Speed Of Light In The ‘Rig Veda’

As per Modern Science the speed of light is 186,000 miles/second

Now read it carefully & get to know the Power of Vedic Science👇

Speed of light was known to Indians in Vedic period and was determined accurately in Rig Veda thousands of yrs ago

It was further elaborated by Sayana ( An influential commentator on the Vedas) in the 14th century AD in his commentaries on Rig Veda.

Many years after that, The velocity of Light was calculated by Maxwell in the 19th century,

In Rig-Veda, there is a hymn which is incredibly close to the information about the speed of light.

तथा च स्मर्यते योजनानां सहस्त्रं द्वे द्वे शते द्वे च योजने एकेन निमिषार्धेन क्रममाण नमोऽस्तुते ।।

"tatha ca smaryate yojananam. sahasre dve dve sate dve ca yojane
ekena nimishardhena kramaman
Namostute."

This means “It is remembered here that Sun (light) traverses 2,202 yojanas in half a nimisha.”

**Nimisharda = half of a nimisha

**In the vedas 'Yojana' is a unit of - Distance and 'Nimisha' is a unit of - Time.

'Arthasastra' defines A Yojana as being equal to 8,000 dhanus, which is equivalent to 9.09 miles

“CHIDAMBARA RAHASYAM”

**The Secret of Chidambaram Nataraja Temple, Tamil Nadu

Bhagwan Shiv (Nataraja) as the cosmic dancer, inspired the Chola kings (10th century) to build this temple with stone and gold. A silver Nataraja, Not Shivalinga, is the principal icon in this temple

The temple has stood the test of time and is considered to be among the unique temples in the world.
It is said that the temple holds a grave secret; which is famously known as the 'Chidambara Ragasiyam'.

After 8 years of R & D, Western scientists have proved that

Bhagwan Nataraja’s big toe lies at the Centre Point of World's Magnetic Equator.

An Ancient Tamil Scholar ‘Thirumoolar’ has proved this 👆🏼Five thousand years ago!

His treatise "Thirumandiram" is a wonderful Scientific guide for the whole world.

Chidambaram temple embodies the following characteristics

1) This temple is located at the Center Point of world's Magnetic Equator.

2) Of the "Pancha bootha" i.e. 5 temples, Chidambaram denotes the Skies. Kalahasthi denotes Wind. Kanchi Ekambareswar denotes land.

All these 3 temples are located in a straight line at 79 degrees 41 minutes Longitude. This can be verified using Google, it is An amazing fact & astronomical miracle!

3)  Chidambaram temple is based on the Human Body having 9 Entrances denoting 9 Openings of the body.

Shocking Connection Between The Vatican city (Italy) & Shiva Linga

The Vatican city is shaped in the form of a Shiva linga!
This shocking claim was made by historian P.N. Oak who said that the word Vatican has actually come from the Sanskrit word 'Vatika'

and that Christianity has come from 'Krishna Neeti'.

We have often heard that all the religions have emerged from one Sanatana Dharma. It does not matter which faith you follow because ultimately you are praying to the same God

The connection between the Vatican city and Shiva linga is quite interesting.

The striking similarities between the two symbols of the world's greatest religions is sure to make your mind blow away. Let us take a look at the shocking connection between them.

The Striking Similarity:

Take a look at the picture above. You will see the similarity between the shape of the linga and the compound of the Vatican city. The pathway is shaped like a phallus. On looking closer you will find a tripundara (three lines on Bhagwan Shiv's forehead)

and a bindu incorporated into the design of the Piazza San Pietro of the Vatican city.

Vatican- What's In A Name:

The word Vatican has been derived from the Sanskrit word 'Vatika' which means Vedic cultural centres. Such words and a few excavations prove that Vatican was

"Mandir todna hai, to karo man ghat"

“If you want to break down the temple, harden your heart”

Aurangzeb, the 6th Mughal Emperor who destroyed multiple Hindu temples, could not touch “Karmanghat Hanuman Mandir” during his reign.

