Himalayan Academy’s Supervised Master Course Study is more than an intellectual learning of new information about Hindu philosophy and practice. Its primary focus is to practice the teachings throughout the day. As the lessons explain in detail, it is this practical application of the spiritual teachings that moves you forward on the path.
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Daily lesson with gurudeva
SLOKA 87 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT ARE THE HINDU’S DAILY YOGA PRACTICES? Devout Hindus perform daily vigil, called sandhya upasana, usually before dawn. This sacred period of puja, …
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SLOKA 88 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA HOW ARE AYURVEDA AND JYOTISHA USED? Ayurveda is the Hindu science of life, a complete, holistic medical system. Jyotisha, or Vedic astrology, is …
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SLOKA 89 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA HOW DO HINDUS REGARD ART AND CULTURE? Hindus of every sect cherish art and culture as sacred. Music, art, drama and the dance …
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SLOKA 90 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT IS THE HINDU OUTLOOK ON GIVING? Generous, selfless giving is among dharma’s central fulfillments. Hospitality, charity and support of God’s work on …
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SLOKA 91 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT ARE HINDUISM’S RITES OF PASSAGE? Hindus celebrate life’s crucial junctures by holy sacraments, or rites of passage, called samskaras, which impress the …
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SLOKA 92 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT ARE THE SACRAMENTS OF CHILDHOOD? The essential religious sacraments of childhood are the namakarana, name-giving; chudakarana, head-shaving; annaprashana, first solid food; karnavedha, …
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SLOKA 93 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT ARE THE SACRAMENTS OF ADULTHOOD? The most important sacrament of adulthood is the vivaha samskara, or marriage rite, preceded by a pledge …
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SLOKA 94 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT ARE THE CHILD-BEARING SACRAMENTS? The essential child-bearing samskaras are the garbhadhana, rite of conception; the punsavana, third-month blessing; the simantonnaya, hair-parting ceremony; …
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SLOKA 95 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA ARE THERE RITES FOR THE WISDOM YEARS? Entrance into the elder advisor stage at age 48, the marriage renewal at age 60, and …
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SLOKA 96 FROM DANCING WITH SIVA WHAT ARE THE FESTIVAL DAYS OF SAIVISM? Festivals are special times of communion with God and Gods, of family and community sharing and …
