The third house represents braveness in Indian astrologyBy: sudhanshuraaj - Dhairya (courage, firmness);Duschikya, (bad thoughts); Uras (breast); Karna (ear), esapecially right ear; Vikrama, (prowess); parakrama; Bhratru, Sahodhara (brother or sister )Younger one, Virya (Heroism) depending upon the planet pourusham (mental strength)
This house in Indian astrology rules one's mental inclination and ability, memory and the inherent propensities of the mind and intellect. The third house indicates inclination to study and the ninth house stands for higher education, research, wisdom and philosophical tendencies.
Heaven Without ReligionBy: Roy E. Klienwachter - In my early childhood days, I spent some time going across the border to The Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children. In my young mind there were basically two countries; Canada and the United States. I couldn't fathom any other borders or countries; I didn't know how it worked. I asked my mom if there was an end to the world;
Christmas celebrations in Goa IndiaBy: Archna Gupta - Christmas is the most celebrated festival in Goa. While Christians are a minority in Goa and India, Christmas is a festival, which has the highest participation of people of all religions. The parties and dance is an integral part of the festivities, and all Goan and tourists participate in it wholeheartedly. The chic hotels, smaller clubs and restaurants, groups of friends, schools, universities and almost all social organizations have parties, eat, drink, dance and celebrate.
Evolving Beyond ReligionBy: Roy E. Klienwachter - Religion to the mature adult is as dinosaurs are to a three-year-old. Both are created by a maturing mind that lives in uncertainty times and fear.
The one thing that parenting should have taught us is that kids go through stages of maturity or evolution that are predictable and understandable. Humanity is the same way. In the bigger picture evolution is not a reality in that all events are probabilities that already exist but not experienced.
The Jesus Family Tomb: Science, Religion and a Rational ChristianityBy: David Comings - People often ask if science and religion are compatible. This is a reasonable question given that science is based on verifiable fact while most religions require blind acceptance of dogma based on faith. In this regard science and religion would seem to be continuously at odds. Science says, "show me the evidence or I will not believe." Religion says, "Just believe, faith is belief without evidence."
Receiving Your Divine MessagesBy: Stephanie Russell - Have you ever imagined that you are receiving Divine messages and guidance all the time? That you are continually guided in everything that you do? Whether you realize it or not, you are consistently receiving Divine messages.
Maybe you doubt the validity of what I'm telling you. Maybe you're asking why, if you are so Divinely guided, your life is so far from where you want it to be.
The Divine guru represents the Unmanifest Form of GodBy: Abha - To move deep within – many past sanskars have to be cleared out; without total purifications one cannot move inwards; towards God.
I have experienced; how with the right purification from a divya (divine) guru; the karmas of this life and past lives can be felt, accepted and understood in the right positive manner; in the least of time.
This also is possible after lifetimes of being born as a human;
Purity in DarshansBy: Abha Shahra - Total bhao and purity are required when visiting your Diety. The total focus and mind have to be directed on the darshans. The other activities that form our routine have to take a back seat. Maintenance of purity in mind, body, soul, bhao has to be given importance if tangible effects are required. Concentration should be on satsang and meditations - so that mind can be silenced and one can be totally present when darshans open.
Rituals, Symbolism and Magick in WiccaBy: Trae Dorn - A brief essay about the importance of Ritual in Wicca, and the importance of improvisation.
The importance of Ritual should never be underestimated, but understanding why it's important is something that I think should be looked at in a closer light.
When most people write about Wiccan ceremonies or worship, I have often seen a focus on the tools required and the language.
Religion And AddictionBy: Roy E. Klienwachter - Is religion an addiction? What is the definition of addiction and if religion is an addiction; how does it work? What causes sane, intelligent people to succumb to the power of religion? What aspect of religion keeps people in the faith when their intellect is telling them to get out?
Definition: Psychological and bodily dependence on a substance or practice which is beyond voluntary control.
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