The concept of ऋण: ṛiṇ – the debts of Human Life Dr Yog B Mahadeo The concept of ऋण: ṛiṇ is a fundamental conscious duty for everyone. The fulfillment of human birth comes within the consequence of cosmic order (cosmic logic, also called Rita). In the unfolding of cosmic logic, one of the natural consequences of life is the utilization of universal materials. For example, the light of the sun, the matter of space, and so on.  The ancient philosophy of Hinduism teaches that the utilization of cosmic/universal materials to meet our life’s requirements incurs a debt towards these cosmic materials. Thus,…

स्तुता मया वरदा वेदमाता प्रचोदयान्तां पावमानी द्विजानाम्।आयुः प्राणं प्रजां पशुं कीर्तिं द्रविणं ब्रह्मवर्चसं मह्यं दत्त्वा व्रजत ब्रह्मलोकम्।। अथर्ववेद १९.७१.१ Stutaa mayaa varadaa vedamaataapracho-dayantaampaavamaanee dvijaanaam.Aayuh praaṇam prajaampashum keertimdraviṇam brahmavarchasam.mahyam dattvaavrajata brahmalokam. Atharva Veda 19.71.1 I pay homage to Vedamaata (the pure wisdom of the Vedas) and humbly request such cleansing and purifying blessings so that I become reawakened into the wisdom of the Vedas. O Lord, bless me with a long and healthy life. And may my life be blessed with noble children, material advancement, good fame and reputation, and wealth. May my life be so highly honored to receive your blessed light. Let your Glory, your light, shine upon me so that  I can attain your heavenly liberation. Chitta Index Gems from the VedasFirst & Last mantras from the 4 Vedas Shantih mantras from the UpanishadsGems from the UpanishadsIshopanishad Gems of…

You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere. Why did you spill the coffee? “Because someone bumped into me!!!” Wrong answer. You spilled the coffee because there was coffee in your cup. Had there been tea in the cup, you would have spilled tea. Whatever is inside the cup is what will spill out. Therefore, when life comes along and shakes you (which WILL happen), whatever is inside you will come out. It’s easy to fake it until you get rattled. So we…

KABIR DAS Kabir was a 15th-century poet whose work focused on devotion, mysticism, and discipline. He openly questioned some of the popular practices of Hindus and Muslims in India. His work was so philosophical and inspirational that followers from both religions claim Kabis as their own. Kabir's work was largely in Hindi. He was persecuted for his outspoken criticism of the various practices under the name of religion. Kabir Das's approach was one of outspoken but fervent love and devotion to God without the distraction of rituals. His writings are usually dually interpreted, that is, literally and figuratively. Here are…

चाणक्य नीति न कश्चित् कस्यचिन्मित्रं न कश्चित् कस्यचिद्रिपुः ।व्यवहारेण जायन्ते मित्राणि रिपवस्तथा ॥ Na kashchit kasyachinmitram na kashchit kasyachidripuhVyavahaarena jaayante mitraani ripavastathaa No one is a friend per se and no one is an enemy per se; friends and enemies are created out of personal dealings and behaviour. सर्प क्रूरः खल क्रूरः सर्पात् क्रूरतर खलः।मन्त्रौषधिवशः सर्पः खलः केन निवार्यते ॥ Sarpah kroorah khalah kroorah sarpaat krooratarah khalahMantraushadhivashah sarpah khalah kena nivaaryate The sepent is cruel, the evil person is cruel; the evil person is more cruel than the serpent. The serpent can be controlled by mantra and medicines. By what…

Bhartri Hari Bhartri Hari was a philosopher of the 5th century. His Trikaandi was a text on grammar and language that outlined the sciences of word/sentence constructs and set out theories and paradoxes like the Bhartrihari's paradox, for example, if something insignificant is mentioned, does mentioning it make it significant. His Shatakatraya consisted of hundreds of Sanskrit poetry that are deeply philosophical and gave rise to numerous translations and debates. He wrote on life, love, worship, religion, humanity and numerous topics. His Neetishatak and vairagya shatakam are widely quoted. Index of Topics A biased person cannot see logicLabeta sikataasu tailamapi लभेत…

