The “Sacred Thread” is a consecrated thread that is worn by Hindus in India.
This article shows how to tie the sacred thread, while sitting in the Swastik Asana and chanting the Gayatri Mantra. …read more
This section contains lots of wisdom from Shree Maa and Swamiji! You will find questions and answers, articles, explanations of specific verses and mantras, and messages from our own Divine Mother, Shree Maa.
We hope you enjoy and find value in all that this section has to offer. Peruse at your leisure!
Yugas and Manvantaras
Narayana gives the divisions of time from the minutest, namely the Lava to the duration of Brahma’s life (or a period of 36,000 days and nights, each of 8,640,000,000 human years duration).…read more
The Story of Markandeya Muni – Author of the Chandi
Mrikand Muni, Markandeya’s father performed tremendous austerities to get a son from Shiva. After some time Lord Shiva appeared to him and asked him what boon he wanted. Mrikand Muni told Shiva that he wanted a son.…read more
Who is the Guru
Guru: The syllable Gu means darkness, Ru means light. The Supreme Divinity which destroys ignorance is verily the Guru, without a doubt.
The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is Lord Mahesvara. The Guru is actually the Supreme Divinity, and all other expressions are links in the chain which bring us close to that realization.…read more
Gurur Brahma
“The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is Lord Shiva, Maheswara” has many interpretations and many levels of meaning.
It means that my Guru is Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Your Guru is Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. …read more
Importance of a Vegetarian Diet, Sri Ramakrishna
Vegetarian food is definitely pure. Whose goal is directed only towards Dharma, they will do well with vegetarian food. And those who are working for advancement in this world, it is true that meat can be of benefit to them.…read more
Story of the Discourse on Bhakti and Gyana in Ram’s Court
This is the dialogue that took place amongst the great Rishis of India, when they were invited to a conference at Rama’s court in Ayodhya for the occassion of blessing the pregnancy of Sita. …read more