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• Why does Dharma say so?
• Introduction: What does Dharma say and why?
• Namaskar
• Why Namaskar should not to be done with one hand?
• Do's and Dont's while doing Namaskar
• Should one do Namaskar to a dead body?
• Who should one not do Namaskar to?
• What is the correct method of doing Namaskar to Saints?
• How should a Husband and Wife do Namaskar together?
• Why should one always do Namaskar to elders?
• What is correct method & science of doing Namaskar to God?
• What is the meaning and the benefits of 'Namaskar'?
• Why 'Namaskar' and not a 'hand shake'?
• Arti
• Introduction: How to Offer an Arti
• What is importance of offering Arti? Apt for the Kaliyug
• Why is Arti performed twice a day?
• Why should a conch be blown prior ritualistic worship and how?
• How to sing Arti in spiritually correct way?
• Should we clap during an Arti?
• Why Arti platter should be waved in a full circle?
• Singing the Arti accompanied by Musical Instruments
• Worship of Goddess
• How to worship the Goddess during Navratri ?
• What is importance of 'offering a sari' for the Goddess?
• Which specific flower should be offered to a specific Goddess?
• Articles of ritualistic worship
• Why do we apply gandha to deity?
• How to identify pure vermilion?
• Why is milk or sandalwood paste used when making vastra from cotton?
• What is the Science behind offering the sacred thread (janave) to deities?
• What is the spiritual significance of water from the seven rivers?
• How to arrange the components of the ritualistic platter?
• Family religious traditions and social customs
• Science underlying familial religious and social acts
• Why in 'aukshan' the platter with lit lamp waved in a complete circular manner?
• Why should birthday be celebrated as per Hindu lunar calendar?
• Hindu Gods
• Introduction: What does Dharma say and why?
• Lord Rama
• Why should one chant the Name 'Sree Ram' instead of 'Ram'?
• Why did Bharat install padukas of Lord Rama on the throne instead of His idol?
• What is the real meaning of Ramarajya?
• Lord Krushna
• Why could Sreekrushna perform Rasleela?
• Why is Lord Rama known as Maryadapurushottam and Lord Krushna as Purnapurushottam?
• When did the ritualistic worship of Lord Krushna begin?
• How did Lord Krushna end His Incarnation?
• Why did Lord Krushna narrate Gita only to Arjun?
• How did Lord Krushna acquire Sudarshan Chakra?
• What is the real relationship between Radha-Krushna ?
• Why is Lord Krushna considered an 'Absolute Incarnation'?
• Ganapati
• Why is Ganesh idol made of clay only scientific?
• Why is Ganapati with the right Sided trunk not commonly worshipped?
• What are the different variations of Ganesh idol?
• Why is Lord Ganapati first worshipped before any pooja or task?
• Why Lord Ganesh is easily appeased?
• What are the incarnations of Lord Ganesh in each yug?
• Where will you find Swayambhu Ganapati and Mahaganapati?
• What is the implied meaning of the many Names of Lord Ganapati?
• Lord Vishnu
• What are the implied meanings of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu?
• Why are tulsi leaves offered to Lord Vishnu?
• What does the lotus in the hand of Lord Vishnu symbolize?
• What does the idol of Lord Vitthal with His hands on the waist signify?
• Why is Lord Vishnu called as foremost Guru?
• Why should one chant specific Name of Lord Vishnu for accomplishing a particular mission?
• Lord Hanuman
• What is the significance of various forms of Lord Hanuman?
• How did Lord Maruti acquire the name Hanuman?
• Lord Datta
• What are names and function of Lord Datta?
• What is the significance of chanting Shri Gurudev Datta?
• Why did Lord Datta acquire knowledge from twenty-four Gurus?
• Lord Shiva
• Why are Shiva and Divine Energy (Shakti) considered as inseparable?
• What is the concept of Final Liberation as per the Pashupat sect?
• Why are trifoliate bel leaves offered to Lord Shiva with their stalks facing oneself?
