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Lord Ganesha: Remover of Obstacles and Lord of New Beginnings
Ganesha -- the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati -- is invoked at the beginning of…
Sandhyavandanam: The Science and Art of Daily Vedic Prayer
Sandhyavandanam is the ancient Vedic practice of offering worship at the three junctions…
The Significance of Om: The Primordial Sound of Creation
Om is the most sacred syllable in Sanatana Dharma. Before creation, there was only…
The Fourfold Path of Yoga: Jnana, Bhakti, Karma, and Raja
Yoga is not merely physical exercise. In the Vedic tradition, yoga means union -- the…
Understanding Karma: The Cosmic Law of Cause and Effect
Karma is one of the most misunderstood concepts in Sanatana Dharma. Far more than a…
Shivoham -- I Am Shiva (Nirvana Shatakam)
I am not the mind, the intellect, the ego, or the memory. I am not the ears, the tongue,…
Aham Brahmasmi -- I Am Brahman
I am Brahman.
The Gayatri Mantra -- Prayer to the Divine Light
Om. We meditate on the glorious light of the Divine Sun (Savitri), the supreme…
Tat Tvam Asi -- That Thou Art
That thou art.
Nishkama Karma -- The Teaching of Desireless Action
You have a right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the…
Diwali
Diwali -- the Festival of Lights -- is the most widely celebrated festival in Sanatana…
Holi
Holi -- the Festival of Colors -- is the exuberant celebration of the arrival of spring,…