Have you ever felt at some point in your life that you had experienced a magical whiff? This contact which probably appeared as a glimmer while your eyes are closed, or a tingling sensation in some part of your body, which changed the course of life and your perspective in a different stream, have you ever felt it as a distinct entity whispering in your inner ears? Did you encounter romantic dreams mellowed with the tune of unconditional love? If your answer to any of these questions, if not all, is a big “YES!!!” then there is a high chance that you have encountered an angel, and it is bestowing you with its divine love. Many calls this occurrence “Midas touch”
Category: Mythology
Pyramids: The upper Merkaba
For hundreds of years, people were mesmerized by the gigantic architecture of Egypt known as the pyramids. Lately, we came to know about recent discoveries about these ancient structures. We learned about its astrological and astronomical perspective, its metaphysical aspects, applied mathematics, connection to earth sciences, religious belief, and so on. This is a real awe to see these huge geometric elevations with such precision.
Navaratri
Navaratri: A Prologue Navaratri is nine days Hindu festival celebrated in September-October every year. It has various facets and people observe this celebration for various reasons. There are actually four Navaratri’s in a year depending on four seasons. They are as follows: Sharada Navaratri: This is the most famous amongst all the four Navaratri’s celebrated…
The mystic lotus
The meaning of the lotus symbol Lotus notes Thoroughly entangled with Indian mythology and archaeological excavations, it has been proved without a doubt that “Lotus” was the most recognizable and distinguished symbol found with the deities. It played a crucial role in reflecting the elevated realm of those gods and goddesses. The weapons and other…
The incomplete Deity
Jagannath: A preface Preface In Hinduism along with others like Buddhism, Jainism and Tantric traditions we find a plethora of belief systems, numerous schools of thoughts intertwined with countless idols like Jagannath, Shiva, Kali etc. These idols are further classified into Vedic, Buddhist, Tantric and other tertiary groups. We have some deities who basically inspired…
The esoteric meaning of “Ratha Yatra”
Understanding “Ratha” In my previous article related to “Jagannath”, I mentioned that His worship is predominant in Orissa. During “Ratha Yatra” His three storied chariot (Ratha) or three separate chariots are hand pulled with a procession of thousands of devotees. Small replicas of the chariots are made for children to take part in this festival as…