KABIR DAS Kabir was a 15th-century poet whose work focused on devotion, mysticism, and discipline. He openly questioned some of the popular practices of Hindus and Muslims in India. His work was so philosophical and inspirational that followers from both religions claim Kabis as their own. Kabir's work was largely in Hindi. He was persecuted for his outspoken criticism of the various practices under the name of religion. Kabir Das's approach was one of outspoken but fervent love and devotion to God without the distraction of rituals. His writings are usually dually interpreted, that is, literally and figuratively. Here are…

Miscellaneous collection [glossary_exclude]This is a collection of verses, philosophy, and thoughts from various sources of Sanatan Dharma. Confessional - I can't help doing wrongJaanaami dharmam na  - Pandava GitaMaya, the illusionSanna-api-asanna-apy - Vivekachudamani (Shankaracharya)Veda is the best giftSarveṣhaam-eva daanaanam - ManusmritiBad food (we are what we eat)Deepo bhakshayate - Vriddha ChanakyaMost surprising about humansAhanyahani bhootaani - MahabharataDharma protects those who protect itDharma eva hato hanti - Manusmriti [/glossary_exclude] I cannot help doing wrong - Confessional Sometimes, we feel we cannot help ourselves commit to our habits, temptations, and the "nice" vices of life. There are things we all love to do, even…

In this collection, labelled as Shruti, numerous gems of hindu wisdom is documented. The arishadvarja (shadrippu) the six enemies:Lust or desire for sensual pleasure – काम – KamaAnger – क्रोध – KrodhaGreed – लोभ – LobhaAttachment – मोह – MohaSense of I – मद – MadaPartiality – मात्सर्य – Matsarya The Pancha tanmatraGyanindriyas and karmaindriyasMahabhootasAsuddha tattvaThe Gunas (rajas, satva, tamas)The darshanasthe UpanishadsThe ashtakamsThe shruti and smritiThe stages of lifethe sanskaarasthe chakrasGuyan

A collection of Chautaals, Ullaraa/Dhamari, Belwara, Lej, Jogira and Phagwah/Holi songs. Send in your chautaal or other songs for inclusion to mahadeofoundation@gmail.com ChautaalDevi shaarad sumiri manaavo, hridaya se jaaniDhani dhani siyaa teree bhaagee raam var paayeeDhanu bhang suno brigunaath parashu lai dhaayeeGokulaa beech janama kanhaayee, suran sukhdaayeeGouree poojat janak dulaaree, baiṭhee phulavaareeKaanhaa deta musukiyan gaaree dhare moree saareeMuni maangat raajaa raam, laṣhan mohi deejeRaghunandan avadh bihaaree, keshar rang maareeSakhi ye do-u bhoop kishor samaaj me aayeeShiva shankar deen dayaal mahaa vardaani BelwaaraaBrij karat bihaar DhamaariBinu laakh karo chauraaiBraj me hari horee machaaeeDekhan chale phulavaareeNadee bahe jaladhaaraaShyaam kare larikaayeeSiyaa ḍaale raam…

चौतालकान्हा देत मुसुकियन गारी धरे मेरी सारी गोकुला बिच जनमे कन्हाई सुरन सुखदाई गौरी पूजत जनक दुलारी बैठी फुलवारी देवी शारद सुमिरि मनावो ह्रदय से जानी धनि धनि सिया तेरी भागी राम वर पायो धनु भंग सुनो भृगुनाथ परशु लाई धायो मुनि माँगत राजा राम लषन मोहिं दीजे रघुनन्दन अवधबिहारी केशर रंग मारी शिव शंकर दीनदयाल महा वरदानी सखी ये दोउ भूपकिसोर समाजमें आई बेलवाराबृज करत बिहार शाम राधिका दोनों जेन धमारिआवे न कोई काम राम बिनु लाख करो चतुराईदेखन चले फुलवारीनदी बहै जलधाराव्रज में हरि होरी मचाईश्याम करैं लरिकाईसिया डाले राम गले जयमालासूजन जान राम राम कहु भाई कबीराअरे…

