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Swayed by passion💨 Stirred by words of his sister, Rāvana sent ministers away without taking counsel of them. Thinking about pros & cons to either …
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Disciplined speech is also important like conditioning the body and the mind because undisciplined speech can destabilize the body as well as the mind. Kaya …
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Weakness👎🏻 Surpanakha’s taunts painted Rāvan’s defects in lurid colors. He was quiet remembering Maricha’s words not to fight Rām, but his sister was inciting him …
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We will now see about the body and speech austerities, five each, vide the Bhagavad Gita slokas 17.14 & 17.15. देवद्विजगुरुप्राज्ञपूजनं शौचमार्जवम् | ब्रह्मचर्यमहिंसा च …
Dashavatar Part III – Parashurama
Introduction In the third part of the series, I will talk about Lord Vishnu’s sixth avatar Parashurama. This powerful rishi (sage) has made multiple appearances …
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मन: प्रसाद: सौम्यत्वं मौनमात्मविनिग्रह: |भावसंशुद्धिरित्येतत्तपो मानसमुच्यते– Bhagavad Gita 17.16 ‘Cheerful mind’ results in happy living. ‘Graceful mind’ avoids negative emotions. ‘Silent mind’ enhances the mental …