Dive into the rich meanings of 'atma'—from breath to soul—in various Indian philosophies and uncover its role in consciousness and divine connection.
FIVE KHANDS or Panj Khands, lit. realms (panj == five, khand == region or realm), signifies in the Sikh tradition the five stages of spiritual progress leading man to the Ultimate Truth. The supporting text is a fragment from Guru Nanak`s Japu, stanzas 34 to 37. The Five Realms enumerated therein are dharam khand, the realm of righteous action (pauri 34), gian khand, the realm of knowledge (pauri 35), saram khand, the realm of spiritual endeavour (pauri 36), karam khand, the realm of grace, and sach khand the realm of Truth (pauri 37).
Explore Jiva, the essence beyond the body, breath, and mind. Discover the Transcendent Self or Atman in life and consciousness.
Explore the concept of manas, the mind in Indian thought, its role in perception, emotions, and spiritual connection, bridging the material and consciousness.
Uncover the life of Tota Puri, the monk who initiated Sri Ramakrishna into sannyasa and taught Advait Vedanta. Explore his journey and influence.
