Why is Lord’s Name superior to His form?
The form is associated with the tej (absolute fire) element while the Name (that is its sound) with the akash (absolute ether) element.
Which Name should one chant if the Guru has not imparted a Name?
One should repeat (chant) the Name of the family deity (kuladevata), which refers to both the male or the female family deity. Depending upon which family deity’s worship is conducive for his spiritual progress, an individual is born in that particular family.
What is a Gurumantra?
The Guru imparts a Gurumantra for the disciples so that they realise that the Guru has bestowed His grace upon them. This article explains importance of chanting the Name given by the Guru, misconceptions about Gurumantra and why it needs to be kept secret.
What is the importance of Guru?
In the present birth, everyone seeks guidance from teachers, doctors, lawyers etc. for simple aspects. If this be so, it is really beyond our imagination to understand the importance of the Guru, the one who releases us from the cycle of birth and death. One should surrender unto the Guru, so that the Guru can control his mind till its dissolution. Surrender unto the Guru completely and then leave the rest to Him.
What are the different types of Gurus as per our Scriptures?
This article explains various types of Gurus, their method of teaching and achieving spiritual progress of disciples.
Difference between Guru and Teacher – Is ‘Guru’ superior to a teacher, a preacher or a Saint?
A Guru takes care of His disciple in any catastrophe while a teacher has hardly any concern about a student’s personal life.
Bhasma
Pure Ash is known as bhasma., the remains of samidha (Sacrificial firewood) and ghee (Clarified butter) after they are burnt in a Yadnya (Sacrificial fire) are known as bhasma.
Mantra of Deity Datta’s Name – Shri Gurudev Datta
Chanting of Deity Datta’s Name generates Shakti (Divine Energy) which creates a protective sheath around the devotee.
Forms of God Shiva (Part 2)
This article highlights valuable information on different forms of Shiva like Vetal, Bhutanatha & Nataraj.
