Articles related to "Brahman"
The Essence of Hinduism
Explains the <i> Conscious Reality </i> and the relation between various personal gods and the Supreme BRAHMAN.
maya • brahman • reality • consciousness • unconditional brahman
Explains the <i> Conscious Reality </i> and the relation between various personal gods and the Supreme BRAHMAN.
maya • brahman • reality • consciousness • unconditional brahman
Marriage in Ancient India
Traditions, privilege and expectations in India from 200 BC.
india • marriage • brahman • virginity • education
Traditions, privilege and expectations in India from 200 BC.
india • marriage • brahman • virginity • education
Outwitting fate
A Hindu holy man outwits a god and changes the fate for the children of his mentor.
brahma • hindu mythology • fate • brahman • brahman folktales
A Hindu holy man outwits a god and changes the fate for the children of his mentor.
brahma • hindu mythology • fate • brahman • brahman folktales
Maya - Illusion
Maya: refers to cosmic illusion; the mysterious process that gives rise to phenomena and maintains the cosmos. According to this idea, the world is not simply what is seems to the human senses -- a view with which the 20th century western scientists wholly agree. Absolute reality, situated somewhere beyond the cosmic illusion woven by maya and beyond human experience as conditioned by karma. Absolute reality, beyond human perception.
maya • illusion
Maya: refers to cosmic illusion; the mysterious process that gives rise to phenomena and maintains the cosmos. According to this idea, the world is not simply what is seems to the human senses -- a view with which the 20th century western scientists wholly agree. Absolute reality, situated somewhere beyond the cosmic illusion woven by maya and beyond human experience as conditioned by karma. Absolute reality, beyond human perception.
maya • illusion
Chapter 2: Yoga of Knowledge - Verse 10, 11 & 12
Lord Krishna reveals the true nature of Self to Arjuna.
self • brahman • krishan • true knowledge
Lord Krishna reveals the true nature of Self to Arjuna.
self • brahman • krishan • true knowledge
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
Vedanta
As recorded in the Upanishads, the final section of the Vedas, Vedanta means knowledge of God or the Absolute Reality.
vedanta brahman atman moksha vedas
As recorded in the Upanishads, the final section of the Vedas, Vedanta means knowledge of God or the Absolute Reality.
vedanta brahman atman moksha vedas
Women and the Vedic Chant:
Women are taking over the world - ancient as well as modern. And today, they have set foot in the hallowed turf of religion also.
women • religion • priests • brahman • brahmins
Women are taking over the world - ancient as well as modern. And today, they have set foot in the hallowed turf of religion also.
women • religion • priests • brahman • brahmins
Chakra According to Hindu Beliefs
Chakra is a term literally meaning "circle" in the original Sanskrit. It refers to a continuous flow of power or "Shakti" as known in the Hindu religion.
chakra • shakti • energy • nexus • yoga
Chakra is a term literally meaning "circle" in the original Sanskrit. It refers to a continuous flow of power or "Shakti" as known in the Hindu religion.
chakra • shakti • energy • nexus • yoga
Shad-darsana – Hinduism's "Six Views"
Hinduism's six orthodox philosophical schools deal variously with the soul and the body, with knowledge of the world and of God, and with mysticism and ritual.
darsana • hindu philosophy • mimamsa • vedanta • sankhya
Hinduism's six orthodox philosophical schools deal variously with the soul and the body, with knowledge of the world and of God, and with mysticism and ritual.
darsana • hindu philosophy • mimamsa • vedanta • sankhya
The Difference Between Hinduism and Buddhism
Hinduism and Buddhism both originated on the Indian subcontinent and so have a long shared history. Yet Buddhism originated as a reaction against the Vedic worldview.
buddhism • hinduism • no-self • brahman • atman
Hinduism and Buddhism both originated on the Indian subcontinent and so have a long shared history. Yet Buddhism originated as a reaction against the Vedic worldview.
