Sapta Bhumika is the seven stages in the process of liberation in the Yoga system. Bhumika means ‘a stage in a process’. The first stage is shubhechha (auspicious desire). The second is vicharana (discussion with learned and the adept). The third is tanumanasi (suppression of physical sensual passions). The next stage is sattva patti (attainment of sattva quality). The fifth stage is named asamsakti (non attachment of the mind to sensuous objects). The sixth is padartha bhavini (introspection of the truth). The final stage is turiya (fourth stage of Absolute or negation of diversity and experience of unity). These seven stages are inter-related and form a chain. First, there is a desire to know something nobler than the ordinary life. Naturally, one seeks the guidance of learned and experienced seniors. Their guidance leads to the weakening of passions. As a result, the sattva quality (purity as against passion and passivity) becomes strong. The natural consequence is non

Hatkeshwar Jayanti is an auspicious day observed by the Nagar Community residing mainly in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh in  India . Hatkeshwar is Lord Shiva. Nagars observe the day Lord Shiva appeared on earth in the form of Hatkeshwar Shivling as Hatkeshwar Jayanti Day. In 2024, Hatkeshwar Jayanti is on April 22. The festival is also known as Hatkeshwar Patotsav and it is celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Chaudas, the fourteenth day during the waxing phase of moon in Chaitra month. It is the date of incarnation of Lord Hatkeshwar. The highlight of the festival includes Satsangs, procession and Mahaprasad. Once creation came to a stand still, everyone went to Shiva to find a solution. Shiva asked them to worship him in the form of a Shivling. Brahma created a Shivling made up of gold, i.e Hatak. This shivling was called Hatkeshwar. The glory and greatness of this manifestation of Shiva is found in the Nagar Chapter of Skanda Purana. You can read the story of Hatkeshwa

Muthachan Daivam Theyyam is a rare theyyam seen during the annual thira kaliyattam theyyam festival mainly in Kannur region of Kerala. As per information, this is the theyyam of a person who had lived in the region and the story is based on folklore. Muthachan Theyyam story is that of the deity helping the region, a family through his selfless action and becomes a daivakaru or holy person. The person is given a worship place and theyyam is performed in his remembrance annually.  Muthachan Daivam is a calm theyyam and is friendly towards the people. It has a unique headgear and appearance. It is believed that the theyyam attained the status of deity due to his piety and after had darshan of Goddess. Muthachan daivam theyyam is performed annually at Karivellur Koolikkavu Sree Vishnumurthy Temple (December 23 to December 24 in Kannur district.

Hema Saraswati was a renowned 13 th century Assamese poet. He was the one of the first and oldest poet of Assamese literature. Hema Saraswati lived during the reign of Durlabhanarayana (1300 CE), the king of Kamatapur (Assam). He was the son of Rudra Sarasvati or Pashupatia and was patronized by this king, and lived in his court. Prahladacaritra was the first kavya (poem) of Hema Saraswati and it is believed to be the very first literary work in Assamese. In this work of a hundred verses, he describes the story of Prahlada and his father Hiranyakashipu and mentions that it was drawn from Vamana Purana. In Prahlada Charitra, he highlights the devotion of Prahlada to Bhagavan Vishnu and the latter’s incarnation as Narasimha to protect his devotee. In this work, he also praises his patron and king. The bigger and more famous poem of Hema Saraswati is the ‘Hara Gauri Samvadha’, consisting of about nine hundred verses and based on several Puranas. This work reveals more maturity and

Murikanjerikelu Theyyam is a rare theyyam seen during the annual thira kaliyattam theyyam festival mainly in Kannur region of Kerala. As per information, this is the theyyam of a person who had lived in the region and the story is based on folklore. Murikanjerikelu Theyyam story is that of the deity helping the region, a family through his selfless action and becomes a daivakaru or holy person. The person is given a worship place and theyyam is performed in his remembrance annually.   Murikanjerikelu Theyyam ( മുരിക്കഞ്ചേരികേളു തെയ്യം ) is a calm theyyam and is friendly towards the people. It has a unique headgear and appearance.

A collection of thoughts and quotes on Ram Navami. Rama means ‘Sarveshu Ramante Iti Ramah’ – that which revels in everyone of us, the pure light of consciousness, the Atman, the Self, the Atma–Rama. This spiritual essence in us can come out only as a son of Dasaratha, one who has conquered all the ten indriyas – five Jnanendriyas and the five Karmendriyas. (Swami Chinmayananda) ..be it man, woman or ‘one lacking the characteristics of both’ or for the matter of that, any living being whatsoever, of the animate or the inanimate world, he who adores Me with all his being, giving up all guile is supremely dear to Me.. (Uttara Kanda, Doha 87, Lord Rama says) The essential principle behind all of Sri Rama’s actions, the value that He cherished the most, was ‘Dharma.’ He said that He could give all else, for the sake of Dharma. Even Maricha, His enemy said that He was the embodiment of Dharma (ramo vigrahavan dharmah). Dharma is what integrates and creates harmony – within ou

Mulavannoor Bhagavathy theyyam is a rare powerful Mother Goddess theyyam worshipped in a few kavu, tharavadu and temples during the annual theyyam, thira, kaliyattam festival in Kasaragod region of North Kerala. As per information, this is a ferocious form of Goddess Bhagavathy. As per Mulavannoor Bhagavathi story, she appeared to defeat demons but her uncontrollable fury caused disturbance in the region. She was given a proper place of worship and a theyyam is performed annually to keep her calm and benign. Mulavannoor Bhagavathy theyyam has an aesthetically decorated headgear or mudi. She holds a sword and a shield. This form of Mother Goddess is worshipped for avoid incurable diseases especially contagious diseases like poxes. She is also worshipped for protection and to keep away wild animals from attacking farm animals. She is also propitiated for desire fulfillment. She is worshipped to defeat enemies and to keep away supernatural beings disturbing peaceful life in the family.

