Beyond Sustenance: Mealtime Rituals Part II

Beyond Sustenance: Mealtime Rituals Part II

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On June 5th, 2025, we shared our newsletter, Beyond Sustenance: How Ancient Vedic Wisdom Transforms Mealtimes into Sacred Rituals in which we discussed in Vedic approach to accompany meals with Prayers. In this brief article, we share the links to our Vedic Verses for contemplation during and at mealtime. In the Vedic tradition, grain (food grains), (Anna) is revered not merely as sustenance for the body but as a divine gift, a sacred energy that nourishes life at all levels – physical, mental, and spiritual. The act of preparing and consuming food is often seen as a form of yajna…
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From Unreality to Reality

From Unreality to Reality

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From Unreality to Reality: The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad's Invocation for Truth: Asatoma sad gamaya To listen to this article as a podcast, please visit https://youtu.be/zgzT2crRNtk This ancient mantra is from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad (1.3.28). It is called Pavamaana mantra, that is, a purification mantra (pavamaana means being purified). This unique mantra comprises three powerful lines, each a plea for guidance from a state of limitation to one of expansive reality. It is a profound invocation that encapsulates the very essence of the human spiritual quest. In its philosophical depth, it transcends mythological interpretations to offer a timeless prayer for enlightenment and…
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The Sacred Echo: A Mother’s Love

The Sacred Echo: A Mother’s Love

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From time immemorial, the scriptures have recognised the central roles for mothers in the tapestry of our life’s experiences, where her love shines as a thread of unparalleled brilliance. A mother embodies the vital, life-giving force that resonates deeply with the profound wisdom of Hindu scriptures. Like the inseparable Shiva and Shakti – life can only emanate from the consciousness or Shiva principle when the dynamic energy of the mother principle is active. Just as Shakti animates the universe, a mother is indispensable in nurturing new life. Within the fundamental principles governing human existence, our scriptures echo the very qualities…
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Indian Immigration to the Caribbean

Indian Immigration to the Caribbean

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Indian Immigration to the Caribbean: Shaping History, Culture, and Society, with a Focus on Guyana This paper was prepared for our Temple of Light presentation on May 5, 2025. The full paper can be viewed: As a flipbook: Flipbook on Indian Arrival As a paper on Academia.edu The podcast of this paper can be viewed/listened to here https://youtu.be/mLR_y11jH8k
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धीरे धीरे मोड़ तू

धीरे धीरे मोड़ तू इस मन कोइस मन को तूइस मन को मन मोड़ा फिर डर नहींकोई दूर प्रभु का घर नहींधीरे धीरे मोड़ तू इस मन कोइस मन को तूइस मन को मन लोभी, मन कपटी, मन है चोरकहते आए यहाँ पल पल में ओरकुछ जान ले कुछ मान लेहो ना है विचलित नहींकोई दूर प्रभु का घर नहींधीरे धीरे मोड़ तू इस मन कोइस मन को तूइस मन को जप तप तीर्थ - सब होते बेकारजब तक मन में रहते भरे विकारबेईमान क्यों, नादान क्योंगफलत ऐसे कर नहींकोई दूर प्रभु का घर नहींधीरे धीरे मोड़ तू इस मन…
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Dhire dhire mor too

Dhire dhire moṛ too is man koIs man ko, is man ko Man moṛaa phir ḍar naheeKoee door prabhu kaa ghar nahėeDhire dhire moṛ too is man koIs man ko, is man ko Man lobhee, man kapaṭee, man hai chorKahate aaye yahȧa pal mė orKuchh jaan le kuchh maan leHo naa hai vichalit nahėeKoee door prabhu kaa ghar nahėeDhire dhire moṛ too is man koIs man ko, is man ko Japa tapa teertha - sab hote bekaarJab tak man mė rehete bhare vikaarBeimaan kyȯ, naadaan kyȯGaphalata aise kar nahėeKoee door prabhu kaa ghar nahėeDhire dhire moṛ too is man koIs…
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The Water Cycle

The Water Cycle

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Let's take a look at the all-important Water Cycle of the Earth and what the Rig Veda tells us about it. You can listen to this article as a podcast here. The hymns of the ancient Rig Veda echo with a profound understanding of the natural world. Within its verses lies a remarkable observation about the very lifeblood of our planet: water. One particular passage, from the Rig Veda Book 2, Chapter 12, Verse 3, offers a poetic yet insightful glimpse into the workings of the water cycle, revealing an early appreciation for the sun's power and its intricate dance…
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माँ तुझे धुंडु कहाँ

