Articles related to "Brahma"
Brahma creates the non-human races
Brahma creates the Devas, Asuras, Gandharvas, Apsaras, Yakshas and others from his body. He creates a particular race from his body and then casts off that body.
hindu • mythology • devas • asuras • apsaras
Brahma creates the Devas, Asuras, Gandharvas, Apsaras, Yakshas and others from his body. He creates a particular race from his body and then casts off that body.
hindu • mythology • devas • asuras • apsaras
Evolution and Hinduism
Hinduism, like most religions, has a creation myth. Its similarity to what happens in Evolution is remarkable along with other Hindu concepts about things like time.
hindu • hinduism • brahma • science • upanishads
Hinduism, like most religions, has a creation myth. Its similarity to what happens in Evolution is remarkable along with other Hindu concepts about things like time.
hindu • hinduism • brahma • science • upanishads
The Dwadasa Jyotirlingas
Twelve temples dedicated to Shiva, the Jyotirlingas, are specially revered because it is believed that the spiritually enlightened can see the lingas as columns of fire.
dwadasa • jyotirlingas • shiva • shiva purana • shatarudra samhita
Twelve temples dedicated to Shiva, the Jyotirlingas, are specially revered because it is believed that the spiritually enlightened can see the lingas as columns of fire.
dwadasa • jyotirlingas • shiva • shiva purana • shatarudra samhita
Creation
The creation of the universe is an essential and interesting part of every mythology. This article describes how Brahma, the supreme god of creation, forms the universe and the first man, Manu.
creation • universe • brahma • vishnu • matsya purana
The creation of the universe is an essential and interesting part of every mythology. This article describes how Brahma, the supreme god of creation, forms the universe and the first man, Manu.
creation • universe • brahma • vishnu • matsya purana
Mahashivratri
Mahashivratri is a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. There are several interesting legends that describe the origin of this festival. The most interesting is a fight between Vishnu and Brahma.
mahashivratri • shiva • shivratri • phalgun • parvati
Mahashivratri is a festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. There are several interesting legends that describe the origin of this festival. The most interesting is a fight between Vishnu and Brahma.
mahashivratri • shiva • shivratri • phalgun • parvati
Jaratkaru & Jaratkaru
Brahma had ordained that Astika, the saviour of the snakes, was to be born to a sage named Jaratkaru. But Jaratkaru was resolved to marry a woman who also bore the name Jaratkaru. Fortunately for the snakes their sister was named Jaratkaru. Hence the stage was set for the birth of Astika.
brahma • astika • yayavar • jaratkaru • vasuki
Brahma had ordained that Astika, the saviour of the snakes, was to be born to a sage named Jaratkaru. But Jaratkaru was resolved to marry a woman who also bore the name Jaratkaru. Fortunately for the snakes their sister was named Jaratkaru. Hence the stage was set for the birth of Astika.
brahma • astika • yayavar • jaratkaru • vasuki
Kadru and the Snakes
Janmajeya, Utanka and Takshaka were mere pawns in the hands of fate. The snake sacrifice had been ordained aeons ago as a result of sibling rivalry between Kadru, the mother of snakes, and Vinata, the mother of birds. The snakes refused to help their mother to deceive Vinata and hence became the recipients of the curse. Brahma the Creator also supported the curse but added a provisio of his own.
janmajeya • utanka • takshaka • kadru • vinata
Janmajeya, Utanka and Takshaka were mere pawns in the hands of fate. The snake sacrifice had been ordained aeons ago as a result of sibling rivalry between Kadru, the mother of snakes, and Vinata, the mother of birds. The snakes refused to help their mother to deceive Vinata and hence became the recipients of the curse. Brahma the Creator also supported the curse but added a provisio of his own.
janmajeya • utanka • takshaka • kadru • vinata
Kali
Kali is an incarnation of Parvati.She took this form to kill the demon Raktabija. The Kalighat temple in Calcutta is the most popular shrine dedicated to Kali. In the past the worship of Kali has been associated with the cult of thuggees.
