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Yoga is being practiced as part of healthy lifestyle and has become part of our spiritual heritage. In the present era, Yoga is popular world-wide because of its spiritual values, therapeutic credentials, its role in the prevention of diseases, promotion of Health and management of lifestyle related disorders. Several clinical studies have lucidly demonstrated the … Read more
The Melodies of the Mountains: Buddhist Chanting in Ladakh Ladakh, a high-altitude region nestled in the Himalayas, is a land of stark beauty and profound spirituality. Its rugged landscapes and unforgiving climate have shaped a resilient culture deeply rooted in Tibetan Buddhism. At the heart of this culture lies the practice of chanting, a vibrant … Read more
Puranas Divided into sarga, pratisarga, manvantantar, vamsa (genealogical list of kings) & vamsanucharita. 18 main puranas & 18 subsidiary puranas. Vedas Meaning “knowledge”. Rigveda (hymns), Yajurveda (sacrificial formulae), Atharvaveda (magical charms & spell), Samveda. Vedas are called aparusheya (not created by man) & nity Upanishads About 200 in number. Deal with philosophy. Oldest & … Read more
Hinduism: A Tapestry of Beliefs, Practices, and Traditions Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest and most complex religions, is a vibrant tapestry woven from diverse beliefs, practices, and traditions. Originating in the Indian subcontinent, it has evolved over millennia, absorbing influences from various cultures and philosophies. This article delves into the multifaceted nature of Hinduism, … Read more
–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> (Yog Darshan), Astang Hinduism such as Advaita Vedanta, Yoga did not adopt the following three Pramanas: Upamāṇa (comparison and analogy), Arthāpatti (postulation, deriving from circumstances) or Anupalabdi (non-perception, negative/cognitive proof) Metaphysics The metaphysics of Yoga school, again like Samkhya school, is a form of dualism. It … Read more