Encyclopedia - Ekadasi: Encyclopedia - Ekadasi
Ekadasi is the eleventh lunar day (Tithi) of the shukla (bright) or krishna (dark) paksha (fortnight) respectively, of every lunar month ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ekadasi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ekadasi - Meaning Of Ekadasi
Ekadasi is a Sanskrit word, which means 'the eleventh'. It refers to the eleventh day of a fortnight belonging to a lunar month. There ar...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ekadasi: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Ekadasi
Ekadasi - is the eleventh day of the waxing or waning moon.   Suddha Ekadasi means that the whole eleventh day of the moon elaps...   » Read the article

Article - Twenty Important Spiritual Instructions
Twenty Important Spiritual Instructions by H.H. Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj.   From "Easy Steps to Yoga" by Sri Swami S...   » Read the article

Article - Senses: Control Of The Senses
Many aspirants fail to enter into Samadhi or Brahmic Bliss on account of restlessness of any one of the Indriyas (senses). Control of Ind...   » Read the article

Article - Sadhana: Essence Of Sadhana
The essence of Sadhana.   From "Easy Steps to Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda.      » Read the article

Article - Brahmacharya: Mental Discipline (bhava)
It is the mind that really does all actions. A desire arises in your mind and then you think. Then you proceed to act. The determination ...   » Read the article

Article - New Age Spirituality: New Age Vs. Vedic Tradition
A critical in-depth analysis of the differences and similarities between the New Age movement and the Vedic traditions by Henry Makow PhD...   » Read the article

Article - Self-knowledge: Who Am I?
This is a world of diversity. Intellects are different. Faces are different. Religions are different. Sounds are different. Faiths are di...   » Read the article

Article - Yoga Sadhana: Introduction To Yoga Sadhana
An introduction to Yoga Sadhana.   From "Easy Steps to Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda.      » Read the article

Article - Brahmacharya: Importance Of Brahmacharya - Yoga And Sex
 Brahmacharya is the vow of celibacy in thought, word and deed, by which one attains Self-realisation or reaches Brahman. It means c...   » Read the article

Article - Mind Control: Mind, Its Mysteries And Control
About the mind and how the mind can be controlled.   From "Easy Steps to Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda.      » Read the article

Article - Vedanta: Introduction To Vedanta
An introduction to Vedanta.   From "Easy Steps to Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda.      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ekadasi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ekadasi - Mind
How, is Ekadasi related to the movement of moon and mind? We have certain psycho-physical and psychological centres called Chakras in the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vaikunta Ekadasi: Encyclopedia - Vaikunta Ekadasi
Vaikunta Ekadasi, the Ekadasi of Vaikunta (the abode of the Vishnu) falls on the 11th day of the Sukla Paksha (the waxing phase of the mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tithi: Encyclopedia - Tithi
In vedic timekeeping, a tithi (also spelled thithi) is a lunar day, or the time it takes for the longitudinal angle between the moon and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia - Holiday
The word holiday has related but different meanings in English-speaking countries. Based on the words holy and day -, holidays originally...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tyagaraja: Encyclopedia - Tyagaraja
Tyagaraja (Telugu: శ్రీ త్యాగరాజ; d. 1848) was one of the most important composers of Carnatic music. He is regar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fasting: Encyclopedia - Fasting
Fasting is the act of willingly abstaining from all food and in some cases drink, for a period of time. Depending on the tradition, fasti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2006: Encyclopedia - 2006
2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. It corresponds to the years 5766-5767 in the Hebrew Calendar,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia - Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu (தமிழ் நாடு, "Land of the Tamils") is a state at the southern tip of India. The bordering states/territories...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ekadasi: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Ekadasi
ekadasi a day on which Vaishnavas fast from grains and beans and increase their remembrance of Krishna. It falls on the eleventh day o...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ekadasi: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Ekadasi
Ekadasi - is the eleventh day of the waxing or waning moon. Suddha Ekadasi means that the whole eleventh day of the moon elapses durin...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ekadasi: Spiritual Yoga Dictionary Ii On Ekadasi
EKADASI: Eleventh day of the Hindu lunar fortnight.   (See also: EKADASI ,Yoga, Yoga Dictionary)      » Read the article

