GENESIS OF UTKAL BRAHMINS.

Shadripu: The Six Enemies of the Mind Lust calls first, a fleeting flame, Desires bloom yet end in shame. Promises pleasure, endless chase, But leaves the heart an empty space. Then Anger strides, with fire in hand, A tempest none can understand. It blinds the mind, distorts the view, Breaking bonds once pure and true. Greed creeps close, with whispered lies, More, it says, and never dies. It fills the soul with endless need, An aching void, a hollow greed. Delusion drapes its veil so tight, It twists the truth, obscures the light. Wrapped in shadows of the mind, Reality becomes confined. Pride steps forth, a king in guise, Raised above in haughty eyes. Yet falls as swift as it ascends, Leaving loss where once was friends. And last, Envy, green and cold, A jealous heart, a spirit sold. It withers joy, it breeds disdain, A bitterness that feeds on pain. These six, the enemies we fight, Hidden deep, yet plain in sight. To conquer self, to rise above, Is to embrace the path of love. For w...

वेद एवं धर्मचर्चा के अभाव के कारण, कालक्रम में द्विज गण के मन में   में वेद वाणी के प्रति संदेह उत्पन्न होता है। श्रीमद्भागवतम् (10.20) वेद  वेदों का अमृत-ज्ञान है गहरा, मानव के पथ को करता ये सवेरा। ऋषियों के तप, उनकी साधना महान, वैदिक मंत्रों में बसी सृष्टि की पहचान। ऋग्वेद में गूंजे सृष्टि का राग, यजुर्वेद सिखाए कर्म का सुहाग। सामवेद में संगीतमय मधुरता, और अथर्ववेद में जीवन की सुरक्षा। प्रकृति संग जो जीवन का समन्वय सिखाए, सच्चे अर्थों में समृद्धि का मार्ग दिखाए। सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः का सार, वैदिक ऋचाओं में बसा सारा संसार। Sage Vyasa imparting profound knowledge of "Shruti" & "Smriti" to Sukhdev and other sages. वेद, वेदांग, उपनिषद और 16 संस्कार॥ Vedas, Vedangas and Upanishads;- (वेद एवं उपनिषद):- वेद  का शाब्दिक अर्थ 'ज्ञान' है। वेद के  चार भाग है: ऋग्वेद, यजुर्वेद, सामवेद और अथर्ववेद।  चतुर्वेद' के रूप में ज्ञात इन ग्रंथों का संक्षिप्त विवरण इस प्रकार हैं :- चतुर्वेद भारतीय धर्म के प्राचीन साहित्य के महत्वपूर्ण भाग हैं। इन्हें वेदों के नाम से भी ...

A true devotee, regardless of their faith or spiritual tradition, typically displays the following characteristics: शिशुम् जज्ञानम् हर्य तम् मृजन्ति शुम्भन्ति वहिन  मरूतः गणेन। कविर्गीर्भि काव्येना कविर् सन्त् सोमः  पवित्रम् अत्येति रेभन्।। ऋग्वेद मण्डल 9, सूक्त 96, मंत्र 17 1. Unwavering Faith A true devotee has steadfast belief in their chosen deity, spiritual guide, or divine principle, even during challenges or hardships. Their faith remains unshaken by doubts or external circumstances. 2. Humility They approach life with a humble attitude, acknowledging their dependence on a higher power. They do not seek recognition for their devotion and act selflessly. 3. Selfless Love Their devotion is marked by unconditional love for the divine, expressed through acts of kindness, service, and compassion towards others. 4. Discipline in Practice A true devotee consistently engages in spiritual practices such as prayer, meditation, chanting, or rituals. They prioritize their spiritual...