Category: Spirituality

Sri Radhashtami Celebration At ISKCON Bhubaneswar -2024

Sri Sri Radha Ashtami is a significant festival celebrated at ISKCON Bhubaneswar to honor the divine appearance day of Srimati Radharani, the eternal consort of Lord Krishna. The celebration typically involves devotional activities such as kirtans (devotional singing), bhajans, and discourses on the glories of Radharani and her love...

Transforming Lives Through Sound: The Healing Power of Vibrational Frequencies

-Deva Narayan Sound has always been a powerful tool in human history. It was central to many ancient cultures’ spiritual practices – from the chanting of Tibetan monks to the rhythmic pounding of the shaman’s drum to the singing bowl ceremonies performed in ancient Egypt. In recent years, there...

Exploring Near-Death Experiences and Reincarnation in Hinduism

-Deva Narayan Hinduism, one of the world’s oldest religions, answers many mysteries of life and death. Near-death experiences (NDEs) and reincarnation are two such mysteries most deeply interwoven in the religious fabric of Hinduism. However, these phenomena not only provide a native Hindu perspective on mortality but also offer...

Fostering Innovation: Strategies for Enhancing Creative Thinking

By – Deva Narayan 1st August 2024: Creativity and innovation are the most important skills you can use to design a life that not only fulfills but also inspires you. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a college student, or a member of the workforce, tapping into your creative genius...

The Silver Cord: Exploring Mystical Tethers in Out-of-Body and Near-Death Experiences

-Deva Narayan Out-of-body experiences (OBEs) and near-death experiences (NDEs) are age-old mysteries, often written off as religious or metaphysical experiences and confined to the realms of spiritual literature or science fiction. One aspect of them in particular—the “silver cord” experience—features regularly among those who claim to have traveled beyond...

Bridging Traditions: Exploring the Cultural Connections Between Hinduism and Shintoism

-Deva Narayan Hinduism and Shintoism, two of the world’s ancient religions, share deep cultural connections of many generations. We can see their links through mythology, rituals, and philosophical views. By exploring these interconnected relationships one can understand how both of these traditions interact with one another. One of the...

Harnessing the Power of Brahma Muhurtam: Benefits of Early Morning Chanting

-Deva Narayan Brahma Muhurtam is the time approximately 1 hour 36 minutes before sunrise (also known as the nautical twilight) and it is the most auspicious time of the day to perform spiritual practices like meditation and yoga. The ambiance at this particular time is calm and quiet as...

Transforming Daily Life: The Profound Impact of Spiritual Reading

-Deva Narayan In a contemporary world that moves very fast, one can easily struggle to find harmony and tranquility within themselves. Spiritual books give you a great stop from the disorder with an amazing effect on your daily activities and overall health. Interacting with spiritual literature which could be...

Bhakti Yoga in the Bhagavad Gita: Embracing the Path of Devotion

-Deva Narayan One of the holiest books in Hinduism, The Bhagavad Gita, gives a detailed explanation of how to live a life of loyalty, spirituality, and devotion. Within the many ways of spiritual enlightenment, Bhakti Yoga, ‘the path of devotion’, is very prominent. This route puts love and devotion...