kali • parvati • shiva • raktabija • brahma
Kali is an incarnation of Parvati.She took this form to kill the demon Raktabija. The Kalighat temple in Calcutta is the most popular shrine dedicated to Kali. In the past the worship of Kali has been associated with the cult of thuggees.
kali • parvati • shiva • raktabija • brahma
Kankhal
According to mythology, Sati the incarnation of Shakti and Shiva's wife immolated her self at Kankhal because her father Daksha insulted Shiva by not inviting him to an imprtant ceremony. At Kankhal one can see the temple built at the site where the ceremony was held.
kankhal • haridwar • kumbh • daksha • brahma
According to mythology, Sati the incarnation of Shakti and Shiva's wife immolated her self at Kankhal because her father Daksha insulted Shiva by not inviting him to an imprtant ceremony. At Kankhal one can see the temple built at the site where the ceremony was held.
kankhal • haridwar • kumbh • daksha • brahma
Mahasati Anasuya
Mhasati Anasuya was renowned for her fidelity and devotion to her husband. The consorts of the Supreme Gods were jealous of her reputation and sent their husbands to defame Anasuya. But Anasuya came through with flying colours.
atri • brahma • anasuya • kardam • devahuti
Mhasati Anasuya was renowned for her fidelity and devotion to her husband. The consorts of the Supreme Gods were jealous of her reputation and sent their husbands to defame Anasuya. But Anasuya came through with flying colours.
atri • brahma • anasuya • kardam • devahuti
Narada's Question
Narada was considered by all to be Lord Vishnu's greatest devotee and Narada was proud of this. However Lord Vishnu thought otherwise and through a simple experiment showed Narada that devotion does not consist of singing praises to one's master but consists of humbly doing his work.
narada • brahma • vishnu • kshirsagar
Narada was considered by all to be Lord Vishnu's greatest devotee and Narada was proud of this. However Lord Vishnu thought otherwise and through a simple experiment showed Narada that devotion does not consist of singing praises to one's master but consists of humbly doing his work.
narada • brahma • vishnu • kshirsagar
Sage Valmiki
Valmiki was earlier a highway robber. He was reformed by Narada and after severe penance he became a revered sage. He is known today as the author of the Ramayan.
valmiki • ramayan • highway robber • narada • ant-hill
Valmiki was earlier a highway robber. He was reformed by Narada and after severe penance he became a revered sage. He is known today as the author of the Ramayan.
valmiki • ramayan • highway robber • narada • ant-hill
The Humbling of Indra
Indra in his arrogance wants to build the greatest city ever. He is humbled when he learns that he is just one in a long line of Indras.
indra • vritta • viswakarma • brahma • vishnu
Indra in his arrogance wants to build the greatest city ever. He is humbled when he learns that he is just one in a long line of Indras.
indra • vritta • viswakarma • brahma • vishnu
The Puranas
The main scriptures in Hinduism are the Vedas and Puranas. The Vedas contain the phlosophy, whereas the Puranas contain the mythology. In paricular the Puranas have a wealth of information on creation, cosmology, time cycles, incarnations of Gods and the genealogy of legendary kings. The Puranas complement the Vedas by describing the concepts in a simple manner with the help of tales and parables. The two epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, are also popular sources of mythological information.
bhagavad gita • mahabharata • vedas • upanishads • vid
The main scriptures in Hinduism are the Vedas and Puranas. The Vedas contain the phlosophy, whereas the Puranas contain the mythology. In paricular the Puranas have a wealth of information on creation, cosmology, time cycles, incarnations of Gods and the genealogy of legendary kings. The Puranas complement the Vedas by describing the concepts in a simple manner with the help of tales and parables. The two epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, are also popular sources of mythological information.
bhagavad gita • mahabharata • vedas • upanishads • vid
The Yaksha Starts His Questions
After getting Yudhishthir's consent the Yaksha began asking questions in sets of four. And Yudhishthir fired back his replies to the complete satisfaction of the Yaksha.
sun • yaksha • yudhishthir • brahma • soul
After getting Yudhishthir's consent the Yaksha began asking questions in sets of four. And Yudhishthir fired back his replies to the complete satisfaction of the Yaksha.
