When the same astrological combinations prevail in two charts, they are known as astrological twins. Sri M.R. Aiyar and I have several such combinations

Republic of India which means the States within the country do not have an option of going out. Some countries like former USSR, USA and UK are mere United amalgamation of states within.

Shobhakritu samvat Ugadi
[22.03.2023 to 08.04.2024]
If you give a pillow to your mother, who suffers backache, it is localization (aka patriotism); if you give pillows to all mothers, it is globalization; if you take away your mother's pillow and give it to others, it is liberalization!

Spectacular display of firework brings happiness to many. But my youngest daughter, Ruby (she is four legged and some call her, doggie) does not agree. Animals are very much scared of the bright light and sound.

I asked him whether he was practicing 'killing' the desires, when he took up that foreign university examination and secured a plump posting in the US. Since he had consulted me earlier, I knew the magnitude of his desire.

His parentage was obscure; his condition poor; his education null; his natural endowments great; his life correct and innocent. He was meek, benevolent, patient, firm, disinterested, and of the sublimest eloquence.

Deities Jagannatha, Balabhadra, Subhadra and Sudarshan are carved out of wood only once in twelve years while the chariots for these Deities are made every year.

Ganesh is invoked with the mantra: गणानां त्वा गणपतिं हवामहे कविं कवीनामुपमश्रवस्तमम्। ज्येष्ठराजं ब्रह्मणां ब्रह्मणस्पत आ नः शृण्वन्नूतिभिः सीद सादनम्॥

We are Hindus, Muslims or Christians by birth and not be choice. A religious Hindu or a Muslim can not hate others. Some advocate religious tolerance

The king said to sage Astavarka: "I was a hunter in Varanasi, by name Suswara. One day, after hunting I was not able to return home after dusk..........

This is like the New Testament, as many parables and stories teach you most complex topics in lucidly. If you have not understood Vedas, Upanishads, Bible, Koran or Bhagawadgeeta despite several readings, this book will teach you the meaning of all!