by Dr Pillai | Jul 23, 2021 | Archetypes
What is Bhagya Sooktham? The term ‘Suktam’ refers to a set of mantras or verses appearing in any of the four Vedas. Bhagya Suktam is known so because it mainly addresses the god Bhaga. Lord Bhaga is one of the twelve forms of the Sun (one of the twelve Aadityas, i.e.,...
by Dr Pillai | Jul 21, 2021 | Archetypes
Intro of Maha Mrityunjaya Homam Maha Mrityunjaya Homam is a popular homam performed to provide longevity to a person. ‘Mritunjaya’ means the one that is capable of defeating death. At the homam, the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra given to Sage Markandeya by Lord Shiva is...
by Dr Pillai | Jul 14, 2021 | Archetypes
Introduction to Chandi Homam Devi Chandi is an aggressive form of the Mother Goddess, and the Chandi Homam is performed to invoke her blessings. Maa Shakthi took this fearful and powerful form to safeguard the devas and the devotees from the evil forces. Chandi Devi...
by Dr Pillai | Jun 29, 2021 | Archetypes
Ashta Lakshmi Lakshmi or Maha Lakshmi is the Hindu goddess of wealth. She is one of the important deities of Hinduism and is one of the female trinity goddesses, the other being Saraswathi and Parvati. Maha Lakshmi is worshipped all over India, particularly by the...
by Dr Pillai | Jun 18, 2021 | Archetypes, Powertime Updates
Bharani is the second Nakshatra among the 27 Nakshatras of Hindu astronomy. It is ruled by Shukra (the planet Venus) and falls under Mesha Rashi or Aries. ‘Extreme’ is the word that will sum up the nature of the people born in the Bharani star. They will oscillate...
by Dr Pillai | Jun 16, 2021 | Archetypes, Powertime Updates
Panchmukhi Hanuman (the five-faced Anjaneya) is a popular form of Lord Hanuman. This form of Hanuman is believed to be very powerful and to bless the devotees with all kinds of good and removes the negativity. As the name suggests, he is five-faced; his five faces are...
by Dr Pillai | Jun 10, 2021 | Dr. Pillai, Pillaicenter practice
What is Rudraksha? Rudraksha is a seed accorded great importance in Hinduism. The Shaivism sect of Hinduism uses Rudraksha in the prayer beads and wears Rudraksha necklaces and bracelets. Lord Shiva or Mahadev, one of the primary Gods of Hinduism, is very fond of...
by Dr Pillai | Jun 7, 2021 | Meditations, Pillaicenter practice
What is Spiritual Meditation? Spiritual Meditation is the highest form of Meditation technique that can make you realize who you are and help establish a connection with the higher power. It helps an individual to achieve self-realization. Regularly practicing...
by Swamini Valli Wells | Jun 6, 2021 | Powertime Updates
Saturn’s Birthday (Shani Jayanthi) is celebrated each year on a New Moon day between mid-May to mid-June. In 2021, it is on June 9/10. “Saturn is the most important planet as he is the one who matures the soul.” ~ Dr. Pillai Saturn’s Birthday...
by Dr Pillai | Jun 5, 2021 | Dr. Pillai, Powertime Updates
What is Brahma Muhurta? Brahma Muhurta is a Sanskrit terminology meaning the time of Brahman (the Hindu God for Creation). It is the one hour and 36 minutes time period before Sunrise and ends 48 minutes before it. The time of Sunrise determines the Brahma Muhurtham....