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"सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके । शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥" This verse from the Devi Mahatmyam describes the meaning of "Sarva Mangala Mangalye" as "O Mother! You are the one who is the auspiciousness of all that is auspicious, you are the consort of Shiva, who fulfills all desires, you are the one who is the refuge of all, and you are the three-eyed Gauri and Narayani, I bow down to you." Therefore, the phrase "Sarva Mangala Mangalye" is a prayer to the divine mother seeking her blessings and protection for all that is auspicious.
Valmiki, the author of the Hindu epic Ramayana, was believed to be born in a Brahmin family but the name of his father is not mentioned in any of the texts. The focus of these scriptures is to impart teachings and morals, so it is not necessary to have information about the personal details of the author.
Diwali signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It is celebrated by lighting lamps and candles, decorating homes with Rangoli, exchanging sweets and gifts, and worshipping Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. The festival also marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana.
Karma is a fundamental concept in Hinduism. It refers to the idea that every action has consequences, and that these consequences determine the course of one's life. According to the Bhagavad Gita, "As a person sows, so shall he reap." (Chapter 4, Verse 35). One's karma is influenced by intention, action, and the consequences of those actions. The ultimate goal of a Hindu is to perform good karma, or actions that lead to spiritual growth and enlightenment.
The ultimate goal of human life according to the Bhagavad Gita is to attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death and to merge with the Supreme Being. This is achieved through the path of devotion, knowledge, and action, which is known as Bhakti yoga, Jnana yoga, and Karma yoga respectively. Krishna states in Bhagavad Gita 18.66: "Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reaction. Do not fear."
The name of the Hindu god of fire is Agni. Agni is one of the most important Vedic gods and is mentioned in several Hindu scriptures including the Rigveda and the Upanishads.
The Om symbol is considered to be the most sacred sound and symbol in Hinduism. It represents the essence of the entire universe, the ultimate reality, and the supreme consciousness. In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna says, "I am the syllable Om in the Vedic hymns." Chanting Om is believed to have many benefits such as calming the mind and bringing peace and harmony to one's life.