Tag: Vedic

While the Lagna Chart (D-1 chart) is based on the actual position of the planets, the zodiac signs (rashi) and the Nakshatra for a person born at a given time and a place of birth, the Navamsa (D-9 chart) is derived mathematically from the Lagna Chart (D-1 chart) by dividing each zodiac sign which...

“Aham Brahmasmi” — This famous Vedic mantra means “I am Brahman,” indicating the realization of one’s true nature as the ultimate reality, the Supreme Self or Brahman. “Tat Tvam Asi” — Another well-known Vedic mantra, it means “Thou art T...

Rigveda has only one mention of the caste system in one piece of a hymn called Purusha Shukta which, as per contemporary philosophers is a later manipulation. The controversial hymn does not discriminate or say anything which creates any concern, but still, the mention of four castes is there. Sansk...

The different timelines in Hinduism are quite complex and the numbers involved are so massive that it’s difficult to comprehend the mass magnitude it represents. So, this is my attempt at breaking down this convoluted time frame as described by the Vedas. So, according to Vedic philosop...