Vallabh Suri is a famous dharmaguru, educationist, social reformer and Jain Acharya with foresight and insight. He worked tirelessly to spread Jainism all over India, especially in Punjab. Born in Vikram Smavat 1927 (1870 CE) in Baroda, to Shah Deepchand and Ichhabai, Vallabh renounced the world at the age of 17. In Vikram Samvat 1981 (1924 CE), he was anointed as an Acharya of the Jaina congregation in Lahore. Vallabh wished to be recognized as a traveler of the right path and not as a Jaina, Buddhist or Hindu. He preached that one has to search for peace and happiness within and the source of infinite bliss and wisdom is within oneself. His spiritual master and guide was Vijayananda Suri. Vallabh did a lot for the upliftment of the dalits and contributed immensely in the field of education and women’s welfare and their upliftment. He also participated in the Swadeshi movement led by Mahatma Gandhi. Most of the national leaders of that time were associated with him. He was respons

Govatsa Dwadashi, also known as Nandini Vrata, is observed on the 12 th day of the Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month in North India, Gujarat, Maharashtra , Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Govatsa Dwadashi 2023 date is November 9. The day is mainly dedicated to the worship of Cows – Divine cow Nandhini is worshipped on the day. According to Bhavishya Purana, Govatsa Dwadashi is associated with the story of divine cow Nandhini and her calves. Hence this day is also referred to as Nandhini Vrata. The idols of cows and calves made of mud are worshipped on this day. Nandini is believed to fulfill the wishes of her devotees. On Govatsa Dwadashi day, images of Cow and Calf are made and are adorned with turmeric and kumkuma. Offerings such as sprouted moong and gram are made to cows who are representatives of Nandhini on earth. In some regions, it is strictly prohibited to drink cow milk, ghee and curd on this day. This day is also known as “Guru Dwa

Karma or activity has a special sense in Vaisheshika philosophy, meaning ‘motion’. In Vaisheshika Sutra, it is defined as that which inheres in one substance only, does not possess quality, and is an independent cause of conjunctions and disjunctions. There are five kinds of activity – throwing upwards, throwing downwards, contraction, expansion and locomotion (gamana). Activity appears in corporeal or finite substances only; it does not appear in time, space, ether, and spirit, or in quality and activity. There can be no activity of an all-pervading thing because a change in its position is logically impossible. The quality and activity are ruled out as the substrata of activity for maintaining consistency with the definitions of quality and activity. Quality and activity both inhere in substances. So it follows that activity can appear neither in quality nor in activity. Sometimes activities like throwing upwards, etc., may be the joint effect of gravity, effort and conjunction.

 The Vaisheshika philosophy is pluralistic realism. It believes that the external world exists independently of the mind. It is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, which admit the authority of Vedas. The third aphorism of Vaisheshika Sutra confirms this by asserting that Veda, being the word of God (tat), must be regarded as valid. However, there is no mention of God anywhere in Vaisheshika Sutra. To dispose of this sort of discrepancy, it is said that many things have been left unsaid in Vaisheshika Sutra. But it does not mean that those things would be denied by it. Later on, when the commentaries were written on Vaisheshika Sutra, and Nyaya and Vaisheshika traditions became allied, gradually all the unsaid but presumed ideas came into the light. It is generally admitted that the characteristic concern of the Vaisheshika philosophy is to enunciate an ontological doctrine of padartha (categories). A sound ontological analysis is required to take into account only th

Nyasavidya in Hindu religion is the performance of nyasa in religious rites. The term nyasa means ‘mental appropriation or assignment of the various parts of the body to different deities (which is generally performed at the beginning and end of all the religious rites)”. Mantras are employed for all sorts of purposes, whether mystical, magical or ritual. The performer holds his right hand successively in front of the mouth, eyes, ears, nostrils, top of the head, forearms, navel and back. The touching of parts of the body is accompanied by recitation of a mantra, a knowledge text, and the prayers that the gods who protect different parts of the body may each take up their special places. Puja, performed with dhyana, mantra, mudra and nyasa, transforms the person into a deity. A God only can worship a God. A purification of the elements (bhuta shuddhi) and a replacement of the limited self (atman) by that of the deity also takes place. An ‘antryaga’ (inner sacrifice) is performed, w

Panchak is a period of five days in a month in a Hindu Lunar calendar which is considered inauspicious. Panchak March 2023 time and dates based on Hindu Calendar and Panchang is given below. As per astrologers and Panchangs, it is the transition of Moon from Kumbha Rashi (or Aquarius Zodiac) and Meena Rashi (or Pisces Zodiac). Panchak In March 2023 From 9:10 PM on March 19 March 20 full day March 21 full day March 22 full day till 3:45 PM on March 23 Panchak is strictly followed by certain Hindu communities and they do not travel during the period and do not perform any auspicious ceremonies. Please note that Panchak is ignored by majority of Hindu communities in South India. Some people believe that death or accidents taking place during the period is inauspicious.

