Transcendental Knowledge

The damru is one of the most iconic symbols of Lord Shiva, the supreme deity in Hindu Dharma. This small, two-headed drum has a deep spiritual significance that goes far beyond its appearance as a musical instrument. When sounded, the damru…

An Introduction to the Eternal Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as the "Song of the Lord," is one of the most important texts of Hindu Dharma. Embedded within the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata, the…

The concept of Brahman is one of the most fundamental and profound concepts within Sanatana Dharma, the eternal universal dharma. Brahman refers to the Supreme Absolute Reality, the ultimate spiritual principle that manifests as the…

Neither I know recitation, nor do I possess any instruments of worship; I am unaware of any practices of singing praises to You, Neither I know how to beseech You, nor I know how to attract Your attention; I am unaware of any procedures…

Shiva, the ascetic applies ash on his entire body. This indicates that everything is ash to Him since the ultimate truth of mortal, the physical body is ash. Shiva applies 3 horizontal lines of ash or Vibhooti on His forehead. These…

Donations reduce attachment to sensual pleasure. The detachment begins by donations and forgiveness.  However, if charity or donation is inadequate, done with repentance or given to ineligible, then it is worthless. In Vedas, service,…

Shiva is often described as cosmic dancer and a great musician. Shiva's Tandavam is the cosmic dance and his Damaru (a small hourglass shape drum) represent the cosmic sound. It is said in Shiva Mahapurana that the sounds from the damaru…

Being purified by his intelligence and controlling the mind with determination, giving up the objects of sense gratification, being freed from attachment and hatred, one who lives in a secluded place, who eats little, who controls his body,…

You only have the right to perform your duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your action. Never consider yourself the cause of the results of your activities and do not be attached to inaction. - Chapter 2 Verse 47…