Category Archives: Religion

Lord Shiva – Symbolism

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Tarun Rattan

 

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Book Review – Stranger to History by Aatish Taseer

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Tarun Rattan

  Stranger to History: A Son’s Journey through Islamic LandsAatish Taseer5 of 5 stars   Aatish Taseer was conceived of a whirlwind affair between a Pakistani Muslim politician and an Indian Sikh Journalist. And life can never be simple born … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Stages of Meditation by Dalai Lama XIV

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Tarun Rattan

Stages of Meditation by Dalai Lama XIV 5 of 5 stars This book records the commentary on Kamalashila’s “Stages of Meditation” as rendered by His Holiness Dalai Lama to his close followers in Manali 1989. Acharya Kamalashila was a great … Continue reading →

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‘Dismantling Global Hindutva’ event an academic assault on Hinduism

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Tarun Rattan

Hinduism has long been under the assault by western academia since the dawn of the colonial era of European supremacism — Read on http://www.firstpost.com/india/dismantling-global-hindutva-event-an-academic-assault-on-hinduism-9946511.html

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4 Degrees of Human Speech

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Tarun Rattan

As the information age gains momentum, the most primitive level–the spoken and written word–is drowning out the higher, subtle tongues.— Read on yogainternational.com/article/view/4-degrees-of-human-speech According to the Vedas, there are four degrees of human speech. As the information age gathers momentum, … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Ancient India: Its Language and Religions by Hermann Oldenberg

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Tarun Rattan

Ancient India: Its Language and Religionsby Hermann Oldenberg My rating: 5 of 5 stars A good book to understand the history of Sanskrit studies in West. How it started and which personalities made clear inroads into that field is all detailed … Continue reading →

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Book Review – How I Became a Hindu by Sita Ram Goel

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Tarun Rattan

How I Became a Hindu by Sita Ram GoelMy rating: 5 of 5 stars   Sita Ram Goel was a towering personality of India’s right-wing movement and this book is his intellectual autobiography. This covers his personal journey from being … Continue reading →

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Book Review – The Origins and Development of Classical Hinduism by A.L. Basham

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Tarun Rattan

  The Origins and Development of Classical Hinduismby A.L. Basham My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book synthesise Basham’s great knowledge of the art, architecture, literature, and religion of India, this concise history traces the spiritual life of India … Continue reading →

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Book Review – A Survey Of Buddhism by Bikshu Sangharakshita

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Tarun Rattan

A Survey Of Buddhism: Its Doctrines And Methods Through The Agesby Bikshu Sangharakshita My rating: 5 of 5 stars A great overview of Buddhism and the doctrines of its different schools. I’d purchased the book from the Bodhi temple’s Temple … Continue reading →

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गायत्री महामन्त्र

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Tarun Rattan

गायत्री महामंत्र वेदों का एक महत्त्वपूर्ण मंत्र है, जिसकी महत्ता ओ३म् के लगभग बराबर मानी जाती है। यह यजुर्वेद के मंत्र ओ३म् भूर्भुवः स्वः और ऋग्वेद के छंद ३.६२.१० के मेल से बना है। इस मंत्र में सविता देव की … Continue reading →

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