Archive for June, 2007

  • Agni

    Agni

    One of my favorite verses in the Katha Upanishad: “This is that”  – thus they recognize the supreme ineffible happiness. How will I then discern “it”?  Does it shine or does it reflect light? There the sun does not shine, nor the moon or stars, lightning does not shine there, much less this fire. All [...]

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  • Abishekam

    Abishekam

    Because Shiva is always hot…being the Lord of Destruction involves a lot of heat…traditionally, he is fond of a cooling ritual called Abishekam.  Here you can see the preparations for an abishekam in a small Varanasi temple.  Note the Nandi in the background. The ingreditents are arranged and ready to go.  Mostly the offerings are [...]

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  • Milk into Ganga

    Milk into Ganga

    We have recently had a number of yagyas performed for the goddess Ganga who appears on as the Ganges river.  In contrast to some of the yagyas that we perform, which are all about power, the Ganga yagyas bring such a deep sense of calm and coolness. For those who practice TM, you may know [...]

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