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Vedikheritage episodes

  • Sanatana Dharma: Introduction to the Hindu Way of Life applicable to people of all cultures and countries
    What is Sanatana Dharma? Is it religion or spirituality? What constitutes a Hindu, what is a Hindu’s Identity?We Hindus in India are most uninformed of these fundamental facts. Today the word Hindu for many, has become synonymous with intolerance ! This ignorance can only be removed if we know a little about our identity. Since it is not taught in schools, this is a good platform to research about the faith that we belong to.I propose to bring simple concepts for beginners to understand. Any further exploration is for you to do. Hope you enjoy this series.
    15 min
  • Karthikai Deepam- South Indian Festival of Lights

    Celebrated on the full moon day of the Solar month of Karthik, Karthikai is the South Indian celebration of Lights. it is a festival associated with the birth of Lord Kathikeya as well as the JytoirLinga of Arunachala in Tamilnadu. Learn about this festival, it's significance, the Deities worshipped and the stories behind the celebrations.

    12 min
  • Deepavali day 5- Bhai Dooj, Bhratr Dvitiya, Yama Dvitiya, Bhau beej, Bhai Phonta

    Continuing the series on the 5 day celebration of Dipavali. thr 5th and final day is a day to honour the bond between brother and sister. Celebrated by Indians from all parts of India except for some southern states this festival has many regional names. This festival is a tradition but not a religious observance.

    Youtube videos of this Dipavali series  can be found in the links given below.

    The first episode on the day 1 celebration of Deepavali – Dhanteras is:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLYhISGN4Sk

    The 2nd one on Day 2 celebration- Naraka Chaturdashi is:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De0bpBKwIns&t=2s

    Day 3 – Karthk Amavasya/ Badi Deepavali / Kali puja

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whhowLoOA44&t=8s

    Deepavali Celebrations day 4- Bali Pratipada/ Govardhan Puja / Financial New Year/ Vishvakarma Puja

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVkUTgvgvkg

    8 min
  • Deepavali day 4- Bali Pratipada/ Govardhan Puja / Financial New Year/ Vishvakarma Puja

    Continuing the series on the 5 day celebration of Dipavali, this is day 4. Celebrated as Bali Pratipadā/ Bali Padyami, Padva, Virapratipada / Dyutapratipada/ Govardhan Puja/ Bestu Varas or Varsha Pratipada/ Vishvakarma Puja, this day seems to have an importance of it’s own.


    Ref sites:https://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/balipratipada

    https://www.diwalifestival.org/bali-padyam.html

    https://www.mpanchang.com/festivals/annakut/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balipratipada


    Learn the difference in tradition, the stories associated and the significance of these celebrations. You can also see these episodes as videos on youtube @

    The first episode on the day 1 celebration of Deepavali – Dhanteras is:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLYhISGN4Sk

    The 2nd one on Day 2 celebration- Naraka Chaturdashi is:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De0bpBKwIns&t=2s

    Day 3 – Karthk Amavasya/ Badi Deepavali / Kali puja

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whhowLoOA44&t=8s

    9 min
  • Deepavali Day 3 & Kalipuja -Karthik Amavasya; diverse celebrations -one day
    Continuing the series on the 5 day celebration of Dipavali, this is day 3, the most important day of celebration for most Indians. Celebrated as Badi Dipavali in the West and North, it is Kali Puja for the East Indians. Learn the difference in tradition and the significance of the celebrations.The first episode on the day 1 celebration of Deepavali - Dhanteras is:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLYhISGN4SkThe 2nd one on Day 2 cleebration- Naraka Chaturdashi is:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=De0bpBKwIns&t=2s
    10 min
  • Deepavali Day 2 Naraka Chaturdashi- the South Indian Dipavali
    This is the second of a set of podcasts describing each day of the Deepavali festival. Various parts of India celebrate Deepavali differently. What is common and what is different among these celebrations? discover here.South Indians celebrate Deepavali on a different day and for a different reason compared to the  majority of others. Why is that and more importantly why do the dates differ sometimes and not at other times? Find the amnwer to these questions here.I am not familiar with the celebrations of all communiites. Especially since, the East of India is poorly represented in most sources, I would love to hear from them too. I will welcome any inputs you may have and I will be happy to make an episode describing those too.You will find more information on the importance of lighting lamps in the video given below:Why do we light a Deepa, Understand the Science behind this Tradition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA0LCSDR6So https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/2020/11/13/importance-of-lighting-a-deepa/The first episode on the day 1 celebration of Deepavali is:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLYhISGN4SkAnd information on the lunar claendar System of Tithis is here: Jyotisha Part 3: Calculation of the Lunar Day or Tithi of Hindu calendarhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN_HGYd18j0&t=4s https://vedikheritageblog.wordpress.com/jyotisha-an-introduction/the-hindu-lunar-calendar/
    9 min
  • Deepavali Day 1- Dhanteras

