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Meaning Of Itihasa in Hindu Religion

Itihasa in Hindu religion is an important concept. The two epics – Mahabharata and Ramayana – are part of Itihasa scriptures in Hinduism. It falls under the Smriti group of texts. They narrate incidents that is said to have actually happened. Puranas are not considered as Itihasas. Itihasa means ‘so it happened.’ The two epics are thus records of contemporary history. Mahabharata written by Sage Vyasa and Ramayana written by Sage Valmiki thus contains incidents, which really happened. The dates can be traced. Place mentioned in the two epics exist. Lunar and Solar eclipses mentioned in the Itihasa are accurate.

Parama Purushartha In Hinduism

Parama Purushartha in Hinduism is moksha and it is the liberation from birth-death cycle. There are four purusharthas (righteousness, wealth, enjoyment and liberation). Of the four purusharthas, liberation is termed parama purushartha. It is supreme because one transcends all bondages and becomes free on its attainment. While the first three purusharthas are transient, moksha is permanent and envisages no difference. Whoever is liberated will have the same blissful state. Advaita holds the state of liberation as recognizing one’s own state of ever-conscious, ever-free nature in the present life itself. It is an absolute condition of ananda (bliss). According to Advaita, liberation is not the result of any action. The atman, being eternal, immutable, all pervasive and ever pure, cannot be the result of any action. Hence it is attained only on the removal of avidya (ignorance) covering of Brahman. Such knowledge through inquiry comes as the grace of an already liberated self.

Dhanishta Nakshatra Date And Time 2021 – Avittam Birth Star Dates And Timing In 2021

Dhanishta Nakshatra, also known as Avittam in South India, is the 23rd Nakshatra among the 27 Nakshatras. Below are Dhanishta or Sravishta Nakshatra date and time in 2021. The astrological prediction of the birth star Dhanishta as per Moon Sign is that of Makara Rasi and Kumbha Rashi. The first two quarter of Dhanishta is in Makara or Capricorn Zodiac and the last two quarters are in Kumbha or Aquarius Zodiac. Lord Shani or Saturn is the Lord of Makara Rashi and Kumbha Rasi. The color of Dhanishta is silver grey. Dhanishta - Avittam Nakshatra Date and Time 2021 - North - East - South of India This time is applicable in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Pondicherry, Jammu and Kashmir, Manipur, Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram and Andaman and Nicobar. January 15, 2021, Friday Time

Teppotsavam Festival At Kanaka Durga Temple In Vijayawada – Hamsa Vahana Seva 2024 Date

Teppotsavam festival, also known as Hamsa Vahana Seva, is the colorful culmination of Navratri festival at Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada.  Hamsa Vahana Seva 2024 date is October 12. It is held on late September or in the month of October. The annual ritual is observed on the 9 th day of the waxing phase of moon in Ashwin month (Ashwin Shukla Paksha Navami Tithi). In the festival deities come down from Indrakeeladri mountain for a pleasant cruise on the Krishna River. The Hamsa Vahanam is, as its name indicates, a swan-shaped boat which is decked with flowers and richly illuminated by lights of different sizes and hues. The utsava murthis or vigraham (idols) of Sri Ganga, Sri Parvati (Sri Durga) and Sri Malleswara Swamy are placed on a special mandapam in the boat. The float makes three rounds on the waters of Krishna River. The three rounds on the shimmering waters of the Krishna, signifying ‘triloka sancharam’ of the deities, covering their visits to the three lokas

World Is True Is Called Wakeful Sleep – Sage Valmiki - Sage Bharadwaj Discussion

The thought that the world is true is called Wakeful Sleep – Discussion between Sage Valmiki and Bharadwaj The thought that the world is true is called ‘Wakeful Sleep’. A man says that he is awake. But in truth he is asleep in ignorance. That is the reason it is called ‘Wakeful sleep’. If the light of Consciousness glows in his mind, he will be out of ignorance. With the ending of ignorance, the world dissolves. Hence you should discard ignorance and light up the lamp of Knowledge. My Friend! World did not exist in the past. It will not be there finally. Hence it does not have any existence in-between too. Yet we see it. Hence realize that it is no more than a dream. Past sins are the main reason why we are unable to appreciate this, though we may have heard it a number of times. So first take up the worship of Brahman with attributes in order to be freed from sins. The sins of men are the noose in the hands of Ishwar. Pray to Ishwar for the termination of sins. Next cul