Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Definition of 'Devata': Vedic Sanskrit Decoded

 
A devata is a devata! Let's keep it simple. There is no need to find a non-Vedic equivalent to it.

Friday, 12 May 2023

Durva Suktam Word to Word Meaning and Commentary Yajur Veda


Introduction to Vedas 

The entire Universe is reverberating. When there is reverberation, there is sound. In other words, the entire cosmos is simply a manifestation of sound energy. The ancient Vedic sages through penance, were able to download cosmic data directly. They received the cosmic truths in the form of sounds which they heard and envisioned. These truths were recited as received, and passed on generations after generations.

Saturday, 22 April 2023

Mantrapushpam Yajur Veda Word to Word Meaning and Commentary

Introduction to Vedas 

The entire Universe is reverberating. When there is reverberation, there is sound. In other words, the entire cosmos is simply a manifestation of sound energy. The ancient Vedic sages through penance, were able to download cosmic data directly. They received the cosmic truths in the form of sounds which they heard and envisioned. These truths were recited as received, and passed on generations after generations.

Saturday, 1 April 2023

The Bull Facing Shiva is NOT Nandi ! Secrets From Shaiva Tantra

Image: Shiva temple in University Malaya, Malaysia

What if I told you that the bull we worship in a Shaiva temple is not Nandi as per Shaiva Tantra? Shocking? Let us see why..

Friday, 3 March 2023

The Purpose of Placing cups in front of Deities


Ever pondered why several cups are always placed in front of a deity, as illustrated in images above?

Monday, 27 February 2023

Avaranas in Shaiva Tantra: The Beings Who Surround The Lord

In Tantra, we see Lord Shiva as the absolute reality being surrounded by different groups of deities. Lord Shiva is surrounded by 5 dimensions which house these groups of deities.

Sunday, 26 February 2023

Shaiva Tantra's Guide To Know The Bija Mantra of A Deity

The Bija Mantra ( Seed Mantra ) refers to the one-syllabled sound which serves as the geometry to a deity. This sound is in some ways, literally the deity itself. Tantra is impossible without the use of bija mantras.

Sunday, 12 February 2023

Vaccination And Brain Damage: The Transition of DTP to DTaP

You would have received immunisation for Pertussis at a very young age. The vaccine comes as a combination of immunisation towards Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis ( whooping cough, caused by Bordetella Pertussis ). Thus, the vaccine was referred to as the DTP vaccine.

Saturday, 21 January 2023