the yoga boom: a call for christian discernment part 1: yoga in its
... contact with the material world, their pure consciousness generates mind and thought, which are believed to be part of prakriti and not proper attributes of parusha. The parushas’ sensations and perceptions create false egos in which they believe they are a part of the material world, and this belie ...
... contact with the material world, their pure consciousness generates mind and thought, which are believed to be part of prakriti and not proper attributes of parusha. The parushas’ sensations and perceptions create false egos in which they believe they are a part of the material world, and this belie ...
TABLE OF CONTENTS - rnarayanaswami.net
... The answer to both these questions is a loud and clear ‘no’. Firstly, Upanishads are part of Vedas which describe the Sanatana Dharma (the Eternal and Everlasting Fair-minded, Proper and Right way of living). Sanatana Dharma was practiced by inhabitants of the Indus Valley which was later on called ...
... The answer to both these questions is a loud and clear ‘no’. Firstly, Upanishads are part of Vedas which describe the Sanatana Dharma (the Eternal and Everlasting Fair-minded, Proper and Right way of living). Sanatana Dharma was practiced by inhabitants of the Indus Valley which was later on called ...
jung and sri aurobindo
... discovered that the Vedas, which are generally respected as the original revealed scriptures, sruti, of India, does not reject this idea. In fact some of the verses in the Vedas and Upanishads suggest that even matter was considered to be divine by the ancient rishis or seers. Thus, in the Taittiriy ...
... discovered that the Vedas, which are generally respected as the original revealed scriptures, sruti, of India, does not reject this idea. In fact some of the verses in the Vedas and Upanishads suggest that even matter was considered to be divine by the ancient rishis or seers. Thus, in the Taittiriy ...
Shankara`s Advaita Vedanta
... of our heart’s desire. This realization is paramananda (Buddhist mahasuka) ultimate “Happiness Itself.” Beneath the dualism and the theism of the Vedas and Upanishads then, at the very root of attention, we find an absolute, nondual spiritual unity of matter and spirit that was to be developed by A ...
... of our heart’s desire. This realization is paramananda (Buddhist mahasuka) ultimate “Happiness Itself.” Beneath the dualism and the theism of the Vedas and Upanishads then, at the very root of attention, we find an absolute, nondual spiritual unity of matter and spirit that was to be developed by A ...
Shankara`s Advaita Vedanta
... of our heart’s desire. This realization is paramananda (Buddhist mahasuka) ultimate “Happiness Itself.” Beneath the dualism and the theism of the Vedas and Upanishads then, at the very root of attention, we find an absolute, nondual spiritual unity of matter and spirit that was to be developed by A ...
... of our heart’s desire. This realization is paramananda (Buddhist mahasuka) ultimate “Happiness Itself.” Beneath the dualism and the theism of the Vedas and Upanishads then, at the very root of attention, we find an absolute, nondual spiritual unity of matter and spirit that was to be developed by A ...
Intro - Hymns and Chants
... of the Vedas” is less clearly defined, and may include numerous post-Vedic texts such as the later Upanishads and the Sutra literature. Texts not considered to be shruti are known as smriti (Sanskrit: smṛti; “the remembered”), or texts of remembered traditions. This indigenous system of categorizatio ...
... of the Vedas” is less clearly defined, and may include numerous post-Vedic texts such as the later Upanishads and the Sutra literature. Texts not considered to be shruti are known as smriti (Sanskrit: smṛti; “the remembered”), or texts of remembered traditions. This indigenous system of categorizatio ...
The Sanatana Dharma: The Vedas, Upanishads and Vedanta
... Yajurveda (sacrificial rites) and Atharvaveda (the Veda of the great rishi Atharvan). The numinous Vedic teaching arose from the supreme, nondual (non-conceptual, no subject/object separation) primordial source of all phenomena as revealed to the ancient rishis (sages) through their liberation/enlig ...
