: of or relating to the Vedas, the language in which they are written, or Hindu history and culture between 1500 b.c. and 500 b.c.
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The production team includes contributions from leading philosophers, theoretical physicists and Vedic scholars.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Puja is a ritual that includes Vedic mantras, offerings and chants with an emphasis on, like Vastu, aligning with the elements of nature in order to evoke joy and peace.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
In our charts, the South Node of Destiny, known as Ketu in Vedic astrology, presents itself in the sister sign and same degree of the North Node placement.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025
While Ayurveda is a science of discipline—meaning the best results come from adhering to the Vedic texts as strictly as possible–there are still ways to incorporate Ayurveda in daily life without going into full-on retreat mode.
—Annie Daly, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2024
Buddhism, Vedic and Hindu practices, Jewish kabbalism, Islamic Sufism and shamanism, among others, have all explored meditation in their traditions.
—Matthew D. Sacchet, Scientific American, 25 June 2024
According to Hindu scripture, the deity saved the hill and its resident villagers from a flood brought about by the Vedic god Indra.
—News Desk, Artforum, 20 June 2024
That includes not just ancient Egypt but also ancient Greek, Vedic, Maya, Inca, and Aztec cultures.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 2 May 2024
Meanwhile, Vedic astrology factors in the procession of the equinox.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
Puja is a ritual that includes Vedic mantras, offerings and chants with an emphasis on, like Vastu, aligning with the elements of nature in order to evoke joy and peace.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019
In our charts, the South Node of Destiny, known as Ketu in Vedic astrology, presents itself in the sister sign and same degree of the North Node placement.
—Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025
While Ayurveda is a science of discipline—meaning the best results come from adhering to the Vedic texts as strictly as possible–there are still ways to incorporate Ayurveda in daily life without going into full-on retreat mode.
—Annie Daly, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2024
Buddhism, Vedic and Hindu practices, Jewish kabbalism, Islamic Sufism and shamanism, among others, have all explored meditation in their traditions.
—Matthew D. Sacchet, Scientific American, 25 June 2024
According to Hindu scripture, the deity saved the hill and its resident villagers from a flood brought about by the Vedic god Indra.
—News Desk, Artforum, 20 June 2024
That includes not just ancient Egypt but also ancient Greek, Vedic, Maya, Inca, and Aztec cultures.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 2 May 2024
Meanwhile, Vedic astrology factors in the procession of the equinox.
—Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
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