Motivational & Inspirational Quotes

A summary of rituals or Samskaras as per the Rig Veda . The Samskaras is a series of rituals that mark the various stages (milestones) in a human life, as per the Sanatana; and they need to be celebrated. They are performed in 5 different stages of a human life :- Stage 1: The prenatal years, Stage 2: The childhood years, Stage 3: The student years, Stage 4: The adulthood years and Stage 5: The old age years. In Vedas there are 40 samskaras prescribed, out of which 16 (called the Shodasha samskaras) are in practice even today; as produced below : 1.   Garbhadhan - Conception 2.   Pumsavana - Foetus Protection 3.   Simantonayana - Satisfying wishes of a pregnant woman 4.   Jatakarma - Birth Rituals 5.   Namakarana - Child Naming Ceremony 6.   Nishkramana - Child’s first view of the Sun/Taking the child outdoors for the first time 7.   Annaprashana -  First feeding of solid food to the child 8.   Chudakar...

Message Given By His Holiness Pujyashri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Mahaswamiji on 15 August 1947 - Independence Day On this happy occasion when our country Bharat has attained Independence, the people of this ancient country must pray whole heartedly and with one mind to Sri Bhagavan. Let us all pray to God to vouch safe to us strength of mind and energy to engage ourselves more and more in attaining spiritual knowledge. It is only by the grace of Almighty that we can safeguard the freedom that we have achieved and also help all the living beings on earth to lead a happy life. It is worthy to note that luckily the Chakra of Bhagavan, who is the embodiment of Dharma, has its place in the centre of our National Flag. This Chakra reminds us of the moral values enjoined by Emperor Ashoka, who is historically famous as Devanampriyaha. Further, the Chakra makes us contemplate on the spiritual discipline imparted by Bhagavan Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita. That Dharma which shines in...

"Truth cannot be suppressed and always is the ultimate victor. So, we should tread on the righteous path." - Yajur Veda "One should always aspire for increment of strength, food and long life because each of them is dependent on other." - Yajur Veda "Unless we make efforts to destroy our miseries we can not become wealthy and prosperous." - Yajur Veda "May our mind be inclined towards virtuous deeds, acquiring strength and long-life! May we continue to see the glorious sight of Rising Sun for eternity!" - Yajur Veda "Speech emanating from a pure heart and mind of learned men and scholars are naturally pure just like water of a river." - Yajur Veda