... Yajurveda (sacrificial rites) and Atharvaveda (the Veda of the great rishi Atharvan). The numinous Vedic teaching arose from the supreme, nondual (non-conceptual, no subject/object separation) primordial source of all phenomena as revealed to the ancient rishis (sages) through their liberation/enlig ...
IndianPhilosophyUpanishadsSP13
... Henotheism (many gods, but some central deity) Naturalistic Polytheism (many gods, forces of nature) ...
... Henotheism (many gods, but some central deity) Naturalistic Polytheism (many gods, forces of nature) ...
Vishnu - the Cosmic Protector
... The lower right hand is said to represent creativity and holds the conch, which is the symbol of the five elements. The Conch or Shankha is named Panchajanya, or the originator of the five basic elements - water, fire, air, earth and sky or space. It is said that the sound that evolves from blowing ...
... The lower right hand is said to represent creativity and holds the conch, which is the symbol of the five elements. The Conch or Shankha is named Panchajanya, or the originator of the five basic elements - water, fire, air, earth and sky or space. It is said that the sound that evolves from blowing ...
Lakshmi - www.BahaiStudies.net
... Prakriti. Most people are mistaken that they are separate beings although they are one, that is, Lakshmi. Lakshmi is the power of Vishnu. Mahalakshmi's presence is also found on Sri Venkateswara (at Tirumala) or Vishnu's chest, at the heart. Lakshmi is the embodiment of love, from which bhakti (i.e. ...
... Prakriti. Most people are mistaken that they are separate beings although they are one, that is, Lakshmi. Lakshmi is the power of Vishnu. Mahalakshmi's presence is also found on Sri Venkateswara (at Tirumala) or Vishnu's chest, at the heart. Lakshmi is the embodiment of love, from which bhakti (i.e. ...
The pursuit of happiness: An Advaita Vedanta perspective (PDF
... Vedanta (from Veda or revealed texts and antha or the end portion) is defined as “The end of Vedas, i.e. the Upanishads” (A Dictionary of Advaita Vedanta, 2003: p.235) or also as “the concluding essence of ancient revealed scriptures – the Vedhas” (Sanskrit-English Dictionary, 2000: p. 172). Those w ...
... Vedanta (from Veda or revealed texts and antha or the end portion) is defined as “The end of Vedas, i.e. the Upanishads” (A Dictionary of Advaita Vedanta, 2003: p.235) or also as “the concluding essence of ancient revealed scriptures – the Vedhas” (Sanskrit-English Dictionary, 2000: p. 172). Those w ...
Newsletter Archives
... Parvati is referred to as Trigunatmika, that is, having all the three gunas, Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. At the same time, she is also called Nirguna, which means, devoid of any gunas. She is sometimes portrayed as being fully clothed in the richest of silks, decked up with precious stone-studded orna ...
... Parvati is referred to as Trigunatmika, that is, having all the three gunas, Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. At the same time, she is also called Nirguna, which means, devoid of any gunas. She is sometimes portrayed as being fully clothed in the richest of silks, decked up with precious stone-studded orna ...
Vishnu
... states derivation from viś, with a meaning “presence everywhere” (“As he pervades everything, vevesti, he is called Vishnu"). Adi Shankara states (regarding Vishnu Purana, 3.1.45): “The Power of the Supreme Being has entered within the universe. The root viś means 'enter into'.” Swami Chinmayananda, ...
... states derivation from viś, with a meaning “presence everywhere” (“As he pervades everything, vevesti, he is called Vishnu"). Adi Shankara states (regarding Vishnu Purana, 3.1.45): “The Power of the Supreme Being has entered within the universe. The root viś means 'enter into'.” Swami Chinmayananda, ...
News Letter Jun2014-Aug2014
... Changeless Existence, is the only Truth. The world (jagat) is only relatively real because it is constantly changing. Jagat is united with Brahman, but it seems fleeting and unreal because of the superimposition of Maya on the Jiva, which become limiting conditions. The Jiva identifies itself with t ...
