Akanda Jyoti - Our ever burning lamp is herewith offered to all the Rishis known and identified and those not known. Vedic wisdom has been passed down through many great sages who were free from the bindings of this world. Their minds were connected to the inifine ocean of wisdom within, their light will radiate for all eternity. With eternal gratitude we keep this lamp burning in their honor.
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In sanskrit, “Pancha” means five and “Karma” means deeds or procedures. It is all-inclusive system of awareness and practices to sanitize the body of toxins and restore it to stabilize with natural law. These five curative means of getting rid of toxins from the body are Vamana, Virechana, Nasya, Basti and Raktamoskshana. This series of five therapies help eliminate deep-rooted pressure and disease causing toxins from the body while harmonizing the doshas.
The ancient Vedic sages viewed the Earth[Bhu Matha - Mother Earth] as a divine goddess, a being who had feelings and consciousness, and who responded to our prayers and actions. The sages sang beautiful hymns of gratitude to Mother Earth, wished her peace in rhythmic peace prayers, and also performed elaborate fire ceremonies for her peace and happiness.
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Around the world there are special places where spiritual energies are more concentrated. In this section we take you on outer journeys to these places through various authors so you may experience a little of their magic.
Four systems of organic farming are prevalent in India: Biodynamic Krishi, Rishi Krishi, Panchgavya Krishi and Agnihotra Krishi. Biodynamic Krishi has a strict sowing and planting calendar. Rishi Krishi involves boomi sanskar and application of amrit pani.
Vaastu Shastra (aka Sthapatya Veda and Vastu) is the ancient Vedic science of design and architecture. It is a detailed science of how to place and construct buildings for harmonious life on earth.
The world has and continues to be blessed with spiritual saints who, through Divine inspiration, offer us deep and profound spiritual insights to uplift and inspire in us to live a life of Higher Consciousness.
A look into the basics of Vedic culture and its philosophy.
Many people do not know quite what it is, and it is often described incorrectly by many who are not a part of it. However, it is not as mysterious or complex as it is often portrayed to be.
Yagya is the science of purification of the atmosphere through the agency of fire given through Vedas, the ancienmost body of knowledge known to humankind.
Instructions: To determine your constitution it is best to fill out the chart twice. First, base your choices on what is most consistent over your lifetime (your prakruti); then fill it out a second time responding to how you have been feeling more recently – the past 30-90 days (your vikruti). Sometimes it helps to have a friend ask you the questions and fill in the chart with you, as they may have insight (and impartiality) to offer. Each time, add up the number of marks under vata, pitta and kapha. This will help you discover your own ratio of doshas in your prakruti and vikruti. Most people have one dosha predominant; a few have two approximately equal; even fewer have all three in equal proportion.
PERMANENT CHARACTERISTICS
OBSERVATIONS
VPK
VATA
PITTA
KAPHA
Body size
Slim
Medium
Large
Chin
Thin, angular
Tapering
Rounded, double
Cheeks
Wrinkled, sunken
Smooth flat
Rounded, plump
Eyes
Small, sunken, dry, active, black, brown, nervous
Sharp, bright, gray, green, yellow/red, sensitive to light
Big, beautiful, blue, calm, loving
Nose
Uneven shape, deviated septum
Long pointed, red nose-tip
Short rounded, button nose
Lips
Dry, cracked, black/brown tinge
Red, inflamed, yellowish
Smooth, oily, pale, whitish
Teeth
Stick out, big, roomy, thin gums
Medium, soft, tender gums
Healthy, white, strong gums
Skin
Thin, dry, cold, rough, dark
Smooth, oily, warm, rosy
Thick, oily, cool, white, pale
Hair
Dry brown, black, knotted, brittle, scarce
Straight, oily, blond, gray, red, bald
Thick, curly, oily, wavy, luxuriant
Nails
Dry, rough, brittle, break easily
Sharp, flexible, pink, lustrous
Thick, oily, smooth, polished
Neck
Thin, tall
Medium
Big, folded
Chest
Flat, sunken
Moderate
Expanded, round
Belly
Thin, flat, sunken
Moderate
Big, pot-bellied
Belly-button
Small, irregular, herniated
Oval, superficial
Big, deep, round, stretched
Hips
Slender, thin
Moderate
Heavy, big
Joints
Cold, cracking
Moderate
Large, lubricated
VARIABLE CHARACTERISTICS
OBSERVATIONS
VPK
VATA
PITTA
KAPHA
Body weight
Low
Medium
Overweight
Appetite
Irregular, scanty
Strong, unbearable
Slow but steady
Digestion
Irregular, forms gas
Quick, causes burning
Prolonged, forms mucous
Taste
Sweet, sour, salty
Sweet, bitter, astringent
Bitter, pungent, astringent
Thirst
Changeable
Surplus
Sparse
Elimination
Constipation
Loose
Thick, oily, sluggish
Physical Activity
Hyperactive
Moderate
Slow
Mental Activity
Hyperactive
Moderate
Dull, slow
Emotions
Anxiety, fear, uncertainty
Anger, hate, jealousy
Calm, greedy, attachment
Faith
Variable
Extremist
Consistent
Intellect
Quick but faulty response
Accurate response
Slow, exact
Recollection
Recent good, remote poor
Distinct
Slow and sustained
Dreams
Quick, active, many, fearful
Fiery, war, violence
Lakes, snow, romantic
Sleep
Scanty, broken up, sleeplessness
Little but sound
Deep, prolonged
Speech
Rapid, unclear
Sharp, penetrating
Slow, monotonous
Financial
Poor, spends on trifles
Spends money on luxuries
Rich, good money preserver
TOTAL
Published with the kind permission of: The Ayurvedic Institute.
The Ayurvedic Institute, recognized as a leading Ayurvedic school and Ayurveda health spa outside of India, was established in 1984 to teach the traditional Ayurvedic medicine of India and to provide these ancient therapies. Ayurvedic healing includes herbs, nutrition, panchakarma cleansing, acupressure massage, Yoga, Sanskrit, and Jyotish (Vedic astrology).
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