In Hinduism and Vastu Shastra, the southeast direction is significant because it is associated with the fire element (Agni). This direction, when balanced and respected, is believed to enhance positivity, energy, strength, health, and success in life. Let’s dive deeper into the spiritual and practical benefits of the southeast direction, how to align with its energy, and explore solutions, chants, and ways to harness its power for holistic well-being. Importance of the Southeast Direction in Hinduism In Vastu Shastra, which emphasizes harmony between humans and their environment, the southeast is linked to Agni, the god of fire. This direction is considered auspicious for areas where energy, transformation, and strength are needed, making it ideal for kitchens, electrical appliances, and fire sources. Energetically, the southeast is seen as the space where passion, enthusiasm, and courage are cultivated. It's said that balancing this direction can lead to improved physical health, ...

When we become jobless or find it tough to get a job, we turn to gods. There is a popular belief that Shan is responsible for sudden job loss. Here is a Shani mantra for job – it helps in keeping the job intact. It is also ideal for those looking to find a job at the earliest. Shani Mantra for Job Om Aaim Hleem Shri Shanishcharaya Namah ऊँ ऐं ह्लीं श्रीशनैश्चराय नम : । How to Chant Shani Mantra for Job? The mantra should be chanted after taking bath early morning on Saturday. First offer prayers to Ganesha in mind. Then offer prayers to Hanuman in mind. Wear black color clothes. Sit facing east while performing the puja. Light a lamp using til ka tel - sesame oil. One wick is preferred. Offer red color flower. Offer dhoop of natural flowers. Prepare sweet using black til and jaggery. Offer urad dal uncooked. Now sit in meditation posture. Chant the mantra 108 times. Next offer jaggery and wheat flour (atta) to ants. The mantra should be simply chante...

Bonsai is a Japanese art form of cultivating miniature trees that mimic full size trees. Bonsai has nothing to do with Hindu religion or Vaastu Shastra. So is it bad or good to keep Bonsai Tree at home. Truly speaking it is neither good nor bad. If the Bonsai tree gives you happiness then you should keep it. It is just an art form. Many people make good money by making Bonsai trees. Why Do Some People Consider Bonsai Bad for Vastu? Some people believe that as the size of Bonsai is small, people keeping it at home or shop will face financial and career problems. This is not true. If we take this logic, then people having coconut or other big trees in their plot should do well in career but this does not happen. Some of the things that appear in print media and television have no logic. They are mere superstitions. Bonsai brings neither good luck nor bad luck.

At the beginning of a cosmic cycle of Creation, the Srimad Bhagavata Purana tells us, the latent energies of the Supreme Being burst forth as a lotus bud bearing the Creator Brahma. Brahma looked around to find only a vast expanse of causal waters and wondered: ‘Who am I seated on this lotus; where has this lotus come from? It must surely have a basis.’   He dived into the waters through the lotus stalk, searching for his origin, but found his search unending even after aeons. He then returned to his seat, controlled his mind and senses, looked deep within himself and discovered ‘the truth of the indwelling Spirit, which he had failed to realize through his earlier quest outside’. In nutshell, You are that which you are searching outside.

Yellow color in Hinduism is associated with Surya, the sun god, and Lord Vishnu. It is also associated with Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of learning. The color has the capacity to remove all evil thoughts from the mind of a human being. Dark yellow color helps in achieving intelligence and mental stability. Yellow color is associated with Vishnu and Goddess Saraswati and thus it is associated with knowledge and learning. It is associated with peace, prosperity, study, scholarly, career, focus and mental alertness. The color has the capacity to give rise to new, fresh and positive thoughts. The dhoti of Ganesha and Hanuman is always yellow in color. This indicates hope and auspiciousness. Yellow color offerings are given to Vishnu on Thursday. Goddess Saraswati is offered yellow color during Saraswati Puja. Basant Panchami festival is associated with yellow color. Who Should Wear Yellow Color Clothes? Yellow is a good color for students, artists and musician...