[glossary_exclude]A special selection of verses from the Bhagavad Gita. TOPICVerse (click for link to verse)Anger brings delusionKrodhaad-bhavatiAt the time of deathAnta-kaale cha maam-evaYam yam vaapi smaranBe the best you can be (You are your own friend)Uddhared-aatmanaatmaanamCharacteristics of Noble PersonsAbhayam sattva-sanshuddhirAhimsaa satyam-akrodhasTejah kshamaa dhritihDo everything as an offering to Me(and I accept whatever is offered to me)Patram puṣhpam phalamYat-karoṣhi yad ash-naasiFree willIti te gyaanamHe envelopes allSarvatah paaṇi-paadamHow to get close to GodYo na hriṣh-yati na dveṣhtiI am in the heart of allAham-aatmaa guḍakeshaProphesyYadaa yadaa hi dharmasyaParitraaṇaaya saadhoonaaṁRepentenceSarva-dharman-parit-yajyaApi chet-su-duraachaaroRebirth and reincarnationVaasaansi jeerṇaani yathaa vihaayaSee Me in everything, everywhereYo maam pashyati sarvatraSelfless serviceKarmanye vaadhikaarasteWherever God…

Brahma Stotra - In praise of the Divine नमस्ते सते ते जगत्कारणायनमस्ते चिते सर्वलोकाश्रयाया।नमोऽद्वैततत्त्वाय मुक्ति प्रदायनमोब्रह्मणे व्यापिने शाश्वताय॥ Namaste sate te jagat-kaara-ṇaayanamaste chite sarva-lokaa-śhrayaaya.Namo-advaita-tatvaa-ya mukti pradaayanamo-brahamaṇe vyaapine śhaaśh-vataaya English Meaning & Word meaning We offer our salutations to the Absolute Reality, which is the primordial cause behind the physical universe. You are the Supreme Consciousness in whom all living beings and worlds find their ultimate refuge. You are the Non-Dual Principle, existing without a second, and the sole source of true spiritual liberation. As the all-pervading and eternal Creator, You are the foundational truth of all existence. O Primal Truth,…

Upanishads भद्रं कर्णेभिः शृणुयाम देवा Bhadram karṇebhih Mundaka  भद्रं कर्णेभिः शृणुयाम देवा Bhadram karṇebhih Maandukya भद्रं कर्णेभिः शृणुयाम देवा Bhadram karṇebhih Prashna वेदाहमेतं पुरुषं महान्तम् Vedaahametam purusham Taittreeya वेदाहमेतं पुरुषं महान्तम् Vedaahametam purusham Shvetashvatara सत्यमेव जयते Satyameva Jayate Mundaka  यश्छन्दसामृषभो विश्वरूपः Yash-chanda-saam-riṣhabho Taittreeya पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदम् Poorṇamadah poorṇamidam Isha पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदम् Poorṇamadah poorṇamidam Paingala पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदम् Poorṇamadah poorṇamidam Brihadaaranyaka सहनाववतु सहनौ भुनक्तु Sahanaa-vavatu Katha सहनाववतु सहनौ भुनक्तु Sahanaa-vavatu Shvetashvatara सहनाववतु सहनौ भुनक्तु Sahanaa-vavatu Mundaka सहनाववतु सहनौ भुनक्तु Sahanaa-vavatu Naaraayana भद्रं कर्णेभिः शृणुयाम देवा Bhadram karṇebhih Mundaka भद्रं कर्णेभिः शृणुयाम देवा Bhadram karṇebhih Maandukya भद्रं कर्णेभिः शृणुयाम देवा Bhadram karṇebhih Prashna शं नो मित्रः शं वरुणः Shanno mitrah sham varunah Taittireeya वाङ् मे मनसि प्रतिष्ठिता Vaaṅg me…

