Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda was one of the most famous and influential spiritual leaders of the philosophies of Vedant and Yoga. Swami Vivekananda showed Hindu Dharma its own irradiant self and placed it on the highest pedestal of the World Parliament of Religions. Read more »

Rani Tapaswini: Combination of Brahmatej and Kshatratej

Rani Tapaswini (Sunanda) was Rani Laxmibai’s neice. Her sacred temperament and asceticism, besides her courage and endurance made Rani Tapaswini a pillar of support for the people. Like Rani of Jhansi, she used to practice horse riding and the art of war. She could manage the entire kingdom allotted to her father, after his death. Read more »

Sant Eknath (1533-1599)

Sant Eknath Maharaj, considered the Spiritual successor to the work of Sant Dnyaneshwar and Sant Namadev, was a great Saint from Maharashtra. Sant Eknath was known for His spiritual prowess as well as His immense efforts in awakening people and safeguarding Dharma. Read more »

The Chaste, virtuous, and pious ‘Sati Savitri’

The chaste, noble and pious Savitri brought back the life of her husband by talking spiritually and religiously with Yamaraj. Today many Hindus amongst us do not understand or believe in afterlife & the journey to Parlok. They also do not understand the nuances of spiritual matters. They say such things do not exist. However even if some understand there is no way of experiencing them. Read more »

Vegetarian diet

Meaning and importance of vegetarian diet; its effects on the body and spiritual advantages. Read more »

How to obtain Anand (Bliss) ?

Happiness, which is everlasting and has supreme quality, is called Ānand. Since most people do not know how to attain Ānand, each one tries to acquire atleast temporary happiness through the five senses, mind and intellect. However, Ānand is present within us only. When we perform sādhanā (Spiritual practice), we experience Ānand. Read more »

How to sleep better – Science underlying different sleeping position

Sleep is fundamentally a process that is predominant in Tama component; as it is performed during the night time, which by itself is a period predominant in Tama component. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to understand the spiritual science underlying various aspects related to peaceful sleep such as correct postures for sleeping as prescribed by Hindu Dharma.This article details various effects of different sleeping postures on us and the appropriate ways of sleeping. Read more »