The word swasti is composed of: Su (सु) – good, well, auspicious Asti (अस्ति) – “it is” Swasti is a benediction or blessing seeking the well-being of people
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Day 6: Good Friday – Jesus’ Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivaratri (Great Night of Shiva) celebrations start on the 13th evening of Phalgun, continuing into the 14th. Different from other festivals, it starts after
Day 5: With Holika’s Treachery, Satan coils to strike
The last Full Moon of the Hindu year marks Holi. . Though many make merry at Holi few realize its parallel to another ancient Festival – Passover.
Day 4: Riding like Kalki to Snuff the Stars
Jesus uttered a Curse on Day 3, dooming his nation to exile. Jesus also predicted that his curse would expire, setting in motion events closing
Day 3: Jesus utters The Withering Curse
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Day 2: Jesus’ Temple Shutdown … leading to Deadly Showdown
Jesus had entered Jerusalem in a manner claiming Kingship and as a Light for all nations. This started one of the most tumultuous weeks in
Day 1: Jesus – Jyoti to the Nations
‘Linga’ comes from Sanskrit meaning ‘mark’ or ‘symbol’, and the lingam is Shiva’s most recognized symbol. The Shiva Linga prominently displays the upright cylinder with
Jesus, Jivan Mukta, does Yatra at Holy City of the Dead
Banaras is the holiest of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri). Over one million pilgrims come annually for Tirtha-Yatra, many as Jivan Mukta, because of
The Coming Christ: In Cycles of ‘Seven’
The Sacred Seven Seven is an auspicious number regularly associated with the Sacred. Consider that there are seven sacred rivers: Ganga, Godavari, Yamuna, Sindhu, Saraswati,
Jesus serves as Kar Sevak – igniting a feud lasting longer than at Ayodhya
The long and bitter feud at Ayodhya reached a new milestone when it caused an uproar in far-away New York City reported AsAmNews. The Ayodhya