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Guru

One who imparts precise knowledge on appropriate spiritual practice for acquiring peace of mind and Ānand (Bliss) and how to perform it is none other than the Guru. Saint Tukaram Maharaj says, without the help of a Sadguru, we cannot find our path to Moksha (Final Liberation); hence, we should first hold the Guru’s feet, that is, we should make efforts to obtain His grace. In the life of a disciple, the Guru holds supreme importance; because a disciple cannot realise God without the Guru.

Who can be called a Hindu?

The one who accepts the Vedas, Vedangs (Six sciences related to the Vedas) and the Purans and their corresponding sects and who is born in a traditional Hindu family is a Hindu.

Importance of Dharma

Just as there is no life without respiration, so also life without Dharma is not a worthy life, as it amounts to an existence like animals.

What are Sanskars ?

Sanskar is a process of increasing the potential in ourselves. There are 16 important sanskars. Let us learn about its meaning and the underlying science.

Do you know why Shiva beheaded Shri Ganesh ?

Many a times, we feel that the Hindu religious stories are just figments of imagination. This is because Hindus are devoid of Dharma-education right from their childhood. In this very special article, we will learn the story & reasons of Ganesh’s beheading.

How to take darshan of Shiv pindi ?

Hindu Dharma prescribes that one must have darshan of Nandi by touching both its horns, before having darshan of the pindi. This is known as Shrungadarshan.

Family of God Shiva (Part 1)

Family of Deity Shiva comprises of Devi Parvati, sons Kartikeya & Shri Ganapati, Shivaganas and other infant Deities.