Earth : Flat or Spherical? The flat Earth idea is usually equated with primitive and pre-scientific ideas. A common expression to equate certain ideas with stupidity is to say, “people used to think the world was flat.” In most people’s … Continue reading →
Misfortune and Defeat are the Result of Lacking Mercy of the Elders The blessings of those who are older and wiser than us have tremendous power – this is the fundamental position of Vedic culture. All the misfortunes that we … Continue reading →
Meet your Plastic Plate (a guide to the safe use of plastic) Colorful cups, plates, knives, forks, and spoons made of plastic are produced every year by the millions of tons. Without this uncomplicated table setting, almost any party at … Continue reading →
Kitchari Cleansing Diet (3-7 days) Food can both harm and benefit the body. The health and well-being of the whole human body as well as its vigor and activity depend on what and how a person eats. If the balance … Continue reading →
As the embodied soul continuously passes, in this body, from boyhood to youth, and then to old age, the soul similarly passes into another body at death. A sober person is not bewildered by such a change.”(Bhagavad-gita 2.13) The Vedas, … Continue reading →
Oil Pulling – an Ancient Practice of Ayurveda Oil pulling is not a new invention but an ancient practice of Ayurveda. The Charaka Samhita states that it can cure about 30 systemic diseases. The benefits of this technique were described … Continue reading →
How to Determine your Dosha (Prakriti / Prakruti) from your Birth Chart Prakriti is one’s unique constitution, an inborn metabolic pattern. Prakriti also means Nature, the set of tendencies that was set up at the time of our conception. Prakriti … Continue reading →
Charity: To Whom, Where, and What to Give. Happiness is a feeling that is inherent in us, it is part of our nature. The desire to share happiness is a great driving force that encourages us to make donations. According … Continue reading →
What to Hold in Secret? Advice of the Sages. The first thing to keep a secret, the sages say, are our far-reaching plans. Keep quiet until this plan is fulfilled. Our ideas are not ideal. They have a huge number … Continue reading →
Meat and Environment By eating meat, you become an accomplice in the destruction of the ecology of our planet, whether you know about it or not. And therefore, the best thing you can do for the Earth is not to … Continue reading →
Seitan – Tasty Non Violent Alternative to Meat This is proven long ago that protein is contained not exclusively in animal products. In fact, protein is found in all foods. It is very much protein in grains, and the very … Continue reading →
4 Essential Oils to Detoxify and Boost Your Immunity Every day, we are exposed to countless viruses, bacteria, and toxins. It is easy to get sick if your immune system is not robust enough. Luckily, pure essential oils provide an … Continue reading →
Tips for Beginner Vegetarians “If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be vegetarian.” Paul McCartney Finally, the moment has come – you realized that you will never again eat animal products: for some ideological reasons, or simply decided that … Continue reading →
The Six Stages of Maturity of Man Sometimes the path of a living being from birth to death is called “space corridor” that consists of six periods that ideally should coincide with increasing maturity of an individual. The period of … Continue reading →
Parvati Raj Sequence for Women’s Health also called Scorpio complex Contraindications for the implementation of this complex are the Schmorl nodes — also known as intervertebral disc herniations — larger than 0.5 cm. Please consult your doctor before starting any … Continue reading →
Natural Painkillers The first reaction to pain in modern man is to take a pill. But this is not the most useful option for our body. The pill simply breaks the neural connections between the nerve endings and the source … Continue reading →
Ropes of Destiny Have you ever done something, knowing that you should not? Knowing that it is wrong, harmful and will end badly? And yet, as if under hypnosis or in a dream, did commit this act? What makes us … Continue reading →
How Sipping Hot Water Will Cleanse Your Body All ingenious things are simple and inexpensive, thus it is not possible to make money selling them. Here is one of them: If you simply sip hot water throughout the day you … Continue reading →
Pomegranate in Ayurveda The pomegranate is considered a sattvic fruit. This means that it promotes pious qualities such as self sufficiency, reality, consciousness, purity, creativity, and clarity of perception. It is good for the heart and has restorative properties. It … Continue reading →
Who are you? If you approach people on the street with such a question, then there will be no limit to the variety of answers. I am John Smith; I’m a girl; I’m an engineer; I am a father; I’m … Continue reading →
The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium – Journey beyond Time and Space In the Indian city of Mayapur—the world center of Vedic spiritual culture—a very unusual temple is being erected, which, according to the Vedic predictions, will change the fate … Continue reading →
What Time Should You Wake Up? In my previous articles, I have already touched on the importance of doing things at the right times, especially waking up and going to bed, but it appears to me more and more important … Continue reading →
Family Karma, What We Can Do When we get married, the energies of both partners interact according to the law of synergy. Both negatives and positives in the spouses are amplified as if having been put under a magnifying glass. … Continue reading →
Chyawanprash with Fresh Berries Doubles the Benefits for Body and Mind The most popular Ayurvedic Rasayana (Rejuvenating formula) is Chyawanprash – a blend of herbs with multiple health benefits, derived from a 2,500-year-old Ayurvedic formula. Administration of this preparation provides … Continue reading →
Population Growth on Earth: The Vedic Explanation The Vedas teach that it is a great accomplishment to be born as a human. To get a human body one needs a lot of piety. Our body is a rarity. Spiritual teachers compare … Continue reading →
False Claims of Health Benefits from Small Doses of Alcohol Alcohol consumption is known to cause a lot of trouble, but at the same time, many people will tell you with confidence that small doses of wine and … Continue reading →
Vastu Shastra – The Predecessor of Feng Shui – the Science of Harmony Vastu Shastra, the science of harmonization of space, was written before 1500 BC. However, it was given to humankind much earlier and initially was transmitted in oral … Continue reading →
How We Block our Chakras The main nadis (subtle energy channels of the body) run along the spinal column in a curved path and cross one another several times. At the points of intersection, they form strong energy centers, wheel-like … Continue reading →
The Bhagavad Gita Hot Line Numbers The Bhagavad Gita (Song of God) is the greatest spiritual book the world has ever known. It reveals transcendental knowledge spoken by the Supreme Lord Krishna Himself. The Bhagavad Gita can be consulted in all critical … Continue reading →
How to Make our Families Warmer and Happier The epoch we are living in (Kali Yuga) began on February 18th, 3102 BC. It is characterized by quarrels, degraded morals, and all kinds of miseries. The fact that we were born … Continue reading →
Differences Between Summer and Winter Yoga. In summer and winter, our body lives by differing laws. The practice of yoga can bring more benefits, if it is adjusted according to the season. Summer yoga In summer, when nature awakens, our … Continue reading →
Japa (Repeating The God’s Name) The Vedas teach us that God incorporates in fullest the six perfection to which we all aspire. He has full strength, full fame, wealth, knowledge, beauty and renunciation, At the same time, He is the best … Continue reading →
Hatha Yoga – a Part of the Eight-Limb Yoga of Patanjali Patanjali, the author of Yoga Sutra, called his system Ashtanga Yoga (Yoga of eight steps). Yoga is a science that studies liberation forces that we already have within us. … Continue reading →
Prana – The Life Force Prana is the life force that enables our body to act. This energy is present in plants and animals as well. The Chinese name for prana is CHI. Prana flows through subtle energy channels, called … Continue reading →
Padadari – Cracked Heels. Ayurvedic Remedies. Cracked heels are a problem caused by excessively dry skin due to aggravation of the Vata dosha. It leads to abnormal thickening of the skin around the heels, inducing heel fissures. Sushruta Samhita (Ancient … Continue reading →
Cravings. What you Really Want. А craving is a strong desire for something. Usually we crave things that are unhealthy or make us fat. Oftentimes we do not really need this exact product. Below is a list of healthy substitutes … Continue reading →
Stop the Yulin Dog Meat Festival I am reposting the article I received from Avaaz.org , a 44-million-person global campaign network that works to ensure that the views and values of the world’s people shape global decision-making. (“Avaaz” means “voice” … Continue reading →
Champi Head Massage During the time of the British Empire, Englishmen used the services of Indian street hairdressers. Тhis was the first acquaintance of the Western world with Ayurvedic techniques. Along with hair-styling, clients received a pleasant scalp massage with … Continue reading →
The Thirty Reasons to Start Doing Yoga When an Easterner says the word Yoga, he or she is referring to a path to God and the means we use on this path. When a Westerner says the word Yoga, he … Continue reading →
Acne Part Two I published the post “Acne – the Pitta Imbalance” in 2011. Since that time, I have received numerous comments and questions asking for recommendations that are more detailed in terms of diet and lifestyle in order to … Continue reading →
The five Roles of a Woman for a Happy Marriage. One Vedic lecturer was asked the following question: How long should one keep trying to hold his or her family back from divorce? The answer based on Vedic scriptures was: … Continue reading →
Kapalabhati Pranayama – Skull Shining Breath Kapalabhati Pranayama is a breathing technique that consists of short, powerful exhales and passive inhales. It acts as a tonic, refreshing and rejuvenating the body and mind. Its name comes from two Sanskrit words: … Continue reading →
Punya- and Papa-Karma – Deeds that Will Take One to Heaven or Hell The Vedic knowledge is revealed to the inhabitants of the innumerous planetary systems at the time of their creation and is nothing more than a users manual … Continue reading →
Is the Sugar You Eat Vegetarian? There is a very clear definition in the Vedas of the difference between a soul (living being) and the Super Soul (God Head). The God Head is able to create things that can reproduce … Continue reading →
Insomnia, Ayurvedic Recommendations Sleep is time for recharging and filling the body with energy. In today’s society, which is exposed to a constant, stressful rush, this basic physiological function has become a luxury for many of us. Almost every day, … Continue reading →
108 Ways to Illness An ancient Vedic scripture, The Book of Immortals, states: “Do not believe that illness, suffering, and setbacks come suddenly for no reason. They choose whom to come to. People draw them with their own deeds and … Continue reading →
Muhurta – Auspicious Time to Start Things Vedic astrology (Jotish) is a part of Vedic knowledge that describes practical employment of Vedic philosophy. The main subject that Jotish studies is Time as a manifestation of the Highest Will. Muhurta is … Continue reading →
Five Types of Diseases Ayurveda classifies all diseases into five types: Teachers These diseases occur when a person turns off from their evolutionary path into the so-called “dead-end corridor”. They stem from our imperfections and evil habits and thoughts. In … Continue reading →
Obtaining and Losing Subtle Energy According to Ayurveda, one’s spiritual progress manifests itself in two ways: 1. One’s happiness increases constantly. 2. Relationships with others improve. People in this condition are a fountain of energy, nourishing themselves and the others. … Continue reading →
Vimanika Shastra: the Technical Manual for the Construction and Use of Flying Machines Vimanas are the flying machines in the previous eras of mankind Vimanika Shastra is a text on the Science of Aircraft and was a part of a … Continue reading →
Forty Attributes of Arrogance from Mahabharata Mahabharata, one of the greatest and oldest of the Vedic scriptures, states that the material world was created for arrogant people. People who compete with each other, who are full of material desires, and … Continue reading →
Amaranth – Guarantor of Immortality Mara – is a Sanskrit word meaning “death”, a – “not, without”. So it turns out that AMARANTH literally means denying death, or rather, granting immortality. It might be related to the word AMRITA (drink of … Continue reading →
Why Yogis do not Eat Garlic and Onion. The Vedas include onions and garlic in the list of products unfit for humans because despite some benefit, they cause heavy damage to health and impede spiritual development. History of the emergence … Continue reading →
Chandra Namaskar vs. Surya Namaskar Chandra Namaskar (salutation to the Moon) is designed to enhance the lunar energy in our body. It gives peace and relaxation, and helps to recuperate. It is particularly useful for both men and women with … Continue reading →
Mantra for One who is Sulking or Feels Offended Feel offended? Print the mantra below and read it aloud in front of the mirror. I am an important peacock, who cannot allow others to act accordingly to their nature, … Continue reading →
Ritucharya – Lifestyle Adjusted to Nature When seasons transit, the change is very evident in the environment we live in. We see various changes in bio-life around us, such as flowering in spring and leaf shedding in fall, hibernation of … Continue reading →
Hare Krishna Maha Mantra “A mantra is mystical energy encased in a sound structure and each mantra contains within its vibrations a certain power. But of all mantras, the Maha-mantra (the Hare Krishna mantra) has been prescribed as the easiest … Continue reading →
Asthma treatment in Ayurveda The most important fact about respiratory diseases, including asthma, which everyone must know, is that they become incurable only when they are allowed to become chronic. If handled in the initial stages by Ayurveda, respiratory ailments … Continue reading →
Concept and Management of Cataract in Ayurveda. Several thousand year old Ayurvedic texts describe the structure and working principles of the eye, explain signs and symptoms of cataract, its management, as well as detailed indications, contraindications and complications of cataract … Continue reading →
The Three Reasons Ayurveda doesn’t Appreciate Eggs. Have you noticed that Ayurvedic cook books do not mention eggs at all? When I travelled to India I lived in a traditional family that didn’t use eggs either. Is it a mistake? The western … Continue reading →
Twenty Five Duties a Soul Embodied as a Man Should Fulfill A soul has no gender and possesses two main desires: to love and to evolve. If the desire to love prevails, the soul gets a female body, and if … Continue reading →