माँ तुझे धुंडु कहाँमैंने ममता को पहचानामैं बच्चों के दर्द को जानातुझको खो कर माँमाँ तुझे धुंडु कहाँ माँ माँ एक जैसी होती है बच्चे एक जैसे होते हैंचोट लगे तोह इंसानो की तरह पशु भी रोते हैंबिछड़े हुवो को मैंने मिलाया, मैंने अपना कर्ज चुकायातुझको खो कर माँ, माँ तुझे धुंडु कहाँ तू सच कहती थी किसी की बद दुवा लग जाती हैअपनी ही बंदूक से गोली खुद पे भी चल जाती हैमैंने कैसा खेल यह, खेला रो बैठा आज अकेलातुझको खो कर माँ, माँ तुझे धुंडु कहाँ Oh Mother, where can I find you now? I finally see…
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Maa tujhe dhundu kahaa

Mȧȧ tujhe dhunḍu kahȧȧMaine mamata ko pehchaana, mȧi bachchȯ ke dard ko jaanaTujhko kho kar maaMȧȧ tujhe dhunḍu kahȧȧ Mȧȧ ik jaisee hotee hai bachche ik jaise hote hȧiChoṭ lage toh insaano kee tarah pashu bhee rote hȧiBichhaṛe huvo ko maine milaayaa, maine apnaaa karj chukaayaaTujhko kho kar maa, Mȧȧ tujhe dhunḍu kahȧȧ Tu sach kehatee thee kisee kee bad duvaa lag jaatee haiApnee hee bandook se golee khud pe bhee chal jaatee haiMaine kaisaa khel yeh khelaa ro baiṭha aaj akelaaTujhko kho kar maa, Mȧȧ tujhe dhunḍu kahȧȧ Oh Mother, where can I find you now? I finally see…
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ओ३म् ओ३म् बोल

ओ३म् ओ३म् बोल, ओ३म् ओ३म् बोलकहीं पे ना डोल, ओ३म् ओ३म् बोलमन मंदिर में जाप करलेओ३म् ओ३म् बोल… मत ना भटके मथुरा काशीघट में बसा तेरे वो अविनाशीउसका घट में तू ध्यान धर लेओ३म् ओ३म् बोल… तर्क वितर्क से भी ना जाना जाताअधिक विद्वता से भी कोई ना पाताउसका घट में तू ध्यान धर लेओ३म् ओ३म् बोल… अनासक्ति में ले कर के मस्तीयम नियमों की बनाकर तू किश्तीभव सागर को पार करलेओ३म् ओ३म् बोल… 'प्रेमसिंग' छल कपट छोड़ केपरम पिता से प्रीती जोड़ केअपने लक्ष्य की ओर बढ़ लेओ३म् ओ३म् बोल… Just chant “Om, Om, Om,” let the sacred sound…
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Om Om bol

Om Om bol, Om om bolOm Om bol, Om om bolKaheė pe naa ḍol, Om om bolMan mandir mė jaap karle Mat naa bhaṭke mathuraa kaasheeGhaṭ mė basaa tere vo avinaasheeUskaa ghaṭ mė too dhyaan dhar le Tark vitark se bhee naa jaanaa jaataaAdhik vidvitaa se bhee koee naa paataaUskaa ghaṭ mė too dhyaan dhar le Anaasaktee mė le kar ke masteeYam niyamȯ kee banaakar too kishteeBhav saagar ko paar karle “Premsingh” chal kapaṭ chhoṛ keParam pitaa se preetee joṛ keApne lakshya kee aor baṛh le Just chant “Om, Om, Om,” let the sacred sound roll,Don’t wander or waver, just…
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प्यारा ऋषिवर प्यारा

