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Bhasma Snana – Ash Bath In Hinduism

To mark the body with vibhuti is called bhasma snana (ash bath), which is superior to bathing in sacred waters, since it is the most purifactory. Shaiva tradition holds that without wearing vibhuti, one should not eat or drink, much less perform any religious act like reciting the holy Vedic prayer, Gayatri. A devotee is not expected to go about with bare forehead. This holds good for all the ashramas or stages of life. The ash gathered from the altar pit, where oblations to gods are made, is also sacred to wear. Though vibhuti is donned by Saivas, it is common to all Hindus. Even the Vaishnavites wear the sacred ash from the sacrificial altar. The places in the body which one ought to mark with the sacred ash are said to be fifteen – head, forehead, parts of back, left and right parts of the chest, the shoulders, the sides, the elbows, the wrists the back and the stomach. Women too wear the sacred ash. Sandalwood paste and vermilion should be worn by them over the ash and not

Swati Nakshatra Date And Time In 2023 – Swathi or Chothi Birth Star Dates In 2023

Swati Nakshatra 2023 dates based on traditional Hindu calendar, Astrology and Panchangam. Swathi Birth Star, also known as Chothi in South India, is the 15th Nakshatra among the 27 Nakshatras. Below are Swati Nakshatra dates in 2023. The astrological prediction of the birth star Swati as per Moon Sign is that of Tula Rashi (Libra Zodiac). Venus or Shukra is the Lord of Thula. The color of Swati is black. Swathi - Chothi Nakshatra Date and Time 2023 - 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 16, 2023, Monday Time is from 2:26 PM on January 15 to 2:28 PM on January 16, 2023 February 12, 2023, Sunday Time is from 10:04 PM on Fe

Sri Vidyamanya Tirtha Swamiji – Life History

Sri Vidyamanya Tirtha Swamiji is one of the foremost Dvaita saint-scholars of the 20th century CE. He was born to Ramakrishna (Kuppanna) Tantri and Radhamma in village Ermalu, near Udupi in 1913 CE. The original name of Sri Vidyamanya Theertharu was Narayana. For his early education, Sri Vidyamanya Tirtha Swamiji joined the Sanskrit College at Udupi. At age of twelve, he took to the holy orders and was called   Sri Vidyamanya Tirtha at Bhandarakeri Matha. For the next seven years, he studied Nyaya and Vedanta, and, from 1934 onwards for a decade he specialized in Dvaita Siddhanta, under the able guidance of Satyadhyana Tirtha Swamiji. After this he returned to the matha at Bhadarakere. Sri Vidyamanya Theertharu started touring the country, particularly holy and learning centers like Varanasi, Haridwar, Mysore, Kanchi, Srirangam, Pune, Baroda, Nepal, Kashmir, etc. Kanchi Matha invited him for their Vidvat Sabha. He participated in debates on Apurvata and Bhuta. Sri Vidyamanya Tirt

Tila Tarpan – Shradh Tarpan Ritual using Til or Sesame Seeds

Tila, or Sesame seeds (Til or Ellu in South India ), is an important puja item while performing Shradh and Tarpan – rituals and rites for dead ancestors, parents and relatives. According to Hindu scriptures, Tila or Black Sesame is one of the favorite items offered to the dead. Another popular belief is that there will be no obstruction to the Shraddh rituals if sesame is offered. In Tila Tarpan, black sesame seeds are mixed with water and are offered to the ancestors. Each ancestor is offered separate Tila Tarpan. In most regions, Tila Tarpan is performed after offering the annual Shradh. In some regions, if it is performed while performing annual Shradh or Pitru Paksha Shraddh then Tila Tarpan is performed the next day after Shradh rituals. Til contains fire, water and earth. Only Til has the correct combination of the three elements. Pitrus come down and enter Til during the Shradh ceremony. Pancha Bhutas which form the body is represented through Til.

