It is evident from various Hindu scriptures that the ancient Hindus had a clear insight into various aspects of the environment that are conducive for health and happiness of all life forms including the purity of water and air. Charaka (4 th century BC) and Sushruta (6 th century BC) show intimate knowledge of the purity of water and air and its importance for human life. Some of the important observations of these ancients seers of Hinduism are: Knowledge of Ancient Hindus Regarding Purity of Air  Charaka held that the air, which is not in accordance with the season is not conducive to good health. Air that is excessively moist, harsh, speedy, cold, hot, rough or blocking, terribly noisy, whistling, smelling unsuitably or contaminated with particles from poisonous flowers (pollen), gravel, dust or smoke, etc., is unwholesome and is responsible for diseases and epidemics. Knowledge of Ancient Hindus Regarding Purity of Water Details of diseases that spread thr...

The distinction between a man absorbed in contemplation on Brahman and the man who is in deep sleep should be clearly understood; in contemplation the mind is kept under control and does not lie defunct as it were like the mind of a man in deep sleep This is really the fearless state of Brahman with the rays of knowledge shining all round. It has been stated that with the attainment of knowledge that Atma alone is real, the mind becomes devoid of all hopes and doubts, and like fire without firewood it becomes extinct and remains under control. It is evident that when mind is unminded there will be no duality. Yogis should understand the nature of mind, when it is kept under control and is made defunct with true knowledge. It might appear that the mind of a Yogi is like that of a man in deep sleep both being almost defunct and there being apparently no distinction between them. But it is not really so; the mind of a Yogi differs from that of a man in sound sleep in that the...

The current year in Marathi Calendar followed in Maharashtra in India is 1948. It is the Shalivahana Shaka Era 1948. As per Marathi Panchang the name of the current year is the Parabhava Nama Samvatsara. The current year began on March 19, 2026  and will end on April 6, 2027. The New Year in Maharashtra is known as Gudi Padwa. The calendar followed in Maharashtra is the traditional lunar calendar. A month begins after Amavasya or no moon day and ends with the next Amavasya.  The previous year was the Shalivahana Shaka Era 1947 and it was known as the Vishwasu Nama Samvatsara and it began on March 30, 2025 and will end on March 19, 2026

This is a collection of 30 wise sayings of Hindus. These wise sayings are from Sanskrit and are known as Subhashita. Ears are to be adorned by listening to the scriptures and not with ear rings; hands by alms giving and not with bracelets, and body by benevolence and not with the application of sandal-paste. He restrains his friend from committing sins, and induces him to do good deeds.   He conceals the unseemly secrets of a friend, projecting only his good qualities.   He does not desert his friend in difficulties, but gives timely assistance.   Saints describe these as the characteristics of a true friend. Wanting to reform the wicked with nectar-sweet advice, is like trying to control an elephant with the pith of a lotus-stem, or cutting a diamond with delicate petals of the Shireesh flower, or sweetening the salty ocean with a drop of honey. Indeed, a son is he who makes his father happy with his go...

Sapthasthanam festival is held every year at Thiruvaiyar in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu in the Tamil month of Chithirai (April - May). Sapthasthanam Festival that takes place in Chithirai when Nandikeswarar, on a horse Vahana, along with his wife Swayambirakaasai, on a palanquin go on a seven temple procession around Thiruvaiyaru along with Aiyarappar and Aram Valartha Nayaki. Thiruvaiyaru Sapthasthanam festival 2027 date is May 11. The festival is held on the Punarpoosam nakshatra day in Chithirai Masam. The festival begins from the Pancha Natheeswarar temple (Thiruvaiyaru Aiyarappar Temple). On this day, Lord Panchanadeeswarar starts on a procession with his consort Goddess Parvati. Shiva ganas like Nandi and Bhringi, devotees and others visit six pilgrim centers around Thiruvaiyaru. These holy places are  Thirupazhanam , known as Kaushika Ashrama, Tiruccorruturai (Gautama Ashrama), Thiruvedhikudi (Vyasa Ashram), Thirukandiyur, Tirupuntturutti and Tiruneittana...

