Gayatri Mantra Benefits and Importance

Gayatri Mantra Benefits and Importance

Gayatri Mantra is a Vedic Mantra revealed to Brahmarshi Vishvamitra.  It is a verse from a sukta of the Rigveda (Mandala 3.62.10). Vishvamitra became friend of the Universe by dedicating this mantra to the welfare of the humanity. This was to be a gift for all...
Ujjayi Pranayama Benefits and Steps

Ujjayi Pranayama Benefits and Steps

Ujjayi Pranayama is one of the Pranayama technique from Hatha Yoga. The name comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Ujjayi’ which means ‘to be victorious’. Therefore, it is also often referred to as “Victorious Breath”.  Also while performing this breathing technique it...
What is a Mantra & Benefits of Mantra Chanting

What is a Mantra & Benefits of Mantra Chanting

During our childhood , most of us have been taught with few Sanskrit verses by our parents/grand parents and said they were Mantras. We were told that these mantras would help us study better, make us courageous and several other positive things. I am sure that at one...
Bhastrika Pranayama Benefits on Health

Bhastrika Pranayama Benefits on Health

“The body is like a piano, and happiness is like music. It is mandatory that the instrument be in good order to get sweet music” quoted Henry Ward Beecher. But what are we doing? During our youth we run behind wealth neglecting our health and later we run behind...
Meaning of Ojas – In human body

Meaning of Ojas – In human body

Ojas is a liquid substance in the body responsible for energy, enthusiasm and overall health. Though it can be quantified, it can’t be seen. Without Ojas human body will perish. Ojas dwells in the heart. The form of Ojas in human beings has the colour of ghee,...
Guru Purnima 2017 – Significance

Guru Purnima 2017 – Significance

An experienced spiritual master, called as ‘Guru’ is essential for all of us to get spiritual awareness. A real Guru imparts true knowledge as they have experienced the truth and teaches how to raise one’s consciousness beyond material and physical boundaries....