The day when Parshuram crossed roads with Rama

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Parshuram was the sixth Avatar of Vishnu. Parshuram’s father was a sage Jamadagni. Rishi Jamadagni was known for his temper. Parshuram was a devotee of Lord Shiva and on receiving a weapon (Parshu) from Lord Shiva as a boon, the name Parshuram was given to him. Parshuram was famous for his prowess as a fighter. … Read more

Tihar | Deepavali| Diwali 2019

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The festival of Tihar also widely known as Diwali or Deepavali is one of the most celebrated festivals across India, Nepal and around the world. This auspicious festival is celebrated to mark the spiritual triumph of light over darkness or knowledge over ignorance. Light is a metaphor for knowledge and consciousness, so this festival is … Read more

The Curious case of Narakashura 

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As discussed, the festival of Deepavali or Tihar has many different historical events and stories co-relating to this beautiful festival. The return of Rama to Ayodhya is the one, but there are three more such pre-historical events that jibe to the killing of Narakashura.  The one account mentioned in Kalika Purana, states that Narakasura was … Read more

Best online meditation course – 2018

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I am writing this content after a long break… I almost left the idea of writing. During this break, I was quite busy with my meditation session and today I just cannot stop myself from sharing with you some of the best online meditation courses available. I have gone through some of the course and … Read more

How To Use A Meditation Cushion

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So, you have decided to use a meditation cushion and you do not know why and how you should use it. Well, to give an answer to that in one sentence – it is to perfect your meditation posture that one uses a meditation cushion so that he or she gets maximum benefit from their … Read more

Choosing the best meditation bench, chair and cushion for your meditation session

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A good meditation bench, chair, and cushion always help in enhancing the quality of your meditation. It could be a great help if you want to take your meditation session for an extended period of time. This guide will help you in choosing the best meditation bench, chair and cushion according to your meditation pose … Read more