    Did you know that Deepavali is celebrated differently in different states of India? Or that it is only a single day celebration in the south and a 5 day celebration in many other parts of India? Growing up in South India I always wondered why some of my friends celebrated a different day as Deepavali. So, I m bringing to you the basic significance behind the celebrations and the beliefs associated with them.

    6 min
  • Special days for Devi worship. Importance of Fridays of Thai and Adi months.( Ashada & Pausha)

    Fridays is an important day to worship the Mother Goddess all over India. The specific months of Thai and Adi are considered sacred by the tamils. What makes these months special? Join me as I take you through the possible reason for this tradition. While most of us know these traditions, we rarely know why we follow them. As I searched for the answer, I saw many posts on how to observe these traditions and what benefits one receives. But, I was not able to see why we consider these days important?  People looking to get married, or to have better relationships, ones who look for prosperity and a better life, always approach the Goddess in Her many forms. Each Friday is also dedicated to the worship of a specific form of the Goddess. I have not included any of that information in this video, I will do so maybe in another one later on. Instead, I tell the nature of the Goddess and the actual benefit of worshipping on fridays. The connection between the day, the month and the Goddess. Hope you enjoy the video.  I have used free to use videos from pexels 1. Fire: Video by GamOl from Pexels 2. Space- Video by GamOl from Pexels

    11 min
  • Sanskrit Prayer to Mother Earth- Bhuma deviGratitude Prayer to Mother Earth with meaning in English.
    Learn a simple chant praising Mother Earth along with the meaning. I have also explained the sentiment behind the prayer and the requirement for it in society. This is a prayer and chant that can be used by veryone irrespective of religious inclinations. It builds respect towards the Earth , it’s resources and the other beings who live in it. Co-existence and sustenance was the base value of Sanatana Dharma, and understanding our practices, makes us value them more .   This Morning prayer to Mother Earth is to be chanted before getting off the bed. Understanding that we are a product of Mother Earth and that respecting Her is our duty, we start the day by worshipping Her.  You can learn to chant this simple 2 line shloka and incorporate it into your morning routine. This prayer is chanted before one puts the feet to the ground in the morning.  You may be surprsed by the scientific reason behind this prayer.  It is scientifically proven that it is advisable to first roll to your side and dip your head to the floor to get the blood moving up to the head and brain, first thing in the morning. we call it "Bhoomi Naman" in hindusim, praying to mother Earth.  After this one should sit for a bit before getting up to give the heart the time to rev up for a brand new day of activity. This therefore becomes a good time to pray and feel calm before starting the day. Therefore, as hindus, we chant this prayer to the Mother Goddess. 
    Do watch the vieo for more detailed information on this shloka  Vedikheritage channel hopes to bring information on hindu practices and traditions to the uninitiated. I also bring forth meanings of shlokas and present reasons for the traditions and scientific explanations where possible.   
    Links to other videos you may like: 1. Karagre vasate Lakshmi- Early morning chant  with  meaning and an explanation on the reason for this practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpxDya6DLqs&t=7s
    Podcast:https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/am2HBiqPtwb
    2. Simple Hindu Prayers for the Morning- part 1( SIMPLE CHANTS) Easy chants for beginners to incorporate into daily life. Chants to say when we wake up, before stepping on the floor and during a bath for purification.  
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyNd6uhaJ-c&t=7s 
    3. Simple Hindu Prayers for the Morning- part 2 ( SIMPLE CHANTS for Students) Easy chants on Lord Ganesha, Sarasvarti Devi and Guru to chant every morning after a bath. 
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DzocwKy9f8&t=63s
    9 min

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Vedikheriatge hopes to bring the basic beliefs and practices of Hindus to the beginner or a youngster in search of more clarity.