India is a land of diversity and a vibrant tapestry of festivals and celebrations. Rama Navami is among the most significant festivals celebrated in India. This blog will explore the history, significance, and observances associated with the festival of Rama Navami. What is the History of Rama Navami? Rama Navami is observed to remember the birth of Shri Ramachandra to King Dasharatha of Ayodhya. Kaushalya, Sumitra, and Kaikeyi were the three queens King Dashratha is known to have had. For a very long time, the three queens could not have children. King Dashratha performed a religious ceremony ..read more

Hindu spirituality encompasses a huge and intricate system of rituals that are a reflection of India’s enormous diversity, where the majority of its one billion live. So, this article will explain the difference between meditation and japa. Hinduism is more than just a religion; it also encompasses a culture, way of life, and set of moral principles. It includes a variety of activities with the goal of achieving spiritual emancipation or Moksha, including Bhakti yoga, Jnana yoga, Karma yoga, and Raja yoga. Through this article, we will enlighten you on a way of eternal journey of peace and hap ..read more

Melancholic depression is a form of depressive disorder that is characterized by the profound presentation of severe depression. Signs may include feelings of guilt, helplessness, and loss of interest. Diagnosis of this disorder depends upon the medical history, the symptoms, and the treatments. To get in-depth knowledge about managing Melancholic depression go through this article.  Who is at risk of Melancholic Depression? It is basically a subtype of major depressive disorder, which is characterized by a distinct set of symptoms, that includes loss of happiness in almost all activities ..read more

Practice is the key: In the material world, there was no question like, “My mind is disturbing me.” because the mind was disturbed at that time. It was so disturbing that we never realized our minds could be disturbed. We used to just go with the flow. Now that we’re trying to control it, we realize that it indeed is disturbing. Now we know the difference between a controlled and uncontrolled mind. God told Arjuna to control his mind. Arjun said, “No. I’d rather control the storm, the wind, but I cannot control the mind.” A question arises in my mind. You say that the mind cannot be controlled ..read more

What is the Tale of the Papamochani Ekadashi? Hindus commemorate Papamochani Ekadashi, a holy day, with tremendous enthusiasm and devotion by those who follow Lord Vishnu. The term “Papamochani” literally means “one who eliminates sins,” and the day is seen as a means of obtaining the blessings of Lord Vishnu and regenerating the soul. Lets discuss in this article about importance of Papamochani Ekadashi in detail. The story of Papamochani Ekadashi is told to Narada Muni by Lord Brahma and is mentioned in the Skanda Purana. The narrative goes like this: Mahijit was a monarch who once presided ..read more

Shri Shrivasa Pandita: 5th member of the Panca-tattva Before the arrival of Lord Chaitanya, Shri Shrivasa Pandita, the fifth member of the Panca-tattva, and Shri Krishna Chaitanya, Prabhu Nityananda, Shri Advaita, Gadadhara, Shri Shrivasa Pandita, and Gaura Bhakta Vrinda, dwelt in Navadwipa, Shri Shrivasa Pandita supervised the devout lives of his brothers Shri Rama, Shri Nidhi, and Shripati, who sang Lord Krishna‘s praises, worshipped the Lord and took three daily baths in the Ganges. Let’s discuss in detail about appearance day of shri shrivasa pandita. They met with Shri Advaita Acharya Pra ..read more

The Absolute Personality of Godhead Krishna, Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, appeared as a devotee during the Kali era. On what is now known as Gaura-Purnima, he appeared in the evening of the full moon day in the Phalguna month. There was a moon eclipse at the time, and Hindus bathed themselves in the Ganga and sang the holy names as was customary and advised by scripture. Eclipses are seen to be unlucky. Thus devoted adherents of the Vedic scriptures stand in a sacred body of water—a river, a kunda or lake, or the sea—and recite the Hare Krishna maha-mantra to dispel the unluckiness. So, Hare Kri ..read more

Gaura Purnima is a Vaishnava festival that honours Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who created Gaudiya Vaishnavism and was born between 1486 and 1534. It takes place on the day of the full moon, or Purnima, in the Hindu month of Phalguna, which often falls in March or April. The name Gaura Purnima, which refers to Chaitanya, means “Golden Full Moon.” During this holiday, his adherents fast and chant together before everyone enjoys a feast at the moonrise. It was observed on 7 March 2023. Gaudiya Vaishnavas observe this festival as a part of the Nabadwip-mandala Parikrama. So, let’s discuss the signi ..read more

Significance of the Holi Festival In the ISKCON tradition, Holi is a significant event that is cherished and enthusiastically observed. It is a time for celebration, love, and fellowship as it heralds the coming of spring and the victory of good over evil. So, let’s discuss the significance of the Holi festival. Holi is a festival the ISKCON community observes with kirtanas, dancing, feasting, and tossing colorful powders. These events are intended to increase the sense of community and devotion among Lord Krishna‘s followers and show appreciation for his bounties. In the ISKCON tradition, Hol ..read more

Charity & donations benefit both the giver and the soul. What the devotee genuinely contributes to the Lord is not needed by the Lord, as Srila Prabhupada states in Krishna. He can support himself. Offering something to the Lord serves the devotee’s interests because whatever they give to the Lord, they receive back a million times more than they gave. Giving to the Lord doesn’t make one lose money; on the contrary, it makes one million times richer. So let’s discuss benefits of donating to charity. What Are The Benefits of Donating to Charity? By assisting us in separating from material p ..read more