Scientific 16 Adornments (सोलह श्रृंगार) Solah Shringar of Indian Women
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Our Indian culture and traditions are very vast, since thousands of years. Generation to Generation, we follow our traditions. For some we know the reasons, but for many we still don't know.… https://t.co/92VKQMIhOGtwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
During the wedding it is therefore respectful keep it to tied up. Main jewelry and accentuations for hair; Gajra is strings of flowers. It is made usually of jasmine and worn both on the bun and with the braid coiling.
Ear Ring, Karn Phool or Jhoomars; Ear rings may consist of elaborately decorated large round ornaments. Outer parts of ears carry a lot of important acupuncture and acupressure points. Wearing ear rings has an acupuncture effect on the body, Ear rings can help in curing menstrual… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Frequent metallic friction on this finger is good for person's health. The science behind kamarbandh, Worn on the hip. It helps in regulating the menstrual periods and provides relief from the menstrual cramps. A silver kardhani is said to control belly fat.
Upanayan is one of the most important Samskaras. “Upa” means ‘close’ and “Nayanam” means ‘to bring’. Upanayan means to bring closer to the Guru or Divine. Upanayan also known as the ‘sacred thread ceremony’ (जनेऊ /उपवीत / यज्ञसूत्र /… https://t.co/GNHFoaGZ6Ctwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Brahminism has been distinguished by virtues like truth, charity and forgiveness. That is, there is a big difference between being a Brahmin character and taking birth in Brahmin caste. The divine quality of Brahminism does not develop just by taking birth in Brahmin caste. And… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The three strands symbolise the Hindu trinity - Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. There are various interpretations of the three strands to represent many of the other triads like Mahasarasvati, Mahalakshmi and Mahakali. Or the three qualities known as sattva, rajas and tamas; past,… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Ancient Indian 14 Vidya (Techniques) 64 Kalas (Art forms)
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Ancient Indian arts forms are described as Chausath Kalas, formed an important basis in the development of a cultured individual. Ancient education system was designed to fulfill four basic duties of a… https://t.co/z4ZJGsKZUwtwitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Pushpastaran : Art of making a covering of flowers for a bed.
Dashanvasanang raag : Art of applying preparations for cleansing the teeth, cloths and painting the body.
Manibhumika karma : Art of making the groundwork of jewels.
Basically 18 maha puranas and 18 Upa Puranas. Of these, six are Sattvic Puranas glorifying Vishnu; six are Rajasic, glorifying Brahma; six are Tamasic, glorifying Siva. Vyasa, the son of Rishi Parasara, is said to be the author of them all.
In Hinduism, human life is believed to comprise four stages. These are called "ashramas" and every person should ideally go through each of these stages. A crucial piece of the ashrama lifecycle is its focus on dharma, the Hindu concept of… https://t.co/PNuzi95AF9twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Adi Shankar consolidated and structured sanatan dharma into the 'panchayatan' form of worship (5 dieties as five basic elements of nature); Shri Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Devi (in all forms including Tantra), Lord Vishnu and Lord… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
iv) Parvat: One who lives in forest and has steadfast knowledge about the transient nature of the mundane world.
(v) Puri: One who is full of real knowledge and has mastered the knowledge of Brahman and is as such in union with the Parabrahman.
A glimpse of the Vamana, an incarnation of Shri Jagannath, is sure to ensure emancipation, release from the cycle of birth and death. The… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The rope : Swarnachuda Naguni Presiding Nine Deities : (i) Chandi (ii) Chamunda (iii) Ugratara (iv) Vanadurga (v) Shulidurga (vi) Varahi (vii) Shyamakali (viii) Mangala (ix) Bimala...
The making of the Puri raths for the Jagannath Rath Yatra is the responsibility of a separate… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Jagat+Nath = Jagannath, Jagat is the spinal cord consisting of various Chakras starting from Muladhara Chakra up to Ajna Chakra and Natha is the Supreme Soul of the Crown Chakra, Sahasrara. The Yogic way in order to realize Lord Jagannath has to start the spiritual journey from… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Consequences of Merits and Sins (पाप पुण्य) in Sanatan Dharma
The four purusharthas as per the Vedas are artha (things desired for basic security), kaama (things desired for comforts beyond security), dharma (proper means to be undertaken for obtaining artha kaama and also for… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Life, the way it is, reveals that the Creation and the Creator are one and the same (advaita or non-duality). Once the truth is realised, some of the enlightened beings choose to be Gurus (Realised Masters) to guide any desiring fellow humans towards the realisation (since it's a… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
The thought is a very powerful thing and just a thought can trigger various chemical (rasayana) reactions within the body and can either throw one’s health out of balance or bring it to composure.
Ayurveda believes that there is an ‘energy clock’, that is, our levels of energy are in synch with time and there is an optimal time of day for different activities.
The concept of the Ayurvedic Clock is similar to that of the biological clock or body clock. It is linked to how our body and mind function relative to both the surrounding energy and the state of our bodily humors (doshas).
The closer our daily rhythms are aligned with the rhythm of nature, the closer we are to achieving mind-body balance and wellness. If we go against the natural cycle of nature, we experience imbalance and deterioration of our health.