... Changeless Existence, is the only Truth. The world (jagat) is only relatively real because it is constantly changing. Jagat is united with Brahman, but it seems fleeting and unreal because of the superimposition of Maya on the Jiva, which become limiting conditions. The Jiva identifies itself with t ...
Hinduism Outline and Handouts
... Key thought: The relationship of the One and the Many Key theological development: One Reality, yet obvious multiplicity 3. How many gods are there? Key thought: devas are a “lower level” manifestation of nirguna Brahman Key theological development: Continuity with Vedas affirmed 4. All things exist ...
... Key thought: The relationship of the One and the Many Key theological development: One Reality, yet obvious multiplicity 3. How many gods are there? Key thought: devas are a “lower level” manifestation of nirguna Brahman Key theological development: Continuity with Vedas affirmed 4. All things exist ...
The Cult of Sri Jagannath
... Sri Jagannath comes out of the temple with wooden form and people irrespective of caste, creed and religion worship Him at Badadanda. No priest intervenes and people freely embrace the images. Here the descendants of the primitive Savara worshippers are in sole charge of the deities and the Raja doe ...
... Sri Jagannath comes out of the temple with wooden form and people irrespective of caste, creed and religion worship Him at Badadanda. No priest intervenes and people freely embrace the images. Here the descendants of the primitive Savara worshippers are in sole charge of the deities and the Raja doe ...
Trimurti (Trinity)
... added Kartikeya to these five, making six total. This reformed system was promoted by Śankarācārya primarily to unite the principal deities of the six major sects on an equal status.[23] The monistic philosophy preached by Śankarācārya made it possible to choose one of these as a preferred principal ...
... added Kartikeya to these five, making six total. This reformed system was promoted by Śankarācārya primarily to unite the principal deities of the six major sects on an equal status.[23] The monistic philosophy preached by Śankarācārya made it possible to choose one of these as a preferred principal ...
Upanisbadic Hinduism
... actions is tantamount to an effort to usurp the role of the Playwright. This action result suffering and bondage in a potentially wonderful situation. In order to reinstate us as the wonderful situation, we should surrender to brahman completely. Then we can live in the world freely and with joy. Ev ...
... actions is tantamount to an effort to usurp the role of the Playwright. This action result suffering and bondage in a potentially wonderful situation. In order to reinstate us as the wonderful situation, we should surrender to brahman completely. Then we can live in the world freely and with joy. Ev ...
A religion of the book? On sacred texts in hinduism
... accepted by several important philosophical schools, including those located within the tradition of Vedānta, based on the exegesis of the Upaniṣads. However, it was not accepted by all. Monotheistic traditions first referred to in the later portions of the Sanskrit Mahābhārata (c. 3rd-4th Century C ...
... accepted by several important philosophical schools, including those located within the tradition of Vedānta, based on the exegesis of the Upaniṣads. However, it was not accepted by all. Monotheistic traditions first referred to in the later portions of the Sanskrit Mahābhārata (c. 3rd-4th Century C ...
HINDU SCRIPTURES (Contents taken from the book
... laid down definite rules and laws to guide the individuals and communities in their daily conduct and to regulate their manners and customs. The Smritis have given detailed instructions, according to the conditions of the time, to all classes of men regarding their duties in life. The Hindu, learns ...
... laid down definite rules and laws to guide the individuals and communities in their daily conduct and to regulate their manners and customs. The Smritis have given detailed instructions, according to the conditions of the time, to all classes of men regarding their duties in life. The Hindu, learns ...
Vishnu - hol.es
... BBC - RELIGIONS - HINDUISM: VISHNU Sun, 16 Apr 2017 11:31:00 GMT article about vishnu, the second god in the hindu triumvirate of brahman, vishnu and shiva. VISHNU | HINDU DEITY | BRITANNICA Thu, 20 Apr 2017 09:53:00 GMT vishnu was not a major deity in the vedic period. a few rigvedic hymns (c. 1400 ...
