Saturday 29 December 2018

Adopting a Kula Devata - An upcoming trend



A kula devata as we commonly know, is a deity who is specific to your bloodline.

Friday 28 December 2018

Sunday 23 December 2018

Medha Suktam - Vedic Way to Supreme Intelligence


Medha Suktam is part of the Taittiriya Aranyaka ( forest treaty ) of the Yajur Veda - the portions of the Vedas traditionally learnt in the forest regions. Recitation of this Suktam will raise one's intellect phenomenally. It finds place in the 10th Prashna, 41st Anuvaka.

Thursday 29 November 2018

Is He worth the Mockery ? Seafield Mariamman 'Dey' Troll



  Who would have guessed that this gentleman would steal the limelight in social media.Well, he has - that too as a troll material.

Tuesday 20 November 2018

Thursday 1 November 2018

Folk Deities And Their Reference in Vedas


A common misconception in regards to folk deities is their crude absence from the Vedas, hence their label as 'non-Vedic' deities.

Saturday 13 October 2018

Shivopasana Mantra Meaning - Mahanarayana Upanishad Yajur Veda


Shiva upasana mantra is part of the Taittirya Aranyaka.This is the forest treaties ( part of the Vedas traditionally learnt in the forest region ) of the Yajur Veda.It occurs in the 10th Prashna,Anuvakas 16-25.It also comes as a portion in the Mahanarayana Upanishad,Yajur Veda.

Friday 21 September 2018

What is a Suktam ?


In the Vedas,we come across hymns which we refer to as 'Suktams'.Suktam comes from the root sounds - Su - SusHTu ( which means superb ) , and Uktam ( which means utterance ).

Saturday 8 September 2018

Mantrapushpam decoded - Secrets of 5 Elements From Vedas




Video : Mantrapushpam recitation by my Whatsapp Veda learner

Mantra Pushpam is part of the Krshna Yajur Veda,Taittiiriya Shaakha. You would have heard its recitation in temple pujas and rituals.

Sunday 2 September 2018

Saturday 21 July 2018

Narayana Upanishad ; Vaishnavism In a Nutshell


Narayana Upanishad of the Krishna Yajur Veda holds a very unique position in the Vedic lore.

Thursday 19 April 2018

Shiva is selfish !


SELFISHNESS is the ultimate truth - To grasp this truth,you must be mature enough...