• What is the significance of adorning rudraksha when performing ritualistic worship?
• Why are svayambhu pindis situated below the ground level?
• What is the origin of tandav dance?
• What do the horizontal stripes of ash on forehead of Lord Shiva represent?
• Spiritual Practice (Sadhana)
• Introduction: What does Dharma say and why?
• Gurukrupayoga
• Why is Bharat the 'Spiritual Master (Guru)' of the World?
• What is a Gurumantra?
• What are the qualities of a Guru?
• What is the importance of a Guru?
• What are the different types of Gurus as per our Scriptures?
• What is the difference between a Guru, Sadguru and a Paratpar Guru?
• Can a book or an Idol be considered 'Guru'?
• How to recognise a fake or an unauthorised Guru?
• How is a 'Guru' superior to a teacher, a preacher or a Saint?
• What is True nature of the Guru?
• How to win Guru's Grace?
• How does the Guru's grace (Gurukrupa) function?
• What is the importance of Guru's grace (Gurukrupa) ?
• What does the term 'Guru' mean?
• What is a disciple, without a Guru?
• Introduction to Spirituality
• What is the spiritual principle behind sacrifice?
• Which Name should one chant if the Guru has not imparted a Name?
• How should one arrange deities in the temple at home?
• What is the ideal spiritual practice for the current era?
• Why is intellect an obstacle in spiritual progress?
• What is the key to obtain everlasting happiness?
• Namsankirtanyoga
• Why is purashcharan performed before commencing chanting of mantra?
• Why is correct pronunciation important while reciting a mantra?
• Why is Omkar called as pranav mantra?
• What is a bijamantra?
• Why is chanting The Lord's Name superior to meditation?
• How can one prevent other thoughts from occurring while chanting?
• Why does a japamala consist of 108 beads?
• Why should one chant Name of benevolent deity based on the trigunas in oneself?
• At which stage does the chanting occur automatically?
• How does chanting improve concentration of mind?
• Why is Lord's Name superior to His form?
• Spirituality
• What are the means of obtaining bliss?
• Why does one feel happy after seeing a vast ocean or the sky?
• In spite of soul being part of Blissful Brahman, why does one experience unhappiness?
• Why should one aim for attainment of the Moksha rather than heaven?
• How is Spiritual Bliss different from happiness?
• Why is it important to understand implied meaning in Spirituality?
• Why is science of spirituality superior to other sciences?
• How do the misconceptions regarding Spirituality arise?
• Why is man interested in Spirituality?
• Disciple
• What are the stages of a disciple's spiritual progress?
• What should one ask the Guru for?
• How should one receive the Guru at one's home?
• What is the correct way of offering obeisance to the Guru?
• What is the importance of serving sagun form of the Guru?
• Why does a genuine disciple follow his Guru's directives without any doubt?
• What should one do to acquire a Guru and His grace?
• Who is worthy of being called a disciple?
• Spiritual Emotion (Bhav)
• Why should one pray to the objects in daily use?
• Why are spiritual experiences discussed during satsangs?
• Why do distressing energies trouble seekers undertaking samashti sadhana?
• Why should one undertake efforts to awaken collective spiritual emotion?
• Performing every activity as a service unto the Guru
• Why should a prayer be augmented with an expression of gratitude?
• What is the importance of prayer as spiritual practice?
• How is spiritual emotion distinct from faith?
• Hathayoga
• How to gain control over mind by practicing pranayam?
• How does pranayam facilitate activation of the kundalini?
• How does tratak help in increasing ones sattvikta?
• Righteousness - key to control desires
• What is the motive behind enduring pain in Hathayoga?
• Chanting of Lord's Name: Best tool for observing silence
• How does mudra assist in meditation?
• Dharma Basics
• Introduction: What does Dharma say and why?
• Spiritual Research
• What is the effect of 'Number Chanting' ?
• Destiny and the Law of Karma
• Breakthrough Research: Causes Of Eczema & Its Treatment
• What Happens To Suicide Cases After Death?
