copy of Bhagavad-Gita became an ornament in the hands of such world renowned personality. During all difficult and challenging times, he used to refer to Gita to get solace and direction. However, such people are rare, but in common man’s life, achieving targets or goals happen in youth and