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Mangala: Encyclopedia - Mangala

In Jyotish astrology, Mangala is the name for Mars, the red planet. The Mars is also called Angaraka in Sanskrit. He is the god of war and is celibate. He is the owner of the Aries and Scorpio signs, and a teacher of the occult sciences (Rucaka Mahapurusha Yoga). Mangala - External link. http://srath.com ...

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Mangala: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary III on mangala

mangala:

mangala. Auspicious, fortunate.

Mangala: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary on Mangala

Mangala (Sanskrit) Hindu Mars {SD 2:124n}

(See also: Mangala, Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary)

Mangala: Encyclopedia - Ashta-mangalas

Ashta-mangalas are a set of eight auspiciopus symbols. There is some variation among different traditions about the eight symbols. Digambara Jain tradition: Chhatra (parasol), dhwaja (banner), Kalasha (pot), chauri (wisk), Darpana (mirror), Bhadrasana (seat), fan and vessal. Swetambara Jain tradition: swastika, srivatsa, nandyavarta, vardhmanaka (food vassel), bhadrasana (seat), kalasha (pot), mirror, fish pair. Tibetan Buddhism: Chattra or Parasol, Dhwaja or banner, Sankha or Conch; Shrivasta or an infinite knot, Dharmachakra or the wheel of the law, Kalash ...

Mangala: About different Homas and their purpose

Homas are powerful ancient fire rituals that have been performed in India by the Vedic sages for over 5000 years. Read more about the purpose behind the most common homas; Sudarshana homa, Lakshmi Kubera homa, Navagraha homa, Gayatri homa, Dhanavantri homa, Vidya homa, Kritya Pariharana, Mangala Samskarana homa Maha devi homa, Vastu homa, Aayushya homa, Punyahavachana homa .

Mangala: Homa, the Ancient Fire ritual

Homas is an ancient form of fire rituals, stemming from the Vedic Science. A homa can help you to get well, have good relationships, find a partner, have children and it may even remove bad karma or negative aspects in a horoscope or with Vastu.

Mangala: Pali Chanting in the Theravada Buddhist Tradition

Pali Chanting in the Theravada Buddhist Tradition

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Vandan a - Homage to the Triple Gems

Ti-Sarana - The Three Refuges

Panca-sila - The Five Precepts

Buddha Vandana - Homage to the Buddha

Dhamma Vandana - Homage to the Teachings

Sangha Vandana - Homage to the Disciples of the Buddha

Maha-Mangala Sutta - Discourse on Blessings

Karaniya Sutta - Discourse on Loving Kindness

Ratana Sutta - The Jewel Discourse

Mangala: Buddhist Marriage Ceremony

Buddhism: Buddhist Marriage Ceremony

Although wedding ceremonies have always been regarded as secular affairs in Buddhist countries, the parties concerned have nevertheless obtained the blessing from monks at the local temple after the civil registration formalities have been completed.

In view of the traditional importance that the marriage ceremony has in the West, moreover, local, and especially isolated Buddhists without access to a temple or a monk might well adopt the following service that could be performed by relatives and friends of the bride and groom:

Mangala: The Thousand Names of Vishnu and Allah

Islam and Hinduism: The Thousand Names of Vishnu and Allah

Allah is Al-Ahad or The One and Vishnu is called Eka, The One. It's curious but there are striking similarities between the many names of Vishnu and those of Allah.

Mangala: 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

Mangala: Hinduism - A Fellowship Of Faiths And A Federation Of Philosophies - about Hindu Sects and Cults

The term Hinduism is most elastic. It includes a number of sects and cults, allied, but different in many important points. Hinduism has, within its fold, various schools of Vedanta; Vaishnavism, Saivism, Saktism, etc. It has various cults and creeds. It is more a League of Religions than a single religion with a definite creed.

A map over the different sects and cults in Hinduism.

Excerpt from All About Hinduism by Sri Swami Sivananda

Mangala: Hinduism Lexicon on A

Hinduism Lexicon on A

From aadheenam to axis.