Abul Muzaffar Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad Aurangzeb (3 November 1618 - 3 March 1707 CE) was the third son and sixth child of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal.

He was born when his father was governor of Gujarat.

Aurangzeb was well known for his rejection of pluralism and expansion of Islam by force.

His father appointed him as viceroy of the Deccan in 1636 CE and he brought the Nizam Shahi dynasty to an end.

After multiple confrontations with his elder brother Dara Shikoh, Aurangzeb took control over army and ordered on 10 August 1659, Dara was executed on grounds of apostasy.

Aurangzeb was crowned Sultan and he started expanding his kingdom along with religion.

History of Karmanghat Hanuman Temple:

During late 12th century, a comman-in-chief of Kakatiya Dynasty went for hunting and rested under a tree in a forest. He could hear the chanting of Raam and when searched, found stone idol of Hanuman Ji in seated posture.

Why Do We Chant ‘Shanti’ Three Times?

ॐ असतो मा सद्गमय ।
तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ।
मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय ॥
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥

(Meaning: Om, lead me from unreal (transitory material existence) to the real (Eternal Self),

From darkness (of ignorance) to light (of wisdom, truth, spiritual knowledge),
From the fear of death to the knowledge of immortality.
Om Peace, peace, peace!

If you attend any Hindu religious ritual, a Vedic prayer or a traditional Yoga class,

you will find that the Shanti mantra (the peace chant) is usually chanted at the end of the ceremony or the class.

(from Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 1.3.28)
As you will notice, the concluding line is the chanting of the word Shanti (peace) three times.

The question that sometimes gets asked is – why is shanti chanted three times? Is there a significance to it?

Here is a brief explanation as to why we chant shanti three times.

Our ancient scriptures tell us that one of the main objectives of life is to remove three kinds of

obstacles or to eliminate three kinds of suffering.

In the Samkhya Pravachana Sutram, the very first sutra states:

"अथ त्रिविधदुःखात्यन्त निवृत्तिः अत्यन्त पुरुषार्थः" (1.1)

“Permanent and complete elimination of the three-fold suffering is the supreme purpose of life".

जानिये क्यूँ की जाती है गोवर्धन पूजा 🙏🏻

“गोवर्धन धराधार गोकुल त्राणकारक।
विष्णुबाहु कृतोच्छ्राय गवां कोटिप्रभो भव।।

देवराज इन्द्र के अभिमान को चूर करने हेतु भगवान श्री कृष्ण ने, जो स्वयं लीलाधारी श्री हरि विष्णु के अवतार हैं ने एक लीला रची।

#GovardhanPuja

प्रभु की इस लीला में यह हुआ कि एक दिन प्रभु ने देखा के सभी बृजवासी उत्तम पकवान बना रहे हैं और किसी पूजा की तैयारी में जुटे। श्री कृष्ण ने बड़े भोलेपन से मईया यशोदा से प्रश्न किया " मईया ये आप लोग किनकी पूजा की तैयारी कर रहे हैं" कृष्ण की बातें सुनकर मैया बोली -

“लल्ला हम देवराज इन्द्र की पूजा के लिए अन्नकूट की तैयारी कर रहे हैं।”

मैया के ऐसा कहने पर श्री कृष्ण बोले मैया हम इन्द्र की पूजा क्यों करते हैं ?

