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Knowledge That Cannot Be Contradicted - Advaita School Philosophy

Abadhita Jnana is the non-contradictable knowledge, a concept of knowledge preferred by the Advaita schools of philosophy. In an error, for instance, in the rope mistaken for a snake, the snake-cognition is false because it is contradicted on closer scrutiny by the knowledge that it is a rope and not a snake as was believed at the first look. To take another instance: in all the three experiences of waking, dream and deep sleep, the instruments of knowing change. Hoysaleshwara Temple, Halebeedu - Karnataka But the same consciousness witnessing all the three states remains the same, bearing testimony to all of them as, “I saw”, “I dreamt” and “I slept”. Hence it alone is real. Abadhitatva (incontrovertibleness) at all times is the mark of the true proposition and real existence. However, propositions can be entertained, as in the case of practical life in the world, provisionally as true till they are contradicted by another piece of evidence. Hence all empirical kno

Manu Maharaj Temple In Manali – Himachal Pradesh – Dedicate To Manu Of Manu Smriti

Manu Maharaj temple is a very rare temple dedicated to Manu in Manali Himachal Pradesh. In Hinduism, Manu refers to the archetypal man, or to the first man progenitor of humanity. The Sanskrit term for 'human', means 'of Manu' or 'children of Manu'. As per Hindu scriptures first Manu was Svayambhuva, the spiritual son of Brahma. The main murti in the Manu Maharaj temple is a pindi of Manu Rishi. The shrine is one of the very few temples in India exclusively dedicated to Manu, who is today famous for the Manu Smriti. The small wooden temple is located in the old quarters of Manali. The town of Manali derives its name in fact, from Manu Alaya, the abode of Manu. A modern structure was built around the old temple in the late 1970s. The new building is of stone, and far taller than the original, with an arched gateway and a view of the surrounding mountains.

Thoughts and Quotes on Hanuman Jayanti

Today is Hanuman Jayanti - the birthday of Hindu God Hanuman. He was born on the Chaitra Purnima day as per calendars followed in North India and western parts of India. When Rama asked Hanuman as what he thought of him, Hanuman said: "When I think I am body, I am Thy servant, O Lord. When I feel, I am Jiva, I am your part, when I feel I am Atman, you and I are one." (Ramayana) Swami Vivekananda on Hanuman's Nishta Hanuman lived very long, and was a great Yogi, and during his lifetime Rama came again as Krishna, and he, being a great Yogi, knew that the same God had come back again as Krishna . He came and served Krishna , but he said to Him, ‘I want to see that Rama form of yours’. Krishna said ‘Is not this form enough? I am this Krishna ; I am this Rama; all these forms are mine’. Hanuman said, ‘I know that, but the Rama form is for me. The Lord of Janaki and the Lord of Sri are the same; they are both the incarnations of the Supreme Self;

Passionate Persistence - Secret To Outstanding Achievements

Adversities can be overcome only with determination. Never give up always keep moving. We should keep evolving. We should adapt. But never change our goal. Stay focused. Single-minded focus alone takes us to success. O descendent of the Kurus, the intellect of those who are on this path is resolute, and their aim is one-pointed. But the intellect of those who are irresolute is many branched (Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 – Verse 41) The resolute mind is always one-pointed. The thoughts of the determined are always focused. Real power is in the power of hard work and determination. Sometimes we have the wrong notion that prayers, rituals and luck can substitute for hard work. But this is not true. Those with limited understanding, get attracted to the flowery words of the Vedas, which advocate ostentatious rituals for elevation to the celestial abodes, and presume no higher principle described in them. They glorify only those portion of the Vedas that please their senses, and p

Mantra For Quick Sleep

 Mantra for quick sleep is dedicated to Chandra (Moon God) and Shiva together. Many people chant the mantra for getting sleep quickly. The mantra is highly beneficial for those people who are troubled by sleep issues, waking up suddenly at night, unable to continue sleep after waking up and sleeplessness. Mantra For Quick Sleep ॐ  ह्रीं चंद्र-मॉलिशराय नमो नमः  Om Hreem Chandra-Maulisharaya namo namaha The mantra should be chanted early morning around 4:30 AM. Keep a vessel filled with water on the northeast side of the house. Sit facing northeast and chant the mantra 108 times. After chanting the mantra study if you are a student. Other people should read the Bhagavad Gita or the Ramayana. After chanting the mantra, take lukewarm water in a mug and press a lemon in it. Drink this water and then sit facing the rising sun for 15 minutes. The mantra should be chanted for 41 days. Do not sleep during day time. Chant the mantra 21 times again during sunset.  Offer water to moo

4 May 2021 Tithi - Panchang - Hindu Calendar - Good Time - Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Tuesday, 4 May 2021 – It is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 5:30 PM on May 4. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 4:57 PM on May 5. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on May 4, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Shravan or Thiruvonam or Sravana nakshatra till 12:52 PM on May 4. Then onward it is Dhanishta or Sravishta or Avittam nakshatra till 12:55 PM on May 5. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Shravan