Navaratri 2023
The Adiveda Weekly #67
Hari Aum Sadhakas,
In this week's blog, we embark on a spiritual odyssey through the depths of Navaratri, a cherished festival spanning from October 15th to October 24th in 2023. Within these nine nights, we unravel the ancient wisdom of Hinduism, discovering profound practices meticulously designed to guide us toward spiritual awakening. From the fierce presence of Kali, purging our souls of negativity, to the benevolent grace of Lakshmi, adorning our hearts with virtues, and culminating in the enlightening wisdom of Saraswati, we explore the transformative energies that shape this divine celebration. Join us as we navigate the sacred intricacies of Navaratri, embracing its transformative power to illuminate our spiritual paths..
-Adiveda Team
The full blog for this week:
The Sanatana Dharma
Supreme Reality is a formless, immutable, eternal, unborn entity or spirit known as Brahman. It remains consistent for all living creatures and underlies both the manifest and unmanifest states of Being. Integrated and changeless, it lacks distinctions or qualifications, making it beyond human comprehension. Pure Consciousness, it can only be known through direct experience. The embodied soul, referred to as jivatma, is a projection of the Absolute Brahman. It undergoes numerous births and experiences the dramas of its lives until it reaches a point of satiation with the external world and desires to return to its original status. This, according to Hinduism, is the purpose of life - to return to the source from which we have come. Hinduism provides various methods to achieve this experience, known as “yogas,” helping individuals transcend the levels of the mind and experience the Absolute.
Reflection of the Week
The nine days of Navaratri serve as a period for reflection, self-improvement, and the acquisition of positive qualities while shedding negative traits. These days can be categorized into three parts: the first three days for the worship of Mahakaali, the subsequent three for Maha Lakshmi, and the final three for Maha Saraswati.
Navaratri, also called Durga Puja, exemplifies Hinduism's reverence for the feminine and its continuous effort to empower women. Durga, the virgin goddess, stands independently, unaided by any male deity. She epitomizes dynamic feminine power at its zenith.
Ayurvedic health tip of the week
Unless you're suffering from any health conditions, moving your body mindfully whether through some dedicated form of exercise, like Yoga, or something else all together, is an integral foundation to your health. Twisting, stretching, and strengthening movements bring circulation, mobility, and strength to your body. Over time, the benefits of exercise will reduce your risk for injuries and osteoporosis. Aging is a natural process, but if you continually use your body through daily exercise, although you might age, you will find your body continues to work well for you.
By Dr. Poorna Menon, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Mantra of the Week
Important dates this week
Ekadashi Shraddha on October 9, 2023
Navaratri begins on October 15, 2023
Books by Mataji:
Hindu Way of Life Volume 1 & 2
We started the Adiveda newsletter to expand further on the teachings written in the The Hindu Way of life Volume 1 and Volume 2. These books shed light given to us by our great rishis was the only way by which we could help all people to free themselves from the burden of a stress-filled life. These wonderful books are available for purchase and can be delivered worldwide.
If you are interested in purchasing copies, please email: averma561@gmail.com
Announcements
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At your service,
The Adiveda Team