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The Divine Origin of the Maheshvara Sutras

The Divine Origin of the 14 Maheshvara Sutras: Śiva, the Ṛṣis, and the Birth of Sanskrit Introduction: The Supreme Source of Speech The Sanskrit language is not a mere human invention but a divine revelation. Its foundation lies in the Maheshvara Sutras, the 14 primordial syllabic sequences that emerged directly from the cosmic dance of […]
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The Philosophical Background of the Śiva-Sūtras

The Philosophical Background of the Śiva-Sūtras Śiva-sūtras are a treatise on Yoga, but this Yoga is based on a definite system of Philosophy. It will not be possible to understand this Yoga unless there is a clear grasp of the philosophy on which it is based. We may consider the philosophical background of this Yoga […]
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Shiva and Shakti: A Yogi’s Perspective

Shiva is consciousness and Shakti is the creative power directed by consciousness. Shivashakti is the sadhana shakti that is the perfect union of Shiva and Shakti which carries forward the spiritual development of the yogi.
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Kala Bhairavi Jayanti

Kala Bhairava is a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva and is highly revered across the Indian subcontinent. He is depicted in an aggressive form with red, angry eyes, blazing hair, tiger’s teeth, snake coiled around his neck and crown and a garland of human skulls. He carries a trident, drum and the severed fifth head […]
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The Great Churning

The Great Churning One well-known story from the Bhagavatam is the one of the churning of the milky ocean.
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Spiritual Significance of Diwali: The Festival of Lights

Diwali or Deepavali is one of the most important and most widely celebrated festivals in India, and nowadays one can find celebrations all over the world.
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Siddhidātrī -9th Navadurga

Siddhidātrī is the ninth form of the Goddess Durga, the meaning of her name is as follows: Siddhi means supernatural power or meditative ability, and Dhatri means giver or awarder.
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Mahāgaurī - 8th Navadurga

Mahāgaurī is the beautiful manifestation of Goddess Durga in her eighth form.
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Kālarātri - 7th Navadurga

Kālarātri is the seventh of the nine forms of the Goddess Durga, known as the Navadurga.
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Kātyāyani - 6th Navadurga

Kātyāyani is the sixth form amongst Navadurga or the nine forms of Hindu goddess Durga (Shakti), worshipped during the Navratri celebrations.
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Candraghaṇṭā - 3rd Navadurga

Candraghaṇṭā represents Parvati on her wedding day. Devi Candraghaṇṭā signifies the moon which is connected to the mind. She represents that which charms and captivates the mind.
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Brahmacharini - 2nd Navadurga

Brahmacharini represents Parvati in her phase of asceticism.
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