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Karta – Doer or Jiva In Hinduism

 According to Vedanta philosophy of Hinduism, jiva, whose essential nature is pure changeless consciousness, when associated with an adjunct, superimposes upon himself various attributes such as Karta or doership (kartrtva).  Under the spell of delusion, he becomes conditioned by the body-mind complex and becomes impelled by the ahamkara, which is a knot that brings together the inert body-mind complex and the sentient consciousness. As a result, the man thinks that “I am the doer” whole, a matter of fact, the worldly transaction is nothing but the interplay between the objects of the world, on the one hand, and the sense organs and mind on the other.  Due to this delusory conviction, he sets in motion the transmigratory cycle. Owing to his identification with doership, he has to perforce experience the good and bad effects resulting from his various deeds. Thus doership and enjoyership (bhokrtva) are inextricably linked together. Once the jiba accepts that he is the willful doer, he b

Importance Vavar Muslim Friend Of Ayyappa In Annual Pilgrimage To Sabarimala

The annual Hindu pilgrimage to the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple in Kerala attracts nearly 50 million people. The pilgrimage is also famous for the worship of Ayyappa’s Muslim warrior friend Vavar and it is this aspect of the Sabarimala Pilgrimage that William Dalrymple, historian and internationally acclaimed writer of travel books, explores. William Dalrymple writes in Mail and Guardian Online The cult of Lord Ayyappa is notable in that it recognizes no distinctions of caste or creed. All pilgrims eat and travel together; and more remarkable still, at the small hill town of Erumeli , all the pilgrims -- the vast majority of whom are Hindu -- pray not only at the temple but also at the town's mosque. They do this in memory of the legendary assistance given to Lord Ayyappa by a Muslim warrior named Vavar. In a country that sometimes seems irreparably divided along lines of religion, this was something remarkable.  "Vavar was a good friend to Lord Ayyappa,&q

Kartik Ekadasi

Ekadasi falls on the eleventh day during the waxing and waning phases of the moon in a traditional Hindu calendar. In 2024, the date of Kartik Ekadasi is November 12. Kartik Ekadasi is the Ekadashi that falls during the waxing phase of moon in Kartik Month (October - November), one of the holiest months is a Hindu calendar. It is also known as Utthana Ekadasi and Prabodhini Ekadashi. As usual there are two Ekadasi (s) in Kartik month but the one during the waxing phase of moon or that comes after Diwali is considered highly auspicious. Kartik is the eighth month in the traditional North India calendar and Maharashtrian calendar and several other regional calendars. But Kartik is the first month in the Gujarati calendar. Some of the auspicious events during Kartik Ekadasi include: The Chaturmas period comes to an end during Kartik Ekadasi. Tulsi Vivah is observed by some communities on the day. Pandharpur Palkhi Kartik Ekadasi Yatra is observed on the day in Maharas

Bhagavad Gita – Paramahamsa Vijnana Yoga Teachings

Among thousands of men, rarely one strives for perfection, and among those who strive and win, rarely he realizes that am the Truth. Know that I am the womb of all beings. I am the origin of the universe and likewise its dissolution. All that is here is threaded on me as rows of pearls are threaded on a single string. I am the fresh taste in the waters, O Arjuna, and the light in the moon and the sun. I am the OM in the Vedas. I am the sound in ether and the seed of strength in men. I am the life in all that lives and the austerity in ascetics. Bhagavad Gita – Paramahamsa Vijnana Yoga (Chapter 7 of Gita)

22 November 2021 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, 22 November 2021 – It is Krishna Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Tritiya tithi or the third day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 7:38 PM on November 22. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 9:29 PM on November 23. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on November 22, 2021 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time till 9:07 AM.  Nakshatra  – Mrigasira or Makayiram or Mrigashirsha nakshatra till 9:15 AM on November 22. Then onward it is Ardra or Thiruvathira or Arudra nakshatra till 11:41 AM on November 23. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnat