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 →
Yoga Nidra During the last fifty years the way of life has changed greatly. Our mind is engrossed in material survival and has lost the point of balance and harmony. The body and mind are unable to adapt to … Continue reading →
Age of Quarrel – Kali Yuga Once we have chosen to live in the material world which is subject to cycles of creating and destroying. The spiritual world is eternal though. Material universes are created and destroyed in everlasting cycles, … Continue reading →
Five Bodies (Koshas) The body, mind, and spirit are interconnected, interrelated and inter – penetrating. So the body is made up of layers or substances, each more subtle than the next. Each body has a dimension and a layer. Vedas … Continue reading →
Four Days Cleansing Diet This is a simple but effective cleansing diet first used by Seneca Indians. Day 1 : Eat only fruit. All kind of fruit will work except bananas. Suggestions: watermelon, pears, peaches, apples, berries, cherries, oranges, grapefruit, … Continue reading →
How to Choose Food The rule of thumb in Ayurveda is: any diet is supposed to promote self-development. If our food choices improve our concentration on the positive, and make us open and friendly they are good for us. … Continue reading →
The Uniqueness of Human Body Type According to Vedic knowledge, the purpose of life is to realize one’s unity with the Higher Being. Following the Highest Will is the only legitimate (rightful) activity, all others are illicit (wrongful). Gaining a … Continue reading →
Warts Warts are common viral infections and can occur in all three doshas. Viruses are all around us but only when immunity is low can they take over and cause warts or another skin growths. Two factors are crucial in … Continue reading →
Three Features Helping to Lose Weight Calorie counting or watching what we eat is good but not enough to get rid of unwanted pounds permanently. There is a psychological factor which causes both the under- and over weight. Let’s see. … Continue reading →
Twenty Ways Ginger Can Serve You Ginger almost needs no introduction. This universal medicine can be given almost to everyone and will have at least one benefit. Dry ginger controls and balances all three doshas, although in excess it may … Continue reading →
Where do Vata, Pitta and Kapha Come From To act in the material world a soul (Atman) needs a material body, which is comparable with clothes or a car. We use them but it is wrong to identify ourselves with … Continue reading →
Happiness IS a Choice The most amazing part of Ayurveda is Cosmology, which describes the working principles of the universe and Philosophy which explains the meaning and purpose of our life. The Vedic knowledge states that we never die, that … Continue reading →
Cow Products There are five kinds of products the cow offers to us: milk, butter, yogurt, urine and dung. All of them have a great healing potency. In ancient times, rishis would put a combination of all those products into … Continue reading →
Ayurveda about Colonic Ayurveda teaches that digestion is key for a healthy and happy life. A weak digestive system can not work properly. Working properly means turning foreign substances in our bodies into part of us through adsorbtion, distribution, and … Continue reading →
Vedas about the End of World Let’s remember how often we have heard about approaching of the end of world just in recent years. 1980, then 1995. 1999 of course since 999 is inverted 666, the number of devil. 2000 … Continue reading →
Negative Ions – The Vitamins of Air It is so human to not notice positive things until they go away or turn negative. Fresh air is taken for granted until it gets stale. Breathing in the same air over and … Continue reading →
Fresh Air – A Natural Healer and Rejuvenator We can live several months without food, several days without water, but only a few minutes without air. I’ve read about yogis whose minds and bodies are so refined that they sustain … Continue reading →
Vedas on Hospitality All old scriptures teach that hospitality is a must between living beings. In books written only a hundred years ago, we find that well – to – do families gave shelter to less fortunate relatives or even … Continue reading →
Fulfillment of All Desires is the Cosmic Rule Vedas state that ALL desires of ALL beings always get fulfilled. This is the cosmic law. The material world was created to let all our wishes come true in order we learn … Continue reading →
Vedas on Money Where does money come from? What is the best way to gain it? Where does it go? Let’s refer to the pure well of Vedic knowledge. The ancient scriptures say that the strongest currency which will not … Continue reading →
Grace of God Meditation This beautiful meditation is designed to promote competence and effectiveness. It helps a person to positively channel their emotions, increase mental clarity, and correct negative personality pattern. Notice that Grace of God meditation is practiced differently … Continue reading →
The Brahma Vaivarta Purana says: “In this world there are only two concrete procedures for attaining liberation and redeeming one’s sins. These two things are: fasting on the Ekadashi days…
Continue reading →According to Vedic knowledge, there are infinite universes of the material world. Vedas compare them to bubbles in the ocean. Our universe is one of the smallest.
Continue reading →Modern science has about 40 different concepts of cosmos, some say it indefinite and some say it has its limits. Some believe in linear evolution and some in the presentation of all forms of beings at the same time. The Big Bang theory makes less and less sense even to many of official scient…
Continue reading →Vedic Astrology is described in one of the four Vedic Scriptures – Rig Veda. The Sanskrit word for Astrology is Jyotish or Jyotisha which means Ray. This ray can lead us through our lives, providing knowledge and inspiration. The same ray can be destructive when used inaccurately or unscrupulously.
Continue reading →There is no question which the Vedic knowledge isn’t able to answer. It covers all matters from “How to be happy “ to “How the Universe is built”. All these subjects are minutely described in Vedic scriptures. An interesting branch of Ayurveda deals with foretelling of future events.
Continue reading →Ayurveda on Candida Candida is a yeast – like fungal infection which can easily become chronic. The symptoms of a Candida infection can include: – Fatigue – Headaches – Flatulence – Depression – Food sensitivity – Skin disorders – Low … Continue reading →
Non-Animal Protein All foods that we eat have some combination of the three universal powers (gunas): sattva, rajas, and tamas. Ayurvedic knowledge states that according to its dominant principle our food can be blissful, impassioned, or ignorant. You can find … Continue reading →
Breath of Fire – Bhastrika Pranayama Pranayama means control of breath. Vedic science teaches us how to control our mind by breathing practices. We also can use pranayama to activate male (solar) and female (lunar) energy when needed, or harmonize … Continue reading →
The liver has a fiery energy and can cause a variety of Pitta disorders, such as inflammation and infection. Pitta is translated as bile and is prone to the range of diseases rooted in the improper function of the liver … Continue reading →
Ayurvedic Kidney Flush The proper functioning of kidneys is essential for good health. Their function is closely connected to the nervous and reproductive systems. Things that affect kidneys: – Drinking an incorrect amount of water (too much or too little). – Distilled … Continue reading →
Time for Fall Detox The period from September 15 to October 15 is considered in Ayurveda an optimal time to get rid of toxins that the body has accumulated during the hot Pitta season. Ayurveda offers us Panchakarma, the five … Continue reading →
