Mahavakya

Ekam Sat, Viprah Bahudah Vadanti - Truth is One, Sages speak of it variously.
Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah - May all be happy.
Krunvanto Vishwa Aryam - Let us strive to make the whole world Noble.
Aano Bhadraah Kratavo Yantu Vishwato - Let noble thoughts come to our minds from all over.
Ishavasyamidam Sarvam - There is ONLY Ishwar; period.
Vasudhaiv Kuthumbakam - The entire Cosmos is interconnected and interdependent.
Sarva Mangal Mangalyam - Let ALL be at peace and blissful. Let ALL flourish.
Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah - You sustain and are sustained by Dharma.
Swayam Eva Mrigendrata - A nation can rise to prominence only through its own virtues, strengths, sacrifices and efforts. Nobody's approval is needed!
Sangh Shakti Vijetriyam - Collective thought, collective action, collective voice, collective celebration!
San gachhadhwam, sam vadadhwam sam vo manaansi jaanaatam - Meet together, talk together, let your minds apprehend alike.

The Glory of Hindu Sanskriti (Heritage)A beautiful poem in Hindi that captures so succinctly the core of Hindu Sanskriti - symbolized here as a Vat-Vriksha (the Banyan tree).Hindu Sanskriti Ke Vat VishaalTeri Choti Nabh Chooti Hai, Teri Jad Pahunch Rahi Paataal.Hindu Sanskriti Ke Vat Vishaal. (1) Jaane Kitne Hi Surya-yodaya, Madhyanh Asta Se Tu KhelaJaane Kitne Toofano Ko, Tune Nij Jeevan Mein JhelaKitnee Kirnoan Se Lipati Hai, Teri Shakhayein Daal Daal.Hindu Sanskriti Ke Vat Vishaal. (2)Jane Kitne Priya Jeevoan Ne, Tujhme Nij Needa Basaya HaiJane Kitne Yaatri-Ganda Ne, Aa Rain Basera Paaya HaiKitne Sharnagat Pooj Rahe, Tera Udaartam Antaraal.Hindu Sanskriti Ke Vat Vishaal. (3)Kucch Dushtoan Ne Jad Bhi Khodi, Shakha Todi, Patte KheenchePhir Kayee Vidheshi Tattvoan Ke, Visha Se Jad Ke Tukade SeenchePar Saphal Aaj Tak Nahin Hui, Un Moodh Janoan Ki Kutil Chaal.Hindu Sanskriti Ke Vat Vishaal. (4)An-Gin Shakhayen Badhati Hain, Dharti Me Mool Pakadti HainHo Antar-vishta Samashti Sama, Ve Tera Poshan Karti HainTujhme Aisee Hee Mil Jaati, Jaise Sagar MeinSarit Maal Hindu Sanskriti Ke Vat Vishaal. (5)Unmukta Hua, Laharata Rah, Chaaya Amrit Barsata RahO, Jag Ke Priya Vat-vriksha Sada, Santaano Ko Sar Saata RahJag Me Sab Se Unchaa Deekhe, Shraddha-spad, Tera Bhavya BhalHindu Sanskriti Ke Vat Vishaal. (6)

Bhagwa Dhwaj Bhagwa Dhwaj, one of the great Hindu symbols,signifies sacrifice, knowledge, purity and serviceThe Bhagwa Dhwaj is the eternal symbol of Hindu culture and Dharma. It adorns every ashram, every temple, the army Chatrapati Shivaji and the chariots of Sri Ram, Sri Krishna and Arjuna. It stands for Dharma, wealth, advancement, glory, knowledge and detachment. The combination of these six aspirations is “Bhagwa”. The color of the flag is Saffron. It is the color of FIRE and its flames. The fire is the great purifier, the eternal witness of all “Yagnas”, of all the offerings. It inspires the greatest of all human values, sacrifice, the very essence of Hindu Dharma. The the color reminds us of the orange hue around the rising Sun, that dispels darkness and radiates light all around. It beckon us to shake of our lethargy (Arise, Awake!), and get down to our duty. The Sun burns throughout the day, silently sacrificing itself, thereby, giving life to all creatures on this planet, without demanding anything in return. And as it sets, it teaches us to have no expectations, no regrets; just ceaselessly (nitya and akhand) render service to all creatures. Its shape consists of two triangles: the upper being shorter than the lower one. The triangles represent the rising flames of the burning fire. The flames rise upwards only - those rising from the bottom being the longest. They teach us to “rise above and become better always.” The shape of the Bhagwa has another significance: diversity, acceptance, harmony and mutual respect. The small and the large portions remind us that duality, contrast, inequality, diversity are inevitable. For harmonious existence there must be sharing, respect and cooperation - the burden must always be on the big to support the small. The Bhagwa has been the silent witness of our long history. In its folds resides the images, the memories, the tapas of our ancestors, our Rishis, our Mothers. It is our greatest Guru, our Guide, inspiring us forever to live the life full of sublime virtues based on sacrifice, dedication, purity and service.
Sadhana, Nitya Sadhana, Sadhana, Akhand Sadhana