Twenty Five Duties a Soul Embodied as a Woman Should Fulfill Ninety five percent of Vedic scriptures teach how to interact with the material world in order to progress and only five percent are about spirituality. The main principles we … Continue reading →
Ayurveda for Kids Whoever we are: parents, grandparents, other elder relatives or simple well-wishers, we want to see our kids healthy. One of the eight branches of Ayurveda is pediatrics (Bala Tantra). It teaches some simple natural wisdom to keep … Continue reading →
Kutee Praveshika and Vata thapika – miraculous rejuvenation practices Rasayana or rejuvenation therapy has been attracting people for thousands of years. Our true Self, the Soul is forever young, that’s why we cannot tolerate the aging of body. Do not … Continue reading →
What plates to dine with Ayurveda states that every aspect of food has an impact on our health: freshness and quality of food, its constitution (every single type of food has its unique Vata, Pitta and Kapha percentage just like … Continue reading →
Asafoetida (Hing) for Better Digestion and Circulation Asafoetida or Hing (botanical name Ferula narthex) is an essential ingredient in most Indian food that is almost unknown in the West. It is famous for its anthelminthic, stimulant, carminative (relieving flatulence), antiseptic, … Continue reading →
Ayurveda on Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fibromyalgia and CFS are affecting more and more of the population of developed countries. Modern medicine admits its inability to cure these maladies that are characterized by generalized fatigue, chronic headache, sleep disorder, … Continue reading →
Premature Graying of Hair. To Care for your Hair. Part Three. The Sanskrit word for hair graying is Palitya. A white hair is produced by the formation of numerous air spaces throughout the cells composing the hair. Since old age … Continue reading →
Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis. Lusterless Hair. Ayurvedic Remedies to Care your Hair. Part Two. Anyone suffering from hair loss must be patient. The re-growth time for hair is about two years with three months resting phase. Hair grows at the … Continue reading →
Hair Loss. Ayurvedic Remedies to Care for your Hair. Part One. Hair Loss One thing should be said upfront, hair and skin issues can’t be relieved overnight, and if you are not open to a possibility of making changes in … Continue reading →
Vedas on Cosmos Astronomers and cosmologists study outer space and describe as best as their knowledge allows the structure and characteristics of the cosmic bodies and their interrelationship. The only question that they never answer is NOT HOW but WHY … Continue reading →
Vedic Principles of Decision Making Every minute of our life we decide what to do or what not to do. We find ourselves in situations that were created by our behavior and thinking in the past. We often can see … Continue reading →
Origin, Structure and Goal of Vedas “Veda” translates as knowledge. It is principally different from the worldly knowledge though. While modern science gives us tons of information on many subjects, the whole picture of life is missing. For example, in … Continue reading →
Prajalpa – Idle Talking that Destroys our Destiny “every time you speak prajalpa, the greatest tragedy takes place; Maya, the illusory energy of the Lord drains out your spiritual life right out of your heart.” Radhanath Swami We are … Continue reading →
Ayurveda on Juices First of all let’s make it clear, that what Ayurveda calls juice is a fresh beverage made from fresh fruit, vegetable, or herb which is consumed right away at room temperature. All other beverages are not juices … Continue reading →
Adjusting Food to my Dosha When you look at the food list for your constitution you notice that food is gradually divided in categories from “best for your dosha” to “eliminate from your diet”. Does it mean that Vata for … Continue reading →
Vegan Eating in Ayurveda Ayurveda considers the body to be the end product of our digestion. What we eat makes up our body and influences our thoughts, emotions, and outlook on life. When talking about Ayurvedic diet we need to … Continue reading →
The Ayurvedic Vegan Kitchen Finding Harmony through Food Is it possible to eat Ayurvedic and vegan at the same time? The answer is yes. I came across Talya Lutzker’s book The Ayurvedic Vegan Kitchen and was amazed at how well … Continue reading →
Dos and Don’ts during an Eclipse IT IS VERY INAUSPICIOUS TO SPECTATE AN ECLIPSE. NOT ONLY WILL PHYSICAL HEALTH BE AFFECTED NEGATIVELY, BUT MIND, INTELLIGENCE, AND DESTINY MAY SUFFER AS WELL. Sun and Moon eclipses are singular days in both … Continue reading →
Ayurveda on Salt Every manufacturer is eager to sell his product; otherwise their business makes no sense. We understand that they might even believe that their product is better than that of the others. But we also need to realize … Continue reading →
