The forces of light and darkness have been metaphors for millennia. Light represents the truth, virtues and divine powers, whereas darkness is a metaphor for fear, ignorance and negativity. The dark night of the soul in Christianity can be a synonym for a crisis of faith. More generally it describes...
New beginnings are welcomed with utmost joy, hope, and enthusiasm and are usually tied with a ritual of prayer for success in the new venture. In India, Ganesha, the elephant deity, is revered as the Lord of new beginnings. He is the destroyer of obstacles, remover of sorrows, and bestower...
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup Chana dal (Split Chickpeas) 1/2 cup Whole Urad dal (Whole Black Gram Lentils without skin) 1/4 cup dry Coconut 1 tablespoon Mustard seeds 1 tablespoon Jaggery 1 inch Tamarind approx. 1/8 tsp Hing (asafetida) 3/4 tbsp Salt (as per taste) 2 sprigs curry Leaves (rinse and pat...
INGREDIENTS: Amla (Gooseberry) - 400 gm (Fresh Frozen amla from Indian Grocery Store - seedless) Rock Sugar - 250-300 gm approx (in powder form) Cardamom Powder - 1/2 tsp Pink Salt - 1/2 tsp Dry Ginger Powder - 1/2 tsp Few saffron strands (4-5) Instructions: Thaw and boil the entire...
The celebrations of Maha Shivratri take place when the winter cold has departed, and the pleasant fragrance of flowers fill the air. Temple bells ring all around. They draw everyone’s attention towards the Greatest of the great: the Supreme Soul, Incorporeal God Shiva. For centuries, the devout all over the...
INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup almonds 1 cup oats 1/2 cup pecans 1/4 cup flaxseed powder 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds 2 tbsp sesame seeds 1/2 cup walnuts 1 cup dates(10-12) 1 cup milk Instructions: Microwave dates soaked in milk for 2 minutes and blend after it cools down Roast all nuts and...
Diwali symbolizes igniting the soul-lamp or awakening of the self. It also symbolizes the coronation of Shri Lakshmi and Shri Narayan. –the first Empress and Emperor of Golden Age We’ve been igniting the earthen lamps and evoking Shri Lakshmi for years. However, we have not been able to ignite our...
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup jowar (white millet) flour 4 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup yogurt 1/2 cup milk ½ cup brown sugar 3 tbsp melted butter 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 4 tbsp baking choco chips Instructions: Sieve and combine all dry ingredients (jowar flour + cocoa powder...
The Soul has eight powers and seven innate qualities (Virtues) inherited from the Father, the Supreme soul (God). These qualities are Purity, Peace, Love, Joy, Bliss, Power and Knowledge. Those who are soul-conscious and have transformed their True Self with Raj Yoga meditation know how to apply the right power...
We know the literal meaning of Raksha Bandhan – the bondage of protection and as per tradition, the sister puts a ‘tilak’ on the forehead of her brother, ties a “rakhi’ (a colorful and decorated thread) on their brother’s wrist, and gives sweets as an offering of their love. In...