मैया ने कहा वह वर्षा करते हैं जिससे अन्न की पैदावार होती है उनसे हमारी गायों को चारा मिलता है।

भगवान श्री कृष्ण बोले हमें तो गोर्वधन पर्वत की पूजा करनी चाहिए क्योंकि हमारी गाये वहीं चरती हैं, इस दृष्टि से गोर्वधन पर्वत ही पूजनीय है और इन्द्र तो कभी दर्शन भी नहीं देते व पूजा न करने पर क्रोधित भी होते हैं अत: ऐसे अहंकारी की पूजा नहीं करनी चाहिए।

लीलाधारी की लीला और माया से सभी ने इन्द्र के बदले गोवर्घन पर्वत की पूजा की।

देवराज इन्द्र ने इसे अपना अपमान समझा और मूसलाधार वर्षा शुरू कर दी। प्रलय के समान वर्षा देखकर सभी बृजवासी भगवान को लगने लगा कि ये सब श्री कृष्ण की बात मानने के फलस्वरूप हुआ

Ayurvedic Health Clock :

The Ayurveda Clock is a 24 hr guide that aims to nurture our natural circadian rhythm.

During a 24 hour period, one of the dosha (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) becomes more active at certain times of the day/night.

The Ayurveda clock shows each active dosha at its respective time and what activities we should do to best serve our mind, body & soul so we can adapt to our natural rhythm, offering us energy, vitality, rest and rejuvenation at appropriate times.

The Ayurveda clock is divided into six 4 hr cycles, three of which occur during the day and three during the night.

6 am- 10am- KAPHA time:

This is the best time for exercise as physical strength is great during these hours. Kapha is the most stable and grounding dosha.

If we do our exercise routine during the morning Kapha hours, we have the best chance of developing an enduring habit. If you feel lazy and difficult to get out of bed, then Kapha dosha is the culprit here. So, try getting up before 6am to avoid feeling sluggish.

10am - 2pm- PITTA time:

Pitta dosha governs digestion and appetite. Our Agni is strongest during these hours. So, eat your largest meal of the day during this time. The Pitta energy aids our ability to concentrate. We are most focused and alert during the Pitta times of the day.

India’s Unsung Women Freedom Fighter- Rani Chennamma

"If we live, we will live like free people"

This was Kittoor Chennamma's message to the British agent in South India.

The year was 1824.

As expected, the agent John Thackeray was not pleased, -

He marched to Kittoor with his army, surrounded the fort... and asked Rani Chennamma to surrender.

It is said that Rani Chennamma donned her warrior attire came out with her army. A fierce battle ensued and the British army was reportedly defeated... John Thackeray was killed.

This was a big blow to the Britishers.

Much before the revolt of 1857, there were several lone battles fought in the country and many brave women warriors led these battles and even defeated the British armies.

One such valiant freedom fighter was Rani Chennamma of Kittoor- a kingdom near present day Belgaum in Karnataka.

All was well in the thriving business destination of Kittoor. But misfortune fell upon the queen She lost her husband, king Mallasuraj,-

and after some time, her only son also died.

The British sensed an opportunity to capture her kingdom. It is said that Rani adopted another boy Shivalingappa and announced him as the next heir to the throne.

But the Britishers were not pleased.

Do We (Hindus) really have 33 Crore Gods and Goddesses?

The concept of 33 Koti devata in Hinduism!

’33 Crore Gods’ is a highly misinterpreted fact. The term ‘trayastrimsati koti’ mentioned in Atharva Veda, Yajur Veda, and Satapatha-brahmana, was misunderstood as 33 Crores.

The term ‘koti’ in Sanskrit has two meaning, one is ‘supreme’ and the other is Crore.

The term ‘trayastrimsati koti’ does not mean the number 'thirty-three crore'. Here koti means 'supreme', pre-eminent, excellent, that is, the 33 'supreme' divinities.

So, somewhere in translation, we missed the basic fact that Hinduism has 33 Supreme Gods and not 33 Crore Gods.

(The word koti has the same meaning as “Uchcha koti.”)

In the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, chapter 3, Yajñavalkya has said that in reality there are only 33 Gods and Goddesses.

Of these 8 are Vasus, 11 Rudras, 12 Adityas, and Indra and Prajapati.

( 8+ 11 + 12 + 2 = 33).

