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Hindu Expressions

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Assorted entries on Indian spirituality, Vedic culture, classical music, and astrology

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  • From the Yogavasistha: How old is Bhushandi?

    Posted on Tuesday November 24th, 2009 at 09:36 in advaita

    In the Yogavasistha, when Rishi Vasistha asks Bhushandi, the immortal crow, to share his life’s experiences, Bhushandi replies, “When it is time for dissolution, I reach beyond the universe and establish myself in the Supreme Soul through a nirvi...

  • Does ego block learning?

    Posted on Sunday November 8th, 2009 at 08:10 in dharma

    Among all elements of material nature, ego (ahamkara) is probably the most essential for the stability of the universe. As the Bhagavata Purana tells us, Sri Krishna himself encloses the universe with ego (and the other elements of material nature) w...

  • Contemporary Jyotish: Can malefics be beneficial?

    Posted on Wednesday October 21st, 2009 at 07:36 in planets and signs

    Astrological counseling over the centuries has trained our psyche to dread the “malefic” frequencies of Mars, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu and the “bad” houses (dusthanas). But the fact is that if your thinking differs from what was labeled “idea...

  • Ganesha: His Eight Names

    Posted on Friday October 9th, 2009 at 22:06 in lord ganesha

    Diwali, the festival of light, gives us another major opportunity to welcome the grace of Ganesha in our lives. While Ganesha’s remembrance can grant us learning in the areas of our choice, induce spirituality in our hearts, and rid our lives from ...

  • Mother Durga: The Ocean of Grace

    Posted on Sunday September 20th, 2009 at 21:24 in shakti

    Is anyone in the universe more forgiving and benevolent than Mother Goddess Durga? Actually, this is a trick question. If you worship a different form of God or belong to a different faith, you may argue that your favorite form or concept of the Divi...

  • How Barbareek became Khatu Shyamji

    Posted on Friday September 11th, 2009 at 11:18 in lord krishna

    Thousands of years ago, Barbareek, the mystical child of Ghatotkacha, was born with curly hair and reached adolescence shortly after birth. In order to gain guidance towards dharma, he turned to Lord Krishna, who named him suhridaya (“beautiful hea...

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dasanrangarajan

5 stars Venkateshwar Rangarajadasan

Wonderful blog on Hinduism. We have been misrepresented by foreign writers and so called Indologists for so long. Thank you for presenting Sanatan Dharma so nicely

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srinidhilv

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Highly informative blog about Hindu spirituality and practice. This is one of the best blogs to learn about the real and true Hindu religion.

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