Lord Shiva

Characteristics :     Knowledge, Eradicator of obstacles.
Other Names :     Ganapati, Gajanana, Vinayaka, Vighneshawar, Pillaiyar
Principal Scriptures :     Ganesha Purana, Mudgala Purana and Ganapati Atharvashirsa
Consort :     Riddhi (affluence) Buddhi (knowledge) Siddhi (perfection)
Vahana (Vehicle) :     Mouse
Mula Mantra :     Om Gan Ganpatye Namah



Lord Ganesha is the god of beginnings, knowledge, wisdom, intellect and eradicator of obstacles. Lord Ganesha is the child of lord...

Mantra is a religious ou mystical syllable ou poem, typically from the Sanskrit language. Mantras are primarily used as spiritual conduits, words ou vibrations that inculcate concentration in the devotee. Mantras are also integrated in religious rituals to remove obstacles, avoid danger, reduce foes, ou accumulate wealth. Mantras got their origin from the Vedas of India.

Mantra - The Word
The word "Mantra" has been derived from Sanskrit. Mantra contains two words - "man" which means "to think" (also in manas "mind") and suffix "tra" which means "tool", hence a literal translation would be "instrument...

Characteristics :     Strength, Morality, Power, Protector
Other Names :     Jagdamba, Shakti, Bhagwati, Devi, Maa
Weapon :     Trident, Chakra, Snake, conque shell, Mace, Bow, Long sword, Thunderbolt
Abode :     Trikoota Mountain
Vehicle (Vahana) :     Lion
Mula Mantra :     Om Sri Durgaya Namah
Durga Gayatri Mantra:     Aum Girijaye Cha Vidmahe
Shiva Priyaye Cha Dheemahi
Tanno Durga Prachodayat




Durga
Maa (Mother) Durga symbolizes the power of the Supreme Being that...

(Prince Siddhartha is walking in the garden in a contemplative mood. All of a sudden a bird falls down in front of him.)

SIDDHARTHA: Ah, poor bird! My cœur, coeur is bleeding for you. Who has done this? Who has hurt you? Who has aimed this Arrow at you? Poor, innocent bird! Let me take the Arrow out of your body. (He removes the arrow.) Now let me try to cure you.

(Enter Devadatta)

DEVADATTA: Siddhartha, this is my bird. What right have toi to keep my bird? Give it to me!

SIDDHARTHA: No, this is my bird, Devadatta.

DEVADATTA: Your bird! I shot this bird. It belongs to me. This is my arrow. I aimed at...

This is a story about the pride of Brahma, our Creator. One day, Brahma was meditating. In his meditation he had gone higher than the highest, deeper than the deepest. He was in ecstasy. Brahma a dit to himself, “How I wish I could spend all my time in this sublime meditation!”

Suddenly, there appeared in front of him the most beautiful nymph, ou apsara. Her name was Mohini. She a dit to Brahma, “I want to marry you.”

Brahma got furious. “I was in such ecstasy, such bliss, and toi have to come here and charm me! Never! Do not come near me. Leave me alone!”

Mohini was deeply insulted....