buddhism • hinduism • no-self • brahman • atman
Contents
Bhagawad Gita has been categorized into numerous chapters, based on its contents. This articles give an overview of the verses and the categories in which they will fall, in the subsequent articles.
gita • contents • division of the text • the beginning
Bhagawad Gita has been categorized into numerous chapters, based on its contents. This articles give an overview of the verses and the categories in which they will fall, in the subsequent articles.
gita • contents • division of the text • the beginning
Jnana Yoga
Jnana Yoga is the path of self-knowledge through meditation and self-inquiry. Jnana means to know and experience Brahman (the Absolute) as one's own self.
jnana yoga • advaita vedanta jnana • famous jnana yogis • jnana yoga scriptures • jnana yoga yoga of knowledge
Jnana Yoga is the path of self-knowledge through meditation and self-inquiry. Jnana means to know and experience Brahman (the Absolute) as one's own self.
jnana yoga • advaita vedanta jnana • famous jnana yogis • jnana yoga scriptures • jnana yoga yoga of knowledge
The Caste System in Ancient India
How did the caste system start in ancient India and what were the purposes of the different castes?
ancient india history • ancient indian society • hinduism in ancient india • caste system in india • slaves in ancient india
How did the caste system start in ancient India and what were the purposes of the different castes?
ancient india history • ancient indian society • hinduism in ancient india • caste system in india • slaves in ancient india
GANESH - The Elephant God
Ganesha - The Elephant God is the most worshipped god in Hinduism. He is a pet,friend,refuge in almost every household.
ganesh • shiva • parvati • elephant
Ganesha - The Elephant God is the most worshipped god in Hinduism. He is a pet,friend,refuge in almost every household.
ganesh • shiva • parvati • elephant
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
Hindu Dharma
The word "dharma" is one of the most important terms in Hinduism. But it's not an easy term to understand.
dharma • adharma • bhagavad-gita • arjuna • krishna
The word "dharma" is one of the most important terms in Hinduism. But it's not an easy term to understand.
dharma • adharma • bhagavad-gita • arjuna • krishna
Hinduism's Language of Liberation
Hinduism developed an elaborate technical vocabulary in Sanskrit to classify and describe mystical states.
moksha • mukti • mysticism • mystical experience • enlightenment
Hinduism developed an elaborate technical vocabulary in Sanskrit to classify and describe mystical states.
moksha • mukti • mysticism • mystical experience • enlightenment
Sight-seeing in Bangkok - Lesser Known Sites
Along with the Grand Palace, the Temple of Dawn and Wat Pho, Bangkok has other, lesser known attractions, churches, museums, heritage homes and the Royal Barge Museum.
bangkok's lesser known attractions • bangkok's christian churches • santa cruz church • assumption cathedral • brahman chapel in bangkok
Along with the Grand Palace, the Temple of Dawn and Wat Pho, Bangkok has other, lesser known attractions, churches, museums, heritage homes and the Royal Barge Museum.
bangkok's lesser known attractions • bangkok's christian churches • santa cruz church • assumption cathedral • brahman chapel in bangkok
Hindu Conservatism,Hindu Conservatism
Every society contains elements of conservatism that reflect in its social behaviour. These Elements react strongly to winds of change generating social polarisation viz-a-viz modern reformist forces. Societies have to live through and survive this conflict. Since 1989, Hindu conservatism has become more vocal in India. Firstly, an aggressive articulation of their demand to conserve Hindu values has become evident. Secondly, they wish to impose their own interpretation of religious texts by claiming to be the sole vanguards of Hinduism. While doing so, they do not shrink from adopting antidemocratic techniques such as gagging liberal voices through hooliganism. ,Every society contains elements of conservatism that reflect in its social behaviour. These Elements react strongly to winds of change generating social polarisation viz-a-viz modern reformist forces. Societies have to live through and survive this conflict. Since 1989, Hindu conservatism has become more vocal in India. Firstly, an aggressive articulation of their demand to conserve Hindu values has become evident. Secondly, they wish to impose their own interpretation of religious texts by claiming to be the sole vanguards of Hinduism. While doing so, they do not shrink from adopting antidemocratic techniques such as gagging liberal voices through hooliganism.
