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2014-12-02T11:39:58+05:30

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Indian Classical Music – The Science and Significance

Last updated on: December 2, 2014 at 11:39 am By Sunil Daman

Here’s an interesting post on Indian classical music by Sadhguru, reproduced with permission from Isha Blog. In one dimension of yoga, it is dialectically expressed that the human body is Shiva’s damaru (drum). Shiva always carried a drum because it is symbolic of the rhythm of life. When you run a race or when you are excited or scared, you hear “dhun, dhun, dhun” in your head. This is the rhythm of the body. The rhythm of the body is... Read more

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2014-12-15T11:42:08+05:30

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The Meaning of Karma

Last updated on: December 15, 2014 at 11:42 am By Sunil Daman

A really interesting post from Sadhguru about breaking the Karmic grip. Sadhguru: Karma literally means action. We are referring to past action. From the moment you were born till this moment, the kind of family, the kind of home, the kind of friends, the things that you did and did not do, all these things are influencing you. Every thought, emotion and action comes only from past impressions that you have had within you. They decide who you are right... Read more

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2017-02-11T13:45:01+05:30

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Bhagavad Gita PDF Downloads in English, Hindi, Sanskrit and More

Last updated on: February 11, 2017 at 1:45 pm By Sunil Daman

All the books are available for downloads as pdfs, and are free. However, since it takes quite an effort to scan or create these ebooks, please consider making a small donation. You can enter the amount once you click on the books below. Sanskrit The Bhagavad Gita in Sanskrit with transliteration Download (PDF, 5Mb) English Bhagavad-Gita with the Commentary of Sri Shankaracharya, translated to English by Alladi Mahadeva Sastri (1977) Download (PDF, 29Mb) Hindi Srimad Bhagavad Gita by Swami Anandagiri... Read more

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2017-10-02T18:01:17+05:30

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250 Osho Quotes on Love, Life and Meditation

Last updated on: October 2, 2017 at 6:01 pm By Sunil Daman

Here are 250 Osho quotes on love, life, meditation, marriage and more. Osho, also known as Bhagwan Rajneesh, was a spiritual master and enlightened being who created quite a wave in the twentieth century. You might also be interested in some of the Osho Books available as free downloads. Osho Quotes App You may also be interested in the Spiritual Quote of the Day Android App, which includes quotes from Osho, Sadhguru, Gautama Buddha and many more great beings. Osho... Read more

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2017-02-10T14:02:08+05:30

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Mahashivratri 2017 – The Great Night of Shiva

Last updated on: February 10, 2017 at 2:02 pm By Sunil Daman

Mahashivratri falls on the date 24 February (India Time) in 2017. It falls every year on the fourteenth day after the Purnima, one day before Amavasya, in the lunar month of Magha. This day is considered as the most auspicious for all Shiva devotees and spiritual seekers. Mahashivratri means, the “Great Night of Shiva,” and it is the darkest day of the year. Thus, it is a very appropriate time to worship Shiva, who is the Lord of Destruction. The... Read more

2015-12-28T13:04:11+05:30

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100 Great Bhagavad Gita Quotes From Krishna

Last updated on: December 28, 2015 at 1:04 pm By Sunil Daman

Here are a hundred Bhagavad Gita quotes, spoken by Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of the Kurukshetra. These are taken from a translation by Eknath Easwaran. You may also be interested in the free pdf downloads of the Bhagavad Gita. Krishna Quotes App You may also be interested in the Spiritual Quote of the Day Android App, which includes quotes from Lord Krishna, Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda and many more great beings. 100 Krishna Quotes From the Bhagavad Gita... Read more

2016-02-20T12:12:06+05:30

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Chanakya Arthashastra in English and Sanskrit – PDF Download

Last updated on: February 20, 2016 at 12:12 pm By Sunil Daman

The Arthasastra by Chanakya is a 2500-year-old masterpiece on governance, economics and politics. Here are the pdfs of the book in English, Hindi and Sanskrit. Arthashastra PDF Downloads – Hindi, English, Sanskrit English Hindi Sanskrit The Chanakya Niti, another book by Chanakya is available here. Be sure to check out the public domain books page for more puranas, epics and other interesting books to download. More Free Stuff Vairagya is a collection of sacred chants that include Nirvana Shatakam, Aum Namah Shivaya... Read more

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2017-10-02T18:03:05+05:30

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Osho on Tantra Yoga – A Great Experiment

Last updated on: October 2, 2017 at 6:03 pm By Sunil Daman

Indian Tantra is very scientific. It is the science of how to transform sexual energy into spiritual energy; how to create the dynamo that changes, transforms, transmutes energy; how to move from the lower to the higher. Read more

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2015-01-28T13:32:31+05:30

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What is Hinduism? Facts and Beliefs of Hinduism

Last updated on: January 28, 2015 at 1:32 pm By Sunil Daman

Hinduism, the oldest religion still practiced today, has between 900 million and 1 billion adherents. Let's look at major facts and beliefs of Hinduism. Read more

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2021-04-12T18:46:37+05:30

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101 Inspiring Swami Vivekananda Quotes to Fire Your Spirit

Last updated on: April 12, 2021 at 6:46 pm By Sunil Daman

Before we get to Swami Vivekanada’s quotes, lets learn a little about him. Swami Vivekananda is one of India’s most inspiring human beings. He wrote extensively about a range of subjects that dealt with the human predicament. He was one of the wisest men of the last few centuries and is widely credited with revitalizing Indian nationalism and the Hindu way of life, with the guidance of his Guru, the mystic Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. Here are 101 inspirational Swami Vivekananda quotes... Read more

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