... BBC - RELIGIONS - HINDUISM: VISHNU Sun, 16 Apr 2017 11:31:00 GMT article about vishnu, the second god in the hindu triumvirate of brahman, vishnu and shiva. VISHNU | HINDU DEITY | BRITANNICA Thu, 20 Apr 2017 09:53:00 GMT vishnu was not a major deity in the vedic period. a few rigvedic hymns (c. 1400 ...
Vishnu - hol.es
... to the vaishnavas( devotees of lord vishnu ... VISHNU - DEFINITION OF VISHNU BY THE FREE DICTIONARY Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:01:00 GMT vish·nu (v?sh′no?o) n. hinduism. one of the principal hindu deities, worshiped as the protector and preserver of worlds. vishnu is often conceived as a member of ... VISH ...
... to the vaishnavas( devotees of lord vishnu ... VISHNU - DEFINITION OF VISHNU BY THE FREE DICTIONARY Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:01:00 GMT vish·nu (v?sh′no?o) n. hinduism. one of the principal hindu deities, worshiped as the protector and preserver of worlds. vishnu is often conceived as a member of ... VISH ...
Mother Goddess
... Shakti, the Supreme: Mother Goddess in Hinduism withdraw herself limb by limb from Vishnu, who then wakes up and kills the demons. The emphasis of the Devi Mahatmyam is on the grace shown by Yogamaya to a devotee and by granting the wishes. In the story of the slaying of Mahishasura, the story goes ...
... Shakti, the Supreme: Mother Goddess in Hinduism withdraw herself limb by limb from Vishnu, who then wakes up and kills the demons. The emphasis of the Devi Mahatmyam is on the grace shown by Yogamaya to a devotee and by granting the wishes. In the story of the slaying of Mahishasura, the story goes ...
Hindu Scriptures
... While the vedas and agamas are shared as part of every Hindu's primary scripture, shruti, each sect and lineage defines its own unique set of smriti. The sacred literature, punya shastra, from which smriti is drawn consists of writings, both ancient and modern, in many languages. Especially central ...
... While the vedas and agamas are shared as part of every Hindu's primary scripture, shruti, each sect and lineage defines its own unique set of smriti. The sacred literature, punya shastra, from which smriti is drawn consists of writings, both ancient and modern, in many languages. Especially central ...
- International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and
... and Vishnu (in all his forms), the Rajasthan’s devotional movement was centered on Rama and Krishna, both of whom are considered incarnations of Vishnu. Despite this, the sect of Shiva or of the Devi did not go into decline. In fact for all of its history the Bhakti movement co-existed peacefully wi ...
... and Vishnu (in all his forms), the Rajasthan’s devotional movement was centered on Rama and Krishna, both of whom are considered incarnations of Vishnu. Despite this, the sect of Shiva or of the Devi did not go into decline. In fact for all of its history the Bhakti movement co-existed peacefully wi ...
Sri Vaishnavism
Sri Vaishnav Sampradaya or Sri Vaishnavism is a Vaishnava sect within Hinduism, dedicated to the worship of the Vedic Supreme Being Vishnu. Vishishtadvaita Vedanta is it's philosophy. Its origin and codification is generally traced back to the goddess Lakshmi (Sri), the consort Vishnu and is the oldest among the four original Vaishnava sampradayas mentioned in the Padma Puran. Around the 10th century a collection of the devotional hymns and songs by Alvars was organized by Nathamuni, who is considered to be one of the pioneers of the sect. Nathamuni wrote Sanskrit works systematizing the Sri Vaishnava theology, largely in debate with the philosophy of Buddhism. He was followed by Yamunacharya, a celebrated grand-teacher of Ramanujacharya. Yamunacharya, like Ramanujacharya, focused both on philosophical debates like dvaita versus advaita and bhakti prayers and the works attributed to him are in Sanskrit although he codified the heritage of the Alvars.In this tradition, Vishnu is believed to be the Supreme Being and the source of all avatars. The Iyengar Brahmins are followers of Ramanuja sampradaya, and two sects, namely Vadakalai and Thenkalai exist among them. They believe in the philosophy of Visishtadvaita espoused by Ramanujacharya.