Sri Garuda Puranam

Home About Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer 🕉️ Tirtha Snana Mahima: The Glory of Holy Bathing in Garuda Puranam 📜 Introduction In Sanatana Dharma , water is not just a life-sustaining element—it's a divine purifier. The Garuda Puranam extols the immense spiritual merit of Tirtha Snana (bathing in sacred waters), linking it directly to the soul’s journey toward moksha . But what makes these rivers sacred? Their divine origin stories offer deep insight. 🌊 What is Tirtha Snana? Tirtha Snana refers to the act of bathing in sacred rivers, lakes, and oceans that are blessed by the presence of deities, sages, or cosmic events. The Garuda Puranam mentions that such snanas, when done with devotion and proper sankalpa, can cleanse lifetimes of karmic debt . “Snānam tu pāpaharam, snānam punyavivardhanam” – Garuda Puranam ( Bathing removes sins and increases spiritual merit. ) 🔱 Origins of Sacred Rivers in Hindu Scriptures Here are the mythological ori...

Home About Contact Privacy Policy Disclaimer 🔱 Pancha Yajna in Garuda Puranam: The Five Sacred Duties of a Householder 🕉️ Introduction: Yajna Beyond Fire Rituals When most people hear the word “Yajna” , they think of fire offerings, mantras, and priests. But according to the Garuda Puranam , Yajna is far more than a ritual — it’s a sacred way of life . In fact, every householder (grihastha) is expected to perform Pancha Yajna (five daily offerings) to maintain harmony with the universe. These practices form the spiritual backbone of Sanatana Dharma , ensuring that one’s life is rooted in gratitude, service, and dharma . 📜 What is Pancha Yajna? “Pancha” means five, and “Yajna” means sacrifice, offering, or act of worship. Together, Pancha Yajna refers to the five sacred duties a person must perform every day — not for personal gain, but for the welfare of society, nature, ancestors, sages, and the Divine . “He who eats without performing Pancha Yajn...