8 Vasus (deities of material elements) are -

Dyaus "Sky",
Prthivi "Earth",
Vāyu "Wind",
Agni "Fire",
Nakşatra "Stars",
Varuņa "Water",
Surya "Sun",
Chandra "Moon"

They are called Vasus, because they are the abode of all that lives, moves or exists.

ऋषि, मुनि, महर्षि, साधु और संत में क्या अंतर होता है?

भारत में प्राचीन काल से ही ऋषि-मुनियों का विशेष महत्व रहा है।आज से सैकड़ों साल पहले 'ऋषि', 'मुनि', 'महर्षि' और 'ब्रह्मर्षि' समाज के पथ प्रदर्शक माने जाते थे. तब यही लोग अपने ज्ञान और तप के बल पर समाज कल्याण का कार्य किया

करते थे और लोगों को समस्याओं से मुक्ति दिलाते थे। आज के समय में हमें कई तीर्थ स्थलों, मंदिरों, जंगलों और पहाड़ों में साधु-संत देखने को मिल जाते हैं. लेकिन वे ऋषि-मुनियों की तरह इतने ज्ञानी नहीं होते.

आइए जानते हैं ऋषि, मुनि, महर्षि, साधु और संत में क्या अंतर है

ऋषि :~

ऋषि शब्द की व्युत्पत्ति 'ऋष' है जिसका अर्थ 'देखना' या 'दर्शन शक्ति' होता है।

ऋषि अर्थात "दृष्टा" भारतीय परंपरा में श्रुति ग्रंथों को दर्शन करने (यानि यथावत समझ पाने) वाले जनों को कहा जाता है। वे व्यक्ति विशिष्ट जिन्होंने अपनी विलक्षण एकाग्रता के बल पर गहन ध्यान में

विलक्षण शब्दों के दर्शन किये उनके गूढ़ अर्थों को जाना व मानव अथवा प्राणी मात्र के कल्याण के लिये ध्यान में देखे गए शब्दों को लिखकर प्रकट किया। इसीलिये कहा गया -

“ऋषयो मन्त्र द्रष्टारः न तु कर्तारः।”

अर्थात् ऋषि तो मंत्र के देखनेवाले हैं नकि बनानेवाले

अर्थात् बनानेवाला तो केवल एक परमात्मा ही है

मुनि :~

मुनि वह है जो मनन करे, भगवद्गीता में कहा है कि जिनका चित्त दु:ख से उद्विग्न नहीं होता, जो सुख की इच्छा नहीं करते और जो राग, भय और क्रोध से रहित हैं, ऐसे निश्चल बुद्धिवाले मुनि कहे जाते हैं। वैदिक ऋषि जंगल के कंदमूल खाकर जीवन

The Finger Names in ‘Sanskrit’ are, Thumb is called ‘Angushtha’, Pointing finger is called ‘Tarjani’, Middle finger is ‘Madhyama’, Ring finger is ‘Anamika’ and the Smallest finger is called ‘Kanishtika’.

Mudras are hand gestures used in yoga and meditation, which mean ‘mark’ or ‘seal’ in Sanskrit. In the Mudra philosophy, it is believed that our 5 fingers correspond to the 5 elements of the universe -

Thumb - fire, Index finger Varuna (Air) Middle finger- Akasha (Space), Ring finger - Prithvi (Earth), Little Finger -Jal(Water).

Practitioners believe that when the finger representing a particular element is brought into contact with the thumb, that element is brought into

balance, creating a stabilizing effect on the entire body. Mudras start electromagnetic currents in the body, create balance and promote health. Regular practice of these mudras can help create a balance between these five elements in the body.

Credit- Sri Vidya ( FB)

‘Flag Hoisting’ vs ‘Unfurling’ 🇮🇳
Know the difference between 15 August & 26 January Flag Ceremony

On Independence Day, is the National Flag hoisted or unfurled?
Many people believe that the terms ‘Hoisted’ & ‘Unfurled’ are synonyms,

but there is a significant difference between the two.