sun • yaksha • yudhishthir • brahma • soul
Tulasi - II
Tulasi and Sankhachuda got married. Soon Sankhachuda became the undisputed king of te Demons. He defeated the demi-Gods and secure in the chastity of his wife he took on the might of Shiva.
tulasi • sankhachuda • gandharva • brahma • shiva
Tulasi and Sankhachuda got married. Soon Sankhachuda became the undisputed king of te Demons. He defeated the demi-Gods and secure in the chastity of his wife he took on the might of Shiva.
tulasi • sankhachuda • gandharva • brahma • shiva
Tulasi - III
The boons given to Sankhachuda are protecting him. Vishnu appears as a mendicant and asks for the amulet. Having neutralised one boon he appraches Tulasi.
shiva • sankhachuda • brahma • vishnu • tulasi
The boons given to Sankhachuda are protecting him. Vishnu appears as a mendicant and asks for the amulet. Having neutralised one boon he appraches Tulasi.
shiva • sankhachuda • brahma • vishnu • tulasi
Apsaras - II
Ghritachi was responsible for the birth of several personalities, many of them in unusual ways. She along with other apsaras entertained special guests on spesial occasions. Tilottama was created as the most beautiful female in order to bring about the end of the Demon brothers Sunda and Upasunda, who were endowed with a peculiar boon.
ghritachi • drona • pandava • kaurava • mahabharata
Ghritachi was responsible for the birth of several personalities, many of them in unusual ways. She along with other apsaras entertained special guests on spesial occasions. Tilottama was created as the most beautiful female in order to bring about the end of the Demon brothers Sunda and Upasunda, who were endowed with a peculiar boon.
ghritachi • drona • pandava • kaurava • mahabharata
Creation in Brahmavaivarta Purana
The Brahmavaivarta Purana takes a view on creation that is slightly different from that of the other Puranas, but this view is crucial to our understanding of perhaps the
vaikunthaloka • shivaloka • brahmaloka • trinity • vishnu
The Brahmavaivarta Purana takes a view on creation that is slightly different from that of the other Puranas, but this view is crucial to our understanding of perhaps the
vaikunthaloka • shivaloka • brahmaloka • trinity • vishnu
Kamakhya
The places where the parts of Sati's body fell came to be revered as places of worship of Shakti. One of the most popular of such pilgrimage centres is the temple of Kamakhya, where Sati's genital organs fell. There are numerous legends and rituals associated with this goddess.
sati • daksha • shiva • rudra tandava • vishnu
The places where the parts of Sati's body fell came to be revered as places of worship of Shakti. One of the most popular of such pilgrimage centres is the temple of Kamakhya, where Sati's genital organs fell. There are numerous legends and rituals associated with this goddess.
sati • daksha • shiva • rudra tandava • vishnu
Priyavrata’s Dilemma
Priyavrata wanted to spend his life in worship. Manu wanted him to become king. Brahma then explained the concept of Varnashram to the reluctant prince.
swayambhav manu • uttanapada • priyavrata • narada • brahma
Priyavrata wanted to spend his life in worship. Manu wanted him to become king. Brahma then explained the concept of Varnashram to the reluctant prince.
swayambhav manu • uttanapada • priyavrata • narada • brahma
Tulasi - I
Sudama and Viraja lived in Golok, a region in the heavens. Sudama loved Viraja but Viraja loved Krishna. Sudama and Viraja were both cursed to live out a life as mortals and appeared on earth as Sankhachuda and Tulasi respectively. Their lives began to get linked. Sankhachuda's invincibility was dependent on Tulasi's chastity.
vrisadhvaja • shiva • surya • hamsadhvaja • dharmadhvaja
Sudama and Viraja lived in Golok, a region in the heavens. Sudama loved Viraja but Viraja loved Krishna. Sudama and Viraja were both cursed to live out a life as mortals and appeared on earth as Sankhachuda and Tulasi respectively. Their lives began to get linked. Sankhachuda's invincibility was dependent on Tulasi's chastity.
vrisadhvaja • shiva • surya • hamsadhvaja • dharmadhvaja
Glossary M to P
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with M to P.
