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The Meaning and Significance of Swastik

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The Swastik is a geometrical figure and an ancient religious icon. Swastik has been Sanatan Dharma’s symbol of auspiciousness – mangalya since time immemorial. The name swastika comes from Sanskrit (Devanagari: स्वस्तिक , pronounced: swastik) and denotes "conducive to wellbeing or auspicious". Origin The Word Swastik Has A Definite Etymological Orgin In Sanaskrit . It is derived from the roots su – meaning “well or auspicious” and as meaning “being”. Su asti yena tat swastika Swastik is that symbol through which everything auspicious occurs.  Scholars believe the word’s origin in the Vedas, known as the Swastimantra ; Aum swasti na indro vruddhasharvaha swasti nah pusha vishvavedaha Swastinastarkshyo arishtanemihi swastino bruhaspatirdadhatu. O famed Indra , redeem us. O Pusha , the beholder of all knowledge, redeem us. Redeem us O Garudji , of limitless speed and O Bruhaspati , redeem us. This can be represented as a figure in th

Scorpio Horoscope Explain by Astrologer Vinayak Bhatt

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Birth Dates Range :       Oct 23 - Nov 20 Zodiac Sign Grouping :   Water Characteristic Feature :    Fixed Lucky Colors :              Deep red, maroon, black, brown, purple Lucky Days :       Tuesday Lucky Numbers:   09 Ruler of the zodiac sign:   Pluto, Mars Strengths:          Creative, courageous, zealous, determined, friendly Weaknesses:      Does not trust anyone, jealousy, violent, secretive Likes:            Justice, truthfulness, making fun of others, zealous pursuits, facts and figures Dislikes :         disclosing secrets, being disloyal, unmotivated people Scorpio Horoscope (Ascendant) Here we will be using Scorpio horoscope instead of Ascendant as this are the generalized predictions and can vary from individual to individual which is further based on personal accurate birth details to get exact predictions. Functional Benef‌ic Planet For Scorpio Horoscope For Scorpio Astrology , this are functional benefic planets which give re

Libra Horoscope Explain by Astrologer Vinayak Bhatt

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Birth Dates Range:                           Sep 22 - Oct 22 Zodiac Sign Grouping:                    Air Characteristic Feature:                   Cardinal Lucky Colors:                                      Pink, pale blue, black, dark crimson, amber, lemon yellow Lucky Days:                                          Friday Lucky Numbers:                                06 Ruler of the zodiac sign:                Venus Strengths:                                            Understanding, sympathetic, gracious, just, out-going Weaknesses:                                      Inability to decide, avoiding conflicts, malice feelings, seeking attention Likes:                                                     Peace, caring and sharing, outdoor life, friendly manners Dislikes:                                                Fighting, unfair situations, talking too much, sticking on to something Libra Horoscope (Ascendant) Here we will be using Libra horoscope in

Significance of Shraddh Explained By Vinayak Bhatt

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Shraddh - Offerings To Ancestors Shraddh is a ritual of offering food to please the pitrus (manes) and for their spiritual beneficence. Vasus, Rudras and Adityas are devatas and pitrus of shraddh (Yajnavalkya smruti I/269). They are gratified by the Sofferings, which they pass on to the pitrus wherever they may be. Respectively, the three deities represent the father ( pita ), paternal grandfather ( pitamaha ) and paternal great grandfather ( p|rapitamaha ) (manu smurti 3/284). The shastras cite that the ritual of shraddh originated with Vishnu during his Varaha (boar) avatar and that Vishnu dwells in the three pins offered to the three aforementioned pitrus (Mahabharat shanti parva 345/14-21, Vishnudharmottar I/239/14-16) Belief The act of offering food balls to the three ancestors necessarily requires that, in an ethereal body they are still able to enjoy the tanmatra -essence-of the balls, years after demise. The pitrus being pleased then bestow on their l