Significance of betel leaf
Sameer writes that the betel leaf, that is part and parcel of any puja or auspicious occasion in a Hindu’s life has a spiritual significance as well as a variety of health benefits... more
Significance of Braahmi Muhurtham
There is one muhurtam which is a constant for all the days of the week and any task can be started on any day in that muhurtam – that is called the Braahmi Muhurtam... more
So many gods!
Sameer quotes from the book of a Western scholar to help Hindus and non-Hindus understand the concept behind worshipping so many gods and goddesses in daily life... more
Common myths about Hinduism
Sameer says that there are a number of myths surrounding Hinduism, which name by itself does not correctly describe the way of life of a Hindu, and is more than a religion... more
Idol worship among Hindus
Sameer puts in perspective the need for a Hindu to stand in front of an idol and say his prayers even though he might have his eye tightly shut during the act... more
Namaste – more than a greeting
‘Namaste’, ‘Namaskar’ or ‘Namaskaram’ is the traditional way in which Indians greet each other but it also has a deep spiritual significance attached to it, writes Sameer... more
Importance of bathing in Hinduism
When we wash ourselves, in either a shower or by standing in the middle of a river, chest-deep, the water increases the electromagnetic activity, says Sameer... more
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