Spiritual doubt can arise at any stage of a seeker’s life. A person may feel drawn to meditation, devotion, self-realisation or yoga, yet still wonder whether…
Saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu stands among the great teachers of bhakti, the Hindu path of loving devotion. He transformed religious life in Bengal by making the…
Akshaya Tritiya is observed on the third lunar day of the bright fortnight in the month of Vaishakha. The Sanskrit word akshaya means “undiminishing”,…
The Ramayana can be read as a sacred story, a work of poetry, and a practical guide to living with courage, loyalty and discernment. Its characters face exile,…
Seva is the offering of time, energy, skill and care for the welfare of others without demanding praise or reward. In Hindu spiritual practice, selfless…
For many Hindu practitioners, spiritual life becomes more intimate when the vastness of the Divine is approached through a beloved form. This chosen or…
A homa is a Hindu fire offering in which carefully chosen materials are placed into a sacred flame while mantras, prayers, and intentions are recited. Fire…
The chakra system is a traditional map of subtle energy used in several Indian spiritual traditions. The Sanskrit word chakra means “wheel” or “disc”,…
The story of Prahlada is one of the most beloved accounts in Hindu sacred literature. Found chiefly in the Bhagavata Purana, it tells of a young prince whose…
Mala beads give the mind a steady rhythm during japa meditation, the devotional practice of repeating a sacred name or mantra. Each bead marks one repetition,…