hindu conservatism • hindu conservatism
Every society contains elements of conservatism that reflect in its social behaviour. These Elements react strongly to winds of change generating social polarisation viz-a-viz modern reformist forces. Societies have to live through and survive this conflict. Since 1989, Hindu conservatism has become more vocal in India. Firstly, an aggressive articulation of their demand to conserve Hindu values has become evident. Secondly, they wish to impose their own interpretation of religious texts by claiming to be the sole vanguards of Hinduism. While doing so, they do not shrink from adopting antidemocratic techniques such as gagging liberal voices through hooliganism. ,Every society contains elements of conservatism that reflect in its social behaviour. These Elements react strongly to winds of change generating social polarisation viz-a-viz modern reformist forces. Societies have to live through and survive this conflict. Since 1989, Hindu conservatism has become more vocal in India. Firstly, an aggressive articulation of their demand to conserve Hindu values has become evident. Secondly, they wish to impose their own interpretation of religious texts by claiming to be the sole vanguards of Hinduism. While doing so, they do not shrink from adopting antidemocratic techniques such as gagging liberal voices through hooliganism.
hindu conservatism • hindu conservatism
Jnana Bhumikas
The Varaha Upanishad mentions seven jnana bhumikas or stages of wisdom. They describe the journey from yearning for truth up to the final realization of the self.
jnana bhumikas • seven stage of wisdom • stages of jnana yoga • meaning of turiya • subheccha vicharana
The Varaha Upanishad mentions seven jnana bhumikas or stages of wisdom. They describe the journey from yearning for truth up to the final realization of the self.
jnana bhumikas • seven stage of wisdom • stages of jnana yoga • meaning of turiya • subheccha vicharana
The Buddhist Idea of No-Self
Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) proposes the idea of no-self (anatta) as a critique of the soul (atman) of Classical Hinduism.
buddhism • buddhist • self • no-self • not-self
Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) proposes the idea of no-self (anatta) as a critique of the soul (atman) of Classical Hinduism.
buddhism • buddhist • self • no-self • not-self
Meditations on the Five Koshas
Vedanta Philosophy invites you to realize the Self beyond the physical, astral and causal levels of existence. One way is by contemplating the five koshas or sheaths.
meditation on the self • meditation on five koshas • annamaya pranamaya manomaya vijnanamaya anandamaya • physical body life mind intellect bliss sheath • five levels of existence
Vedanta Philosophy invites you to realize the Self beyond the physical, astral and causal levels of existence. One way is by contemplating the five koshas or sheaths.
meditation on the self • meditation on five koshas • annamaya pranamaya manomaya vijnanamaya anandamaya • physical body life mind intellect bliss sheath • five levels of existence
Understanding Free Will and God's Will
The dilemma about free will and God's will exists in every religion and in Hinduism, too, there are questions and explanations available on this subject.
understanding free will and god's will • what hinduism says about free will and karma • brahman and maya • ego • free will and karma
The dilemma about free will and God's will exists in every religion and in Hinduism, too, there are questions and explanations available on this subject.
understanding free will and god's will • what hinduism says about free will and karma • brahman and maya • ego • free will and karma
Srimad Bhagawad Gita - An Introduction
This is an introduction to the Great Srimad Bhagawad Gita - The song of the Gods.
gita krishna arjuna kurukshetra
This is an introduction to the Great Srimad Bhagawad Gita - The song of the Gods.