madhu • meru • pushkar • mahabharata • pandavas
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with M to P.
madhu • meru • pushkar • mahabharata • pandavas
The Goddess of Anger
Indian tradition and the Hindu religion- both are replete with folk goddesses who symbolize the earthly desires and emotions of Man; fertility, revenge and passions. One such is “Angala parameswari”
anger • fertility • goddess • hindu goddess • emotions
Indian tradition and the Hindu religion- both are replete with folk goddesses who symbolize the earthly desires and emotions of Man; fertility, revenge and passions. One such is “Angala parameswari”
anger • fertility • goddess • hindu goddess • emotions
The Puranas and the Trinity
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva have differing relative importance in different Puranas, although they are always manifestations of the Supreme god.
puranas • mahapuranas • trinity • brahma • vishnu
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva have differing relative importance in different Puranas, although they are always manifestations of the Supreme god.
puranas • mahapuranas • trinity • brahma • vishnu
Gotta Get a Gotu Kola!
Well known to Eastern and Asian herbalists for thousands of years, Western medicine is finally taking note of Gotu Kola and its benefits for a number of common ailments. See why...
gotu kola • hydrocotyle • hydrocotyle asiatica • centella asiatica • herb
Well known to Eastern and Asian herbalists for thousands of years, Western medicine is finally taking note of Gotu Kola and its benefits for a number of common ailments. See why...
gotu kola • hydrocotyle • hydrocotyle asiatica • centella asiatica • herb
The Hindu Pantheon
In Hindu mythology Gods are classified according to their importance and divine powers. At the top of the heirarchy are the trinity of Supreme Gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Then come the demi-Gods who represent the forces of nature. The demi-Gods are always battling with their half-brothers, the Demons over control of Heaven.
gods • demi-gods • demons • brahma • vishnu
In Hindu mythology Gods are classified according to their importance and divine powers. At the top of the heirarchy are the trinity of Supreme Gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Then come the demi-Gods who represent the forces of nature. The demi-Gods are always battling with their half-brothers, the Demons over control of Heaven.
gods • demi-gods • demons • brahma • vishnu
The Hindu Pantheon
The Hindu pantheon is headed by the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are a range of avatars, other deities, demi-Gods, Demons and sages in the pantheon.
hindu pantheon • multiplicity of gods in hinduism • trinity • brahma • vishnu
The Hindu pantheon is headed by the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are a range of avatars, other deities, demi-Gods, Demons and sages in the pantheon.
hindu pantheon • multiplicity of gods in hinduism • trinity • brahma • vishnu
Glossary Q to S
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with Q to S.
radha • riga veda • vedas • sama veda • samhitas
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with Q to S.
radha • riga veda • vedas • sama veda • samhitas
Glossary A to B
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with A to B.
adhisima krishnaagni • aranyakas • angiras • arjun • aryans
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with A to B.
adhisima krishnaagni • aranyakas • angiras • arjun • aryans
Matsya Avatar - The Fish Incarnation
The Fish Incarnation is the first incarnation of Vishnu in which he retrieves the Vedas from the demon Hayagriva and also saves the pious king Satyavrata from the deluge so that life and religion can be preserved for the next cycle.
matsya avatar • fish incarnation • vishnu • manu • satyavrata
The Fish Incarnation is the first incarnation of Vishnu in which he retrieves the Vedas from the demon Hayagriva and also saves the pious king Satyavrata from the deluge so that life and religion can be preserved for the next cycle.
matsya avatar • fish incarnation • vishnu • manu • satyavrata
The Prachetas
Seeking spiritual guidance at every step, the Prachetas marry Marisha, sire Daksha and finally attain salvation.
prithu • prachetas • shiva • vishnu • garuda
Seeking spiritual guidance at every step, the Prachetas marry Marisha, sire Daksha and finally attain salvation.
prithu • prachetas • shiva • vishnu • garuda
Creation in the Bhagavata Purana
Having created the universe Brahma populates it with living beings that include plants, animals, humans and the immortals.
