Saturday, 23 September 2023

The Form and Description of Shiva As Per Hindu Scriptures

 In Shaiva Tantra, meditation on the form of the manifest Lord is a very important ritual. It involves visualization of the form which crystallizes to reality with the recitation of a dhyana shloka.

Saturday, 29 July 2023

The Story & Significance of Pradosha Puja As Per Shaiva Tantra


The sūkṣma āgama contain verses of mantras which describe the story and significance behind pradosha puja in the Shaivite tradition.

Why Does Mother Kali Step On Shiva?

Markandeya Purana's Devi Mahatmyam (Chandi Patha), Chapter 5, Verse 3:

या देवी सर्व भूतेषु शक्ति रूपेण सम्स्थिता

नमस् तस्यै नमस् तस्यै नमस् तस्यै

नमो नमः

yā devī sarva bhūteṣu śakti rūpeṇa samsthitā

namas tasyai namas tasyai namas tasyai

namo namaḥ

Friday, 14 July 2023

Pazhaya Soru: The Magic Meal that Increases Nutrients By A Thousand Fold


Fermented rice, a staple in many Asian households, is steeped in tradition, simplicity, and health. It is rice soaked and fermented overnight, turning it into a nutritious, probiotic-rich food. Fermented rice, also known as 'panta bhat' in Bangladesh, 'Pazhaiya Sadam' in Tamizh Nadu, and 'jiu niang' in China, offers a host of health benefits that have been cherished across generations.

Thursday, 29 June 2023

Malaysian Temple & Deity Miracles

I am compiling experiences of devotees with our local deities and temples. If you have something to share, please email me your story to vinnblaze@gmail.com

Thursday, 15 June 2023

2019: When Sai Baba Appeared in From and Flesh In The Superspeciality Hospital


This happened way back in 2019, during my internship at the Sathya Sai Superspeciality Hospital.

Image: Swami attained Mahasamadhi in 2011

Sunday, 11 June 2023

Mythbusting Herbal Footpatch

As much as these herbal footpatches are being popularized, there is yet to be a scientific evidence for the promises they exchange for your dollar.

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

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.