Let’s clarify and understand what the word and concept of Rishi means rather than just settling for the gist. We’ve all heard it said: Rishi means Seer. But if you leave it at that then the deeper layers of Rishi get lost and are not fully understood. Rishi is Seer, yes, and what the heck does
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Guides & Living a Remarkable Life
After my mom passed, my sister became the keeper of the family photos, drawings and such. Now whenever I visit my sister Jen’s home, I feel like I’m simultaneously stepping back and forward in time. Her home, for me, is a shrine of sorts to our mom. I recognize almost every object there that is
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The Sacred Fire & Svaha, Part 1 by Manorama
It was in the mid 80’s when I began my studies in Yoga, Sanskrit and Meditation. During that time, I was introduced to Agni Hotra, an ancient vedic fire ceremony practice. The Agni Hotra practice consists of a set of specific elements that make up the fire and mantras that go into a pyramid shaped
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Balance is Closer Than You Think
By Manorama In the Devi-Mahatmyam, the Devi, goddess, is called into being by the grace of gods for the protection of the world. Her birth is unique, in that her form derives from each of the god who directs his respective light from his core to a single meeting place. It’s at that
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Objects Carry Stories
Objects Carry Stories by Manorama Objects carry stories that are sealed in the boundaries of their forms. These earrings were my mother’s. After she had passed, one day, as my siblings and I were cleaning out her house, I found them in her dresser in her bedroom. I’d rummaged through that old dresser a
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Sanskrit & Mantra
Align with Shri
In Yoga, you often see the Sanskrit word Śrī placed in front of a respected person’s name. For example, Śrī Brahmānanda Sarasvatī or Śrī Swāmī Satchidānanda. Śrī is pronounced ‘Shrī’ and is an honorific word meaning respected one or illustrious one. You can tack the word Śrī on to the front of a person’s name
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The Strength of the Goddess
In the Devi-Mahatmyam, the Devī, goddess, is called into being by the gods for the protection of the world. Her birth is unique, in that each god directs light from his core to single meeting place and at that point she manifests. She is said to be incredibly beautiful, kind, fierce, loving, generous, protective and