Radha Kund Snan is an important bathing ritual associated with Lord Krishna and Radha in Vrindavan. Radha Kund Snan 2023 date is November 5. The Snan (holy dip) is observed during the midnight on the eighth day of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month as per traditional North Indian Hindu calendar - the day is also known as Bahula Ashtami and Ahoi Ashtami. This sacred pond located in Vrindavan in Braj (Uttar Pradesh) and is associated with the legend of Lord Krishna and Radha. Childless Couples and Radha Kund Snan It is widely believed that taking a holy dip in the Radha Kund on the Kartik Krishna Paksha Ashtami will help childless couples in having children. Couples who have problems in conceiving come here and seek blessings of Radharani. The midnight time, Nishita kaal time, is considered the auspicious period to take the holy dip. Couples perform puja standing in the pond. They offer white raw pumpkin, which is famously known as Petha. It is offered after decorating it with

Bhadra Kaal in March 2023 based on Hindu Panchang and calendar. The timing is based on Indian Standard Time (IST). Bhadra Kal is a certain period (around 12 hours) in a Tithi as per Hindu astrology and calendar. The time is considered inauspicious for journey. No events are held during the period. Hindu also do not start new venture during the period. The time of Bhadra Kal is different is slightly different in calendars and panchangs followed in western parts of India. Bhadra Kaal in March 2023 8:47 PM on March 2 to 9:44 AM on March 3 3:56 PM on March 6 to 4:48 AM on March 7 7:59 AM to 8:09 PM on March 10 6:08 PM on March 13 to 5:23 AM on March 14 11:32 PM on March 16 to 10:23 AM on March 17 3:17 AM to 2:10 PM on March 20 6:55 AM to 6:43 PM on March 25 8:29 PM on March 28 to 9:14 AM on March 29

Kadampuzha Bhagavathy Temple is located at Kadampuzha around 2 km from Vettichira in Malappuram district, Kerala. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. The story f the temple is associated with Adi Shankaracharya. Bhagavathy is worshipped in three different forms in a day. Legend has it that Adi Shankaracharya who was on his way to Chottanikkara temple from Mookambika temple found stuck at Kadampuzha and he was unable to move ahead. He initially failed to understand as to what was blocking his path. After intense meditation, Adi Shankara realized that ego had sprouted in his mind after he attained the Sarvajna Peedam. He immediately performed intense penance and cleansed his mind. Later he was able to see the Divine presence of Goddess Parvati emanating from a particular spot. The present day Kadampuzha temple is located in the exact spot.   The belief is that Shiva arrived in the form Kirathamoorthy – hunter form of Shiva that appeared before Arjuna of Mahabharata to ble

Engagement is one of the most important ceremonies before marriage. Here are the 2023 good dates for engagement or sagai as per Hindu religion panchang and calendar. Please note that the dates are based on Indian standard time. Engagement Dates in January 2023 – Sagai in Hindu Religion January 1 January 3 January 4 January 5 January 10 January 11 January 12 January 13 January 14 January 18 January 26 January 27 January 31 Those following Kharmas especially in North India should avoid dates before January 14, 2023.

No Hindu panchang, calendar, or astrologer prepares good dates for cesarean delivery (C -section). However, you can choose date and that is not bad or inauspicious in a month. These are the auspicious dates for cesarean delivery in June 2023. C - Section Good Dates in June 2023 June 1 June 2 good time for cesarean till 6:50 AM June 3 good time for cesarean from 6:20 AM to 11:15 AM June 7 June 8 good time for cesarean till 6:55 PM June 10 June 12 June 13 good time for cesarean after 9:30 AM June 14 June 20 June 21 June 26 good time for cesarean after 1:22 PM June 27 June 28 June 29 good time for cesarean till 3:00 PM June 30 good time after for cesarean 4:12 PM Please note that the good date of birth of baby does not mean that everything will be auspicious. Horoscope etc is prepared after looking into numerous considerations. Karmphala is something which no one can escape and time of birth cannot avoid it.