Tulsi (Holy Basil) – the Incomparable One Latin name: Ocimum Sanctum English name: Holy Basil Ayurvedic names: Tulsi (The incomparable one); Vishnupriya (The beloved one of Vishnu); Surasa. Part used: Though the seeds and root are used, the leaves are … Continue reading →
Sattvic, Rajasic or Tamasic Life Gunas are the three forces of material world, which penetrate everything in our life. To understand more about Sattva, Rajas and Tamas read the following articles: The three Gunas. The destiny of all living … Continue reading →
What It Means to Eat Fresh in Ayurveda Ayurveda states that our meals must be as fresh as possible to help maintain health and get more prana (life force) from the food. No matter how good a meal is, and … Continue reading →
Amaroli – the Urine Therapy Urine therapy means using your own urine either externally or internally as a way to promote or maintain health. Its advocates claim it to be a panacea for pretty much any ailment, from burns to … Continue reading →
Ayurveda on Conception of Righteous Children Only few people are pure enough to live the life of renunciation and be able to progress on the way to God on themselves. Most people live lives of householders, which means get married … Continue reading →
Chai – the Tasty Indian Tea Ayurveda recommends that you have a warm drink with your meal to help with digestion. It should be no more than a cup. At the end of a meal a cup of lassi (see … Continue reading →
Ayurvedic Healing of Gout Gout is a condition when uric acid is deposited in the cartilage of the joints. According to Ayurveda it is a metabolic disorder similar to arthritis and many remedies are the same. Sanskrit name for gout … Continue reading →
Ayurvedic Healing of Colds Which dosha causes colds? Winter is the time when Kapha dosha (water and earth) accumulates. Too much of it produces mucus, which results in colds. Lungs and stomach are the sites of Kapha. Phlegm is produced … Continue reading →
Tips to Avoid GMO Genetic Engineering or Genetic Modification of food involves the laboratory process of artificially inserting genes into the DNA of food, crops, or animals. The result is called a genetically modified organism or GMO. GMOs can be … Continue reading →
Ashwagandha – The Indian Ginseng Name: Ashwagandha, Ashwaganda, Withania Somnifera, Winter Cherry. Ashwagandha is extensively used in Ayurveda as a superb remedy for nervous exhaustion. It is often called Indian Ginseng for its tonifying properties. Unlike ginseng it is not … Continue reading →
Shatavari – Support for Sexual Health Common Name: Indian Asparagus, Asparagus Racemosus Sanskrit and Hindi Names: Shatavari, Satavar, Satmuli, Sitavari Traditionally it is one of the most effective herbs for supporting both male and female reproductive health. This herb is … Continue reading →
Non Herbal Medicament in Eastern Medicine Ayurveda uses herbs in many forms: fresh juices (svarasa), crushed pulp or paste of the plant (kalka), decoction (kvatha), hot infusion (phant), cold infusion (hima), milk decoction, powder (churna), pills (guti), tablets (vati), medicated … Continue reading →
How Observe Navaratri at Home Navaratri is the time to connect with Divine energy. Navaratri literally means nine nights. The Navaratri observance begins on the first day of the new moon. As the moon fills with light, so does the … Continue reading →
Myth about Vegetarianism and Anemia It is said that we live at the time of information. Tons of information are poured over on us every day. But information is different than knowledge. Knowledge is information we proved to be true, … Continue reading →
Dashmool – the Famous Ten Roots Formula. Dashmool (dashmul, dashamula) is a ten roots compound to treat Vata dosha. The warming quality also pacifies Kapha. It nourishes and tonifies the muscles, strengthens the body, and calms the nervous system. … Continue reading →
Vedic Varnas (Castes) Vedic society is based on four Varnas (classes). Let’s use the word class since caste has been negatively tinged. Four Varnas are: Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. The varnas were created based on four elements: three gunas … Continue reading →
Guggul for Clear Channels and Blood Latin name: Commiphora mukul Common name: Guggul Ayurvedic name: Guggulu Dosha effects: decreases Kapha and Vata, increases Pitta (in excess) What does the plant look like? Guggul is made from the resin of Commiphora … Continue reading →
Features Of A Sattvic (Righteous) Person The three gunas – Sattva (righteousness), Rajas (agitation) and Tamas (ignorance) affect everyone and everything in the material world, making us captives of it. The only way to escape is to get rid of … Continue reading →
Pitta Season The three Ayurvedic Seasons, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, change each other in everlasting cycle. In India there are six seasons; we here have only four, and they can be divided between the three doshas as following: Vata: … Continue reading →
Ayurvedic Face Diagnostic. For an Ayurvedic doctor the face features can be distinctive beacons showing the condition of inner organs. Every wrinkle or “casual” line provide diagnostic information for one who understands. We also can tell what system needs attention … Continue reading →