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Meditation and Mantras For Children’s Well-Being Children have very impressionable minds, in order to shape them, we must expose them to factors that stimulate their minds in the correct way. Modern life is stressful for children. Apart from studies and extracurricular activities, life has also become competitive. The expectations on their tiny shoulders exist due to parents who are so results-focused that it can be hard for children to remain calm and relaxed. The overstimulation of media, TV, games, and movies, can make it very difficult for children to focus. That’s one reason why so many compassionate parents are teaching kids mantras and, of course, teaching children to meditate. Though there are different types of meditation techniques, most of them starts with Mantras. Meditation for Children The Magnitude of stress the kids face Research shows that 30% of girls and 20% of boys aged 12 to 17 have suffered from an anxiety disorder. Millions of kids suffer stress while...

Mind-Blowing Ways to Live a Stress-Free Life The influx of work can sometimes be stressing. It makes our brains exhausted and therefore one must remember to relax the mind. Of course, there are circumstances that are simply beyond our control, but you do have control over how you react to situations.   Today, we are going to help you with tips that are easy to follow and will keep you stress-free.   Meditate:  Practicing meditation relaxes the body, mind, and soul. All you need to do is sit in a comfortable pose whether at work or at home and close your eyes. Try and clear your mind by thinking about one specific, but stress-free thing. In about 15 minutes, you will notice the difference. Try it.Keep Hydrated: Drink lots of water to keep your body hydrated and clean. Toxins that build up in the body because of dehydration are removed with water. You will notice that when you are not drinking enough water, you mind is clogged up with toxins, which will give you...

Naimisharanya Did you know that Naimisharnya, renowned as thirthasthana since Satyuga in Hindu mythology, is believed to be the place where the pantheon of 33 Hindu Gods & Goddesses reside and is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars? Naimisharanya of antiquity traced to the first Satyuga in the cycle a of the Dharmic four ages in Hinduism is situated on the banks of river Gomathi, a tributary of river Ganges, in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Often, it is referred to as Nabhi Gaya Kshetra, as it is believed that when Lord Vishnu slayed and cut the demon Gayasur into three parts, the middle part of his body fell at Naimisharanya whereas the head part fell in Badrinath which is also called Kapali Gaya, and the feet part fell at Gaya and hence it is also called Pada Gaya.  Naimisharanya is considered the foremost among the seven famous forests of Ind...

Agarbatti Incense sticks: Incense sticks also called agarbattis are fragranced sticks used from ancient period by people all over the world. The evolution of incense stick could be from the burning of aromatic woods in the primitive period. As mankind gained civilization and became more religious, these fragranced agarbattis played important role in daily rituals. Cultural Beliefs: The purpose of burning agarbatti is to purify the bad air. The holy smoke prevents unwanted bad energy and bad spirit from entering home. This is used for fragrance which symbolically suggests the presence of the deity and the love of deity.  The use of incense stick is recorded in Old Testament, the Vedas, and other ancient books. Agarbattis were commonly used in different places of worship like churches, monasteries, mosques, and temples. Incense was widely in countries like Egypt, Greece, China, Japan, and India. People belonging to different religion used agarbattis in their ritual worshi...

Mushrooms Did you know that Mushrooms, with 92 per cent waterconent, known as the meat of the vegetable world, are a nutrient-rich edible fungi, a popular superfood which have their passionate followers as well as their aggressive critics? Mushrooms, a terminology derived from the French word mousseron in reference to moss (mousse), are a macrofungus with a distinctive spore-bearing fruiting body. They grow either above ground (epigeous) or below ground (hypogeous), and are fruiting bodies large enough to be seen with the naked eye and to be picked by hand. They are termed ascomycetes or basidomycetes, edible or non edible, poisonous, and medicinal species, flesh or non-fleshy textures microfungi. Mushroom biology differs from Mushroom science, which is defined as the decipline that is concerned with the principles and practices of mushroom cultivation, in that it includes Mushroom biotechnolgy. Mushrooms entered the realm of haute cuisine after millennia of...

