Achars to be followed before a meal

Achars to be followed before a meal and associated aspects are described in this article by focusing on this method of serving food.

Rules associated with meals and meal timings

One should follow certain rules before consuming food so as to derive appropriate benefits at physical, psychological and spiritual level. This article elicits do’s and don’ts before having meals and the meal timings.

Transforming process of eating food into a Yadnyakarma

It is said that ‘your diet defines your thoughts and your thoughts define your actions’. Only good actions can lead to spiritual progress. Hence, the root of spiritual sanskars is in sattvik (Sattva-predominant) diet. Let eating food become a ‘Yadnyakarma’ !

Some prayers to be made to Shri Ganapati

At many places during Ganeshotsav, people vie to sing Aratis loudly to the accompaniment of ear-splitting musical instruments. Avoid this; sing Aratis after understanding their meaning, with the correct pronunciation and slowly.

Shrikrushna Janmashtami

According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Shrikrushna was born on Shravan Krushna Paksha Ashtami (Eighth day of the dark fortnight of Shravan) at midnight, when the moon was in Vrushabh formation with the lunar asterism, Rohini.

Treasure of thoughts on the Nation and Dharma

Out of the 3 Marathi Editions of the ‘Dainik Sanatan Prabhat’ here is a treasure of thoughts from Paratpar Guru (Dr.) Athavale that give us an insight into the pathetic state of our Nation and Dharma, and the only solutions to problems we face today.