: 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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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.
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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
According to other Hindu legends, all nine planets of Vedic astrology are said to live in the belly of the god Ganesha or in the tail of the god Hanuman.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
They are also called the Moon’s Nodes or Nodes of Destiny, and in Vedic astrology, the astrology of India, Rahu (Dragon’s Head) and Ketu (Dragon’s Tail).
—Emily Newhouse, Allure, 22 Mar. 2024
Indian Vedic scholar, philosopher and teacher, Adi Shankaracharya.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 22 Sep. 2023
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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
According to other Hindu legends, all nine planets of Vedic astrology are said to live in the belly of the god Ganesha or in the tail of the god Hanuman.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
They are also called the Moon’s Nodes or Nodes of Destiny, and in Vedic astrology, the astrology of India, Rahu (Dragon’s Head) and Ketu (Dragon’s Tail).
—Emily Newhouse, Allure, 22 Mar. 2024
Indian Vedic scholar, philosopher and teacher, Adi Shankaracharya.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 22 Sep. 2023
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