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Shiva is the principal of the of . There are many iconographic similarities between Shiva and various such as and Chakrasamvara.

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Kathmandu, The Land of Bhairava

11
Oct
2021
Buddhism, Culture, Hinduism Leave a Comment
In popular lore, the of and death, was considered to be the , jury, and executioner in times. Anyone accused of the crime was made to stand before Kaal Bhairava for judgment. Bhairava in the Jatra festival Under sunny skies, huge crowds packed the in to witness the Indra Jatra festival. Among the many dazzling attractions, is a practice of the chariot procession of .
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Appearances and Identifications of Vajrapani

7
Jul
2021
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is one of the earliest and most recognizable characters of . He is known for carrying a  scepter and being a close attendant to the historical according to the Mahayana . In , Vajrapani is entrusted to safeguard all of the literature and in this regard, he is known as Guhyapati – the Lord of Secrets. Different of Vajrapani Vajrapani manifests in a variety of forms and looks, ranging .
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Deity and Divinities of Nyingma Tradition

21
May
2021
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Tradition is the old school of is the name given to the followers of those original translations of the of the into . The Nyingma teachings are divided into the Long Transmission (Tib. ring gyü) of the and the Short Transmission (Tib. nyé gyü) of Terma; other teachings were received by directly in Pure Visions (Tib. dak nang) from deities or , in experiences or in dreams. .
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Explaining Buddhist Deity Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara

31
Jan
2021
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Shristhikantha is a meditational form of Avalokiteshvara. Avalokiteshvara is a originally arose from the Sutrayana tradition of , and later as a tutelary deity of the tradition. Life of Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara In this section, we are going to learn about the life of Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara,  after that, the short of Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara itself. Shristhikantha Avalokiteshvara is the bodhisattva of surrounded by fifteen emanated from .
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Hinduism and Buddhism: In context of Nepal

5
Nov
2020
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Today, is referred to as the oldest living followed in the whole world. More than 3000+ deities are found in some places near the homes of where they and . Though the underlying philosophies of Hinduism are the same, the belief system has been adjusted over nearly 3000 years of existence. The concept is still the same and is adjusted over to cope with social changes of a society. .
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Powerful Mantra Om Namah Shivaya

22
Oct
2020
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Namah Shivaya is an important and popular in and Shaivism. It is the mantra dedicated to Lord . Shaivism is a sect that claims that the most important  is Shiva. The origin of this mantra dates back to thousands of years and is mentioned Yajurveda in the Shree Rudram hymn. And also in Rudrashtadhyayi which is a part of the Shukla Yajurveda. It is referred to as Shiva Panchakshara or simply Panchakshara, meaning the mantra of “five syllables” (excluding Om). The Gem of All Life (Jiva-Ratnam) is said to be the name of Shiva. ‘Shiva’ simply means auspicious. The Lord is so full of  that it’s said that love itself is Shiva. Who is Lord Shiva? Shiva is Sha + ee + Va .
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All you need to know About Navaratri – Durga Puja

16
Oct
2020
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Navaratri, the word for “nine nights”, also called is a major festival held in for the honor of the divine feminine. There are two festivals of Navaratri: Chaitra Navaratri and Sharad Navaratri or Maha Navaratri. Chaitra Navaratri occurs during the spring season. Navami, the birthday of great Lord Rama, usually falls on the ninth day of Chaitra Navaratri and thus, Chaitra Navaratri is also known as Ram Navaratri. In .
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All You need to know about Jivamukti Yoga

14
Sep
2020
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The method is a proprietary style of which is created by David Life and Sharon Gannon in 1984. Jivamukti is an ethical, physical, and that fuses vigorous with adherence to five central tenets. Many celebrities follow this Yogic Style over . For spiritual, psychological, and physical growth, the fusion of five principles with is crucial. So this is obvious to experience an overall transformation in .
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KUNDALINI YOGA

Kundalini yoga – A Tantric Yoga

28
Aug
2020
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is derived from which is defined in Vedantic as the energy that lies dormant at the base of the spine until it is activated and channeled upward through the in the process of spiritual perfection. Kundalini is believed to be power associated with the divine feminine. Kundalini as a school of is influenced by Shaktism and schools of . It derives its name through a focus .
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Interpreting Blue Tara Ekajati

21
Jun
2020
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is  Mahacinatara also known as one of the 21 . Ekajati is along with deity is one of the most powerful and fierce of . Ekajati is the protector of secret and “as the mother of the mothers of all the ” represents the ultimate unity.  She is the most important protector of the Vajrayana , especially the and terms. The of the Deity .
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