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What are Ayanas?

'Ayana' means 'movement' in the Hindu calendar and refers to the sun's yearly movement, divided into two parts: Uttarayana, the six months when the sun moves northward, and Dakshinayana, the six months when it moves southward. The transition happens around Makara Sankranti (January 14) and Karka Sankranti (July 14), about three weeks after the solstices. The northward journey (Uttarayana) is considered more auspicious, though other factors can also determine the significance of a day.

The Creation of the Universe Through 3 Divine Powers

The universe, both stable and moving, is created and functions through three divine powers: knowledge, action, and desire. The power of desire (Iccha Shakti) is ever-present, guiding the process of creation. The power of knowledge (Jnana Shakti) understands the nature of creation and provides the cause and tools for it. The power of action (Kriya Shakti) manifests the universe according to the plan shaped by desire and knowledge. Together, these powers bring the entire universe into existence, based on a clear and deliberate will.