On 15th August, Prime Minister ‘Hoists’ the national flag to honour the historical event of India’s Independence.

On Republic Day, the President of India ‘Unfurls’ the flag on Rajpath before presiding over a parade.

1 - The positioning of the flag matters a lot! One can spot the difference between ‘unfurling’ and ‘hoisting’ in the positioning of the flag.

When the national flag hoists on independence day, it is tied and sits at the bottom of the pole.

It is the Prime Minister who raises the national flag up and hoists it

Whereas, when the flag is unfurled on Republic Day, it is closed and tied at the top of the pole.

The President unfurls it without pulling the flag up as it takes place on Independence Day.

Why the President unfurls and Prime Minister hoists?

The prime minister, who is the head of the government, ‘hoists’ the flag on Independence Day.

On the other hand, the President of India ‘unfurls’ the Tricolour on Republic Day as the

27 नक्षत्रों के 27 वृक्ष (नक्षत्र राशि तथा ग्रह के लिए निर्धारित पेड़ पौधे)

जिस प्रकार प्रत्येक ग्रह और राशियों के अपने-अपने वृक्ष होते हैं ठीक बैसे ही प्रत्येक नक्षत्र के भी अपने वृक्ष होते हैं। अपने वृक्ष होने का अर्थ है जो उस ग्रह या नक्षत्रों के प्रतिनिधि हों।
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या ऐसे वृक्ष जिन पर उक्त ग्रहों का प्रभाव रहता है इसलिए वैदिक साहित्य में “वृक्ष पूजन” का स्पष्ट निर्देश दिया गया है

जब भी कोई व्यक्ति बहुत परेशानियों में घिर जाता है (चाहे उस परेशानी का कारण कुछ भी हो) तब ज्योतिषी, जन्मकुंडली के आधार पर सबसे पहले यह जानने का प्रयास करते हैं कि

किस ग्रह नक्षत्र, राशि वा राशि स्वामी के कारण वह जातक परेशान है।

पुनः उस ग्रह अथवा राशि के कारकत्व को आधार बनाकर जातक के परेशानी को दूर करता है। उन कारकतत्व में पेड़-पौधे भी आते है। जन्म कुंडली में बुरे ग्रहो के प्रभाव को कम करने के लिए तथा शुभ ग्रहो के शुभत्त्व को बढ़ाने के लिए

निर्धारित पेड़-पौधों की सेवा तथा उसके जड़ को धारण करने का विधान है।

ऊपर दिए गए चित्र में चारों तरफ 3 घेरे बने हुए हैं जो सबसे ‘पहला घेरा’ है उसमें ‘27 नक्षत्रों’ के नाम हैं और उनकी पोधो के नाम साथ में लिखे हुए हैं

‘दूसरे घेरे’ में ‘12 राशियों’ के नाम उनके पौधों के साथ लिखे हुए

और ‘तीसरे घेरे’ में ‘नौ ग्रहों’ के नाम लिखे हुए हैं और उनसे संबंधित पेड़ पौधों के नाम भी लिखे हुए हैं।

ग्रह,राशि,नक्षत्र के आसार पेड़-पौधे प्रयोग करने से अंतश्चेतना में सकारात्मक सोच का संचार होता है और वे परिस्थितियों को अनुकूल करने में सहायक सिद्ध होते हैं

Ayurvedic Health Clock :

The Ayurveda Clock is a 24 hr guide that aims to nurture our natural circadian rhythm.

During a 24 hour period, one of the dosha (Vata, Pitta and Kapha) becomes more active at certain times of the day/night.
#Thread

The Ayurveda clock shows each active dosha at its respective time and what activities we should do to best serve our mind, body & soul so we can adapt to our natural rhythm, offering us energy, vitality, rest and rejuvenation at appropriate times.

