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Parnika Magazine - Purattasi 2024
Table of Contents Vak Shuddhi-Vak Shakti Prashnottara The Legendary Tapasvinis: Aparṇā, Ekaparṇā, and Ekapāṭalā Pitṛs and Their Role in...
Sep 17, 20241 min read
Story of Vāmana and Mahābali as in Bhāgavata Purāṇa
In this detailed article, we shall see the story of Vāmana and Mahābali as presented in the Bhagavata Purana and Vamana Purana, offering...
Sep 15, 202410 min read
Skanda Upasana - the Fruits of Steadfast Japa
Overcoming Vasanas and Impulsiveness through the Gradual Practice of Japa The practice of japa, or the repetition of a sacred mantra, is...
Sep 14, 20245 min read
The Divine Compassion of Skanda - a verse from Srimad Chidambara Swamigal
The path of Skanda Upasana (worship) dedicated to Lord Muruga, is a journey of deep devotion, discipline, and inner transformation. Along...
Sep 1, 20247 min read
Kamakshi Viruttam
Kamakshi Viruttam is a devotional poetic composition dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi, the presiding deity of the Kamakshi Amman Temple in...
Aug 21, 20241 min read
Sridhara Venkatesa Ayyaval: A Beacon of Devotion, Compassion, and Unity
Sridhara Venkatesa Ayyaval, a revered saint from South India, is remembered for his profound spirituality, compassion, and belief in the...
Aug 13, 20246 min read
Learn to Chant: Mathangi Strotram
Dates: July 25,26,27 Time: 7.00pm-7.45 pm IST Register @ anaadi.org/ms Raja Mathangi, a revered form of Maa Tripura Sundari, symbolizes...
Jul 22, 20241 min read
IKS Training: Self-Paced
Holistic education is essential as it nurtures students not only academically but also emotionally, socially, and spiritually, fostering...
Jul 18, 20241 min read
Report on Gurukula Shiksha Conference
Anaadi Foundation | 6-7 July 2024 | www.anaadi.org/gconf At the core of Bharatiya Tradition, Gurukulams flourished as centers of holistic...
Jul 12, 20247 min read
Well-being Project Interview of Dr. Mala Kapadia
Dr. Mala Kapadia, director of the Anaadi Centre for Indigenous Knowledge Systems at the Anaadi Foundation, shares knowledge and practices...
Jun 28, 20241 min read
Q&A: What are the different types of Mukti
In this post, we elaborate Shriman Adinarayanan's response to the question "What are the different types of Mukti?". Mukti, or moksha,...
Jun 15, 20243 min read
The Birth of Kumāra Kārttikeya as Narrated in the Skanda Purāṇa
There is much variation in the accounts of Skanda’s birth across the Purāṇas and Itihāsas. The story of Skanda’s birth is given in the...
Jun 12, 20247 min read
Brahmacharya Deeksha: A Path to Spiritual Enlightenment
Brahmacharya Deeksha, a vital concept in Sanatana Dharma, represents a vow of celibacy and self-discipline aimed at achieving spiritual...
Jun 10, 20248 min read
Pitṛs and Their Role in Hindu Cosmology
The Mukhya-Devatas of Pitṛ Loka In the vast expanse of Hindu cosmology, the Pitṛs hold a significant place as upa-devatas, or demigods,...
Jun 7, 20246 min read
The Legendary Tapasvinis: Aparṇā, Ekaparṇā, and Ekapāṭalā
The narratives of the three sisters—Aparṇā, Ekaparṇā, and Ekapāṭalā—shine brightly, illustrating the profound power of austerity and penance
Jun 2, 20243 min read
Embracing the Wisdom of the Three Gunas: 14th Chapter of the Gita
In the 14th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, Bhagavan Krishna imparts profound wisdom to Arjuna about the three gunas or modes of material...
May 31, 20245 min read
Vak Shuddhi-Vak Shakti
Insights from Bhagavad Gita, Ashtanga Hridayam, Vidura Neeti and Tirukkural on the power of pure speech!
May 27, 20248 min read
Parnika Vaikasi 2024
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May 23, 20241 min read
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