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A Tapestry of Miracles Woven in India’s Sacred Heart

In the golden sands of Rajasthan, where the Thar Desert whispers tales of valor and faith, stands the Tanot Mata Temple, a beacon of divine protection and spiritual resilience. Nestled just 120 kilometers from Jaisalmer, near the Indo-Pak border, this ancient shrine dedicated to Goddess Aavad, an incarnation of Hinglaj Mata, is more than a temple—it is a testament to…

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Shri Hari Stotram: Celestial Garland of Hari’s Glory

Let us embark on a celestial journey through the Shri Hari Stotram, a divine hymn that weaves the infinite glories of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the cosmos, into eight resplendent verses, crowned with a phalashruti promising eternal liberation. Penned by the revered sage Sri Adi Shankaracharya, this stotram is a luminous tapestry of devotion, each verse a petal in…

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The Sundar Kand: A Celestial Song of the Soul’s Awakening

In the eternal tapestry of Hinduism’s Pauranic history, there shines a chapter so luminous, so divine, that it stirs the deepest chords of the heart. This is the Sundar Kand, the radiant heart of every Ramayana, a sacred symphony that echoes across time, from Valmiki’s ancient verses to Tulsidas’ soulful Ramcharitmanas. It is the story of Hanumanji’s sacred search for…

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The Plunder of Somnath Temple: A Story of Hindu Courage and Islamic Destruction

The Somnath Temple in Gujarat, India, is a sacred place for Hindus. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has been a symbol of Hindu faith for centuries. But this holy temple faced brutal attacks by Muslim invaders who wanted to destroy it and loot its treasures. Despite the destruction, brave Hindu kings, queens, and warriors fought to protect the…

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The Divine Light of Adi Shankaracharya: A Journey of Wisdom and Unity

In the heart of ancient India, where rivers whispered sacred hymns and mountains stood as silent sages, a luminous soul was born to illuminate the path of truth. Adi Shankaracharya, the divine philosopher, saint, and poet, emerged as a beacon of wisdom, uniting the scattered threads of Hindu thought into a tapestry of eternal unity. His life, a celestial melody,…

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Rabindranath Tagore on The Return of Buddha

Rabindranath Tagore has written some Buddhist-inspired works and he makes a very interesting point. Buddha’s Return (also known as Buddha’s Homecoming or Buddha’s Meeting with Yashodhara), a dramatic poetic piece by Rabindranath Tagore that captures the poignant moment when Gautama Buddha, after attaining enlightenment, returns to his palace and meets his wife, Yashodhara. And Yashodhara just asked him one question:“Was…

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