gita krishna arjuna kurukshetra
AUM - the Basic Mantra of all Sanskrit Mantras
The Aum (Om) is the basis of all sounds. It is the universal symbol for God. The Aum is The Sound of Creation
aum • symbol • sound • hinduism • hindu
The Aum (Om) is the basis of all sounds. It is the universal symbol for God. The Aum is The Sound of Creation
aum • symbol • sound • hinduism • hindu
Mystic Tendencies in Hinduism
The article moves on to explain the element of Mysticism present in Hinduism
hinduism
The article moves on to explain the element of Mysticism present in Hinduism
hinduism
Mysticism
The article tends to link Mysticism with the preavious two articles. It goes on how mysticism has developed...
mysticism • sufism • tasawwuf
The article tends to link Mysticism with the preavious two articles. It goes on how mysticism has developed...
mysticism • sufism • tasawwuf
Sadhana Chatushtaya – the Four Means of Practice
Vedanta regards discernment (viveka), detachment (vairagya), the six virtues (shat sampat) and desire for liberation (mumukshutva) as basic spiritual qualifications.
sadhana chatushtaya • sadhana chatushtaya the four means of practice • the four means of practice of vedanta • vedanta sadhana chatushtaya • viveka vairagya shat sampat mumukshutva
Vedanta regards discernment (viveka), detachment (vairagya), the six virtues (shat sampat) and desire for liberation (mumukshutva) as basic spiritual qualifications.
sadhana chatushtaya • sadhana chatushtaya the four means of practice • the four means of practice of vedanta • vedanta sadhana chatushtaya • viveka vairagya shat sampat mumukshutva
Saint Kumorata
The practice, understanding and transmission of Zen has been compared to holding a point in stillness by many of the Ancestors.
saint kumorata • the nineteenth • the denkoroku • record of the transmission of light • fifty two zen patriarchs
The practice, understanding and transmission of Zen has been compared to holding a point in stillness by many of the Ancestors.
saint kumorata • the nineteenth • the denkoroku • record of the transmission of light • fifty two zen patriarchs
VIETNAM: On Death and Dying .
Vietnamese view the soul as indestructible and that their actions while living will be compensated after their death and subsequent rebirth according to the different laws of karma in the doctrine of reincarnation. The Vietnamese Buddhists carry out the funeral rituals in accordance to these beliefs.
death • dying • terrorism • vietnamese • funeral
Vietnamese view the soul as indestructible and that their actions while living will be compensated after their death and subsequent rebirth according to the different laws of karma in the doctrine of reincarnation. The Vietnamese Buddhists carry out the funeral rituals in accordance to these beliefs.
death • dying • terrorism • vietnamese • funeral
Time in Indian Cosmology
In Indian cosmology sacred and secular time are linked by a series of mathematical calculations.
indian cosmology • sacred and secular time • yuga cycles • krita yuga • treta yuga
In Indian cosmology sacred and secular time are linked by a series of mathematical calculations.
indian cosmology • sacred and secular time • yuga cycles • krita yuga • treta yuga
What is the Path to God?
Each religion approaches the divine in a unique way. Here are ten universal paths practiced by devotees to find God and connect with the higher self.
paths to god • ways to worship • prayer and meditation • vow of silence • compassion
Each religion approaches the divine in a unique way. Here are ten universal paths practiced by devotees to find God and connect with the higher self.
paths to god • ways to worship • prayer and meditation • vow of silence • compassion
India's Outcasts
Who are the millions of social and cultural outcasts in the world's biggest democracy? A look at the reality of Untouchables.
india • india's caste system • untouchables • dalits • harijan
Who are the millions of social and cultural outcasts in the world's biggest democracy? A look at the reality of Untouchables.
india • india's caste system • untouchables • dalits • harijan
Royal Consecration
The process of consecrating a new king in ancient India required numerous religious and political rituals - while for the people it represented a chance for a holiday.
indian religious rituals • royal consecration in india • kingship in ancient india • holidays in ancient india • lustral waters in india
The process of consecrating a new king in ancient India required numerous religious and political rituals - while for the people it represented a chance for a holiday.
