Category Archives: Upanishads

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Posted on June 17, 2014 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda “Auspicious” is a word that I never heard until I began reading Hindu texts and commentaries on said documents. “Inauspicious” was a word I was familiar with, oddly enough. But I had never heard anyone employ its opposite, … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 20, 2014 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Have you ever noticed that when precipitation falls from the sky, we say “it is raining” or “it is snowing”? We could, if we had time to lollygag, say “precipitation is falling from the sky”. We certainly don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in avatars, Avatars of Vishnu, consciousness, dualism, duality, Eastern Philosophy, existentialism, God, Hinduism, Maya, meditation, non-dualism, panentheism, pantheism, philosophy, religion, Sanatana Dharma, science, spirituality, Upanishads, Vedanta, Vishnu, Western Hinduism | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Daily Affirmations – Aham Brahmasmi

Posted on June 24, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda One can wake up in the morning and chant the mantra “Aham Brahmasmi” – “I am Brahman” and whether they believe it or not does not matter a whit. It is true whether they believe it or not. … Continue reading →

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A Suggestion for Gurupurnima 2013

Posted on May 12, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda While pondering my bookshelf last night, it occurred to me that I am likely not alone in having a large collection of books that goes unread. I am definitely not alone in being a seeker of Sanatana Dharma … Continue reading →

Posted in American Hindus, books, Comparitive Religion, creativity, current events, dharma, Dharmic Faiths, Eastern Philosophy, Ganesh, Ganesha, God, guru, Gurupurnima, Hindu Festivals, Hindu Scriptures, Hinduism, holidays, Indian culture, inspiration, philosophy, pluralism, Sanatana Dharma, Saraswati, Sikh Temple, Sikhism, spirituality, Upanishads, Vedanta, Vedas, Western Hinduism, White Hindus | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Shanti x 3

Posted on May 5, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Today I was fortunate to be able to view a live feed of a discourse given by Swami Vidyadhishananda which he gave on the topic of the Taittiriya Upanishad. It is one of the primary Upanishads from the … Continue reading →

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Simplified Hinduism?

Posted on March 14, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda I would not have written this post had I not heard no fewer than three Indian Hindus say that they felt that Hinduism is “too complex” and “has too many Gods.” I myself have noted the similarities amongst … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Blog: “The Doer” (God or Ego?)

Posted on March 9, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda I have recently been trying to think of something to write for my local Temple’s newsletter. It is usually full of items of interest to the local Indian community, or Indian History, analysis of Hindu mythology or scripture. … Continue reading →

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How to Give Obiesance to 330 Million Gods Every Day.

Posted on February 16, 2013 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda And now for something completely different: It is said that there are 330 million gods in Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism). The Vedas mention 33, or 33 groups of them, but then the word for “groups” is the same word … Continue reading →

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A Little Slice of Life Inside My Household During Diwali

Posted on November 13, 2012 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda Me (to my wife): “I want you to know, dear – and you can look this up, it is a verifiable fact – that today is the second day of Diwali  and part of the tradition on the … Continue reading →

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I’ve Quietly Become a Religious Zealot!

Posted on August 25, 2012 by treadmarkz

by Aranyakananda We’ve all met “one of those people”. They carry their Bible around with them everywhere. They quote their pastor in every conversation. They might even have an image of Jesus Christ as their desktop on their computer. Certainly … Continue reading →

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