What is the difference between Japa and meditation?

Japa is silent repetition of the Name of the Lord. Meditation is the constant flow of one
idea of God. When you repeat Om Namo Narayanaya, it is Japa of the Vishnu Mantra. When
you think of the conch,

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What is your opinion of the Masters of the Himalayas?

There is a great Master of Masters, the Indweller of your heart. Turn the gaze inwards,
withdraw the Indriyas and seek His help. Rest in Him. Identify yourself with Him. Search Him
in your heart. Do

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What is Brahmamuhurta? Why is it eulogized by the Rishis?

4 a.m. in the morning is termed as Brahmamuhurta. Because it is favourable for
meditation on God or Brahman, it is called Brahmamuhurta. At this particular hour, the mind is
very calm and serene

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What is the harm in not believing in God’s existence ?

If we have no faith in God, we will be born again in this world and will undergo considerable miseries. The ignorant, faithless doubting self goes to destruction. He cannot enjoy the least happi

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Why should we believe in God ?

Belief in God is an indispensable requisite for every human being. It is a sine qua non.
Owing to the force of Avidya or ignorance, pain appears as pleasure. The world is full of
miseries, troubles, difficulties and trib

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Invocation For Living In Peace & Harmony by Steven Hutchinson

Invocation For Living In Peace & Harmony by Steven Hutchinson

We are connected to all of creation through a highly attuned field of energy which contains the perfected blueprint for all existence. All life is like a collection of pulsating charges

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Lord Siva Wears Trident, Deer, Etc.

The Rishis of Darukavana performed a Yajna to destroy Lord Siva.Acruel tiger came out of
the fire. They commanded the tiger to kill Lord Siva. Lord Siva killed the tiger and wore the skin
around His waist. Then they

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Lord Siva’s Lila of Begging

The Rishis of Darukavana thought that there was no use in loving and adoring Lord Siva and
they could attain Moksha through the performance of sacrifices. They left off worship of the Lord
and did sacrifices vigorously.
Then

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Lord Siva Wears the Ganga on His Head

Once upon a time in Mount Kailas, Parvati closed the eyes of Lord Siva with her hands.
Thereupon the sun, moon and fire did not shine forth. This caused terrible havoc in the world. All
were enveloped by darkness f

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Lord Siva Rides on the Bull

Turning of Chatur-Yuga two thousand times, is a day of Brahma. Such thirty days make a
month for him. Such twelve months make a year for him. Such hundred years make the full life of
Brahma. The whole life-period of Brahma i

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Lord Siva Curses and Pardons Nakirar

Once, a Pandya king of Madurai felt that his queen’s hair had some kind of natural
fragrance. A doubt arose in his mind as to whether human hair could have natural fragrance, or
could be rendered fragrant only throu

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Lord Siva Curses and Pardons Nakirar

Once, a Pandya king of Madurai felt that his queen’s hair had some kind of natural
fragrance. A doubt arose in his mind as to whether human hair could have natural fragrance, or
could be rendered fragrant only throu

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Tripura Samhara

This occurs in the Karna Parva of the Mahabharata. In times of yore, there was a war
between the Devas and the Asuras. The Asuras were defeated in the battle. The three sons of the
Asura, Taraka, wanted to take revenge on the Devas. The

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Dakshinamurti

On the Mount Kailas, with Parvati Devi by His side, Lord Siva was sitting in a hall
beautifully decorated by precious stones. At that time, Devi worshipped the Lord and requested
Him to alter the name of Dakshayani given to her before, fo

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Any Situation Can Be an Opportunity for Celebration by Shanta Gabriel...and...You Are A Unique Energetic Manifestation of Creator In All Your Glory ~ by Fran Zepeda

Any Situation Can Be an Opportunity for Celebration

We are drawing on the compassionate and timeless wisdom of The Gabriel Messages to provide insight and inspiration that we can apply every day of our lives.

For this week's issue, the message fro

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Lord Siva and Daksha

Daksha goes to attend the sacrifice of the sages who are the progenitors of the world, and not
being honoured by Rudra who has come before him, Daksha reproaches Him and leaves the place.
Nandisvara in his turn, curses Daksha and o

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Birth of Subrahmanya

The Asura Taraka drove all the gods from heaven. The gods went to Brahma. Brahma said
to the gods: “The Asura has acquired his power through my grace. I cannot destroy him. I shall
suggest to you one plan. Go to Lord Siva. He is

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Brahma’s Boon

ARakshasa worshipped Brahma and asked Him to grant him the power to destroy the whole
world. Brahma was partially unwilling to grant him this boon. He consented in a half-hearted
manner and asked him to wait. The Devas, hearing this, were

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Hari and Siva

Hari used to worship Siva daily with a thousand lotuses. One day one lotus was missing. He
plucked out His own eye to make the number of a thousand. Siva gave Vishnu the Sudarsana
Chakra or discus, being very much pleased with His devotio

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Ravana And Siva

Ravana was a great devotee of Lord Siva. He used to go everyday to Mount Kailas to
worship Lord Siva. He found this very troublesome. He thought within himself to bring the whole
mountain to his abode in Lanka in order to save himself f

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What is the difference between Japa and meditation?

What is your opinion of the Masters of the Himalayas?

What is Brahmamuhurta? Why is it eulogized by the Rishis?

What is the harm in not believing in God’s existence ?

Why should we believe in God ?

Invocation For Living In Peace & Harmony by Steven Hutchinson

Lord Siva Wears Trident, Deer, Etc.

Lord Siva’s Lila of Begging

Lord Siva Wears the Ganga on His Head

Lord Siva Rides on the Bull

Lord Siva Curses and Pardons Nakirar

Lord Siva Curses and Pardons Nakirar

Tripura Samhara

Dakshinamurti

Any Situation Can Be an Opportunity for Celebration by Shanta Gabriel...and...You Are A Unique Energetic Manifestation of Creator In All Your Glory ~ by Fran Zepeda

Any Situation Can Be an Opportunity for Celebration

Lord Siva and Daksha

Birth of Subrahmanya

Brahma’s Boon

Hari and Siva

Ravana And Siva

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