indian religious rituals • royal consecration in india • kingship in ancient india • holidays in ancient india • lustral waters in india
Weather Extremes
The daily, weekly or yearly weather conditions on your farm can be your best friend or greatest foe. Every year the earth's weather affects the productivity and viability of the farmers of the world. Unfortunately, the weather is also usually completely out of the control of the farmer.
weather • snow • wind • drought • flood
The daily, weekly or yearly weather conditions on your farm can be your best friend or greatest foe. Every year the earth's weather affects the productivity and viability of the farmers of the world. Unfortunately, the weather is also usually completely out of the control of the farmer.
weather • snow • wind • drought • flood
Yoga - The Paths to Nirvana
The four paths to attain Nirvana - Moksha. Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Raja Yoga - SERVE, LOVE, MEDITATE and REALIZE. Each is suited to a different temperament or approach to life. All the paths lead ultimately to the same destination - to union with Brahman or God
yoga karma bhakthi jnana raja
The four paths to attain Nirvana - Moksha. Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga and Raja Yoga - SERVE, LOVE, MEDITATE and REALIZE. Each is suited to a different temperament or approach to life. All the paths lead ultimately to the same destination - to union with Brahman or God
yoga karma bhakthi jnana raja
Ashoka the Great Religious Monarch
KIng Ashoka was the epitome of a religious and spiritual leader who sought to unify all the people of his land. Without him Buddhism may have never blossomed as it did.
buddhist history • king ashoka • hellenistic history • alexander the great in india • heinrich zimmer
KIng Ashoka was the epitome of a religious and spiritual leader who sought to unify all the people of his land. Without him Buddhism may have never blossomed as it did.
buddhist history • king ashoka • hellenistic history • alexander the great in india • heinrich zimmer
Vedas: Purpose & Structure
Each of the four Vedas, Riga,Yajur, Sama and Atharva, has a different focus. This compilation was done by Veda Vyasa.
vedic • scriptures • vedas • structure • purpose
Each of the four Vedas, Riga,Yajur, Sama and Atharva, has a different focus. This compilation was done by Veda Vyasa.
vedic • scriptures • vedas • structure • purpose
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
NAVARATHRI: A celebration of womanhood
Woman is a creature of many passions. She nurtures, learns, teaches, protects and at times, destroys. Navarathri or The Nine Nights is a festival that celebrates the essence of feminity through three powerful goddesses.
navarathri • golu • durga • laksmi • saraswathi
Woman is a creature of many passions. She nurtures, learns, teaches, protects and at times, destroys. Navarathri or The Nine Nights is a festival that celebrates the essence of feminity through three powerful goddesses.
navarathri • golu • durga • laksmi • saraswathi
NAVARATHRI: A celebration of womanhood
Woman is a creature of many passions. She nurtures, learns, teaches, protects and at times, destroys. Navarathri or The Nine Nights is a festival that celebrates the essence of feminity through three powerful goddesses.
navarathri • golu • durga • laksmi • saraswathi
Woman is a creature of many passions. She nurtures, learns, teaches, protects and at times, destroys. Navarathri or The Nine Nights is a festival that celebrates the essence of feminity through three powerful goddesses.
navarathri • golu • durga • laksmi • saraswathi
The Golden Temple
Named after its scenic beauty and a coating of real gold, the golden temple holds a place of high reverence in the psyche of every Sikh. Located in the holly city of Amritsar, it is also known as Swarna mandir, Darbar Sahib or Harmandir Sahib—the temple of god. Every Sikh makes it a point to visit this place frequently. All-important family occasions, successes or failures in a Sikh’s life are followed by a visit to darbar Sahib. Paying obeisance at this holly shrine is undoubtedly the most important ritual in a Sikh’s life.
