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Sanātana Dharma teaches that body, mind and nature move together like dancers in a  circle. When the sun shines, we often feel awake and happy. In Sanatana Dharma, the sun is the god Suryadev , who brings light and hope.  Suryadev  can “wake up” cheerful thoughts. I just c lose my eyes and picture a small sun in my heart and whisper “ Om Surya Namah ” (“I honor the Sun”). Dark clouds and thunder can make us feel sleepy or sad. Rain is linked to Indradev , the rain god.  Indradev’s rain can “wash away” our worries.  If I am tired on a cloudy day, I pray " Om Indraya Namaha ". Very hot weather can make us grumpy or restless. Hindus see strong heat as the fire god Agnidev at work.  Agnidev’s heat can “spark” our energy.  If I feel angry, I  take three slow breaths, think of a cool river and repeat “ Om Agnidevaya Namaha ”. Cold, quiet nights may lead to lonely or thoughtful feelings. Many people picture Bhagavan  Shiva , who meditates on snow...

In the ancient echoes of the Hindu Upanishads, the mahāvākya “ Tatvam Asi ” ( title of this topic) whispers a timeless truth: "You are That." It does not say he is That nor she is That, but YOU , the essence beyond form. In this sacred truth, Naari Shakti and Purush Shakti dissolve all dualities. The divine is not bound by gender, yet is expressed fully in both. HE is a symbol of wisdom, protection and action. SHE is an embodiment of creation, compassion and energy. In the eternal dance of the cosmos, divine balance is not an exception; it is the LAW . Together, they are Purusha and Prakriti like - Where Narayana sustains, Lakshmi nurtures abundance. Where Brahma conceives creation, Saraswati illuminates it with knowledge. And where Shiva holds stillness, Shakti awakens motion. These sacred pairs are not tales of hierarchy, they are symbols of synergy. Devi Lakshmi stands not behind Narayana, but beside him, the power that makes preservation possible. Devi Saraswati does not...

Photo credited to Google.  In Sanatana Dharma, the sacred lineage of Rishis and Acharyas , one radiant name shines timelessly, Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya. Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya was born during the Vaishakha Sukla Panchami in Kalady, Kerala, in the 8th century CE, around 788 CE, to a devout Nambudiri Brahmin family named Shivaguru and Aryamba, who were a devout and elderly couple, living a life rooted in prayer and selfless service. They had no children for many years and were longing for a child, they prayed earnestly to  Bhagavān  Shiva at the Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur, seeking His blessing for a son. One night,  Bhagavān   Shiva appeared in their dream, offering a choice: A long-lived but ordinary son or A short-lived but brilliant son who would change the world, the couple chose the second option and thus, Shankara was born . So,  Sri Adi Shankaracharya  was not merely a child prodigy but an avatāra purusha , believed by ...

As I wrote before in https://sk-digilance.blogspot.com/2020/12/a-mandir-is-hindu-place-of-worship.html "temple" or "Mandir" is a place of worship to enlighten our souls with positiveness and request our deities to forgive our sins we have done knowingly and unknowingly. Bothell Hindu Temple is a traditional style temple designed with a South Indian style tower also called " Gopuram" on the top, the temple has a grand elevation and Dhwaja stumbha (flagstaff), a common feature of South Indian Hindu temples established in 1980's in Bothell , a city in the King and Snohomish counties, Washington, United States to worship Lord Venkateshwara , an avatar of Lord Vishnu, however other deities such as Lord Ganesh, Lord Rama-Laxman-Goddess Sita, Radha-Krishna and other God & Goddess idols are also situated in the second hall next to main hall.  This temple is similar to Livermore Hindu temple in California. Check the details here i...

Namastestu Mahamaye, Shree Pithe Sura Poojite.  Shanka Chakra Gadha Haste,  Maha Lakshmi Namoostute !! 🌺🌸🌼🌺🌸🌼🌺🌸🌼🌺🌸🌼 May Goddess Lakshmi shower blessings on us on this auspicious day. Happy Varamahalakshmi festival !! 🕉