Definition of 'Bhagavan' As Per Vedic Sanskrit

The term Bhagavan simply refers to One who possesses Bhaga which constitutes 6 guNas.

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?

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.

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.

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.

The Secret Powerful Mantra from Shaiva Tantra

 This is the most interesting mantra I find encapsulated in the entirety of Shaiva Tantra.

Bhogi Ponggal - The Worship of Lord Indra

 Though the worship of Lord Indra is on the decline today, we should not discard his significance during the festival of Bhogi.

Mindblowing Hindu Inspirations In Avatar ( Movie )

प्रणो देवी सरस्वती वाजेभिर्वाजिनीवती ।

धीनामवित्र्यवतु

praṇo devī sarasvatī vājebhirvājinīvatī ।

dhīnāmavitryavatu

( Rig Veda 6.61.4 , Taittiriiya Samhita, Krishna Yajur Veda 1.8.22.3; 2.5.12.7; 3.11.9 )