Chitra Nakshatra date and time 2023– Chithirai or Chithira Birth Star dates in 2023

Chitra Nakshatra 2023 dates based on traditional Hindu calendar, Astrology and Panchangam. Chitra Birth Star, also known as Chithirai in South India, is the 14th Nakshatra among the 27 Nakshatras. Below are Chitra Nakshatra dates in 2023. The astrological prediction of the birth star Chitra as per Moon Sign is that of Kanya Rashi (Virgo Zodiac) and Thula Rashi (Libra Zodiac). The first half of Chitra Kanya Rashi and the next half is on Tula Rashi. Budha or Mercury is the Lord of the Kanya Rasi and Venus or Shukra the Lord of Tula. The color of Chitra is black. Chitra Nakshatra Date and Time 2023 - 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 Nicob

Goddess Ardra In Hindu Religion

Goddess Ardra, in Hindu religion, is one among the names of Goddess Lakshmi. She is the goddess of abundance and consort of Bhagavan Vishnu. In this form she is the connecting link between individual souls and god. The individual souls are chetana and god is ishwara or paramatma. She forgives the mistakes of her devotees. She is the mother of all (akhilajaganmata). Sri Suktam in Veda contains 15 mantras which are recited for evoking the Goddess. Her symbols are lotus and turmeric. She is the embodiment compassion, forgiveness, generosity, wealth, good fortune, welfare and nature (maya or prakriti). Sri Suktam states 50 names of Goddess Lakshmi and Ardra is one among them. Ardra means one who drives away the sins of the surrendered. This form of Goddess Lakshmi is propitiated by those wishing to achieve spiritual enlightenment. It is also performed for beauty and to overcome skin diseases.

Pitru Paksha Mantra – Simple Pitru Paksha Mantra

Pitru Paksha is the period dedicated to dead forefathers. It is observed for 15 days starting from Ashwin Purnima to Amavasya. Here is a collection of simple Pitru Paksha Mantra to chant during the 15 days dedicated to dead ancestors. Pitru Paksha Mantra Sri Digambara Digambara Sripada Vallabha Digambara श्री दिगंबरा दिगंबरा श्रीपाद वल्लभ दिगंबरा। Or Om Dram Dattatreya Swaha ॐ द्रां दत्तात्रेयाय स्वाहा। You can chant any one of the mantra 108 times for 15 days of Pitru Paksha. It is good to feed animals during the 15-day period. Planting fruit bearing trees and taking care will help in solving many problems in life. The mantra should be chanted in the morning after taking bath.

Hasta Nakshatra Dates And Time 2023 – Hastam Or Atham Birth Star Date In 2023

Hasta Nakshatra 2023 dates based on traditional Hindu calendar, Astrology and Panchangam. Also known as Hastam or Atham in South India, it is the 13th Birth Star among the 27 Nakshatras. Below are Hasta Nakshatra dates in 2023. The astrological prediction of the birth star Hasta Nakshatra as per Moon Sign is that of Kanya Rashi (Virgo Zodiac). Budha or Mercury is the Lord of Kanya Rashi. The color of Hasta Nakshatra is Deep Green. Hasta Nakshatra Date and Time 2023 - 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 14, 2023, Saturday Time is from 12:56 PM on January 13 to 1:57 PM on January 14, 2023 February 10, 2023, Friday Time is

Dreaming Of Lost Shoes – Meaning

Dreaming of lost shoes is both good and bad sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will get back something you had thought was lost forever. It also means bad memories will disturb you in near future. It means you will witness something that will bring back all the things that you wanted to forget. Dreams of lost shoes means your failure to forgive and forget creating havoc in present and future. Dream of lost shoes and you are seen in the dream means you will meet old friends or relatives. It also means revisiting a place after a long period. Dreaming of lost shoes and you are not in the dream means you will get to hear news about something you had lost. It also means a lost item will be found in damaged condition by someone else. Dreams of lost shoes and you wake up happy means you will get to hear happy news and it also means you will be decide to look at life in a new and better way.

