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Dhruva – Fate too bows down to the brave Often are we encountered with the caution that destiny has the last laugh. Man is proposed to be helpless against the tide of destiny; a mere puppet in the hands of the task master, karma. While it is undeniable that the consequences of deeds of the …
Kāla – The Eternal Fabric of Creation The Sanskrit word ‘Kāla’ has several connotations, each of which informs an aspect of the concept of time in the Bhāratīya tradition. To name a few connotations attached to the word Kāla – time, fate, death, the God of death, the color black. Most significant of these senses …
Bhakti – What Can It Achieve? The appropriate question to pose would be, ‘Bhakti – What can it NOT achieve?’ At the offset, what is Bhakti? Traditionally several explanations are offered to explain what comprises bhakti. Some state Bhakti is devotion to a personified Godhead, while others maintain that Supreme Wisdom must be defined as …
Persistence and yearning – Yoga for today’s man Much has been said of the need for mindful living, and for the need for detachment from materialism. In today’s world that is suffused with both unimaginable pleasures and unthinkable pressures, how feasible is it to lead a life of detachment and mindfulness? Are we all capable …
Pride – The Undoing Of Man Pride is accepted in the Bhāratīya tradition as one of the six foes of mankind, that impede the blossoming of wisdom. Wisdom may be defined as awareness of the true-self, and pride is one of its greatest undoing, because pride leads man to identify with power that is fleeting …
Madālasā – An exemplary mother The role of a mother is unquestionably the most significant in the life of a human being. Modern psychology elaborates how a healthy childhood results in a child growing up to be a secure, responsible and valuable member of society. It also documents that most pathologies arise from early, dysfunctional …
Significance of a Guru Learning any skill is contingent upon us finding a guide who is capable of taking us under their wings, and inspiring us to find the truth we seek. In the world of spirituality where lessons that are learned are not physical but metaphysical, not tangible but intangible, the role of the …
Arrogance – Lack of True Perception Much is spoken of arrogance and about how man is best served when arrogance is given up. What exactly is arrogance and why must it be eschewed? In simple terms, arrogance may be summarized as the false perception of one’s superiority that is combined with the inability to acknowledge …
Wisdom – Fruit of Ardor and Perseverance It is common knowledge that anything valuable can only be acquired through perseverance and sincere yearning or ardor. When this is the case with common materialistic pursuits, it is all the more so with the acquisition of Divine Wisdom. The Kaṭopaniṣad relates the anecdote of Naciketā to explicate …
Attachment – The Supreme Trap Uddhavagītā is a section of the eleventh canto of the Śrīmadbhāgavata. The section that describes Bhāgavatadharma or the code of conduct recommended for the sincere seeker. The section unravels as a dialogue exchanged between Uddhava and Kṛṣṇa, towards the end of the avatāra. The earthly mission that the Lord had …
Yakṣapraśnaḥ A Dialogue between Yudhiṣṭhira and a Yakṣa Yakṣapraśna is a section of the Āraṇaya-parva of the Mahābhārata, specifically designed to explicate the subtle nuances of dharma. Once, while living in exile from the kingdom, the Pāṇḍavas were importuned by a particular brāhmaṇa to retrieve his fire-stoking sticks that were imperative for his daily fire …
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Dīpāvali – Narakacaturdaśī Warm Dīpāvali greetings from us here at Vedic Cosmos! The most widely celebrated of Indian festivals, Dīpāvali has deep cultural and spiritual undertones to it. The name Dīpāvali itself means an array of lamps (dīpānām āvaliḥ,) and signifies cheer, wisdom and the triumph of good over evil. Dīpāvali is associated with Lord …
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