Namaste friends welcome to my blog I am Shashi Gossain.Wait what, Namaste, what is Namaste? What is the meaning of Namaste? Is Namaste a greeting?Well, don’t worry this is our topic today. Today we are going to read about the significance of the word Namaste. So, let’s start with… What is Namaste? Namaste or Namaskar is …
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What is Om? Om Shantihi, Shantihi, Shantihi. This Mantra of Yajurveda urges the God to keep peace. This is what the world needs today. If you have ever heard, read or chanted the Mantas, you would know that many mantras begin with Om. What is meaning of Om? Om: music of Soul. Om is a …
IS HINDUISM CULTURE GROWING IN THE WEST? This is a well-known fact that Britishers and western culture influenced Indian society but Indian culture and Hinduism also influenced western countries. The credit for the spread of Hinduism, Hindu culture, or Hindu thoughts in western countries should be given to Swami Vivekanand who introduced Hinduism in the world …
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Karwa Chauth Karwachauth is an auspicious festival for all Hindu married women. It’s a very romantic tradition when a woman fasts from sunrise to moonrise and prays to Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvati for the safety, health & long life of her husband. It’s been celebrated in a lot of Bollywood movies e.g. Dilwale Dulhania …
Why does Hinduism have so many Gods? Hinduism is the oldest religion dating back over 5000 years, in the world with many languages & cultures, who have understood the one God in their own distinct way. Contrary to prevailing misconceptions, Hindus all worship a one Supreme Being, though by different names. Hindus all believe in …
Bhai Dooj We all know that festival of Rakshabandhan is dedicated to the relationship of Brothe and Sister. There is one more festival which is based on love of brother and sister in Hindu religion, Bhaidooj, celebrated on Dwitiya Tithi of Shukla paksha of Kartik month.Bhaidooj is also known as Yam Dwitiya and Bhai Phota. …
Sikh Diwali Bandi Chhor Diwas Diwali the festival of light and happiness come at Amavasya of Kartik month (at the end of October or beginning of November). Diwali is also known as Dipawali. Dipawali is a Sanskrit word which means ‘row of light’.Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs and all other follower of …
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MOKSHA What is the last message of Bhagavad Gita? We now are on the eighteenth chapter of Shrimad Bhagwat Geeta, which is the final chapter of the Gita.It is the longest chapter, coming in at 78 shlokas.It is a summary of the entire Gita teaching condensed into one chapter.It is the most practical among all …
There are more than 4000 religions in the world. Every religion urges its follower for humanity in different ways. Every religion has its holy books.To give you an idea the Bible is a collection of religious texts to Christians. Does Hindus have a Bible? Which is the holy book of Hindus? Are Vedas the Holy …
Hinduism, or more correctly, Santana Dharma has been around since the beginning of the Universe, with written scriptures found from over 5,000 years old, hence we refer it to being 5,000 years old for simplicity. What is Temple? A Mandir is a space where you can experience a concentration of power. It’s a Tool or …