जग में वेदों की जब तक निशानी रहेमहर्षि की अमर ये कहानी रहे कहानी रहेप्यारा ऋषिवर प्यारा ऋषिवर प्यारा ऋण इतने ऊपर हैं हमारे, आसमाँ में नहीं है सितारेजन्म सौ बार हो, ऋण से ना पार होयाद उनकी सदा ये मेहरबानी रहे , मेहरबानी रहे सत्यासत्य को तुला पर था तोला, लुप्त था वेद का भेद खोलादे गया ग्रन्थ खास, हमें सत्यार्थ प्रकाशमेरे पीछे न कोई परेशानी रहे, परेशानी रहे रात को भी न निद्रा में सोया, दीन दु:खियों के दु:ख में था रोयाथी ऋषि की पुकार, मेंट दूं अन्धकारजग में कुछ दिन की जो मेरी जिन्दगानी रहे, जिन्दगानी रहे…
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Pyaaraa rishivar pyaaraa

Jag mė vedȯ kee jab tak nishaanee raheMahariṣhi kee amar ye kahaanee rahePyaaraa riṣhivar pyaara… Riṇ itne oopar hȧi hamaare,aasamaȧn mė naheė hai sitaareJanma sau baar ho, riṇ se naa paar hoYaad unkee sadaa ye meharbaanee rahe… Satyaasatya ko tulaa par thaa tolaa,lupta thaa veda kaa bhed kholaaDe gayaa grantha khaas, hamė satyaarth prakaashMere peeche na koee pareshaanee rahe… Raat ko bhee na nidraa mė soyaa,deen dukhiyȯ ke duhkh mė thaa royaaThee riṣhi kee purkaar, mėṭ dȯȯ andhkaarJag mė kuchh din kee jo meree zindagaanee rahe… Chheen lee hȧi kyȯ deevaalee ne jyoti,laakhȯ motee naheė aisaa moteeKar gaye hȧi jo…
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Navratri 2025 contemplation

Navratri 2025 contemplation

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Friends, family, devotees, as the auspicious festival of Navraatri continues, let us gather not just in celebration, but in profound reflection.  These nine nights, dedicated to the divine feminine, are not merely a ritual, but a powerful journey of transformation, an inspiration for our lives. Navaratri, meaning "nine nights," is a time when we invoke the potent energies of Goddess Durga, in her various forms. Each manifestation – शैलपुत्री (Shailaputree), ब्रह्मचारिणी (Brahmachaariṇee), चंद्रघंटा (Chandraghanṭaa), कूष्माण्डा (Kooṣhmaaṇḍaa), स्कन्दमाता (Skandamaataa), कात्यायनी (Kaatyaayanee), कालरात्रि (Kaalaraatri), महागौरी (Mahaagauree), and सिद्धिदात्री  (Siddhidaatree)– represents a unique facet of divine strength, wisdom, and compassion. This isn't just…
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गुरुदेव दयानन्द तुझे धन धन धन

गुरुदेव दयानन्द तुझे धन धन धनतेरी दया व उदारता ने जीत लिया मनकैसा जादू किया तूने भ्रम मेट दिया तूने जब से पढ़ा है हमने सत्यार्थप्रकाश को।तब ही से भूल गए अन्धविश्वास को।दूर हुए सब विघन तर्क की कसौटियों पर पूरा ही तू पाया हैहजारों विरोधियों ने तुझे आजमाया हैगये करके नमन हृदय विशाल देखो कैसा योगिराज कालेशमात्र लोभ था ना तख्त का ना ताज कातूने छुए ना रतन किसी ने पिलाये तुझे विष भरे प्यालेकिसी ने ‘बेमोल’ फैंके विषधर कालेकिये लाखों यतन रचना- स्व. श्री लक्ष्मणसिंह जी ‘बेमोल’ GuruDev Dayanand! Oh Gurudev Dayanand, I humbly bow to you. Your…
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Aanandakanda Rishi Dayaanand

Aanandakanda Rishi Dayaanand

Ham aaj ek riṣhiraaj kee paavan kathaa sunaate hȧiAanand-kand Riṣhi Dayaanand kee gathaa gaate hȧiHam kathaa sunaate hȧiHam ek amar itihaas ke kuchh panne palaṭaate hȧiAanand-kand Riṣhi Dayaanand kee gathaa gaate hȧiHam kathaa sunaate hȧi Riṣhivar ko lakh praṇaamGuruvar ko lakh praṇaamDharma-dhurandhar munivar ko koṭi-koṭi praṇaamkoṭi-koṭi praṇaam Bhaarat ke prant gujraat mė ek graav hai ṭankaaraaUs gȧav ke braahman kul mė janmaa ik baalak pyaaraaBaalak ke pitaa the Karsan ji maa thee AmritbaaeeUs dampatee se ham sabne ek anmol nidhi paaeeHam ṭankaaraa kee puṇyabhoomi ko sheesh jhukaate hȧi Phir naamkaraṇ kee vidhi huee ik din Karasan jee ke gharAmritbaa kaa…
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Nahi chahiye rang mahal na

