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Shri Rama Raksha Stotram full chant: Chant slong with lyricsin english & sanskrit. English meanings

Ram Raksha' literally means 'Lord Sri Rama's protection.' Sri Ram Raksha Stotra is also called Rama-Kavacham, a shield of Protection by Lord Sri Ram. It is Sri Ram's armo

Gunitaksharam - Vyanjanam 3. Understand consonants for easy pronunciation of sanskrit. #sanskritgrammar.

Samskrta consonants can be pure forms- vyanjanam, or sounded forms- gunitaksharam. Understanding their roles can help one read samskrtam without errors.Not everyone is ad

Secret of Adi Velli. Learn the facts behind the traditions. The power of Adi masam and Devi worship.

Tamizhs all around the world celbrated Adi chevvai and Adi Velli as important days to worship Devi. Why?I like to question our traditional practices, not because I do not

Guru Purnima. Do you know about Vyasa ?

Today is Guru purnima, the full moon day of Ashada month. It is celebrated as Vyasa Jayanti. What is the connection between them ? Who is Vyasa ? Do we know the signifi

Learn to chant Aditya Hrdayam Stotram

Aditya Hrdayam stotram is a chant in praise of the SUn God. It was taught to Shri Ram just before he went to battle Ravana. Chanting this stotram will ensure success in a

Symbolism of Ganesha's form- Elephant head god.

Each form, each name, each vehicle or weapon of Hindu Gods are ways to symbolicaaly convey some information. Ganesha is a universlly popular God with a form combining ani

Meaning of Names Ganesh & Ganapathy : Symbolism

Every letter and word in Sanskrit has a meaning. Names can teel a story when it comes to the names of Gods. Learn about these names.

Vyanjanani 2: AntastAh; Ushmanah; (semi vowels, sibilants).

Chanting in Samskrta is very popular because of the benefits these chants offer us on various levels. Mantra chants, stotra chants and reading of important texts like the

Can I stay awake this Mahashivratri ? Tips on how to stay awake and observe a fast. asignificance of this festival.

What is the purpose of staying up or fasting during this festival? Is it possible for everyone to follow? Is it practical ? How can we start this if we have never done so

Sanctifying nature of water. Why is water used to sanctify in all hindu rituals?

Water is used as a sanctifier of mind and body. I have explored why and how water can perfrom such a function and the logic behind this tradition.An early mornig bath on

Verses 8-24 Meaning of Argala Stotram . Destruction of Internal enemies (shad ari varga/shadripus)

I am honoured to have had this journey of explaining the Argala stotram in detail. I have learnt a lot during this journey and I thank the Mother for her infinite grace.A

Daily sensory cleanse: Dinachara. Traditional knowledge of personal hygiene for a healthy body & mind.

We in Bharat have given personal hygiene prime importance since antiquity. Not only were we aware of the health benefits we also believed in Prana, life force energy and

Shiva manasa Puja: Complete chant & detailed meaning of this powerful chant.

Power of Internal Worship-Shiva Manasa Puja explained. Shiva Manasa Puja is a composition by Jagadguru Shri Adi Shankaracharya in the 7th century AD. It is a beautiful c

Shri Rama Apad Uddharaka stotram: full chant & brief meaning

This sanskrit stotram is ideal for everyone. Also called Apaduddharaka stotram, it is a prayer used to gain confidence and strength at the most challenging of times.It pr

Vyanjanam part 1: (sanskrit consonants). Vargeeya vyanjanani

learn the correct pronunciations of consonants for flawless chanting. I have covered the vargeeya vyanjanams- the first 25 consonants of the Sanskrit alphabet. If you are

Exploring Om- what is Om, why Om, and much more.

Om is the most powerful mantra and it is also the most polar. But, not alll of us understand the significance of this one sound.  Why is it considered auspicious & power

Aditya Hrdaya stotram, for success, fame,, health and prosperity for everyone.

Chant this stotram every sunday to ensure success in every endeavour and in uplifting your health. Students especially benefit from this stotra. Aditya Hrdaya stotra is

Hanuma Chalisa Meditative chant with meanings

The authorship of the Hanuman Chalisa is attributed to Tulsidas, a poet-saint who lived in the 16th century CE. He says in the last stanza of the Chalisa that whoever cha

Shiva or Siva? Which is the original name?

Can we say Siva instead of Shiva ? Many say Om nama chivaya, or Siva Siva. Why? Is it correct?  Shiva is a God worshipped by all Hindus. Both North and South Indians lay

Argala Stotram 7B. Secret symbolism hidden within the Story of Navaratri.

The story of Navaratri, the nine days of war between asuras and the Devi is reviewed ion this episode 7B as a symbolism of the process of evolution of the human mind. Fro