Karana Mudra

The Power of Karana Mudra: A Deep Dive into its Benefits, Techniques, and Precautions Karana Mudra, often referred to as the “Mudra of Protection,” is a powerful hand gesture practiced in yoga and Ayurveda. It is believed to have a profound impact on both physical and mental well-being, offering a range of benefits that extend … Read more

Vajrayana Buddhism

The Diamond Path: Exploring the Essence of Vajrayana Buddhism Vajrayana Buddhism, often referred to as Tibetan Buddhism, stands as a vibrant and multifaceted branch of the Buddhist tradition. It is characterized by its unique practices, esoteric teachings, and emphasis on achieving enlightenment in this lifetime. This article delves into the core principles, practices, and historical … Read more

Yoga Philosophy

–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

Antiquity and stratification of the Vedic literature; Society, economy and religion during Early (Rig-Vedic) period.

Although the Rig Veda deals with devotional work of religious nature, yet it gives a vivid picture of the early Vedic civilization. The Vedic Civilization is best understood from the social life, political organisation, economic life and religious beliefs. The Kula or family was the basic unit of Rig-Vedic Society. The Kula was headed by … Read more

Jogini system

Jogini system The word ‘Jogini’ is one of several given to this form of ritual sex slavery or temple prostitution across southern India. The most widely known name is ‘Devadasi’ which means ‘servant of the gods’. ‘Joginis’ have a rich artistic tradition in dance and song used in temple worship, and historically were protected by … Read more