Hanuman is a Chiranjeevi and there are occasional news about His sighting and Him visiting temples of Sri Ram. There is a strong belief among many Hindus that Hanuman resides on a mountain situated north of Kailash Parvat in the Himalayas. This mountain is known as Gandhamadana or Gandhamadan. Information about the mountain is found in Puranas and other sacred scriptures. Gandhmadan Mountain is believed to be area where Pandavas resided for a short duration during their exile period in the Mahabharata. It was here Bhima met Hanuman. Bhima who was proud about his strength was humbled by Hanuman, when Bhima was unable to lift the tail of Hanuman. Gandhamadana Mountain, which is believed to be north of Kailash, is the abode of Kinnaras, Gandharvas, Apsaras and Siddh Rishis. It is impossible to locate the mountain and to reach it. Kubera, the treasurer of Gods, is the ruler of the region. There is also a belief that the mountain is surrounded by magical creatures. They confuse...

Kamakhya Temple in Assam is one of those rare temples in India, which have special darshan timings for devotees. Devotees are not allowed into the shrine immediately on opening. Here are the detail opening, closing, and darshan time for devotees. There is no special time on Saturday, Sunday or Tuesday. During Navratri and Durga Puja, the time is extended.  Kamakhya Temple is located on holy Nilachal Hills and is 8 KM from Guwahati, the capital city of Assam. The temple remains closed from June 22 to June 25 for Ambubachi Mela - No darshan is allowed during the 4-day period. Kamakhya Temple Timings in Assam The temple opens at 5:30 AM but devotees are not allowed to enter the shrine at this time. Daily Morning Darshan Timing for devotees and public 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. At 1:00 PM Naivedya (food offerings) are made in the temple and to the Goddess. This is later distributed as Prasad. Daily Afternoon – Evening Darshan Timing for devotees and public 2:30 PM to...

Vedanta as per Shankaracharya This is the conclusive statement of Vedanta: The jiva and the whole universe are nothing but Brahman, and that liberation means abiding in the indivisible Reality (Brahman). The Vedas are testimony to the non-duality of Brahman. (Shankaracharya, Vivekachudamani, 478) Vedanta as per Ramanujacharya Thus, as the supreme Brahman—who is the inexhaustible mine of innumerable auspicious qualities unsurpassable in excellence, who is free from evil, who is possessed of infinite glorious powers, who is the boundless ocean of amiability, affection, and beauty, who is the whole with the individual selves as his parts (and thus subservient to him)—is meditated upon as being related (to the individul self ), he becomes the object of unsurpassed love and himself leads the individual soul to Brahman (his own self ). (Ramanujacharya, Vedartha-sangraha, 243) Vedanta as per Madhvacharya According to Madhvacharya, Sri Hari is the Supreme Being and the world t...

Aligning salary, life goals and passion means doing a work we love and believe in by being smart about money and future. This is a very important aspect of life. We all need enough money to afford the basics, to pay the bills and to find food and shelter. We need to accept this truth – this universal truth cannot be ignored. We all have certain desires, goals, and things to accomplish in life. We need to work towards achieving these important things in life. Determination, patience, hard work and single-minded focus alone can take you to your goals. Goals are not fulfilled suddenly. Goals are set. We need to make a list of things we want to accomplish soon; in next two, three, five and ten years. Doing something we are passionate about and securing financial freedom through it might be a bit difficult in the beginning. This is when we need to get more practical. We should not drop our dreams and passion, and but work towards it smartly. While following your passion ...

Below is a simple Goddess Saraswati Mantra for students. It is in Hindi. Chanting the mantra daily morning will help in improving concentration and memory power. It is also believed that it helps in improving intelligence. This Saraswati mantra helps in improving studies and memory power. Saraswati Mantra for Students in Hindi  या कुंदेंदु - तुषार - हार - धवला , या शुभ्रा - वस्त्रावृता , या वीणा - वार - दण्ड - मंडित - करा , या श्वेत - पद्मासना। या ब्रह्माच्युत - शंकरा - प्रभृतिभिर्देवै : सदा वन्दित ,  सा मां पातु सरस्वती भगवती नि : शेष - जाड्यापहा।। Yaa Kundendu Tushara Haara Dhawala Yaa Shubhra Vastravrtaa Yaa Veennaa Vara Danda Mandita Kara Ya Shweta Padmaasana Yaa Brahma Achyuta Shankara Prabhrtibhir Devaih Sadaa Vandita Saa Maam Paatu Saraswati Bhagavatii Ni Shesha Jaaddyapahaa How to Chant Saraswati Mantra For Studies and Memory Power by Students? Wake up early in the morning before sunrise. Take bath and wear white color ...