puranas • creation • brahmavaivarta • brahma • creation myths
Having created the universe Brahma populates it with living beings that include plants, animals, humans and the immortals.
puranas • creation • brahmavaivarta • brahma • creation myths
The Descendants of Priyavrata
Priyavrata divides his kingdom among his sons. The eldest son, Agnidhra, marries the apsara, Purvachitti, to further his dynasty.
priyavrata • barhismati • kavi • mahavira • savana
Priyavrata divides his kingdom among his sons. The eldest son, Agnidhra, marries the apsara, Purvachitti, to further his dynasty.
priyavrata • barhismati • kavi • mahavira • savana
Ahalya
Ahalya the wife of sage Gautam has a sexual liaison with Indra the King of the demi Gods. The sage catches them at it and curses them both. Ahalya is turned into a rock. She is eventually released from her curse when ages later Rama touches the rock with his foot.
ahalya • brahma • krittika • gautam • indra
Ahalya the wife of sage Gautam has a sexual liaison with Indra the King of the demi Gods. The sage catches them at it and curses them both. Ahalya is turned into a rock. She is eventually released from her curse when ages later Rama touches the rock with his foot.
ahalya • brahma • krittika • gautam • indra
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
The Asura Tripura was terrorizing the earth. Shiva appeared as Bhimashankar and killed the demon. The Jyotirlinga stands at the site of their battle.
bhimashankar • dwadasa • jyotirlingas • sahyadri • maharashtra
The Asura Tripura was terrorizing the earth. Shiva appeared as Bhimashankar and killed the demon. The Jyotirlinga stands at the site of their battle.
bhimashankar • dwadasa • jyotirlingas • sahyadri • maharashtra
Brahm, Atma and God
The Atma and Brahm are the same. When visualized as existing within the self it is called Atma. When visualized as external to the self it is called Brahm.
atma • atman • brahm • brahma • brahman
The Atma and Brahm are the same. When visualized as existing within the self it is called Atma. When visualized as external to the self it is called Brahm.
atma • atman • brahm • brahma • brahman
Devahuti and Kardam
The marriage of Devahuti and Kardam was an ideal one. Devahuti first gave birth to nine daughters and then to Kapila, who was a manifestation of Vishnu.
devahuti • kardam • bindu sarovar • kama deva • meru
The marriage of Devahuti and Kardam was an ideal one. Devahuti first gave birth to nine daughters and then to Kapila, who was a manifestation of Vishnu.
devahuti • kardam • bindu sarovar • kama deva • meru
FAQs: creation,desruction,heaven
The cyclic Creation and destruction of the universe in philosophical and mythological terms as described in the Vedas and Puranas.
hindu • philosophy • god • creation • philosophy
The cyclic Creation and destruction of the universe in philosophical and mythological terms as described in the Vedas and Puranas.
hindu • philosophy • god • creation • philosophy
FAQs: many gods and idol worship
God manifests Himself in many forms and the images of these many forms are worshipped, with the belief that these different forms are essentially the same.
hindus • hinduism • anthropomorphic • trinity • brahma
God manifests Himself in many forms and the images of these many forms are worshipped, with the belief that these different forms are essentially the same.
hindus • hinduism • anthropomorphic • trinity • brahma
More on the Manvantaras
The amazing stories of the births of Raivata, the fifth Manu, Chakshusha, the sixth Manu, and Bhoutya, the fourteenth Manu.
manus • markandeya purana • manu • manvantara • raivata
The amazing stories of the births of Raivata, the fifth Manu, Chakshusha, the sixth Manu, and Bhoutya, the fourteenth Manu.
manus • markandeya purana • manu • manvantara • raivata
Rishyashringa
Rishyashringa is a human with the horns of a deer. The narration begins with the strange tale of his father's birth and the even stranger tale of his birth. Both had been born for a specific purpose and this article traces the events as they lead to the fulfillment of that purpose.
kashyap • vibondaka • indra • brahma • harsha
Rishyashringa is a human with the horns of a deer. The narration begins with the strange tale of his father's birth and the even stranger tale of his birth. Both had been born for a specific purpose and this article traces the events as they lead to the fulfillment of that purpose.