Rig Veda: त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे Tryambakam yajaamahe Rig Veda तु॒ञ्जेतुञ्जे य उत्तरे Tuńje-tuńje ya uttare Rig Veda उत देवा अवहितं Uta devaa avahitam Rig Veda महे चन त्वामद्रिव: Mahe chana tvaam-adrivah Rig Veda इन्द्रं मित्रं वरुणमग्निमाहुरथो Indram mitram varuṇam-agnim Rig Veda शन्नो देवीरभिष्टय Shanno deveer-abhiṣhṭaya Rig Veda यो हत्वाहिमरिणात्सप्त Yo hatva-ahim-ariṅaat-sapta Rig Veda गणानां त्वा गणपतिं हवामहे Gaṇaanaam tvaa gaṇapatim Rig Veda भद्रं कर्णेभिः शृणुयाम देवा Bhadram karṇebhih   अग्निं मन्ये पितरमग्निमापिमग्निं Agnim manye pitaram   भद्रं कर्णेभिः शृणुयाम देवा Bhadram karṇebhih   अग्निमीळे पुरोहितं Agnim-eeḍe purohitam   समानी वा आकूतिः Samaanee va aakootih                                      …

Adi Shankaracharya - see https://isha.sadhguru.org/us/en/blog/article/guru-ashtakam-lyrics-meaning or seehttps://www.siddhayoga.org/2019/gurupurnima/celebration/gurorashtakam#:~:text=Please%20do%20not%20copy%2C%20record,known%20philosophers%20and%20poet%2Dsaints. शरीरं सुरूपं तथा वा कलत्रं यशश्र्चारु चित्रं धनं मेरुतुल्यंगुरोरङ्घ्रिपद्मे मनश्र्चेन लग्नं ततः किं ततः किं ततः किं ततः किं ||1 śarīram surūpam tathā vā kalatraḿyaśaścāru citram dhanam merutulyamgurorańghripadme ḿanaścenna lagnaḿtataḥ kiḿ tataḥ kiḿ tataḥ kiḿ tataḥ kiḿ Translation : One’s physique may be superb, one’s consort likewise, one’s reputation resplendent and renowned, and one’s riches as high as Mount Meru; yet if one’s mind be not centred upon the lotus feet of the Guru, what then, what then, what then? कलत्रं धनं पुत्रपौत्रादि सर्वं गृहं बान्धवाः सर्वमेतद्धि जातम्गुरोरङ्घ्रिपद्मे मनश्र्चेन लग्नं ततः किं ततः किं…

[glossary_exclude] यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य Yadaa yadaa hi dharmasya Bhagavad Gita परित्राणाय साधूनां Paritraaṇaaya saadhoonaaṁ Bhagavad Gita अच्युतंकेशवंरामनारायणं Achyutam keshavam Adi Shankaracharya (Achyutashtakam) ओंकारं बिंदुसंयुक्तं Omkaaram bindu-samyuktam Adi Shankaracharya (Shiva Shadakshar Stotram) नमंति ऋषयो देवा  Namanti riṣhayo devaa महादेवं महात्मानं Mahaadevam mahaa-aatmaanam शिवं शांतं जगन्नाथं  Shivam shaantam jagannaatham सन्नाप्यसन्नाप्युभयात्मिका Sanna-aapi-asanna Adi Shankaracharya (Vivekachudamani) ब्रह्ममुरारिसुरार्चितलिङ्गं Brahma-muraari-suraarchita Adi Shankaracharya (Lingashaakam) देवमुनिप्रवरार्चितलिङ्गं Deva-muni-pravaraaarcita सर्वसुगन्धिसुलेपितलिङ्गं Sarva-sugandhi-sulepita-liǹgam कनकमहामणिभूषितलिङ्गं Kanaka-mahaamannibhooshita कुङ्गकुमचन्दनलेपितलिङ्गं Kuǹgkuma-chandana-lepita देवगणार्चितसेवितलिङ्गं Deva-ganna-aarchita-sevita-liǹgam अष्टदलोपरिवेष्टितलिङ्गं Aṣhṭa-dalo-pariveṣhiṭa-liǹgam सुरगुरुसुरवरपूजितलिङ्गं Suraguru-suravara-poojita-liǹgam मनोबुद्धयहंकार Mano buddhyahankara Adi Shankaracharya (Atmashatakam/Nirvaanshatakam) न च प्राणसंज्ञो न वै पंचवायुः Na cha praaṇa saṅgyo न मे द्वेषरागौ न मे लोभमोहौ Na me dveṣha raagau न पुण्यं न पापं न सौख्यं  Na puṇyam na paapam न मे मृत्युशंका न मे जातिभेदः Na me mrityu shankaa अहं निर्विकल्पो निराकार रूपो Aham nirvikalpo niraakaara मूकं करोति वाचालं Mookam karoti vaacaalam Gita Dhyaanam त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे Tryambakam yajaamahe Veda (Rig, Yajur) तु॒ञ्जेतुञ्जे य उत्तरे Tuńje-tuńje ya uttare Veda (Rig)…

