Samskaras – Why they are important in a Child’s Life

What are Samskaras? Samskaras or sanskaras (Sanskrit: संस्कार) can be defined as “mental impression, recollection, psychological imprint”. Samskaras (impressions) are embedded in the subconscious mind. An experience in the sense-plane sinks down into the depths of the subconscious mind and becomes there a ‘Samskara’. These Samskaras manifest as tendency, karmic impulse, subliminal impression, habitual potency or innate dispositions. Thus, Samskaras are guiding principles…

Rama – Indeed a Man of Perfection!

Lord Rama is seen carrying His bow and arrow at all times and that symbolises His preparedness and strength to maintain peace and justice both within and without… He is the ideal of ‘aggressive goodness’…. He would not passively accept anything that is inconsistent with or contrary to morality and righteousness.  – Swami Chinmayananda Lord…

Understanding the True Power of Namaste or Namaskar

Since childhood we all have seen and learnt to greet one another with a Namaste. Do you know why we join our palms, bow the head and say “namaste”? Namaste can be a formal or informal greeting, a cultural habit, or an act of worship. However, there is much more to it than what meets…

Why do we Worship Tulsi (Holy Basil)?

In Hindu tradition, Tulsi or the Holy Basil is considered as a mother. It is one of the most sacred plants and is known to be self-purifying. Many stories and legends in the Indian Mythology beckon the reasons why Tulsi is worshipped: Story – Tulsi cursed Lord Vishnu One such story states that, once Tulsi…