Meaning of Abhisheka in Hinduism is sprinkling, ablution or anointing. Abhishekam is the ritual bathing of a holy image with sacred water (brought from sacred rivers, wells, lake, confluence of rivers or the sea), curd, oil,or a mixture of cow dung, cow urine, milk, ghee (clarified butter) etc. The term is also used in the context of the inauguration of a religious function, the coronation of a king, installation of a deity, the taking of a vow of renunciation and so on. In Tantra, abhisheka has a special meaning, namely, that of the initiation of a student into the path of esoteric practices, especially of the Shakta school. It marks the progressive stages on the path of inner experience in the worship of the Goddess Shakti. In all, there are eight such abhishekas mentioned in Tantra rahasya. The first among them, called Shakabhisheka, marks the initiation of the student into the elaborate discipline of the Shakta tradition. To begin with, the student recites the mant...

Once upon a time, there were two brothers. They were going from village to village searching for happiness. One day, while seeking happiness, they met an old man with a white beard carrying a sack. The old man asked the brothers where they were going. When he found out the reason for their journey, he told them: “I want to help you.” The old man put his hand in his pocket and pulled out a handful of gold coins. “Which one you want these?” the old man asked. “I want them,” replied the big brother. The old man gave the coins to the big brother. Then the old man pulled out a precious gem and asked: “Which one of you want to have the gem?” “I want it,” hastily said the big brother. The old man gave the gem to the big brother. The old man put down the sack he was carrying and said: “Now who is going to help me bring this sack to the village?” The big brother said nothing. The little brother bent down to help him. The old man smiled and said: “Follow me...

Suta in ancient Hinduism is the term used to refer to a child born of Kshatriya man and a Brahmin woman. The word Suta (from the Sanskrit root su = prasravane ‘to produce’) literally means born, begotten, engendered, produced, impelled, emitted, etc. As a distinct social unit, suta is a person born out of anuloma marriage, the marriage of a lower caste man with a higher caste woman. The usual occupation of a suta in ancient times was that of the charioteer. However the world also means a bard and a carpenter. It stands for the Sun, too, and it is also the name of a pupil of Sage Vyasa. Being an expert in lecturing on Puranas to the sages, this pupil became famous as Suta Pauranika. The Mahabharata refers to another sage of this name who had come to see Bhishma when he was lying on the bed of arrows (Shanti Parva 47/12). He is the son of Vishwamitra who expounded Vedas (Anushasana Parva 4/57). Quicksilver is also called suta (raja). Karna, the first son of Kunti from...

This Bhagavad Gita mp3 audio in Hindi is provided by the Yatharth Geeta website. Each 18 chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is divided into different mp3 files. The translation and explanation in Hindi is provided by Shri Paramahansji Maharaj. The size of the files vary from 20 MB to 44 MB. You will have to download several files to get the complete Bhagavad Gita with commentary in Hindi. Each chapter is divided into two separate files. All eighteen chapters are available for download. You can download  Bhagavad Gita MP3 in Hindi here at yatharth geeta .

Achintya is that which is beyond imagination or intellection. Acintya is that which does not come within the grasp of prakriti or primordial matter. According to Upanishads, atman or Brahman is Achintya. The Vedic seers realized the supreme through their intuitive power. Being a fact only of experience, words are inadequate to give expression to Brahman. Atman was beyond definition. Yajnavalkya could only describe it in negative terms – neti, neti. It is not in space or time; it is free from causal necessity. It is above all conceptions and conceptual differentiations. It is inconceivable or Achintya. Yet, it is not to be confused with non-being. Atman is immutable. He is sat, nitya (eternal) and mahat (greater than the greatest). The concept of the Infinite is Achintya. And that alone is the highest bliss. He is Achintya because he is all pervading. He is called Vishnu, which means all pervading. Hence, he is called bhuh, bhuvah, svah (the earth or intermediate field and hea...