• Spiritual Root Cause & Remedy for Excessive Sexual Thoughts
• Armageddon and World War 3
• Factors Affecting Compatibility of Couples
• Talking Birds
• Discerning The Ghosts 'In Hiding' Vs 'Manifested' In People
• Spiritual Healing
• What is the 'Evil Eye' Syndrome?
• Spiritual Research on the Spiritual Life of Nostradamus
• Spiritual Research Into the Past Life of Albert Einstein
• Spiritual Research on the Spiritual Life of Bill Gates
• Hierarchy of Power in the Universe
• Research and Spiritual Research
• Spiritual Experiences - Milestones In Spiritual Practice
• Who is a Guru ?
• Life Before Birth
• Introductory Articles
• Why are tulsi leaves used while offering naivedya?
• Why is kumkum offered to Durga devi?
• Why is a specific flower offered to a deity?
• Why are puja articles arranged in specific five layers?
• Why is shankh blown before start of puja?
• Why is ghee lamp preferred to oil lamp during puja ritual?
• Why are mango leaves kept in the kalash during puja ritual?
• Which is the simplest spiritual practice in Kaliyug?
• Why is Spirituality classified as a science?
• Hinduism
• Introduction: What does Dharma say and why?
• Hindu's 16 Sanskars
• What is the purpose of doing Oukshan?
• Why is the earthen pot used in all important sanskars?
• Why is Kanyadan performed after garlanding of bride and groom?
• Why is Gouriharpujan performed prior to the marriage?
• Which factors are considered while arranging marriage?
• When is the sanskar of Sodmunja performed?
• What do the three strands of the sacred thread represent?
• Why are specific sanskars performed after birth of a child?
• Which sanskars are vital for overcoming defects in foetus?
• Why are certain rituals performed before commencing any sanskar?
• 4 Varna System
• Why can't a renunciant stay in one place for more than three days?
• How does the system of stages of life help in attaining four pursuits?
• How is the 'class' (varna) of an individual determined?
• To whom should the offering be made?
• Why is humility a mandatory attribute for Brahman class?
• How did decline in righteousness cause creation of four classes?
• Hindu Dharma
• Why Shankaracharya called as 'Jagadguru' ?
• Why Mahabharat is glorified as fifth Veda?
• Codes of Righteousness vary in each era, states Smrutis, Why?
• What is 'Darshans' ?
• Correct way of chanting vedic mantras
• Why are Upanishads also known as Brahmavidya?
• How were four Vedas created?
• India: Spiritual master of the world
• Why only books on Spirituality are referred to as holy texts?
• Which are the debts each individual has to repay?
• Why is it essential to adhere to Righteousness?
• What is the true meaning of word 'Dharma'?
• Supreme God, God, Incarnations and Deities
• Why does Muladhar chakra get activated by the chanting of the Name of family deity?
• How does the growing of Tulsi help in making premise pleasant?
• What is the difference in getting desires fulfilled frrom saint and subordinate deity?
• Why the chances of rebirth are less if one dies in a place of pilgrimage?
• Why is every mantra chanted with 'svaha' while offering oblation in sacrificial fires?
• Why is Bruhaspati called deity of intellect?
• Which are the five essential components for functioning of Universe?
• How are deities associated with various organs in Human body?
• Why is active Divine Energy on ashtami equivalent to an odd date (tithi)?
• Why is a particular holy sacrament offered to a deity?
• Why does law of Karma not apply to absolute incarnation?
• When is an incarnation known as absolute incarnation?
• Why does God not assume an incarnation as soon as unrighteousness begins to grow?
• When does God broadcast a divine message?
• Why does God assume a form?
• Why is mankind attracted towards Supreme God?
• Protection of nation and Dharmajagruti
• Social upliftment, national security and rekindling righteousness
• Rule of righteousness - the only remedy for nation's plight
• Ayurveda
• Social upliftment, national security and rekindling righteousness
• Rule of righteousness - the only remedy for nation's plight
• Diet
• Why should one chant Lord's Name with every morsel of food?
