Bacopa: A Better Memory Booster?

What you can tell me about bacopa? I first read about it as a treatment for memory problems. Do you know anything about its effectiveness in treating memory problems or what the recommended dosage should be? Read more

The Secret of Agni (Agni Rahasya)

The Journey of the Soul through the Kingdoms of Nature
By David Frawley (Vamadeva Shastri) www.vedanet.com

In ancient Vedic thought, the individual soul was symbolized by fire. Our inner soul, hidden like a secret flame deep within our hearts, abides inextinguishable throughout all our states of consciousness of waking, dream and deep sleep. It endures as the witness through our every birth and death, through all the many sojourns in the various worlds and planes of existence of our soul’s vast manifestation. Read more

Types of Satva

The doshas which are present in the mind and are responsible for its health or diseased state are called mansik doshas. These are of three types:

• Satva
• Raja
• Tama

Each of the three properties is also comprised of subtypes and the particular subtype to which a person belongs will determine the qualities of that individual.
Satvik people are classified into seven subtypes of which the Brahma satva is the best. Read more

It is said that those who do not follow the rules are more likely to fall

It is said that those who do not follow the rules are more likely to fall prey to the illness of different nature. But, regardless to these rules also, people may fall sick, due to factors like outburst of epidemics and endemics (Janpadodhwansa), ageing and accidental injuries, which are beyond human control, such conditions need special attention. Read more

Morning Routine – exercise

Vyayam or exercise can be defined as a systematic body activity aimed at increasing strength and stability. Muscular contraction and relaxation constitute the main part of exercises. Exercise keeps the body fit and strong. The mind also concentrates on the parts of the body involved in the exercise.