Nahi chahiye rang mahal na

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We share this beautiful song, nahi chaahiye rang mahal na, with lyrics and English translation. The video has accompanying lyrics and translations. However, these lyrics can also be found here: English Lyrics with meaning - click here हिंदी गीत - यहाँ क्लिक करें https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYRmv1yzWdU
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Happy Holika Dahan

Happy Holika Dahan

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Tonight, we gather around the flames of Holika Dahan, a ritual as ancient as the stories we tell. But this isn't just a bonfire; it's a powerful symbol, a fiery reminder of the triumph of good over evil, light over darkness, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Look at the flames dancing and reaching for the sky! They consume the effigy of Holika, representing all that holds us back: our fears, our doubts, our negativity. Just as those flames consume the dry wood, we too can burn away the burdens that weigh us down. Holika Dahan is a…
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A unique blessing – the human mind

A unique blessing – the human mind

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A unique blessing – the human mind by Dr Vishwanie Heads What distinguishes us from other living things, including sub-human animals on this planet? What is this gift that we have been blessed with? It is the mind. This was beautifully explained by our guru, Swami Veda, using a mantra from the Hitopadesha 11.25. आहार निद्रा भय मैथुनं च सामान्यमेतत् पशुभिर्नराणाम्।धर्मो हि तेषामधिको विशेषः धर्मेण हीनाः पशुभिः समानाः ॥ Aahaara nidraa bhaya maithunam chasamaanyametat pashubhir-naraaṇaam.Dharmo hi teṣhaamadhiko visheṣhahdharmeṇa heenaah pashubhih samaanaah. Four urges drive all living things that we, as human beings, share with all non-humans. These are : 1. Aahaara…
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Celebrating five years

Celebrating five years

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IT HAS BEEN FIVE YEARS for the Temple of Light! It is March 2025, and, this month, we celebrate the completion of five years of the Temple of Light. For more than one thousand and eight hundred days, we kept this, our daily prayer session going. Congratulations to all of you who have joined our daily prayers - you have been praying continuously for 5 years. That is a remarkable achievement! We prayed together through the COVID-19 crisis that affected the entire world; we prayed together during the threat to the democracy of Guyana; we prayed with our loved ones…
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I am blessed – Part II

I am blessed – Part II

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अनुगृहितोऽसि – You are Blessed.अनुगृहिता अस्म्यहम् – I am Blessed. This is Part II of "I am blessed" You can listen to this episode by clicking here. The Upanishads favor us with a powerful concept, तत्त्वमसि (Tat-tvam-asi). In simple terms, this means "That I am." This unique and powerful statement, at one level, allows us to reflect on God, contemplate Godly qualities, and inculcate them into our lives and lifestyles. Let us consider for a moment - each of us has a spark of that supreme consciousness that has given:- life to this body made of lifeless matter,- energy to…
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I am blessed – Part I

I am blessed – Part I

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अनुगृहितोऽसि – You are Blessed.अनुगृहिता अस्म्यहम् – I am Blessed. During this month of February 2025, we contemplate the blissful nature of God and try to appreciate how truly and massively blessed we all are. God is bliss; he blesses us all the time. His Creation of the sun, earth, moon, planets, stars - and all of nature - provides a basis for our very existence - and He gave us the gift of life! The Yajur Veda (40.1) and the 1st verse of the Isha Upanishad remind us that He has created the world and everything in it for…
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Arya Marga

Arya Marga

The Noble Path (Arya Marga) is a magazine that has existed since the 1980s. We named this blog after the magazine, which has inspired and taught thousands of people. Arya Marga
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Water – from another world

Water – from another world

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"Around 5 billion years ago, all the ingredients for our oceans were floating in a planetary nebula." The BBC's article on The Alein Origins of Earth's Oceans explained that "... these oceans have not always existed on our planet. And the water within them is alien, arriving here many hundreds of millions of years after the Earth first took shape, 4.5 billion years ago. Back then, the surface of our planet was an unrecognisable hell - volcanic and bone dry." "Our oceans’ water, the substance precious to every life form and which has come to define our planet, arrived in…
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