Day 7: Swasti in Sabbath Rest
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… Read More »Day 7: Swasti in Sabbath Rest
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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… Read More »Day 6: Good Friday – Jesus’ Maha Shivaratri
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.… Read More »Day 5: With Holika’s Treachery, Satan coils to strike
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… Read More »Day 4: Riding like Kalki to Snuff the Stars
Day 3: Jesus utters The Withering Curse
Durvasa Curses Shakuntala We read and hear about curses (Shaap) throughout mythology. Perhaps the most well-known comes from the ancient playwright Kalidasa’s (ca. 400 CE)… Read More »Day 3: Jesus utters The Withering Curse
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… Read More »Day 2: Jesus’ Temple Shutdown … leading to Deadly Showdown
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… Read More »Day 1: Jesus – Jyoti to the Nations
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… Read More »Jesus, Jivan Mukta, does Yatra at Holy City of the Dead
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,… Read More »The Coming Christ: In Cycles of ‘Seven’
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… Read More »Jesus serves as Kar Sevak – igniting a feud lasting longer than at Ayodhya