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In the quiet hours before dawn, when the world is still cloaked in darkness, ancient traditions and modern science converge on a profound phenomenon: the transition from night today. This period, known in Hindu philosophy as Brahman Muhurta, is revered as a time of heightened spiritual potential, where the mind is clearest and the body most receptive to positive energies. Spanning approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes before sunrise, ending… Read More »Brahman Muhurta: Science and Spirituality

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a pivotal role in neuronal survival, synaptic plasticity, and cognitive resilience during aging. Declining BDNF levels are strongly associated with age-related cognitive impairment and neurodegenerative disorders. Music therapy, a non-invasive intervention, has shown promise in enhancing neuroplasticity and modulating neurochemical signaling. However, the mechanisms linking music therapy to BDNF signaling in the aging brain remain underexplored. This systematic review aimed to examine the evidence on… Read More »Music Therapy and BDNF Signaling in Aging Brain: A Systematic Review

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chavithi, is a Vedic festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the deity embodying wisdom (buddhi), the removal of obstacles (vighna nashaka), and new beginnings. Rooted in ancient Vedic texts like the Rigveda, where Ganesha is invoked as Ganapati (leader of the ganas or divine hosts), the festival aligns with cosmic cycles to harmonize human life with natural rhythms. It occurs on the fourth… Read More »Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi) Science, Significance, Mantras & Rituals

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chavithi, is a Vedic festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the deity embodying wisdom (buddhi), the removal of obstacles (vighna nashaka), and new beginnings. Rooted in ancient Vedic texts like the Rigveda, where Ganesha is invoked as Ganapati (leader of the ganas or divine hosts), the festival aligns with cosmic cycles to harmonize human life with natural rhythms. It occurs on the fourth… Read More »Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi): Science, Significance, Mantras & Rituals

Discover the power of daily Hindu mantras and how to integrate them into your spiritual and practical life. This step-by-step guide provides a structured approach to chanting mantras for purification, mental clarity, emotional balance, spiritual growth, and dedication, with meanings, practices, and benefits. Introduction Morning Mantras Evening Mantras Mantras for Protection Mantras for Prosperity Mantras for Peace & Well-being Mantras for Dedication & Surrender How to Chant Daily Practice Steps… Read More »The 21 Daily Hindu Mantras: A Complete Guide from Morning to Evening, Peace, Prosperity & Protection

Discover the power of daily Hindu mantras and how to integrate them into your spiritual and practical life. This step-by-step guide provides a structured approach to chanting mantras for purification, mental clarity, emotional balance, spiritual growth, and dedication, with meanings, practices, and benefits. Introduction Morning Mantras Evening Mantras Mantras for Protection Mantras for Prosperity Mantras for Peace & Well-being Mantras for Dedication & Surrender How to Chant Daily Practice Steps… Read More »Daily Hindu Mantras: A Complete Guide from Morning to Evening, Peace, Prosperity & Protection

Abstract Indian classical music (ICM), characterized by its intricate components—raga (melodic framework), tala (rhythmic cycle), and swara (musical notes)—engages complex neural processes that underpin perception, emotion, and sensorimotor synchronization. This article presents a neuroscientific and mathematical exploration of how these components interact to evoke profound cognitive and emotional responses, leveraging principles from neural resonance theory and brain fluid dynamics. Drawing on computational models, we developed the dynamic interplay of raga,… Read More »Neuroscience of Indian Classical Music: Raga, Tala, and Swara

Abstract Ayurveda, a traditional Indian medicinal system, emphasizes the concept of Agni (metabolic energy) as a cornerstone of health, influencing metabolic processes across physiological systems. Recent advances in neuroscience and metabolomics suggest that Agni may have parallels with brain metabolism, particularly in energy regulation and neuroprotection. This article explores the integration of Ayurvedic principles of Agni with modern brain metabolism research to develop an integrated holistic personalized medicine framework. By… Read More »Brain Metabolism and Ayurveda Agni: A Mathematical Model for Personalized Medicine

Abstract Ayurveda, a traditional Indian medicinal system, emphasizes the concept of Agni (metabolic energy) as a cornerstone of health, influencing metabolic processes across physiological systems. Recent advances in neuroscience and metabolomics suggest that Agni may have parallels with brain metabolism, particularly in energy regulation and neuroprotection. This article explores the integration of Ayurvedic principles of Agni with modern brain metabolism research to develop an integrated holistic personalized medicine framework. By… Read More »Brain Metabolism and Ayurveda: A Mathematical Model for Personalized Medicine