Entries from January 2007

January 30, 2007

Interesting Finds

Muharram

Learn more about Muharram [^]
Its significance [^]
Excellent case for communal harmony [^]

January 29, 2007

Interesting Finds

Combinatorics, number theory and mathematics in Indian culture
These few links show the profundity and depth of contribution of  India in mathematics. Mathematics was a common theme in arts, science and spirituality.
Poetry

Paduka sahasra – The famous Knight’s tour problem which was a classical math problem and a tough nut to crack was solved through a [...]

January 25, 2007

Interesting Finds

Significance of Ratha Sapthami

From Agasthiar’s Universal magazine [^]
From Swami Sivananda [^]
Surya Namaskar (power point) [^]
Surya Narayana temple at Arasavilli [^]

January 24, 2007

Interesting Finds

Meditation

Can 1% of people meditating in a town prevent war and destruction elsewhere? Check the article here.
Being, Living and Creating from the Christ consciousness [^]
The Science of Kriya Yoga – Paramahansa Yogananda [^]

January 23, 2007

Interesting Finds

Michael O Callaghan’s experience of spiritual teachers in India
Video here
Website here
“Dr. O’Callaghan’s interests in consciousness, healing, and higher knowledge inspired her to earn a Ph.D. in psychology from the State University of New York at Binghamton, a B.S. in biology from Columbia University, N.Y., and a B.A. in philosophy from Fordham University, N.Y.
Her love of travel led [...]

January 22, 2007

Interesting Finds

Advaita
Path to Enlightenment – A very well written article about the supposed “direct” and “indirect” paths to self realization
Kumbh Mela
Excellent articles on Ardh Kumbh Mela at Allahabad
New Year Resolution
Sankalpa for 2007 : 100,000 chants of Sarva badha prashamanam mantra

January 21, 2007

Interesting Finds

Vedic Mathematics

Rebecca Newburn’s Vedic Mathematics site (Check out the other links!)
Her youtube videos

January 12, 2007

Interesting Finds

Advaita

Prof V. Krishnamurthy’s site on “Gems from the Ocean of Hindu Thought, Vision and Practice”
Dr.Harsh Luthar’s blog
Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi

January 11, 2007

Mohan’s world: satsang in a podcast

Mohan’s world is a modern unique way to have satsang over the internet. Its a podcast service with a new topic every thursday. I have listened to one of the podcasts and been very appreciative of the people involved in spreading love and spiritual wisdom through this medium.
Highly recommended, check it out here.

January 8, 2007

God, Avatar and the doubting Thomas

A very well written rebuttal from Dr.G.Venkataraman (whom I greatly respect) about all the misinformation and slander about Swami that is prevalant in the media today. This is a long document (37 pages) but written very well that counters the misinformation campaign that today’s so called “open” media has about Swami. He also propounds some [...]