Santan Saptami is a very significant day in the Hindu calendar, and is celebrated with much fanfare in many parts of India. The Santan Saptami vrat katha, or the story of the seven sons, is an important part of this festival. The story goes that once there was a king named Sagara who had 60,000…
Surah Muzammil is the 73rd chapter of the Qur’an. It was revealed in Medina and consists of 20 verses. The surah derives its name from the mention of the word “Muzammil” in verse 1. The surah deals with a number of topics including the importance of prayer, the rewards for those who pray, and the…
Sahasranamam means a ‘thousand names,’ and Lalitha is the name of the Hindu mother goddess. It’s a Hindu text written in Sanskrit derived from the Brahmanda Purana (history of the universe). Goddess Lalitha Devi is an embodiment of the Divine Mother (Shakti). The text Lalitha Sahasranamam is the fundamental text of Shakti Worshiper, therefore used…
Surah Najm is the 53rd surah of the Quran. It was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in Mecca. The surah has 60 verses and is named after the word “najm” which appears in verse 1. Surah Najm is a powerful surah that teaches us about the Oneness of Allah. It starts with the story…
The Surah Sad is the 38th surah of the Qur’an. It is a Meccan surah consisting of 88 verses. The surah is named after the letter “Sad” which appears in the first verse. The primary theme of the surah is the rejection of disbelievers and the confirmation of Allah’s promise to the believers. Sad is…
One of the most important surahs of the Qur’an is Surah Al-Fatir. It means “Originator”. There are forty-five (45) wonderful verses in this thirty fifth surah of the Qur’an. Each verse is so meaningful that your heart can know if it has the option to speak. However, let us know some important information about this…