It is good to carve out some time every day for some simple Hindu prayers. The idea is to find ways to reduce the amount of time the mind spends on mundane thoughts. Prayers are mentioned as a good first step towards self realization in the Upadesa Saram by Sri. Ramana Maharishi. He goes on to say […]
Animals and birds play a prominent role in Hinduism. For example, every god uses an animal as their mode of transportation. The vehicle and the god form an interdependence. The animal helps the god perform his or her duties more effectively. For example, the bull is Shiva’s “vahana”. The bull represents strength and therefore adds to Shiva’s strength. […]