Dreaming Of Lungs – Meaning

Dreaming of lungs is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will face health issues especially related to air in near future. It also means you are ignoring health warnings. Dreams of lungs also mean it is time to give priority to cleanliness and good environment. Dream of lungs and you are seen in the dream means sudden health issues to you or a family member. It also means a bad habit of yours will cause serious ailments. Dreaming of lungs and you are not seen in the dream means you will get to hear bad news about people you know. It also means something bad is happening to you and you are not aware of it. Dreams of lungs and you see other people around means serious personal issues. It can be health or emotional issue. Dream of lungs and you wake up happy means you will make bold decisions and follow your dreams.

Spiritual Discipline Is Breaking The Dream Of The World

That the world is a dream is all right from the standpoint of the ultimate Reality, Brahman. Till we realize that, however, the world continues to be real; the waking state is real; the dream is real and our sleep is real. The world strongly impinges on our consciousness and occupies our whole being. Know your divine nature and break the dream of this world, say the Upanishads with the solicitude and love exceeding that of thousands of parents. The celebrated half-verse attributed to Sri Shankaracharya sums up Advaita Vedanta: ‘Brahman is real and the world unreal. The jiva is nothing but Brahman.’   Breaking the dream of the world is what spiritual disciplines are about. As long as our body and mind are real to us, the world is real to us and so is the practice of spiritual disciplines like selfless work, devotion to a Personal God, meditation and discrimination. Though essentially divine, we – this Divinity or Consciousness – identify ourselves with the mind and body and think

Dreaming Of Luxury Car – Meaning

Dreaming of luxury car is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means desire fulfillment and change of luck. It also means you can expect success in lottery or games in near future. Dreams of luxury car and if it belongs to someone else then it means friendship with the rich and powerful. Dream of luxury car and you are seen driving it means you will decide to splurge money on luxury items without giving much thought about future. Dreaming of luxury car and you are not seen in the dream means your plans might face some hurdles. It also means you will rethink about putting money on something as you will have second thoughts about its worth. Dreams of luxury car and you see other people in the dream mean success and new wealth. It also means decision regarding ancestral wealth. You will be more independent in financial matters.

Dreaming Of Luggage – Meaning

Dreaming of luggage is both good and bad sign as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream means travel or change of residence. It also means transfer or new job at a distant location. Dreams of luggage are also a sign that you will be given additional responsibilities. It is also a sign of family or relationship burden. Dream of luggage and you are seen in the dream means you can expect sudden changes in life. It also means something you had planned for future might be preponed. Dreaming of luggage and in the dream it is in an unknown place means you will see sudden change of residence. It also means unexpected problems in your current location. Dreams of luggage and you see other people in the dream means get-together or family function. It also means picnic or vacation. Dream of luggage and you wake up crying or terrified means return of something that you always dreaded. It also means burden of old mistakes.

Dreaming Of Lunar eclipse – Meaning

Dreaming of lunar eclipse is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will face unexpected problems in life. There will death, accidents, loss of job or loss of reputation. Dreams of lunar eclipse are a sign of depression and mental health problems. Dream of lunar eclipse and you see yourself in dream means you will suddenly start experiencing bad luck. It also means you will be cheated. There will be confusion and anger. Dreaming of lunar eclipse and you see someone else means you will cause damage to other people especially through your words or actions. Dream of several lunar eclipses together means health issues and problems in relationship. Dream of lunar eclipse ending or seeing light means your will face problems but you will come up with solution. It also means darkness that had come into your life due to your ignorance will be removed through knowledge.

17 September 2022 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, 17 September 2022 – It is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 2:55 PM on September 17. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 4:37 PM on September 18. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on September 17, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the full day.  Nakshatra  – Rohini nakshatra till 2:14 PM on September 17 . Then onward it is Mrigasira or Makayiram or Mrigasheersham nakshatra till 4:31 PM on September 18. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south