Wisdom of the Ancients

The Gayatri Mantra is one of the oldest mantras/hymns in the Rig Veda and is considered to be a Universal prayer for the awakening of our real intelligence, the source of which is Paramatma. The Mantra is: Aum Bhur Bhuvah Svah Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi Dhiyo Yo nah Prachodayat Some of the benefits of the Gayatri Mantra are: In the Vedas it was considered to be the initial step in your spiritual path in addition to “OM” Continues chanting of the mantra pr

In the Bhagvad Gita, Lord Krishna speaks of “Nishkarma” yoga –selfless devotion and doing all actions/work as an offering to the Lord without any concern about the outcome. In the moment of doing your karma, to use your faculties for the action as your duty/dharma as a sacrifice/offering to the Eternal Master without thought of a gain. It is when we do action without any notion of reward, we can break the cycle of cause of effect that binds us to the material or ego world – i

Vaastu Shastra is part of the Vedas and originates in the Stapatya Veda which is part of the Atharva Veda. The first official treatise on Vaastu, the Kasyapa Silpa, was attributed to Sage Kasyapa. The principles used in the architecture, structure, and the construction of temples in the Vedic period used the guidelines of Vaastu. Vaastu means dwelling and Shastra means text or knowledge. Similar to Ayurveda, it is a science that is based on the five natural elements – earth (

Panchakarma is a five-therapy process that is used for detoxifying the body, rejuvenating the ojas or immunity, and restoring a natural, healthy balance in mind and body. The word panchakarma means five (pancha) actions (karma). Abhayanga—where herbal oils are massaged into the entire body from head to toe to loosen up the toxins from the tissue layers and increase circulation, resulting in calmer nerves, joint lubrication, increased stamina, softer skin, and improved sleep.

The Gayatri Mantra is one of the most powerful chants from the Rig Veda: Om Bhur Bhu Rasva Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dheo Yonah Prachodayat The meanings of the different words are: TAT – Brahman, Savitur – Sun, Varenyam – Effulgence, Bhargo – Splendor, Devasya – Divine, Dhimahi – Surrender, Dheo – to seek, Yonah – specific wish, Prachodayat – given or graced with. If the Gayatri Mantra was to be translated: I adore the Universal Consciousness (Brahman), the

Mind alone is the cause of bondage and liberation. When the mind clings to/attaches to objects or thoughts, it shackles one in bondage. It is when the same mind detaches from those very objects/thoughts, one becomes free from bondage. One is liberated! Atma is complete and infinite but due to our ignorance we humans consider ourselves to have the answers – through the mind, body, intellect. It is when we do not consider ourselves to be the Self, we find ourselves to be limite

In the Vedas, there is the story of a spiritual man who came to the King’s court to provide guidance to the King on spiritual matters. The King asked the spiritual man a question – where is God/Higher Consciousness? The spiritual man decided to answer the King’s query with an illustration. Taking a lighted candle in his hand: O King, please see this candle – in which direction is this flame of this candle light facing? Who is it looking at? He continued:This candle is facing