The Ayurveda clock is divided into six 4 hr cycles, three of which occur during the day and three during the night.

6 am- 10am- KAPHA time:

This is the best time for exercise as physical strength is great during these hours. Kapha is the most stable and grounding dosha.

If we do our exercise routine during the morning Kapha hours, we have the best chance of developing an enduring habit. If you feel lazy and difficult to get out of bed, then Kapha dosha is the culprit here. So, try getting up before 6am to avoid feeling sluggish.

10am - 2pm- PITTA time:

Pitta dosha governs digestion and appetite. Our Agni is strongest during these hours. So, eat your largest meal of the day during this time. The Pitta energy aids our ability to concentrate. We are most focused and alert during the Pitta times of the day.

What is Yagnopaveetham?

Yagnopaveetham is a Sanskrit word; Yagna means sacred ritual and ‘upaveetham’ means a covering. Thus Yagnopaveetham means a sacred covering on the body without which a Yagna or a sacred ritual cannot be performed.

#LongThread

Yagnopaveetham is a triple-stranded sacrificial filament joined by a knot called ‘Brahmagranthi’ that is worn by those initiated into the Gayathri recital. So It is also called as ‘Brahmasuthram’

Yagno-pavita means ‘thread of sacrifice’ that symbolizes the

sacrifice of ego, anger & selfishness.

What significants three threads :

The sacred thread is a composition of 3 threads, signifying Goddesses Gayatri (thought),Saraswati (speech,wisdom) and Savitri (deed) respectively

The three strands remind the wearer that he has to pay off

the three debts (Runas) he owes to the ancient seers, ancestors and to the God viz. Deva, Rushi, Pithru Runa.

What should be its length?

When you wear the length of Yagnopaveetham should come up to the navel level and it should be neither above nor below the navel.

It is said that if it is below the navel it will lead to the loss of power of penance and if it is above the navel it is Ayuksheenam (decline in longevity).

Composition :

“Yagnopaveetham Navathanthu Nirmitham;”
Yagnopaveetham is made up of nine layers of woven cotton

Red Fort in Delhi was originally built by Raja Anangpal Tomar in 1060 AD and not by Shahjahan

History was modified by Mughal rulers in India and everyone was made to believe that Shahjahan had built this palace during his tenure between 1639 to 1648 AD

by employing Ustad Ahmad Lahauri as chief architect

But what they did was only few modifications and the original fort existed even before Mughals entered India.

A stone tablet inside Red Fort by modern archaeologists proclaims that Shahjahan (who ruled from 1628 to 1658 AD)

built this fort from 1639 to 1648 AD

But one can see the photo given below for proof of who originally built the Red Fort in Delhi

A painting of Shahjahan’s time is preserved in the Bodleian LibraryOxford. It depicts Shajahan receiving the Persian ambassador inside the fort in

‘1628’ the very year of Shahjahan’s accession

This means the fort existed much before Shahjahan.

In Red Fort’s Khas Mahal, alias the King’s main apartment, one can find the royal emblem of its builder King Anangpal.

It has of a pair of swords laid hilt to hilt curving upwards,

the sacred Hindu pot (kalash) above the hilts, a lotus bud and a pair of scales of justice balanced over it. Dotted around are representations of the sun from whom Indian ruling dynasties claimed descent

At the sword points are two small conches considered

Today we remember Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey (Param Vir Chakra) on his ‘Punyatithi’

Who made his supreme sacrifice on the 3rd July 1999, during the Kargil war

“Why do you want to join the Army?”- Asked the SSB Interviewer.

“I want to win the Param Vir Chakra!”

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- he Replied

Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey was born on 25 June 1975, in Rudha village, Sitapur District (U.P)

He was an officer in the elite Gorkha Regiment of the Indian Army.
At a time when everyone starts preparing for their career, young officers like Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey chose to do their bit for the motherland.

