Tattva

Last month, on September 15th, we celebrated the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Ganesh Utsav. Every Hindu home prepared to give Him a hearty welcome. Beautiful murtis of Shri Gajanana were put on display, privately and publicly, throughout the period of festivity. While we enjoy celebrating the festival, let us take the time to reflect on Shri Ganesh and see what we can learn from him. Read the rest of this entry »

During this time of the year, Hindus worldwide observe the festival of Rakhi, or Raksha Bandhan, literally meaning “bond of protection” between brothers and sisters.  To mark this occasion, in Hindu families the sister blesses her brother by tying a holy thread on his wrist.  In return, the brother gives a gift to his sister and vows to protect her. Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the Shravan Purnima day; this year, it was on August 28, 2007. Read the rest of this entry »

Celebrating the Guru

Hindus attach paramount importance to spiritual gurus. Gurus are often equated with God and always regarded as a link between the individual and the Immortal. Just as the moon shines by reflecting the light of the sun, and glorifies it, all disciples can dazzle like the moon by gaining from their Gurus. Read the rest of this entry »