kashyap • vibondaka • indra • brahma • harsha
Satyavati - I
Satyavati, the second wife of Shantanu, was born in an unusual way. She was accidentally conceived by a fish and given birth in human form. She was brought up by the leader of a fishing community. An encounter with the sage Parashara which resulted in the birth of Vyasa, set the stage for her tryst with Shantanu.
uparichara • chedi • apsara • adrika • brahma
Satyavati, the second wife of Shantanu, was born in an unusual way. She was accidentally conceived by a fish and given birth in human form. She was brought up by the leader of a fishing community. An encounter with the sage Parashara which resulted in the birth of Vyasa, set the stage for her tryst with Shantanu.
uparichara • chedi • apsara • adrika • brahma
Shantanu and Ganga
Shantanu, King of Hastinapur, marries the river Ganga. Then begins a sordid tale of Ganga drowning each of her sons as soon as they are born. Why she did this and how did the tale end are the contents of this article.
mahabharata • shantanu • hastinapur • ganga • vasus
Shantanu, King of Hastinapur, marries the river Ganga. Then begins a sordid tale of Ganga drowning each of her sons as soon as they are born. Why she did this and how did the tale end are the contents of this article.
mahabharata • shantanu • hastinapur • ganga • vasus
Swayambhav Manu and Shatrupa
Brahma created Swayambhav Manu and Shatrupa as the first man and woman. One of their daughters, Devahuti, was married to sage Kardam as ordained by Vishnu.
brahma • swayambhav manu • shatrupa • akuti • devahuti
Brahma created Swayambhav Manu and Shatrupa as the first man and woman. One of their daughters, Devahuti, was married to sage Kardam as ordained by Vishnu.
brahma • swayambhav manu • shatrupa • akuti • devahuti
The Atharva Veda
The Atharva Veda is an amalgamation of the primitive religion that predated Vedic thought and the philosophy of the earlier Riga, Yajur and Sama Vedas.
atharva • veda • riga • yajur • sama
The Atharva Veda is an amalgamation of the primitive religion that predated Vedic thought and the philosophy of the earlier Riga, Yajur and Sama Vedas.
atharva • veda • riga • yajur • sama
The Descent of Ganga - I
The tale of how the River Ganga came to earth is a famous one and is available in many scriptures, though in slightly different versions. Sage Vishwamitra recounted this tale to Rama and Laxman as they made their way to Mithila for Sita’s swayamvar. The tale begins with King Vrika of the Solar Dynasty.
ganga • vishwamitra • rama • laxman • mithila
The tale of how the River Ganga came to earth is a famous one and is available in many scriptures, though in slightly different versions. Sage Vishwamitra recounted this tale to Rama and Laxman as they made their way to Mithila for Sita’s swayamvar. The tale begins with King Vrika of the Solar Dynasty.
ganga • vishwamitra • rama • laxman • mithila
The Descent of Ganga - III
Three kings of the Solar dynasty tried to get Ganga to come to earth, but to no avail. It was then Bhagirath's turn. After many problems he finally succeeded in attaining salvation for his ancestors.
ganga • valmiki • ramayana • visvamitra • rama
Three kings of the Solar dynasty tried to get Ganga to come to earth, but to no avail. It was then Bhagirath's turn. After many problems he finally succeeded in attaining salvation for his ancestors.
ganga • valmiki • ramayana • visvamitra • rama
The Narada Purana
Narada advises Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatkumar and Sanatana on how to pray to Vishnu and achieve salvation.
narada purana • nara • narayan • saraswati • jaya
Narada advises Sanaka, Sanandana, Sanatkumar and Sanatana on how to pray to Vishnu and achieve salvation.
narada purana • nara • narayan • saraswati • jaya
The Supreme Being in Hinduism
The perception of the Supreme Being in Hinduism has changed according to the nature of the enquiry and the needs of the society.
supreme being • hinduism • vedas • upanishads • epic
The perception of the Supreme Being in Hinduism has changed according to the nature of the enquiry and the needs of the society.
supreme being • hinduism • vedas • upanishads • epic
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