Author: Shivanshu Pande
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Shaktism: The Living Tradition of the Divine Mother
Hindu Philosophy • Devi Worship • Sacred Mantras Shaktism: The Living Tradition of the Divine Mother I practice this path myself, and it has brought me peace, so I wanted to share it in a simple and sincere way. Shaktism is one of the major living traditions of Hinduism. It places the Divine Mother, known…
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My Life Learnings
✦ New Release · Out Now ✦ What the Days Revealed Reflections on Life, and the Sacred in the Everyday by Shivanshu Pande ✦ ✦ ✦ A collection of reflections, poems, lessons, and personal stories drawn from the experiences that shape a life — death, love, courage, gratitude, money, family, and the quiet sacredness of everyday living.…
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Three Mantras That Are Enough: Guru Vandana, Vakratunda, and Sarva Mangala
There is an old understanding in our tradition that you do not need a hundred mantras to live a protected, guided, auspicious life. You need a few that you actually say, every day, with feeling. If you learn nothing else in your lifetime, learn these three. They open every serious astrologer’s day. And they work…
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Planetary Strength Is Not What Most Astrologers Check
When an astrologer tells you Jupiter is strong in your chart, what exactly do they mean? In most cases, they mean Jupiter is in exaltation, or in its own sign, or in an angle. These are real indicators of strength but they are only one layer of a system that classical Vedic astrology built with…