ஓம் நமோ நாராயணாய
sanatana dharma
the eternal way of living in alignment with truth, duty, and cosmic order. its teachings invite us to understand our role in the universe, honor lineage and tradition, and cultivate a life rooted in balance - both within ourselves and with the world around us.
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yoga
the practice of union—of body, breath, mind, and spirit. beyond physical postures, it is a holistic discipline that includes ethical living, meditation, and self-study. through yoga, we learn to move through the cyclical natures of the mind, build resilience, and return to a state of presence and harmony.
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karma
through the Bhagavad Gita, karma is revealed as the law of action, where every thought, word, and deed carries consequence. Sri Krishna teaches that karma is not a system of punishment, but a path of learning, responsibility, and spiritual refinement. through Karma Yogam and by acting with integrity without attachment to outcomes, we free ourselves from the weight of past patterns. in this way, karma becomes a tool for liberation.
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chakras
the energy centers of the subtle body, each governing different emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of our being. when energy flows freely through these centers, we experience balance and vitality. exploring the chakras allows us to identify areas of blockage or excess and gently restore alignment within ourselves.
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puranas
18 maha puranas. Purana is defined as a complete history or retelling of all time. Here, you learn the names and stories of our past. Read to gain context of later works and learn lessons through stories. Find my downloadable link below.
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ramayana
This ithihas is the story of Lord Rama, the 7th avatar of Vishnu. Rama is the pinnacle of good and dharma, while Ravana is the pinnacle of evil. Here, you will begin to understand your dharma through learning about Rama’s life.
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sundara kandam
The story of Hanuman as he goes on a voyage to bring Seetha back to Rama. This story is typically read to help overcome obstacles. As you call for Rama, Hanuman comes. I have a copy translated by R. Viswanthan.
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mahabharata
This ithihas is of a family that is split apart by dharma and adharma. As the Pandavas fight the Kauravas, good vs. evil in the world is analyzed with Sri Krishna as witness.
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bhagavad gita
A conversation between Arjuna and Sri Krishna. As Arjuna debates his ability & willingness to fight in this war, Sri Krishna delivers truths about death, the soul, birth & everything in between. This is the guidebook to life in the Kali Yugam.
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srimad bhagavatam
One of the 18 puranas that is central in Vaishnavism. Details on the Kali Yugam, bhakti towards Vishnu and many more teachings can be found here. I have the book Srimad Bhagavatam - V. K. Ramanujachari Diwan Bahadur.
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saraswati puja, sundara kandam, cooking after work, debrief: lessons and onward
morning routine, car chat, back home & reflection, cooking, guests, childhood, bhagavad gita, Kiran joins
cooking, rituals & guests, spiritual chat
the morning, sundara kandam, let's talk, visiting in laws & temple, cooking, guest & making bracelets
the morning, GRWM, family's house for Golu, nighttime chat
the morning, cooking in the evening, VSN, introspection & reflection
the morning, sundara kandam, cooking, getting ready, the evening
the morning, cooking, getting ready, praying, debrief
Happy Navaratri!! Welcome to Day 0 and 1 ⏾
background & personal story, prepping for the homam, historical context: Narasimha and Sudarshana Chakra, the day of the homam - cooking & getting ready, Sudarshana Homam, explanation of the slokam, why Agni, going forward
catching up, as above so below, the how doesn’t matter, messages are ALWAYS present, YOU asked to be back here, movement is always occurring
The Indian Standard presents Volume 4 Issue 3 with Winter Solstice: a documentary surrounding the concept of Destruction. This documentary speaks on navigating the Kali Yugam through the stories of four participants.
BG 2.13: Just as the embodied soul continuously passes from childhood to youth to old age, similarly, at the time of death, the soul passes into another body. The wise are not deluded by this.
Sanchita + Prarabdha Karma, Ground Rules, Misconceptions, Saranagath, Applications
pluto isn’t a factor in vedic astrology, however, i have noticed in myself and others that a deep transformation is calling.
reconciling the bhagavad gita and manifestation concepts as it pertains to desires.
Judgement, Misjudgement, Imagination, Sleep, Remembrance
BG 2.47: You have a right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions. Never consider yourself to be the cause of the results of your activities, nor be attached to inaction.
Atma, Karma, Gyanam, Bhakti, Gunam + Prakriti, Vasana & Integration
18 Puranas, Ithihas, Srimad Bhagavatam, Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads, Brahma Sutra
some root chakra work; Affirmations: 🪷 i relinquish shame and regret easily 🪷 i am healing everyday 🪷 i give all my pain and happiness to God 🪷 i surrender everything 🪷 i am my soul 🪷 i am proud of how far i have come 🪷 i call my power back to me with love and light
spiritual lessons on the solar eclipse; Affirmations for the Solar Eclipse 🌞 I feel empowered to move on 🌞 I am ready to take the next step 🌞 It's easy to let go 🌞 It's easy to feel strong 🌞 I am full of energy
🌙 I am exactly where I need to be 🌙 I am ready to let go 🌙 I am ready to move on 🌙 I am healing everyday 🌙 I forgive easily 🌙 As I heal myself, I heal the collective
my story, books, free will vs. predestined, building back spirituality, vegetarianism, religious symbols, finding the right partner, moon affecting our energy, spirituality vs. religion, work vs. faith, living in the rresent, inaction
Come behind the scenes in the making of The Indian Standard Rewritten.
The Indian Standard presents Volume 4 Issue 2 with Autumnal Equinox: a documentary surrounding Devotion, a concept that has stood the test of time. Through the women of the Mahabharata, we are able to learn valuable lessons surrounding good & evil, the power of devotion, and how the debate on men versus women started before this yugam.
Come behind the scenes in the making of The Indian Standard Senseless.
The Indian Standard presents Volume 4 Issue 1 with Summer Solstice: a documentary surrounding Duty, a concept heavily prevalent in the Bhagavad Gita. Five participants discuss what their duty is to themselves and South Asian culture.
