Yoga is control of the fluctuation of the mind, then establishment of the jivatma (human soul) in its own self leading to the realization of the Divine Supreme spirit of the universe (That is, Paramatma or God).[1] In the Kathopanishad, it is said, that when the senses, mind (mana), intelligence (buddhi), i.e., the …
BENEFITS OF YOGA: ITS SCIENTIFIC BASIS BENEFITS OF YOGA: ITS SCIENTIFIC BASIS BENEFITS OF YOGA: ITS SCIENTIFIC BASIS The first reference to the principles and practice of yoga is found in the Vedas. Subsequent literature, namely the Brahman Grantha, Upanishad, and other Vedic literature also contain the principles of yoga. Maharishi Patanjali has given uniformity …
Introduction The word Satyartha Prakash literally means “to shed light on the truth”. Swami Dayananda Saraswati lived from 1824 to 1883. The sole purpose of his life was to find out the truth about life, about God, and about everything else that exists. After studying most, if not all, important writings on Hindu Dharma starting …
Family life actually incorporates all facets of living. The householder couple is the center piece of the whole structure of the whole society. They are the breadwinners and parents who will bring up children, inculcate values and mold them so that they can become the future of society. It is the husband and wife in …
Dharma is to follow the laws of nature, and religion is a manmade set of beliefs. Dharma binds people together, whereas religion may serve to divide people. The way religion is commonly practiced has been responsible for many wars. Hindu dharma was originally called dharma only. Then it started to be called sanaatan dharma, which …
Our sages have divided the life span of 100 yrs in to 4 stages. This division is called the “Aashrams of life”. The 4 stages are: Brahamacharya, or celibacy, Grihastha, or family life, Vaanpristha, or social life, and, sanyaasa, or the stage of total detachment. The word Aashram denotes “hard work for self-benevolence”. Swami Dayanand …
Vedas, the original scriptures of humanity, have spelled out clearly, that the society can be divided in 4 types of people. These are: those who educate and guide others(Brahmins), those who protect(Kshatriys), those who do business(Vaishyas) and finally those who cannot do any of the above trades(Shudras), provide service to the above 3 segments of …
