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Lighting The Lamp Of Dhyana and Jnana This Diwali

October 26, 2022 S D 0 Comments

The lamp that is lit outside is, indeed, pleasing to the eye and it gives light – but to dispel the darkness of the mind, it is said that we need to light the lamp of dhyana, or meditation, and jnana, or knowledge. And once these lamps are lit, their light can never go out, …

October 5, 2022 S D 0 Comments

Dussehra, traditionally, is the celebration of the victory of good over evil. But what is good or evil? When we say creation is the balance of equal forces, evil becomes a necessary part of creation. The existence of Rama is only relevant till Ravana is there. As part of creation, it is up to us …

April 2, 2022 S D 0 Comments

Ugadi marks the beginning of spring and is symbolic of a new year, a new life, new hopes and aspirations. The term Ugadi is an amalgamation of two words: ‘yug’ meaning ‘age’ and ‘adi’ meaning ‘a new beginning’. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma created the universe on this day. Ugadi is about the balance …

March 18, 2022 S D 0 Comments

Hindu festivals are communal celebrations through which an aspect of the universal truth is brought to life. Holi is played with everyone, regardless of any status, hierarchy in social or professional standing or gender. The colors equalize all. No one is higher or lower. Holi signifies boundless happiness. Holi reminds us of the inner bliss …

March 8, 2022 S D 0 Comments

Part Sun Part Moon Everybody has a little bit of the sun and moon in them. Everybody has a little bit of man, woman, and animal in them. Darks and lights in them. Everyone is part of a connected cosmic system. Part earth and sea, wind and fire, with some salt and dust swimming in …

March 1, 2022 S D 0 Comments

The 14th day of every month or the day before the new moon which is the darkest night in the lunar month, is known as Shivratri. Mahashivratri is the most powerful of the 12 Shivratris in a year for on this day the planetary positions, especially in the northern hemisphere, are such that there is …

January 14, 2022 S D 0 Comments

Most of the religious festivals at this time of year celebrate prosperity, hope and light – with the third wave of Covid/Omicron looming large over us, I find that it’s important to hold onto the meaning of these celebrations all the more if I cannot mark them in the way I might have in the …