AUM – Meaning and Importance in Meditation Modern scientists are fascinated with unfolding mysteries of the universe we live in. They discovered how everything in this universe including our body is made from the very same energy. This energy vibrates at various frequency and different objects take their form. Ancient Indian scholars understood this concept centuries ago. Through years of Meditation or Dhyaan they found out how the mysteries of the universe are linked with the power of mind. They gave detail explanation of these fascinating concepts they learnt through Scripts, Vedas and even stories that can help others understand the rules and nature of the universe we call our home. If we study these Scripts and Vedas now (which may take us many lifetimes) we can understand they tell the same truth that the scientists are discovering now isn’t that fascinating. I have seen the symbol AUM many times and always knew it is the most sacred symbol but I was very curious to know more abou...

How Meditation And Spirituality Can Enhance Your Creativity. Meditation and spirituality have taken centre stage in popular discussions about human life, turmoil in the present age and suffering of mankind. While such is the case, we delve into one of the aspects of human potential, creativity. We speak of the influence meditation and spirituality have on the human mind and how they inevitably contribute towards enhancement of creativity in an individual. Let us go ahead and look at this idea in detail. Recent studies that have extensively researched on the aspect of meditation have a lot to say as far as meditation's contribution to creativity is concerned. As such, meditation associates itself with several health benefits and is seen as the best way to achieving sublime mental health. What must be understood is that meditation does not just confine itself to benefiting our health, there is a lot more to it. We won't be delving into those facets, for our focus is o...

Significance Of Sugarcane During Hindu Festivals Hindu Festivals are an exuberant celebration of peace and harmony and Makar Sankranti (Thai Pongal) is no exception. It is an amalgamation of spirituality and science with great pageantry. Makar Sankranti is a major harvest festival celebrated in various parts of India. According to science, the winter solstice comes to an end where the transition of sun from the Tropic of Capricorn to the Tropic of Cancer or from Dakshinayana to Uttarayana commemorates the beginning of the harvest season. Makar Sankranti identifies a period of enlightenment, peace, prosperity and happiness followed by a period of darkness, ignorance and viciousness with immense sorrow. The significance of sugarcane is also marked by a fact that life is a mixture of both good and bad, agony and ecstasy, bitter and sweet so on, which epitomizes that life is an assortment of balances and the great balancing act is what makes an individual attain self-actualisat...

Chakra or Sudarshana Chakra Did you know that Chakra, popularly known as Sudarshana Chakra, traced to the Rigvedic period, later emerged as Vishnu's symbol, used for the destruction of an enemy? Chakra is the Indic reflex of an ancestral Indo-European form as in the "wheel of time" or "wheel of dharma", such as in a Rigveda hymn verse, pervasive in the earliest Vedic texts. By the late Vedic period it came to known as Lord Vishnu's weapon as Sudarshana Chakra, as an ayudhapurusha (anthropomorphic form), as a fierce form of Vishnu, used for the destruction of an enemy.  Sudarshana Chakra is made of two Sanskrit words – Su(सु) meaning "good/auspicious" and Darshana (दर्शन) meaning "vision" , a spinning, disk-like weapon, literally meaning "disk of auspicious vision," having 108 serrated edges which in Hindu mythology was used by the Hindu god Vishnu. The Chakra has also been described to have ...

