Dr. Vineet Aggarwal

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The Science Behind Shraddha
Sanskrit & Shastra

The Science Behind Shraddha

Where does the jiva (individual soul) go after death? A detailed description of this is found in the Chandogya Upanishad of the Tandya Mahabrahmana of the Samaveda. Three gatis (post-mortem paths) of the jiva are described there, among which we shall discuss the movement towards Chandraloka (realm of the Moon), in which...

17 October 2026 · 8 min read

The Truth Behind The Worship of Shiva Linga
Dharma & Culture

The Truth Behind The Worship of Shiva Linga

On the day of Mahashivratri, you must have observed your parents or grandparents worship the Shiva Linga in the morning. They might have even asked you to come to the temple with them to bathe the linga with water or milk and you may or may not have accompanied them for various r

2 March 2019 · 6 min read

Why Science & Religion May Not Be Adversaries!
Sanskrit & Shastra

Why Science & Religion May Not Be Adversaries!

When I tell someone I am a doctor most people automatically assume I would have nothing to do with religion. I have had that thrown at me so many times that its not even funny anymore! The perception that people into science are not into religion and vice versa is quite widesprea

23 February 2019 · 4 min read