Sri Garuda Puranam

Home About Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer Garuda Puranam: Kashi Kshetra Mahatmyam – Gateway to Moksha in Sanatana Dharma Kashi (Varanasi) , the eternal city resting on the banks of the Ganga, is not merely a sacred pilgrimage site — it is the cosmic portal to Moksha , liberation from the cycle of rebirth. In the Garuda Puranam , Kashi is glorified as the ultimate kshetra (spiritual field) where the divine presence of Lord Vishwanatha (Shiva) assures liberation for all who die there. 🔱 What Makes Kashi Spiritually Supreme? Kashi is described as an “Ananda Vana” — the forest of bliss, watched over by Vishwanatha. The Garuda Puranam states that Lord Shiva whispers the Taraka Mantra into the ears of those dying in Kashi, liberating them from Yama’s hold. It is said that even the gods perform penance here to gain salvation. 📖 Scriptural Origin of Kashi in Garuda Puranam The Garuda Purana explains that Kashi is not an ordinary earthly region. It ...

Home About Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer   Bharata Varsha – The Land of Karma Introduction Bharata Varsha, as described in the Garuda Purana and other Hindu scriptures, is one of the nine spiritual regions of Jambu Dvipa . Unlike the celestial realms, Bharata Varsha is uniquely significant as the only land where karma (action) can lead to liberation ( moksha ). It is considered the realm where human beings have the opportunity to engage in righteous deeds, self-realization, and spiritual evolution. The Spiritual Significance of Bharata Varsha Bharata Varsha holds immense importance in Hindu cosmology because it is the only varsha where beings experience both pleasure and suffering due to their past actions. It is the land where the four Purusharthas (goals of human life) – Dharma (righteousness), Artha (prosperity), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation) – can be pursued. 1. The Land of Dharma Bharata Varsha is home to great sages, seers, and spirit...