Category Spirituality
Naivedyam II – Interesting Legends behind some temple prasadams
A Vishnu temple has saltless items as naivedyam for the Lord, while another temple dedicated to Lord Murugan has Munch chocolates!
Naivedyam I – Offering with love and surrender
The concept of naivedyam goes beyond the mere act of offering, investing it with a sacred and spiritual significance
Kumbh 2019 – Moving beyond the spectacle of Naga Sadhus
Much like how India was symbolized by elephants and snake charmers, the Kumbh had been reduced to a spectacle of the Naga Sadhus.
With Rama in my heart….
The exploits of Krishna were no doubt interesting, and he was a hero in my little eyes; but at six, it was Rama who appealed to my emotions when I heard his story as a six-year-old.
Navadurga – the nine aspects of Shakti
Did you know that Navadurgas are but the conceptual life phases of Devi Parvati, which begins with Siddhidaatri, whom we worship on the last day?
Turn off that mental chatter, will you?
Not for nothing did our elders say that the mind is like a monkey that can’t stay still.
Give – out of compassion and love!
Annadanam is distinct from poor feeding, as it is about feeding the hungry, regardless of whether it is a human or other living beings, even an ant!
Navaratris of my childhood-Kolu, haldi-kumkum, sundal and more!
The Navratri kolu itself is a showcase of the artistic and aesthetic sensibilities of the people and is a combined effort of all the members of the family.celebrated in different ways around the country.
Two books, Karma, Clairvoyance, Reincarnation – II
Isn’t it amazing how profound psychological concepts are wrapped in religious imagery in Hinduism?
Two books, Karma, Clairvoyance, Reincarnation – I
The awareness of the causes and effects of karma is perhaps the single most important factor that can help spiritual evolvement of human beings.
Old Customs, New Names – 2
When fitness enthusiasts go through their exercise routines, they often forget or are even unaware that our ancestors of various faiths did them too, only as part of religious rituals.
When a Journey Leads to a Sacred Space – 3
Stumbling through the highs and lows of life, I finally come full circle in my journey of faith.
The Cybernag 
Recent Comments