Among all elements of material nature, ego (ahamkara) is probably the most essential for the stability of the universe. As the Bhagavata Purana tells us, Sri Krishna himself encloses the universe with ego (and the other elements of material nature)...

Astrological counseling over the centuries has trained our psyche to dread the “malefic” frequencies of Mars, Saturn, Rahu, and Ketu and the “bad” houses (dusthanas). But the fact is that if your thinking differs from what was labeled...

Diwali, the festival of light, gives us another major opportunity to welcome the grace of Ganesha in our lives. While Ganesha’s remembrance can grant us learning in the areas of our choice, induce spirituality in our hearts, and rid our lives from...

Is anyone in the universe more forgiving and benevolent than Mother Goddess Durga? Actually, this is a trick question. If you worship a different form of God or belong to a different faith, you may argue that your favorite form or concept of the Divine...

Thousands of years ago, Barbareek, the mystical child of Ghatotkacha, was born with curly hair and reached adolescence shortly after birth. In order to gain guidance towards dharma, he turned to Lord Krishna, who named him suhridaya (“beautiful...