Sanatana Philosophy & Scriptural Discourses
Sanatana Philosophy & Practice
Authentic articles exploring Vedic rituals, meditation techniques, and scriptural wisdom
Sadhana & Japa Vidhi
6 min read
Rules of Japa Mala & The Cosmic Significance of 108 Beads
How to hold the Japa Mala correctly, why Sumeru is not crossed, and the astronomical and energetic significance of 108 beads.
Reference: Agni Purana (Chapter 214), Linga Purana, Mantra Mahodadhi
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Daily Puja Rituals
5 min read
Shastra Principles of Lighting the Puja Diya & Auspicious Directions
Ghee vs. Oil lamps, ideal wick orientations (East/North), suitable metal lamps, and sacred verses.
Reference: Skanda Purana, Vishnu Dharmottara Purana
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Vedanta & Philosophy
7 min read
The 5 Core Pillars of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (Ishvara, Jiva, Prakriti, Kala & Karma)
The foundational philosophy behind the 700 verses: exploring the eternal dynamics of Supreme Lord, Soul, Material Nature, Time, and Action.
Reference: Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Ishopanishad
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Festivals
8 min
Navaratri: Nine Nights, Nine Powers
What the nine nights actually ask of you — the nine forms in order, the text at the centre of the festival, how Mysuru, Bengal and Gujarat each keep it, and why the asura is a buffalo.
Reference: Devi Mahatmya (Durga Saptashati), Markandeya Purana, chapters 81–93, Devi Kavacham and Argala Stotram, recited before the Saptashati, Mysuru Dasara: Nada Habba of Karnataka, present form from Raja Wodeyar I, 1610
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