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Inner Transformation through Yoga and Chanting

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Sound via chanting mantras for the wellbeing of a person has been defined and supported by science providing a broader perspective of inner work through Yoga beyond postures. Methodical vibrations produced by sacred sounds of  Yoga chants make a huge difference. It acts as a pathway to emotional balance, self-reflection, and self-transformation, apart from aligning your mind, body, and soul.   Let us take a quick look at the benefits of meditative sacred sounds and chants. Benefits of Yoga chants #1 The connection of sound Vibrations connect the entire universe. Sound is one such vibration that aids us in connecting with that of the universe. This holistic approach lets us create the vibrations that match the universe's building blocks and evolution. The practice of Yoga Chants helps understand the nuances of the psycho-spiritual evolutionary path that Yoga entails and the philosophical foundations on which Yoga is built. It helps in learning to integrate these tea...

Shāradā Lipi - The Indigenous Script of Kashmir

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Kashmir used to be a historical epitome where scholars used to visit, study, and gain knowledge in different subjects. It was called Sarvajna Peetha (the seat or land of learning). The sages or rishis resided there. They were the masters of other topics and offered knowledge to aspiring scholars. Hieun Tsang, the famous globetrotter and Chinese scholar, visited Kashmir in the 7th Century AD and described in his notes how Sanskrit has been used to deliver knowledge. People of all ages used the Shāradā script to write Sanskrit. This Lipi or script was a unique writing system defined and extracted from the Brahmic family of Lipis that flourished in the northern states of India (Punjab and Himachal Pradesh). The use of Shāradā texts has been widely found in Afghanistan. You will be surprised to know that the older version of this Lipi dates back to the 3rd Century AD. More about Shāradā Lipi As time passed, Shāradā script spread across the northern and northwestern p...