Dreaming of buying a jeep is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will achieve success and there will be opportunity for adventure. It also means desire fulfillment and happiness especially related to vehicle. The dream also suggests journey and change of luck. Dreams of buying a jeep are also associated with unexpected gain of money or getting ancestral wealth or luck in lottery or games. Dream of buying a jeep and you are seen driving it means you will soon have a positive relationship with opposite sex. It is also associated with physical relationship and new friends. Dreams of buying a jeep and you are not seen in the dream means missed opportunity. It also means you will be late for something important. The dream is a warning sign that prejudice and anger might block you from achieving wish fulfillment. Dreaming of buying a jeep and you are seen unhappy or dejected means trouble due to a recent investment. It also means you not agreeing wi

Dreaming of buying costume jewelry is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will be attending parties or functions or shows. It also mean friendship or relationship with people who are famous or in the world of glamor. Dreams of buying costume jewelry and you are seen with friends means happy occasion and fun time. Dreams of buying costume jewelry and you seem to be unhappy or thinking means you will waste money one worthless things. It also means you will buy something and later realize that it has no value. Dreaming of buying costume jewelry with family members means you will be honored or a wish of yours will be fulfilled. It also means opportunity to show your talent. Dream of buying costume jewelry and you are seen fighting or arguing means you will realize that you are being sold duplicate things. It also means realizing before getting cheated.

You are the Imperishable, the Supreme, the One to be known. You are the supreme Refuge of this universe. You are the ever-unchanging Guardian of the Eternal Dharma. You are, I know, the ancient Being. (Bhagavad Gita Chapter XI – Verse 18) Arjuna in his vision sees the Deity possessed with infinite forms and attributes. But that vision is so illuminating that he perceives (through the power of faith) even the attributeless Deity referred to in this verse. He sees Bhagavan as the Imperishable, beyond time and change, the One object, the One to be known by all seekers of freedom. You are that Knowledge in which everything is known. You are the supreme Refuge of the universe, the unchanging Guardian of Religion. The universe is safe because it rests in You; as long as You are, the universe will be; and dharma, or religion, is also safe. It may be partly hidden for a time, but You are its undying Guardian. Your eye is ever watchful and therefore dharma can never be entirely destroyed. I

Dreaming of buying junk food is both positive and negative sign as per dream interpretation and meaning. The dream means you will have a wish fulfilled especially related to food. It also means traveling away from home and depending on fast food or packeted food. Dreams of buying junk and eating means you will soon get opportunity to be with friends or people you like. It also means you will show boldness to do something you like. Dream of buying junk food and you are not seen in the dream means you will be frustrated as you will be stuck with some matter in near future. You will not get any free time and you will be too busy. Dreaming of buying junk food and you are seen excited in the dream means fun and happiness. It also means meeting someone or doing something you like after a long time. There will be relief from a health issue. Dream of buying junk food with unknown people or unknown location means you will not know what to eat in a new location and you will be frantically

Dreaming of buying leather jacket is a good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will achieve success and there will be opportunity to travel. It also means independence and doing things that you always wanted to do. Dreams of buying leather jacket and you are all alone means fulfilling a secret desire. Dream of buying leather jacket and you look terrified or sad means you will do something that you know is against the law or rules of society. It also means harboring illegal ideas. The dream also means doing something and then regretting it. Dreaming of buying leather jacket and you see friends means happiness, joy and fun time. It also means staying away from home. Dreams of buying leather jacket in an unknown place means you sudden transfer or relocation. It also means moving to a place that is having different weather from your current place. Dream of buying leather jacket and it is torn or not of your size means you will act without thinking. It

Dreaming of buying jam is good omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. Dream of buying jam means you will have success and happiness but it will be short lived. It also means fluctuating fortune. Dreams of buying jam and you see them spread all over you means happiness, fun and partying. It also means sudden problems related to food and you have to depend on packaged foods. Dream of buying jam and you see other people in the dream means joyful occasion. There will be get-together or you will attend functions. It also means meeting of people you had not seen for a long while. Dreaming of buying jam and you are playing with it or throwing at someone is a sign of fun going out of control. It also means you will remember past incidents and this might cause problems in the present. Dream of buying white color jam suggests return of someone back to your life. Dream of buying green color jam means new opportunity and better luck. Dream of buying red color jam means accident or

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Thursday, 6 April 2023 – It is Purnima tithi or the full moon day in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Purnima tithi or the full moon day till 9:44 AM on April 6. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Pratipada tithi or the first day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 10:01 AM on April 7. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.)  Good – Auspicious time on April 6, 2023 as per Hindu Calendar – Good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Hasta or Atham or Hastam nakshatra till 12:32 PM on April 6. Then onward it is Chitra or Chithirai or Chithira nakshatra till 1:23 PM on April 7. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and south Rajasthan), Hasta or Atham or Hastam nakshatra till 12:42 PM on April 6. Then onward it is Chitra or Chithirai or Chi