Manoj, an alumni of the 90th course of the NDA, was

commissioned into the 1/11 Gorkha Rifles in June 1997. In Operation Vijay, Capt. Manoj (then lieutenant) was the platoon commander during the advance to Khalubar in the Batalik sector.

After commissioning, his first assignment was in the Kashmir valley and thereafter he was

posted to Siachen. Whilst in Siachen he received orders to move to Batalik sector, where the first intrusions by the Pakistani forces were detected and the Army was preparing for a well-coordinated retaliatory action.

Trimurti – The three forms of the Universe

The ancient Indian Hindu texts describe units of time ranging from microseconds to trillions of years.

According to these texts, the creation and destruction of the Universe is an ongoing cyclic process that repeats forever infinitely

In other words, Universes are created and destroyed, and the process goes on and on.

The process of creation (called Srishti in Sanskrit) of the Universe is personified in the form of Brahma – the God of Creation.

The process of destruction (called 'Pralaya' in Sanskrit) of the Universe is personified in the form of Shiv – the God of destruction (Bhagwan Shiva's role is to destroy the universe in order to re-create it)

The permanance, the cycle of creation and destruction that

goes on forever infinitely and hence is timeless and eternal,is personified in the form of Vishnu – the preserver who is permanent and all pervasive.

So, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiv form the trinity of 'Creation', 'Maintenance' and 'Destruction'.

Hence they are called 'Trimurti' – the three forms of the Universe.
So here we personify God in three forms – Generator, Observer, Destroyer (GOD)

Types of Shivling 🙏🏻🔱

Shivlings can be of various types, though broadly divided into 2 classes:

Chal lingas (movable ones); and Achal or Sthir lingas ( स्थिर, immovable ones, such as the ones in heavy stones

which we see in temple sanctums).

The Chal lingas - can be categorised into mrinmaya (made of earth), lohaja (metal made), ratnaja (made of precious stones), daruja (wooden ones), sailaja (stone made ones), and kshanika lingas

(made for some occasion and disposed off immediately afterwards).

The Achal lingas - also known as Sthir lingas or Dhruv lingas, and can be classified into ‘Four Types’: Daivika, Arsaka, Ganapa, and Manusa.

The Kamika Agama ( Granth) however classifies them into ‘Six Types’

Swambhu, Daivika, Arsaka, Ganapatya, Manusa, and Banalingas.

Besides the swambhu or the natural ones that have a special significance of their own,

the last two are the most important ones. Banalingas, like salagramas, are natural and found in particular

river beds, mainly fished out from the river Reva or Narmada.

Manusa are man-made lingas; comprising of three parts namely, Brahmabhaga (square lowest section), Vishnubhaga (octagonal middle part), and Rudrabhaga (topmost part, generally cylindrical);

The Energy Channels or Nadis
(Ida,Pingala & Sushumna)

The word ‘Nadi’ comes from the root ‘Nad’ in Sanskrit means ‘hollow stalk’.It refers to the network of channels through which the energies such as prana of the physical body,the subtle body & the causal body are said to flow.

Kundalini travels throughout our body by way of these three energy channels, or nadis. All three work perfectly together to integrate and balance the flow of our Kundalini.

Each also plays a specific role in maintaining our emotions, moods and physical health.

The three principal nadis that run from the base of the spine to the head are the ‘Ida’ on the Left, the ‘Sushumna’ on the Centre, and the ‘Pingala’ on the Right. Ultimately the goal is to unblock these nadis to bring liberation.

(1) Ida Nadi – Called the left channel, Ida is a Sanskrit word which means “comfort”. it starts in the Muladhara (root) chakra, flowing to the left and weaving in and out of the chakras before ending in the left nostril. This Nadi represents mental energy.

Ida Nadi is feminine energy with a cooling effect. It is introverted and is associated with the right side of the brain and the left side of the body. It is also called “Chandra” or “moon” Nadi since it is associated with lunar energy.Ida Nadi controls all of the mental processes