This section of Chitta contains many verses of realization, divinity, bliss, compassion and even confession. These verses are from a variety of sources including the Pandava Gita, the Mahabharata, the Shiva Taandava Storam, the Srimad Bhagavatam, the Tattireeya Aranyaka; This is a collection of verses from various sources within Hindu philosophy. [glossary_exclude] TOPICVerseSee God in EverythingDriṣhad-vichitra-tal-payor - Shiva Taandava StotramOne Amighty GodEk onkaar satnaam - Guru Granth SahibDedicate thoughts, words & actionsKaayena vaachaa - Srimad BhagvatamPlease remove darkness & enmityLakshmi karotu kalyaanamAyur Mantra - Be blessed, spread blissMakhaaya tvaa sheerṣhne Taittiriya AranyakaHe makes the dumb speakMookam karoti vaacaalam - Gita DhyaanamSalutations to the ever-present…

Guru Stotram: An ancient homage to the Guru A true spiritual teacher is likened to God and is revered by his loyal students. The word guru means remover of the darkness of ignorance (gu - darkness, ignorance, fear ru - remover, dissolver). In these verses, homage is offered to the true teacher who, like God, dissolves the ignorance from within us and fills us with the illumination of wisdom. Homage is also paid to God, the Guru of all Gurus. The four most used mantras of the Guru Stotram are presented here. The central message of the Guru Stotram is that…

Comparative notes on the characteristics of Noble Persons from the Bhagavad Gita and from the Bible Characteristics of Noble Persons - Bhagavad Gita अभयं सत्त्वसंशुद्धिर्ज्ञानयोगव्यवस्थिति:।दानं दमश्च यज्ञश्च स्वाध्यायस्तप आर्जवम् ॥ Abhayam sattva-sanshuddhir-gyaana-yoga-vyavas-thitihDaanam damash-cha yagyash-cha svaadhyaayas-tapa aarjavam. Bhagavad Gita 16.1 अहिंसा सत्यमक्रोधस्त्याग: शान्तिरपैशुनम्।दया भूतेष्वलोलुप्त्वं मार्दवं ह्रीरचापलम्॥श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता 16.2 Ahimsaa satyam-akrodhas-tyaagaḥ shaantir-apaishunam.Dayaa bhooteṣh-valo-luptvam maardavam hreer-achaapalam. Bhagavad Gita 16.1 तेज: क्षमा धृति: शौचमद्रोहोनातिमानिता।भवन्ति सम्पदं दैवीमभिजातस्य भारत ॥ Tejah kshamaa dhritih shaucham-adroho-naati-maanitaa.Bhavanti sampadam daiveem-abhi-jaatasya bhaarata. Bhagavad Gita 16.3 Fearlessness - abhayamPurity of mind - sattva samshruddhiKnowledge - gyaanaPhysical discipline - yogaSteadfastness (of character) - vyavasthitihCharity - daanamControl of the senses - damahSelfless sacrifice (doing for others) - yagyaStudy of the sacred books…