Why Is Lord Rama Also Known As Maryada Purushottam? The seventh Avatar of Lord Vishnu, who manifested on earth as a human was called Rama. Rama is one of the most revered figures in Hinduism and there are many tales of his legendary courage and divinity. Lord Rama is considered to be the ideal man or ‘Maryada Purushottam’ in Hindu mythology. When sage Valmiki asked Narada about the ideal human being, Narada mentioned Lord Rama. Why Is Rama Considered Maryada Purushottam? 1. Lord Rama was the prince of Ayodhya. Since childhood he was an ideal son to king Dasharatha; always obedient of the King’s orders. He was quite mature in his thinking and was an ideal son to his parents. 2. Rama was also a good brother to Lakshmana, Bharath and Shatrugna and always put their interests before his own. 3. Despite all the problems and challenges in his life, Lord Rama always adhered to Dharma or righteousness in his life. He never lost his calm and did not misbehave with anyone close to him...

Hanuman Eating Sun - The Story Story of Hanuman eating sun is a very popular among kids. It is also an important event in the Hindu scriptures as a result of which Hanuman received numerous boons. So Did Hanuman Really Eat the Sun? No Hanuman only attempted to eat the sun. Hanuman was a very naughty child. Along with his naughtiness, Hanumanji was also a voracious eater. One day when He was one year old; Anjana, his mother, took him to the riverside and allowed him to play on the banks while she was having a bath. Hanuman indulged in numerous pranks and then climbed trees on the riverbank and ate all the fruits. But the fruits did not suffice his hunger. Then suddenly he saw the orange-colored sun slowly rising in the sky. Hanuman thought this was some exceptional new big fruit and called out to his mother to come out and have a look at the fruit. Anjana thought it might be some fruit on a tree and allowed him to go for it. Hanuman immediately darted towards the sun. He soa...

Why Did Lord Vishnu Punish The Sudarshana Chakra The Sudarshana Chakra is the divine weapon of Lord Vishnu which he has used time and again to destroy evil beings. It is one of the most powerful weapons in Hindu puranam other than the Trishul of Lord Shiva. But did you know that the Sudarshana Chakra had a life of its own? It even defied the divine will of Lord Vishnu and revolted against his greatness once. The earthly life of the Sudarshan Chakra is an intriguing story. Let’s have a look – The Sudarshana Chakra Incurs Vishnu’s Wrath 1. Once upon a time sage Narada was visiting Vaikuntha, the abode of Lord Vishnu. When he had gone there, he was continuously singing the praises of Lord Vishnu. This irritated the deity who lived inside the Sudarshana Chakra. 2. The Sudarshana Chakra was the main weapon of Lord Vishnu and he had used it many times to slay evil beings, for the purpose of Dharma. The Chakra had gotten very proud and boasted that he was as important as Lord Vis...

VAASAPADI There is one god that reside in house our house which we dunnot know. This god work is to bless and say this word "appadiya aagathum or asthu". it means what ever you say they will say "let it happen as per your wish". So if you say good things they will bless and say let it be as you say. If you say bad things, they will say let it be like what you say. It means all will happen as what... you say. This god will stay at your house door step (vaasapadi). That the reasons when you do house warming, important is given to the doorstep. In INDIA the house owner will draw kuladeivam sign at the door frame (yellow paint with thirunamam) Our grand parent will scold us if we stand at the door step or standing one leg at the doorstep. This is because what ever you think and tell will happen. So friends becarefull what you say when you stand near to door step. Think good and tell good things and hope they will bless. Always make su...

Ways to reach God | Different Methods To Reach God Ways to reach God | How To Reach God - Different Ways Whether you are an atheist or agnostic or believer, one can't deny the presence of a supernatural power guiding and saving us from all the dangerous evils. Going divine is one of the way to help us reach God. But when one reaches a spiritual enlightenment and awareness, he no longer needs the pathway of religion, culture or literature. But the question is, how will you reach that state to reach God? Here are the six different ways to reach the God. Lets have a look: at it- How To Reach God - Ways To Reach God 1. Service to Mankind is service to God One of the best ways to reach god is to take care of your ailing fellow citizen. Serve your fellowmen as possible as you can. Then you will definitely find God in them. 2. An awareness of God is within and everywhere Saint Kabir Das, in one of his doha says, which I will paraphrase as I understood, that god is present in e...