golden temple
Named after its scenic beauty and a coating of real gold, the golden temple holds a place of high reverence in the psyche of every Sikh. Located in the holly city of Amritsar, it is also known as Swarna mandir, Darbar Sahib or Harmandir Sahib—the temple of god. Every Sikh makes it a point to visit this place frequently. All-important family occasions, successes or failures in a Sikh’s life are followed by a visit to darbar Sahib. Paying obeisance at this holly shrine is undoubtedly the most important ritual in a Sikh’s life.
golden temple
An Easy Guide to Yoga Asanas for Beginners
Yoga asanas are at the very core of this ancient practice and yet, they can be daunting to beginners. Learn about limbs and postures and feel comfortable attending class.
yoga • asanas • poses • postures • beginner
Yoga asanas are at the very core of this ancient practice and yet, they can be daunting to beginners. Learn about limbs and postures and feel comfortable attending class.
yoga • asanas • poses • postures • beginner
How to see God
Most of people have faith in the existence of God and trust the creation and sustenance of the cosmos is under the command of that supreme power. Can that God be seen?
how to see god • can you see god • what hinduism says about seeing god • have you seen god • vivekananda and ramakrishna paramahamsa
Most of people have faith in the existence of God and trust the creation and sustenance of the cosmos is under the command of that supreme power. Can that God be seen?
how to see god • can you see god • what hinduism says about seeing god • have you seen god • vivekananda and ramakrishna paramahamsa
Is Buddhism A Religion?
It is often argued that Buddhism is not a religion at all but a philosophy, a set of ethics or even an applied psychology.
is buddhism a religion • buddhism and metaphysics • buddhist metaphysics • metaphysical aspects of buddhism • buddhism and god
It is often argued that Buddhism is not a religion at all but a philosophy, a set of ethics or even an applied psychology.
is buddhism a religion • buddhism and metaphysics • buddhist metaphysics • metaphysical aspects of buddhism • buddhism and god
Mantra Yoga
Mantra Yoga is an Indian spiritual path which works with sacred sounds or mantras. Mantras can either be recited aloud, whispered or repeated mentally.
mantra yoga • saguna nirguna mantras • mananat trayate iti mantrah • mantra tantra veda • vedic mantras
Mantra Yoga is an Indian spiritual path which works with sacred sounds or mantras. Mantras can either be recited aloud, whispered or repeated mentally.
mantra yoga • saguna nirguna mantras • mananat trayate iti mantrah • mantra tantra veda • vedic mantras
Mauna - The Path of Silence
Observing silence as a spiritual practice is called "mauna" in Sanskrit. The aim of mauna is to quieten the mind and prepare it for introspection and meditation.
mauna silence • vak mauna • kashta mauna • observing silence • silence as spiritual exercise
Observing silence as a spiritual practice is called "mauna" in Sanskrit. The aim of mauna is to quieten the mind and prepare it for introspection and meditation.
mauna silence • vak mauna • kashta mauna • observing silence • silence as spiritual exercise
Saint Bashyashita
The late Abbess Jiyu Kennett of the Shasta Abbey Zen Buddhist Monastery made a decision to share some of the deeper teachings of Zen with the lay public.
saint bashyashita • the twenty fifth ancestor • the denkoroku • record of the transmission of light • fifty two zen patriarchs
The late Abbess Jiyu Kennett of the Shasta Abbey Zen Buddhist Monastery made a decision to share some of the deeper teachings of Zen with the lay public.
saint bashyashita • the twenty fifth ancestor • the denkoroku • record of the transmission of light • fifty two zen patriarchs
Saint Kakurokuna
The transmissions of the teachings to the 52 Ancestors in Zen Buddhist Tradition were never meant to reach the eyes of laymen.
saint kakurokuna • the twenty third ancestor • the denkoroku • record of the transmission of light • fifty two zen patriarchs
The transmissions of the teachings to the 52 Ancestors in Zen Buddhist Tradition were never meant to reach the eyes of laymen.
saint kakurokuna • the twenty third ancestor • the denkoroku • record of the transmission of light • fifty two zen patriarchs
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