Nityam Shuddham mantra explained

Nityaḿ Shuddhaḿ 15 October 1978, Patna There is a shloka of Tantra, Nityaḿ shuddhaḿ nirábhásaḿ nirákáraḿ niraiṋjanam; Nityabodhaḿ cidánandaḿ Gurubrahma namámyaham. Nityam means “unchangeable”, that which is permanent, which does not undergo any change. That which is nitya is also known as deva [divinity, god]. Deva is the expression of Paramátman [the Supreme Soul] which...

Sanskrit spiritual aphorisms: Slokas and Sutras

Here are some Sam'skrta (Sanskrit) spiritual aphorisms known as Slokas or Sutras. They have been used for at least 15,000 years and remain an important way of teaching spiritual truths in a form that is both condensed and potent. 1. Bhaktirbhagavato sevá bhaktih premasvarupińii; Bhaktiránandarúpá ca bhaktih bhaktasya jiivanam. [Devotion is the spirit of service...