Sacred Theology

Tulsi Devi (Vrinda—Holy Basil) is a sacred plant in Hindu belief. She is regarded as an earthly manifestation of the goddess Srimati Tulsi Devi, and is as an avatar of Lakshmi, and thus the consort of Vishnu. The offering of her leaves is mandatory in the worship of Bhagavan Sri Krishna. Tulsi is regarded as the holiest of all plants and a bridge between heaven and earth. A traditional prayer teaches the creator Brahma and the Ganges resides in her branches, all holy pilgrimage centers in her roots, all deities are in her stem and leaves, and the Vedas are found in parts of her branches.

A malefic transitioning of the Sun in your horoscope or birth chart may manifest as gastrointestinal issues (like acidity and/or constipation) and medical problems related to eyes and bones. One begins to experience decreased confidence and lack of motivation, often gets discredited or dishonored in society and is belittled by seniors. The relationship with the father worsens, or the father might face severe health problems. If you are experiencing similar challenges, this book is for you. This book contains the transliteration and meaning of Surya Chalisa, Surya Aarti, Surya Mantras, ...

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Lord shiva is adi and he is only the anthya. He is the sole reason for the happenings in both the movable and immovable worlds. Therefore, it is said that not even a spring of grass will move without his permission. He is the one who has given life to all the creatures. He is also the one who takes away the lives of all the creatures. Sadhus sages and aghoraas practice severe penance without minding day and night on Lord Shiva. He blesses his devotees with boons. He is called Bole Shankar.

In an epoch of unparalleled scientific discoveries juxtaposed against profound spiritual unrest, "The Hidden World" emerges as a beacon of enlightenment, unearthing the intricate dance between the tangible and the esoteric. Journeying beyond the confines of conventional literature, this magnum opus dives deep into the vast ocean of human consciousness, seeking intersections with the divine. At its core, it posits a radical idea-that the very essence of sacred scriptures is a mirror reflecting the depths of human introspection.

In another of the ongoing series with Anglican and Christian poets this religion writer chose to interview Jewish poet and translator Peter Cole. One of his agents suggested a Jewish poet, though Ofer Ziv of Blue Flower Arts knew the series was made up of Christians and Anglicans. The mystic, poet, and secular Jewish married man of letters who is a scholar is reticent to use the word God in an interview, and even reticent to admit to a belief in the Almighty. Yet this religious and spiritual scholar and poet has a recent book of translations of works from the Kabbalah in the book titled The Poetry of Kabbalah: Mystical Verse from the Jewish Tradition.

Discover practical and simple ways to live the mysteries of the Catholic faith in your life as you demystify the mystics in Little Lessons from the Mystics.

La Bible appelle les chrétiens à annoncer, défendre et vivre l’Évangile. Mais trop souvent, nous nous laissons piéger par nos différences et nous fragilisons l’œuvre de l’Évangile.

Between the third centuries BC and AD were written thousands of verses in Tamil that have collectively come to be known as Sangam literature. The expressions of love between a man and a woman in these love poems gave way to passionate expressions of devotional love, where the heroine became the devotee and the hero became God. Through the centuries of patriarchy, women negotiated varied levels of existence and largely went unnoticed until they found a path for self-expression through bhakti or devotion.

The afterlife experiences of Michael Jackson in the months following his death follow an unexpected and exciting path. Michael Jackson's afterlife journey becomes surprisingly relevant to all of us in our own individual understanding of our own human lives and the spiritual journey underlying our every breath. Michael Jackson shares a modern day rendering of an ancient tradition of the spiritual path in its triumph, torture and its tumultuous end.