Yoga & Philosophy Tag

Why Malas Have 108 Beads?

108 is considered an auspicious number. It has nothing to do with semantics or balance or harmony or mathematics…it’s all about how auspicious it is. What’s important, however, isn’t the quantity…it’s the quality. In this beautiful video filmed on the holy banks...

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The Mantra That Gives Moksha

Parmarth Niketan · The Mantra That Gives Moksha Mantras are one of the most sacred, ancient and powerful aspects of the Hindu tradition. As beautiful and sacred as the words of our mantras are, the most important part of our mantra japa (chanting/reciting a mantra) isn’t...

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The Mantra that Gives Moksha

Mantras are one of the most sacred, ancient and powerful aspects of the Hindu tradition. As beautiful and sacred as the words of our mantras are, the most important part of our mantra japa (chanting/reciting a mantra) isn’t the words of the mantra itself. It’s...

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Duty Before Renunciation

Renunciation – Sannyas – is not our ticket to absolution from our responsibilities…our commitments. Our sacred scriptures are very clear that our duties – everything from fulfilling our dharma and studying the Vedas to caring for our parents – must be fully and adequately...

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