Dictionary - Ekadasi: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Ekadasi (ekaadhashi)
Ekadasi: Ekadasi (Ekaadhashi). Eleventh day of fortnight of lunar month considered sacred for fasting.   (See also: Ekadasi...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ekadasi: Hinduism Sanskrit Dictionary Iv On Ekadasi
Ekadasi: Ekadasi: eleventh day of the Hindu lunar  fortnight.   (See also: Ekadasi , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sa...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ekadasi: Sai Baba Dictionary On Ekadasi
Ekadasi: Ekadasi: The day of fasting at the eleventh day after the new and the full moon. To the 'stage of no 'kuntitha' or dullnes...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ekadasi: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary Iii On Ekadasi
EKADASI: the eleventh day of the Hindu lunar fortnight   (See also: EKADASI , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictiona...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiday - Religious Holidays
Holiday - Buddhist holidays. Vesak Matsuri (in Japan, could also be considered a Shinto holiday) Blessed Rainy Day in Bhutan Holiday...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ekadasi - The Eleventh: Sai Baba Dictionary On Ekadasi - The Eleventh
Ekadasi - the eleventh: Ekadasi - the eleventh: when the ten senses are coordinated and turned towards God, then the doors of Heave...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiday - Religious Holidays
Holiday - Buddhist holidays. Vesak Matsuri (in Japan, could also be considered a Shinto holiday) Blessed Rainy Day in Bhutan Holiday...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hari-vasara: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Hari-vasara
Hari-vasara - the day of Lord Hari; this refers especially to Ekadasi; it also refers to other holy days such as Janmastami and Ramana...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Amrithodbhavam Day: Sai Baba Dictionary On Amrithodbhavam Day
Amrithodbhavam Day: Amrithodbhavam Day: In the very first week of 1963, on the 6th January to be exact, the Vaikunta Ekadasi had to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tyagaraja: Encyclopedia Ii - Tyagaraja - Biography
In Thiruvarur in the Thanjavur district of present-day Tamil Nadu, in the Hindu lunar year Sarvajit 27th Soma, on Chaitra Sukla Sapthami,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiday - No Holidays?
Referencing the original meaning of the term, Henny Youngman included this joke among his vast catalog of one-liners: "I was an atheist ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiday - No Holidays?
Referring to the original meaning of the term, Henny Youngman included this joke among his vast catalog of one-liners: "I was an atheist...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tirunelveli: Encyclopedia Ii - Tirunelveli - Other Places
Tirunelveli - Papanasam 42 km. This holy place is on the western ghat of Pothigai Hills. It is close to the Papanasam Falls, on the ban...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiday - No Holidays?
Referring to the original meaning of the term, Henny Youngman included this joke among his vast catalog of one-liners: "I was an atheist...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fasting: Encyclopedia Ii - Fasting - Physical Effects Of Fasting
When food is not eaten, the body looks for other ways to find energy, such as drawing on glucose from the liver's stored glycogen and fat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fasting: Encyclopedia Ii - Fasting - Medical Fasting
People can also fast for medical reasons, and this has also been an accepted practice for many years. One reason that people fast for med...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fasting: Encyclopedia Ii - Fasting - Political Fasting And Hunger Strikes
Main article: Hunger strike Political fasts (today more commonly known as the hunger strikes) have been around since the early 1900s. One...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iyer: Encyclopedia Ii - Iyer - Rituals Ceremonies And Festivals
Although many rituals that were practiced in ancient times are no longer followed, some traditions are continued to this day. Iyers are i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iyer: Encyclopedia Ii - Iyer - Iyer Women
Iyer women are noted for their culture and tradition. Proud of their culture, they are uncompromising in their stand. If the Iyers have b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iyer: Encyclopedia Ii - Iyer - Traditional Iyer Ethics
Iyers were extremely orthodox a century ago. They followed Dharma shastra texts of Manusmriti Apastamba and Baudhayana. 1.A traditional I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iyer: Encyclopedia Ii - Iyer - Iyers Today
In addition to their earlier occupations, Iyers today have diversified into a variety of fields—their strengths particularly evident in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fasting: Encyclopedia Ii - Fasting - Religious Fasting
Fasting - The Bahá’í faith. In the Bahá'í Faith, fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset during the Bahá’í month of `Ala' ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiday - The Northern Hemisphere Winter Holiday Season
In many Western countries, the winter holiday season is a period of time surrounding Christmas. Except in North America, the phrases "hol...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Holiday: Encyclopedia Ii - Holiday - The Northern Hemisphere Winter Holiday Season
In many Western countries, the winter holiday season is a period of time surrounding Christmas. Except in North America, the phrases "hol...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iyer: Encyclopedia Ii - Iyer - Spiritual And Philosophical Beliefs
Strictly speaking, all Iyers define themselves as "Srauta-Smarta", ie. followers of the Sruti text (mostly Yajur Veda and Sama Veda), and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tamil Nadu: Encyclopedia Ii - Tamil Nadu - Culture
Tamil Civilization is one of the oldest in the World. Unique cultural features, like Tanjore paintings, Bharatanatyam and Tamil architect...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iyer: Encyclopedia Ii - Iyer - Origins
The Iyers claim a top position in the caste hierarchy of the Tamil-speaking region in India. They are Smartha brahmins, and are distinct ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2006: Encyclopedia Ii - 2006 - Events
2006 - January. January 1: Royal Mail loses its 350-year monopoly in the UK. Redenomination of the Azerbaijani manat. Tropical Storm ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2006: Encyclopedia Ii - 2006 - Deaths In 2006
Main article: Deaths in 2006 2006 - January. January 1 - Henry Magdoff, American political commentator (b. 1913) January 2 - Steve Rog...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 2006: Encyclopedia Ii - 2006 - Predicted And Scheduled Events
2006 - January. January 15: First round of the Finnish presidential election Second round of the Chile presidential elections NASA's ...   » Read the article

Article - Yoga Sitemap I - E
This is a sitemap for Yoga - E . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word.   eas...   » Read the article