Sanskrit

intensity of prem bhakti engulfs the a(n)tar (inner self), leading to a fixation and passion for the Beloved, concludes the verse, one should engage in incessant remembrance of the Beloved. The word bhagtī, used in the above verse is same as the Sanskrit word bhakti, which means, ‘devotion’, ‘adoration’, ‘worship’. Bhakti is not about blind love - rather, it is about being blind in love. The relationship between prem and bhakti is analogous to that of air and wind – just as wind is a current…

Hinduism is one of the oldest and the third largest followed religion. Unlike many other religion, Hinduism has many gods and yet many consider it as a monotheistic, since Hindus worship one god in different forms. There is a famous Sanskrit saying in India especially amongst the Hindus that Ekam Sat Viprah Bahudha Vadanti (Truth (God) is One, sages know it differently). Some people may worship Bhagavad Geeta, some may believe in Ramayana and some in Mahabharata. Hinduism has a diverse body of…

The Sanskrit and old Hindi noun bhakti is derived from the verb root bhaj, whose meanings include "to belong to", and "to worship” Bhakti is defined as “devotion” or passionate love for the Divine (Monier-Williams, 2008). The longstanding and strict adherence…

The question of destiny is surrounded by mystery. Are we alone? Are we left clueless in the most important issues of our life, such as the four major questions: Who am I? What is the purpose of my life? What am I doing here? Who is my Creator? Perhaps there is a plan for each of us, as hinted at in the Bible: “Even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” (Matt 10:30) And if such a plan exists, is it hidden from us or are we allowed to see what’s in store for us? The Bible describes early…

happen. It also causes me pain because of all the lives that have died under that symbol and regime. Now getting to the history of the symbol, it turns out that the Swastika was originally used or created in Neolithic Eurasia. Swastika comes from Sanskrit. The specific word it comes from is Svastika. Showing the sun moving through the sky, the Swastika was originally thought to mean “good fortune.” The Swastika has even been found on some pre-Christian European artifacts. It has been found on…

Asceticism consists of practices of self-discipline undertaken voluntarily in order to achieve a higher state of being. Asceticism denotes a life which is characterized by refraining from worldly pleasures (austerity). Those who practice ascetic lifestyles often perceive their practices as virtuous and pursue them to achieve greater spirituality. Many ascetics believe the action of purifying the body helps to purify the soul, and thus obtain a greater connection with the Divine or inner peace.…

reflects the variety and richness of cultures that exist in Israel. we mix east and west. few members of Yamma are self-educated others are graduates of music schools. What does Yamma mean? The word Yamma has few meanings: Hebrew - toward the sea Sanskrit (Hinduism), “restraint”, "self control", whether on the bodily or psychic level. Arabic - a fest Yemenite - mother It has meaning in Spanish (flame), Japanese (mountain) and other language but we didn’t choose this name knowing all that :-)…

Looking for accurate and understandable information within the context of the current technological environment is overwhelming given the amount of data available on any given subject. In particular, navigating “scholarly” information can be a major dilemma for the layperson. Indeed, not all information is created equally, nor should all information be considered accurate simply because it is “scholarly”. As publication standards drop, and as journals start out, non- exemplary publications can…

Did you know that the Greek took their medicine very seriously? They thought that illness was a punishment from the gods but it also could have been a gift. They later found some scientific reasons why there would be diseases. They also used various tools to perform a surgery. Let’s learn more about the Ancient Greeks’ medicine. The Greek medicine had advanced over the years. It first started with illness being described as a punishment from the gods. In the 5th century B.C.E, some people…

The strength of Buddhism comes from what is know as The Three Jewels, these being The Buddha, The Dharma, and the Sangha. Buddha is the central being whose story of how he became The Buddha, and what he did right after enlightenment, sets up the foundation for what it has come to be a very popular Religion. Even though there are several versions of his story, the main message remains the same and illustrates specific important Buddhist concepts and beliefs. It is my intention to demonstrate…