Bharatiya Darshan

Understanding Philosophy and Anatomy of Homa - Beginners Guide Ever seen a ceremony with a small, sacred fire at its center, where people chant and make offerings? You were likely witnessing a Homa (also called Havan or Yajña ), one of the most ancient and meaningful rituals from India. A Homa is a conversation with the cosmos, a way to send our prayers to the divine and receive blessings in return. But it's also much more than that. Why Perform a Homa? Beyond the external actions, the ultimate purpose of the Homa is the purification of the mind, body, and soul . The combination of the sacred fire, the resonant vibrations of the chanted mantras, and the focused intention of the participants creates a powerful atmosphere that cleanses negative thoughts and emotions. This process, known as mental purification, leads to mental clarity, peace, and a heightened sense of spiritual well-being. It is this function of mental purification that serves as the critical bridge between the ritu...

You’ve probably heard elders say, “Our Dharma is a way of life.” This isn’t just a nice-sounding line; it’s a simple fact. But often, we repeat this without truly understanding why. It’s easy to say "my culture is great" just because it's ours, but there are solid reasons to feel proud beyond that simple feeling of " my culture ". This blog explores what makes the Bharatiya system a complete "way of life," not just a religion. From the time we open our eyes in the morning to the way we say good-night, Indian culture shows what to do, why to do and how to do .  It tried to understand practical challenges and showed path in the very detailed way centered on the Human being not god Let us see why this culture still looks fresh while many other systems have become only Sunday-morning rituals. Human-centred, not God-centred Most organised religions start with an all-powerful God and then fit the human being somewhere below Him.   Bharatiya outlook starts wi...

  In modern days, what do we think? We think, "I am the rich person, I am the giver, and that poor person is the receiver." We feel proud. We think we are doing a big favour to society. But actually, what if we say that giving is mostly just "Ego Pacification"? Often, we give or help others just to convince ourselves that we are great people. We are not helping them; we are just feeding our own image of being 'good'. We want to pacify ourselves by thinking, "See, I am useful, I am noble." But if you read our Vedas and Upanishads, the logic is totally reverse! In Vedic culture, the person who is giving is not doing a favour. The person who is taking is doing the favour. Let us understand why. 1. Taking is The Science of Karma Transfer: Be Careful What You Take! In the olden days, Rishis and Brahmins were very scared to accept gifts. They used to think ten times before taking even one rupee or a banana from anyone. Why? Because of the concept of Pra...