• Why is food itself called as Brahma?
• Diet is divine
• Supreme beauty
• How does sattvik mind help in leading blissful life?
• What is the real beauty?
• Supreme beauty of body, mind and soul
• Blood and Liver
• Why is it said that life depends upon liver?
• Blood and liver disorders
• Festivals
• Calendar of Hindu Festivals 2009
• Hanuman Jayanti
• Lord Parshuram
• Rakshabandhan
• Raksha Bandhan: History, Significance and Purpose
• Raksha Bandhan and Nariyal Pournima
• Shravani
• Shravan vrats and rituals
• Shivamushti, Sixteen Mondays and Mangalagouri vrat
• Krishnajayanti
• Sree Krushna Jayanti
• Sreekrushnajanmashtamee
• Sri Ganesh Chaturthi
• Sri Ganeshji Visarjan-Ananta Chaturdashi
• Vrat of Sri Ganesh
• How should the Ganesh Pujan be done for gaining maximum benefit?
• What is the significance of 'durva' in Ganesh Poojan?
• Ganeshotsav
• Rushipanchami
• Rishipanchami
• Rituals
• Calendar of Hindu Festivals 2009
• Hanuman Jayanti
• Lord Parshuram
• Shraddha
• Importance of the substances used in Shraddha
• Shraddha ritual and chanting of the name of Lord Dattatreya
• Prayers and types of the Shraddha Ritual
• Brahman Bhojan, Agnoukaran & Pindapujan Ritual
• Preparation and the method of Mahalay Shraddha
• How does an embodied soul get entangled in its desires after death?
• When should the Shraddha be performed?
• When can females perform Shraddha?
• What is the method of performing Tarpan and Pitru tarpan?
• What are the presiding deities and results of Shraddha?
• Why should every son perform ritual of Shraddha?
• What are three historically established phases of Shraddha?
• What is the importance of the ritual of Shraddha?
• Vowed Religious Observance
• Sankashtachaturthi vrat - For fullfillment of wishes
• Sankashtachaturthi vrat
• Calendar of Hindu Vowed Religious Observance (Vrat) 2009
• Ananta Chaturdashi Vrat
• Jyeshtagouri Vrat
• Hindi Articles
• Introduction: What does Dharma say and why?
• Sadhana
• Hindu Sanskrutika Pratik 'Namaskar' (Hindi Article)
• Tyohar
• Chhath Parva (Hindi Article)
• Chaitra shukla pratipada hi varsharambh ke yogya kyon hai? (Hindi Article)
• Navratri (Hindi article)
• Janmashtami (Hindi Article)
• Dassera (Vijayadashami) (Hindi Article)
• Diwali (Deepawali) (Hindi Article)
• Adhyatma shastra ke anusar murti banane ka mahatva (Hindi Article)
• Akshay Tritiya (Hindi Lekh)
• Vidhi
• Shantividhi (Hindi Article)
• Pitrurun se mukta karnewali vidhi: Shraddha (Hindi Article)
• Nariyal phodkar udghatan kyon kiya jata hai? (Hindi Article)
• Puja mein upyukta vividha ghatakon ka mahatva (Hindi Article)
• Pujaki purvatayari (Hindi Article)
• Pitrupaksha mein Dattatray devata ka naamjap kyon karte hai? (Hindi Article)
• Mrut vyaktike mukh me tulsidal kyon rakhte hai? (Hindi Article)
• Janmadin tithi anusar hi kyon manaye? (Hindi Article)
• Devatapujan (Hindi Article)
• Devalay mein darshan ki yogya paddhati (Hindi Article)
• Devataki purna golakar arati hi kyon utari jati hai? (Hindi Article)
• Devata
• Shiv (Hindi Article)
• Shriramraksha stotra ke nitya pathan se kya labh kota hai? (Hindi Article)
• Hanuman ko tel, sindur, ruike patte arpan kyon kiya jata hai? (Hindi Article)
• Achardharma (Practicing Dharma)
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