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Mangala: Encyclopedia - Bhumidevi

In Hinduism, Bhumidevi, who may also be called Bhumi, is the goddess of the earth. She had a son, Naraka, by the asura Hiranyaksa. She is sometimes considered to be the mother of all the asuras. She is sometimes regarded as the wife of Vishnu, who rescued her from Hiranyaksa. She had as son, Mangala and Vishnu is the father. She is considered to be the mother of Sita, (note the symbolism of the baby Sita being found in a ploughed field). When Sita finally leaves her husband Rama, she returns to Bhumi. Sum ...

Mangala: Encyclopedia - Shrivatsa

Shrivatsa is an ancient auspicious symbol in India. In Jainism, it often marks the chest of the Tirthankara idol. It is one of the ashta-mangalas. It can looks somewhat like a fleur-de-lis, an endless knot, a flower or diamond shaped symbol. ...

Mangala: Encyclopedia - Vrindavana Dasa Thakura

Vrindavana Dasa Thakura (1507-1589 CE) was the author of the Chaitanya Bhagavata, the first full-length biography of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu written in the Bengali language. Vrindavana Dasa Thakura - Early Life. Vrindavana Dasa was born in Mamgachi in the Navadvipa area of West Bengal. His mother was Narayani, the niece of Srivasa Pandita, a direct follower of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Vrindavana Dasa’s father, Vaikunthanatha Vipra, was from Sylet in East Bengal. However, it is said that his father died before he was b ...

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Mangala: Encyclopedia - Chaitanya Bhagavata

The Chaitanya Bhagavata of Vrindavana Dasa Thakura (1507-1589 CE) was the first full-length hagiography written in Bengali. It documents the early life of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486-1533CE), the saint / reformer worshipped by Gaudiya Vaishnavas as the joint incarnation of Radha and Krishna. The book was commissioned by the guru of Vrindavana Dasa, Nityananda, who was himself an intimate of Chaitanya. Chaitanya Bhagavata - Naming of Chaitanya Bhagavata. Initially, the Chaitanya Bhagavata was named Chaitanya ...

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Mangala: Encyclopedia - Aarti

Aarti, ãrti, arathi, or ãrati is a Hindu ritual in which light from wicks soaked in ghee (purified butter) or camphor is offered to one or more deities. It may be said to have descended from the Vedic concept of fire rituals, or homa. The word may also refer to the traditional Hindu devotional song that is sung in the ritual of the same name. Aarti is performed and sung to develop the highest love for God. "Aa" means towards, and "rati" means the higest love for God in Sanskrit. Until one attains the highest love ...

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Mangala: Encyclopedia - Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

This article is about the style of yoga taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. This article is about the Ashtanga Yoga style of yoga taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. This school of yoga seeks to embody the traditional eight limbs of yoga (referred to as ashtanga or Raja Yoga) as expounded by Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras. Ashtanga Yoga is said to have its origin in the ancient text Yoga Korunta by Vamana Rishi, which Krishnamacharya received from his Guru Rama Mohan Brahmachari, and later ...

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Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga - Method

Mangala: Encyclopedia - Jainism

Jainism (pronounced in English as /ˈdʒeɪ.nɪzm̩/), traditionally known as Jain Dharma (जैन धर्म) , is a religion and philosophy originating in the prehistory of South Asia. Now a minority in modern India with growing communities in the US, Western Europe, Africa and elsewhere, Jains have continued to sustain the the ancient Shraman (श्रमण) tradition. Jainism has significantly influenced the ethical, political and economic spheres in India for well ...

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Mangala: Encyclopedia - Hindu calendar

The Hindu calendar is of two types: the solar calendar or the saura māna the lunisolar calendar or the chāndra māna Both are described in this article. Hindu calendar - Basic structure. The structure of the Hindu calendar is of course composed of days making months making years. The system of describing days is the same in both the solar and lunisolar calendars. The system of describing months and hence years is what distinguishes the solar and lunisolar ...