By Sudipta Ray on February 16, 2019
Gemstones
Rudraksha has many benefits. Rudraksha is basically a seed of a plant named Elicorpus Ganitrus. This tree is rare and can play a crucial role in the spiritual development of a person. Since ancient time Rudraksha has been given a lot of importance in our culture and religion. The Rudraksha comes with naturally formed depressions. […]
By Sudipta Ray on January 28, 2019
brahmin, hinduism, varnas
Customs/Traditions
There are four varnas in Hinduism. Varnas means the sections of the society. The Hindu society was divided into four varnas. The four varnas are – Brahmins, Khatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. Even today the system of Varnas is followed but not as strictly as it was years back. The first and the most important of […]
By Sudipta Ray on January 25, 2019
Saints & Deities
It was on the 21st January 2019 that ShivKumarama Swamiji breathed his last. He was 111 years old. He was born in a small village near Mysore. He was named Shivanna by his parents. He was the youngest child of his parents. He had twelve brothers and sisters. He was only eight when he lost […]
By Sudipta Ray on January 4, 2019
NDE, near death experience
Strange but True
We have often heard of many NDE (near to death experiences).We were discussing in a previous article about how the brain is alive even after the heart stops pumping enabling the dead person to know that he or she is dead. Life and death is a mystery to medical science even today. The doctors will […]
By Sudipta Ray on December 19, 2018
Miscellaneous
Learn how Xmas is celebrated globally? We are in the month of December. It is the time to be merry and celebrate the most awaited festivals of all called Christmas. Christmas is a festival that is celebrated all across the world. Each part of the world has their own ways of celebrating the festival. In […]
By Sudipta Ray on December 13, 2018
Miscellaneous
In Indian mythology you will often see the mention of women getting pregnant without losing their virginity. There are many mentions like this. For example Kunti the mother of Pandavs and Karn did give birth to all her children without losing her virginity. The same goes with Mother Mary, it is said that she too […]
By Sudipta Ray on November 16, 2018
7 horses, vaastu
Beliefs
We have often seen a painting of seven horses. It is a common painting that can be often seen in a house. In this article we will discuss about this amazing painting that can bring in a lot of luck into the house. We will explain in details why the painting of seven horses can […]
By Sudipta Ray on November 8, 2018
Bhai dooj, sisters
Customs/Traditions
Metaphysics Knowledge dedicates this bhai dooj to all sisters who left this world before time Along the journey some people are left behind never to be seen again Yet it would be a disrespect if one remembers them with a sense of pain During their lives, they always were happy and happiness did they […]
By Sudipta Ray on October 22, 2018
charm, horse shoe, magic
Beliefs
Since the ancient times a horse shoe has been considered as a lucky charm. Many people from across the world and cultures believe that the horse shoe has some very positive qualities that can change the environment of the house. It is not clear how this belief started but let us take a look at […]
By Sudipta Ray on October 10, 2018
dandiya, garba, Navratris
Customs/Traditions
We in this article will try to understand why and how Dandiya is performed during Navratri. Navratri is the festival of nine nights when goddess Durga is worshipped in different parts of the country. India is a land where different cultures come together. Dandiya is a part of the culture of Gujrat and Rajastan, primarily […]