Tag: pavamana
-
Leadership Best Practices from Shri Ganapati – Part 1
śrī gaṇapati is invoked as the first deity to be worshipped by followers of sanātana dharma. A deeper analysis of the stories of śrī gaṇapati and mantra-s used in His worship indicate that the mantra-s related to śrī gaṇapati contain valuable pointers to important leadership skills. Connecting with the traits of śrī gaṇapati and invoking…
-
Traditional Chanting – Doubts and Questions
Many traditions of sanatana dharma do have a logical and philosophical basis and should not be arbitrarily dismissed as superstition. The ṛṣi-s of ancient India were like our present-day scientists, and developed systems based on a strong logical basis and had systems for debates with their peers.
-
Hinduism is like a five-star buffet – many flavours, many combinations
The vedic masters understood diversity; the principle that people come in various combinations of physical form, mental tendencies and intellectual acumen. Since the society consists of individuals who are unique with different backgrounds, needs, and capabilities, and it would not be appropriate to expect all of us to fit within the same “box”. Therefore, the…
-
Remembering the Master
Swami Chinmayananda gave permission to the caged bird of curiosity to soar and explore. I am eternally grateful for that one week of interactions with swamiji in 1975, because that transformed my life forever.
-
About this Blog
pavamana.org, this blog, is about revisiting various key traditions and concepts from Indic heritage; and rediscovering their relevance for the present times.
-
Shri Hanuman, India’s own Superman
śrī hanumān, more commonly known as hanumān-ji, is a very popular deity across India. It is interesting to see that He has many magical qualities. and has similarities with the Superman character from the West.
-
Why is it called pavamāna?
The articles in this blog and website are directed towards rediscovering some treasures from the vedic (vaidika) traditions of India. The goal is to cleanse and purify our minds, so that we can become a new improved version of ourselves.
