The Hindu triumvirate is made up of three gods: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, who are in charge of the world’s creation, maintenance, and annihilation. Vishnu is the universe’s preserver, whereas Shiva’s mission is to destroy everything so that it can be recreated. Brahma’s role was to create the planet and all living things. His name […]
Fundamentally, the three symbolise the three primary techniques open to human beings for harnessing God’s power and using it to carry out their compulsory obligations on Earth. They are used in the Bhagavadgita’s three major paths: the road of action (karma marg), the path of knowledge (jnana marg), and the path of renunciation (jnana marg) […]
Hinduism has incorporated various iconic symbols, which are part of Hindu iconography, that are imbued with spiritual meaning based on either the scriptures or cultural traditions, during the millennia of its history. The actual meaning ascribed to each image varies depending on the place, time era, and designation of the followers. Some of the symbols, […]
Hinduism is not just a religion in India. It is a way of life. For Hindus, rituals are performed to bring spirituality to one’s life and to instill feelings of devotion and religion. The rituals are not only celebrated during the lifetime but continue after death, including rituals of burial and cremation. To Hindus, the […]
Topics: Origin of Shiva Linga Dwadasha Jyotir Lingas Prasiddha Shiva Lingas – Upa Lingas and Ashtottara Shiva Kshetraas Shiva as Agni Stambha Observance of Maha Shiva Ratri and its significance Shata Rudreeyam Rudra Deva hidden in one’s own’s own Self vide Shvetaashvatara Upanishad Shiva Lingodbhava: Maha Munis then narrated the origin of Shiva Linga […]
Truth alone is paramount! Truthfulness is bliss. Having accomplished Truthfulness none would ever slip down. Persons who attain it are named as ‘Sat’ or persons who reach the pinnacle and they indeed are of Satyam or Truthfulness! The Self is achievable through the understanding as to what is truth and untruth as also tapsya or […]
This is the tale of the grandson of Bheema and the son of Ghatotkacha and Mauravi – Barbarika. It is fair to assume that the Mahabharat’s battlefield saw the greatest of the great warriors of Dwapara Yuga. This is the story of a lesser-known warrior amongst the ones who have sacrificed their lives for Dharma […]
Everyone talks about Yudhishthira’s righteousness, Bhima’s strength, Arjun’s valour, Draupadi’s honour, Duryodhana’s cruelty, Karna’s loyalty, Krishna’s supremacy whenever the topic of Mahabharata comes up. A lesser known fact was that Pandu’s wife was not only Kunti but also Madri who belonged to the Madra Kingdom whose brother was Shalya, the charioteer of Karna during […]
सुन्दरे सुन्दरो रामः सुन्दरे सुन्दरी कथा सुन्दरे सुन्दरी सीता सुन्दरे सुन्दरं वनम्। सुन्दरे सुन्दरं काव्यं सुन्दरे सुन्दरः कपिः सुन्दरे सुन्दरं मन्त्रं सुन्दरे किं न सुन्दरम्॥ Sundare sundaro ramah sundare sundari katha Sundare sundari sita sundare sundaram vanam, Sundare sundaram kavyam sundare sundaro kapih Sundare sundaram mantram sundare kim na Sundara Sundara meaning beauty and Kanda […]
A religion as intricate, complex and long lasting as Hinduism is surely filled with symbols and beliefs that have penetrated through the sands of time. Several symbols, marks and ideals could have been lost over course of time. But till today there are a few Hindu symbols that are exclusive to this incredible religion. One […]
What is Hinduism? Hinduism is one of the largest religions in not just our country but the entire world. It has been the moral code of instruction even prior to the Christian era. Most modern day religions are branches of Hinduism which began along the course of time. More than 900 million people all across […]
We all have been to temples numerous times, but have you ever tried to understand the significance of going to temples? Some of the basic rules and norms that has been embedded in our minds right from childhood include dress modestly, remove your shoes before entering the temple, bring all your problems but leave food […]
