Pushkar - holy lake morning bath The Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, also known as the Bhāgavata Purāṇa, is one of the most revered scriptures in the Vaishnava tradition, describing the glories, pastimes, and teachings of the Supreme Lord, Kṛṣṇa. It is considered the essence of all Vedic knowledge, focusing entirely on bhakti (devotional service). Among its 18,000 … Continue reading The Ever-New Joy of Divine Glorification: Understanding Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 12.12.50
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Mantra Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya
Meaning and Spiritual Essence of the Mantra Lord Rudra: Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya At its core, the mantra “Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya” is a reverential salutation to Lord Rudra. Let us break it down: Om: The primordial sound, the source of all creation, representing the infinite consciousness that underpins the universe. It is said to … Continue reading Mantra Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya
Introduction to “ओं नमो भगवते रुद्राय” Mantra and the Sacred Rock Temple in Kovalam
Author meditating under a sacred tree The powerful mantra “ओं नमो भगवते रुद्राय” holds a profound spiritual significance, resonating deeply with practitioners of yoga, meditation, and Vedic traditions. This mantra, dedicated to Lord Rudra, a fierce and transformative form of Lord Shiva, is a gateway to inner purification and transcendence. Let us delve into the … Continue reading Introduction to “ओं नमो भगवते रुद्राय” Mantra and the Sacred Rock Temple in Kovalam
Mantra ‘Om Nārāyaṇāya Vidmahe Vāsudevāya Dhīmahi Tanno Viṣṇuḥ Prachodayāt’
The mantra Om Nārāyaṇāya Vidmahe Vāsudevāya Dhīmahi Tanno Viṣṇuḥ Prachodayāt is a classical invocation of Lord Vishnu, the preserver and sustainer of the universe in Hindu philosophy. This mantra belongs to the Gayatri family of mantra's in its way it is sung (the meter), a highly esteemed structure in Vedic chanting, used to invoke divine … Continue reading Mantra ‘Om Nārāyaṇāya Vidmahe Vāsudevāya Dhīmahi Tanno Viṣṇuḥ Prachodayāt’
Mantra Om Kreem Kalikaye Namaha
The first time we chanted Om Kreem Kalikaye Namaha, we didn’t fully understand the depths of its significance. We were drawn to it instinctively, intrigued by its raw power and the fierce grace of Goddess Kali. The mantra felt alive, as though it were carving out a sacred space within us, seemingly preparing us for … Continue reading Mantra Om Kreem Kalikaye Namaha
Kena Upanishad: who am I?
The Kena Upanishad, one of the earliest and most profound Upanishads, delves deeply into the nature of consciousness and the ultimate reality that underpins all existence. Its opening question—“By whom is the mind directed to wander? By whom is the breath drawn? By whom is speech inspired? By whom is the eye turned to its … Continue reading Kena Upanishad: who am I?
Dhyayen Nityam Mahesham by Pandit Jasraj
"Dhyayen Nityam Mahesham" is a beautiful Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, encapsulating his divine attributes and serving as a meditative chant for devotees. This hymn has been melodiously rendered by the esteemed classical vocalist, Pandit Jasraj. He is crazy good, e real Master, listen to him! Sanskrit Text with Transliteration and Translation: ॐ ध्यायेनित्यं … Continue reading Dhyayen Nityam Mahesham by Pandit Jasraj
Phosphene Meditation on a Sri Yantra
Focus on the centre / explore chanting with it Om Aim Hreem Shreem Sri Matre Namah and after some minutes close the eyes become silent and watch the phosphenes rising in your consciousness behind your closed eyes, Now we dive in the deep and go do a phosphene meditation on this Sri Yantra I designed … Continue reading Phosphene Meditation on a Sri Yantra
The Saundaryalahari – a tantric esoteric text focussing on Yantra’s – Yantra as a key to phosphene meditations
The Saundaryalahari (The Wave of Beauty) is a highly revered Sanskrit text attributed to the philosopher-saint Adi Shankaracharya, though its authorship is sometimes debated. The text is a hymn dedicated to the Goddess Tripurasundari, an embodiment of the divine feminine in the Shakta tradition of Hinduism. It is both a profound devotional poem and a … Continue reading The Saundaryalahari – a tantric esoteric text focussing on Yantra’s – Yantra as a key to phosphene meditations
Grace for you: Ahaitukī Kṛpā
You might have felt tears of gratitude just being touched by existence. You listen to a talk of Krishnamurti, or see an avatar just walking, like Neem Karoli Baba, OSHO or whoever. You hear words of them spoken and you immediately recognise the truth is being spoken. Tears fill your eyes. You are full of … Continue reading Grace for you: Ahaitukī Kṛpā
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