Good and auspicious dates for journey in May 2023 for all kinds of travels based on Hindu panchang and calendar. Some Hindus look for good date for travels, especially long distance journey, foreign travel, while traveling on plane, train etc. Good Date for Travel in May 2023 May 2 May 3 May 4 May 7 good time till 8:25 PM for travel May 11 good time till 11:24 AM for travel May 12 May 14 good time till 6:31 AM for travel May 16 May 21 May 22 May 24 May 25 May 29 May 30 good time till 8:49 PM for travel May 31 good time after 8:17 PM for travel

Dreaming of my dead grandmother being alive is both negative and positive sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means she has some unfulfilled wishes or she wants to convey some important message to you. It also means you have not kept certain promises made to your grandmother. Dreams of my dead grandmother being alive also mean there will an important change in your life near future. If grandmother died of accident or something similar then seeing her alive in dream means she might have left something for you or want to you to complete some task so that she can escape from the earthly plain. Dreaming of dead grandmother alive and if she is angry means that you are on the wrong path with your activities or you are doing wrong things or are in a wrong friendship. They want you to change for the good. It is a warning sign. Dreaming of dead grandmother being alive in an unknown place means she is trying to tell you about her hidden possessions and hidden wealth. Sh

Dreaming of baby shower is a good omen as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream means you will have your wishes fulfilled regarding children, marriage, birth of children or new relationship. It also means you will get to hear happy news in near future. Dreams of baby shower and you wake up terrified or unhappy means you will get to hear ugly news soon or you will discover something which you did not expect or planned. Dream of baby shower and you are not seen in the dream means you will have to prepare for something you had not planned. The dream also means your priorities will change soon. Dreaming of baby shower and you are angry in the dream means it is a sign of problems in relationship. It also means unhappy with your spouse or partner. Dreams of baby shower and you are roaming around means lot of hectic work in near future. It also means party, get together or functions in the family.

Once, a king suddenly declared in his court that he would give half of his kingdom to anyone who could make him understand how to prepare puffed rice. The next day several people explained to the king how to prepare puffed rice, but the king said, ‘I don’t understand.’ Then someone brought rice, a stove, a pan and other accessories and demonstrated how to make puffed rice. But the king repeated the same thing: ‘I don’t understand.’ If he had said ‘I have understood’ he would have lost half of his kingdom. Our condition is also the same. God is real and the world is unreal — if we are fully convinced of this, we would renounce the unreal for the Real. But we are reluctant to sever our attachments. That is why we are sleeping while awake. ………………… At present we are like prisoners. We may get a glimpse of freedom now and then, but the world falls upon us when we are off our guard and drags us back once more into our prison cells. As soon as a man finds out, however, that these li

Dreaming of my abusive ex is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will come across situations in near future which will remind you about bitter past incidents. It also means your cowardliness and indecision will be taken advantage of by someone. Dreams of my abusive ex also means problems in life due to someone you once had a relationship and but now you are no longer in that relationship. Dream of abusive ex and you are not seen in the dream means you will get to hear about your abusive ex. It also means you will learn about something untoward happening to someone you hate. Dreaming of abusive ex and you are in the dream means you will show boldness to confront someone who has been troubling you. It also means you will decide to end something you feel is disturbing your peace and stability. Dreams of abusive ex and you wake up terrified means you will have to face something bad in near future especially related to relationships.

Dreaming of my aunt giving me money is both positive and negative sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will see financial progress. It also means you will go into debt due to an unexpected problem. Dreams of my aunt give me money also mean you will be entrusted with an important mission. It also means you will become a messenger or carrier of something. Dream of my aunt giving me money and you are unhappy in the dream means you will be forced to take up a job you hate. It also means doing something against your wishes. Dreaming of my aunt giving me money and you are happy means you will get unexpected help. It also means someone coming to bail you out from a tough situation. It also means a desire fulfillment with the help of a family member. Dreams of my aunt giving me money and she is angry or irritated means you will get to know about a secret. It also means you taking advantage of someone’s mistake.

Dreaming of my abuser is a bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means your mind will be filled with unwanted thoughts in near future. You will want to avenge or undertake something that is destructive. Dreams of abuser also mean you will face situations which will remind you about your past. The dream is a warning sign and is asking you to be mentally strong and prepared. Dream of my abuser and you are not seen in the dream means you will get to hear news about the person. It also means you will decide to attack the person or bring damage to the person incognito. Dreaming of my abuser and you are seen in the dream means you will physically confront a wrong doer. It also means you will show boldness and courage to defeat your fear. Dreams of your abuser and you wake up terrified or sad means you being submissive or surrendering. It also means you will have kinky thoughts and you will want to explore dark side of your mind.

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, 20 October 2022 – It is Krishna Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 2:05 PM on October 20. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Ekadashi tithi or the eleventh day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 3:32 PM on October 21. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on October 20, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Ashlesha or Ayilyam nakshatra till 9:48 AM on October 20. Then onward it is Magha or Makam nakshatra till 11:52 AM on October 21. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan),