Articles related to "Gita"
A Sacred Epic
The Bhagavad Gita is the most famous part of the sacred Sanskrit poem, Mahabharata, which is the longest epic poem in existence.
bhagavad gita • paramahansa yogananda • self-realization fellowship • yoga • translation
The Bhagavad Gita is the most famous part of the sacred Sanskrit poem, Mahabharata, which is the longest epic poem in existence.
bhagavad gita • paramahansa yogananda • self-realization fellowship • yoga • translation
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
Bhagavad Gita On Trigunas
Bhagavad Gita, one of the greatest scriptures of Hinduism gives elaborate explanation on the role of Tigunas in human psyche.
bhagavad gita on trigunas • the role of trigunas as explained by lord krishna • understanding trigunas • trigunas and bondage • trigunas and death
Bhagavad Gita, one of the greatest scriptures of Hinduism gives elaborate explanation on the role of Tigunas in human psyche.
bhagavad gita on trigunas • the role of trigunas as explained by lord krishna • understanding trigunas • trigunas and bondage • trigunas and death
Paramahansa Yogananda's Gita
There have been many translations of the spiritual poem, the Bhagavad Gita, but Yogananda offers a thorough explication, revealing the details of its exact meaning.
paramahansa yogananda • bhagavad gita • mahabharata • god talks to arjuna • sir edwin arnold
There have been many translations of the spiritual poem, the Bhagavad Gita, but Yogananda offers a thorough explication, revealing the details of its exact meaning.
paramahansa yogananda • bhagavad gita • mahabharata • god talks to arjuna • sir edwin arnold
The Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita is a very important ethical-text in ancient India. It captures the essence of Hinduism and offers us a glimpse of the ancient Indian civilization.
bhagavad gita • the sanskrit • bhisma parva • mahabharata epic • divine one
The Bhagavad Gita is a very important ethical-text in ancient India. It captures the essence of Hinduism and offers us a glimpse of the ancient Indian civilization.
bhagavad gita • the sanskrit • bhisma parva • mahabharata epic • divine one
BAGGER VANCE Is Enlightening Entertainment
Low-key and thought-provoking.
bagger vance • golf movies • bhagavad gita • will smith • robert redford
Low-key and thought-provoking.
bagger vance • golf movies • bhagavad gita • will smith • robert redford
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 1 & 2
The first two verses of the gita, where Dhrtrastra anxiously enquires about the events in the battlefield.
verse 1 and 2 • gita • sanjaya • kurukshetra • arjuna's sorrow
The first two verses of the gita, where Dhrtrastra anxiously enquires about the events in the battlefield.
verse 1 and 2 • gita • sanjaya • kurukshetra • arjuna's sorrow
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 26,27 & 28
On seeing loved ones ready to fight each other in the battlefield, Arjuna pours out his dilemma to Lord Krishna
near • dear ones • gita • kinsmen
On seeing loved ones ready to fight each other in the battlefield, Arjuna pours out his dilemma to Lord Krishna
near • dear ones • gita • kinsmen
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 3 & 4
Fear of defeat grips Duryodhana, the King of Kauravas and he expresses it to the Commander of his army, Drona.
drona • duryodhana • gita
Fear of defeat grips Duryodhana, the King of Kauravas and he expresses it to the Commander of his army, Drona.
drona • duryodhana • gita
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 5,6 & 7
Duryodhana laments about the strength of his enemy.
gita • duryodhana • enemy
Duryodhana laments about the strength of his enemy.
gita • duryodhana • enemy
Chapter 2: Yoga of Knowledge - Verse 7, 8 & 9
Arjuna who is overwhelmed with sorrow and compassion, surrenders to Lord Krishna.
krishna • geeta • gita • surrender
Arjuna who is overwhelmed with sorrow and compassion, surrenders to Lord Krishna.
krishna • geeta • gita • surrender
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
Brahmacharya Ashram Or The Student Stage
The human life span is divided into four ashrams or stages. Brahmacharya Ashram is the first stage in which the student receives spiritual instruction.
brahmacharya ashram • celibacy • bhagavata purana • manu smriti • veda vyasa
The human life span is divided into four ashrams or stages. Brahmacharya Ashram is the first stage in which the student receives spiritual instruction.
brahmacharya ashram • celibacy • bhagavata purana • manu smriti • veda vyasa
Krishna's Dialogue of the Soul
An appreciation of the Bhagavad-Gita, concerning Krishna's Dialogue of the Soul, as it appears in the Mahabharata.
mahabharata • buddha • bhagavad-gita • sanskrit • poem
An appreciation of the Bhagavad-Gita, concerning Krishna's Dialogue of the Soul, as it appears in the Mahabharata.
mahabharata • buddha • bhagavad-gita • sanskrit • poem
Polytheism, Monotheism and Monism
Polytheism is the belief in many gods, Monotheism in one God and Monism in the existence of one reality with diverse manifestations. All these are found in The Riga Veda.
polytheism • monotheism • monism • hinduism • vedic
Polytheism is the belief in many gods, Monotheism in one God and Monism in the existence of one reality with diverse manifestations. All these are found in The Riga Veda.
polytheism • monotheism • monism • hinduism • vedic
Prelude to the Yaksha's Questions
In Hinduism wisdom is often imparted through question answer sessions. The Gita is one example. Another example is Yudhishthir's answers of the Yaksha's questions.
hinduism • gita • yudhishthir • yaksha • nakul
In Hinduism wisdom is often imparted through question answer sessions. The Gita is one example. Another example is Yudhishthir's answers of the Yaksha's questions.
hinduism • gita • yudhishthir • yaksha • nakul
The Hindu Festival Of Guru Purnima
On the occasion of Guru Purnima Hindus pay obeisance to their spiritual preceptors in memory of Sage Vyasa, the greatest Guru of all.
purnima • hindu • ashadha • guru purnima • guru
On the occasion of Guru Purnima Hindus pay obeisance to their spiritual preceptors in memory of Sage Vyasa, the greatest Guru of all.
purnima • hindu • ashadha • guru purnima • guru
Hinduism: A Holistic Way of Life
Hinduism is not just a theology. It is a holistic way of life. The Vedas and Puranas deal with the arts and culture, medicine and health and other aspects of life.
hinduism • holistic • yoga sutra • patanjali • vedas
Hinduism is not just a theology. It is a holistic way of life. The Vedas and Puranas deal with the arts and culture, medicine and health and other aspects of life.
hinduism • holistic • yoga sutra • patanjali • vedas
A Brief History of Yoga
A brief history of yoga before it came to North America for beginner yoga students.
yoga history • brief history of yoga • history of yoga • rig veda • vedas
A brief history of yoga before it came to North America for beginner yoga students.
yoga history • brief history of yoga • history of yoga • rig veda • vedas
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
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 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
The Yagna, Tapa And Daan Formula By Jaya Row
The three types of sacrifices, austerities and charities are Satvik, Rajasik and Tamasik. Some choose the wrong types without being aware that they are making a mistake.
gunas • hindu philosophy • satvik • rajasik • tamasik
The three types of sacrifices, austerities and charities are Satvik, Rajasik and Tamasik. Some choose the wrong types without being aware that they are making a mistake.
gunas • hindu philosophy • satvik • rajasik • tamasik
Wordsworth's It is a Beauteous Evening
Tranquility engenders the finest thoughts, feelings, and intuitions. Wordsworth's Italian sonnet captures the mood that the poet took as the basis for fine poetry.
william wordsworht • it is a beauteous evening calm and free • tranquility • holy and quiet as a nun • petrarchan sonnet
Tranquility engenders the finest thoughts, feelings, and intuitions. Wordsworth's Italian sonnet captures the mood that the poet took as the basis for fine poetry.
william wordsworht • it is a beauteous evening calm and free • tranquility • holy and quiet as a nun • petrarchan sonnet
The Kurma Purana
The highlight of the Kurma Purana is the Ishvar Gita, which describes the essentials of Yoga. A lesser-known romance of the Apsara Urvashi is also described.
kurma purana • brahmi samhita • bhagavati samhita • souri samhita • vaishnavi samhita
The highlight of the Kurma Purana is the Ishvar Gita, which describes the essentials of Yoga. A lesser-known romance of the Apsara Urvashi is also described.
kurma purana • brahmi samhita • bhagavati samhita • souri samhita • vaishnavi samhita
Radha - a historical perspective
Radha has been perceived differently by different people down the ages. She is sometimes the adulterous and amorous lover of Krishna and at others his divine consort. This perhaps makes her the most confusing character in Indian mythology. Hence a note on the historical perspective of Radha is in order.
radha • krishna • k. m. munshi • "the magic flute" • mahabharata
Radha has been perceived differently by different people down the ages. She is sometimes the adulterous and amorous lover of Krishna and at others his divine consort. This perhaps makes her the most confusing character in Indian mythology. Hence a note on the historical perspective of Radha is in order.
radha • krishna • k. m. munshi • "the magic flute" • mahabharata
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 Ten Incarntions
The ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu refer to his appearances on earth as some living creature in order to destroy evil and establish righteousness. As a side issue they reflect the theory of evolution.
vishnu • incarnations • bagwad gita • arjuna • krishna
The ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu refer to his appearances on earth as some living creature in order to destroy evil and establish righteousness. As a side issue they reflect the theory of evolution.
vishnu • incarnations • bagwad gita • arjuna • krishna
FAQs: scriptures, women and caste
Hinduism has a wide range of scriptures - philosophical, prescriptive and mythological. The role of women and the Caste System are some of the contentious issues.
hindu • scriptures • shruti • smriti • hinduism
Hinduism has a wide range of scriptures - philosophical, prescriptive and mythological. The role of women and the Caste System are some of the contentious issues.
hindu • scriptures • shruti • smriti • hinduism
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
Glossary I to L
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with I to L.
ila • vaivasvata manu • sudyumna • buddh • soma
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with I to L.
ila • vaivasvata manu • sudyumna • buddh • soma
North American Yoga History
An introductory brief history of yoga in North America.
history of north american yoga • history of yoga • yoga history • new york vedanta society • autobiography of a yogi
An introductory brief history of yoga in North America.
history of north american yoga • history of yoga • yoga history • new york vedanta society • autobiography of a yogi
Yoga Flow - Building the Strength of a Warrior
This flow builds strength through the legs and heat and energy throughout the body.
downward-facing dog • adho mukha svanasana • lunge • warrior i • virabhadrasana i
This flow builds strength through the legs and heat and energy throughout the body.
downward-facing dog • adho mukha svanasana • lunge • warrior i • virabhadrasana i
The Gayatri Mantra
The Gayatri Mantra is one of the most important and popular Sanskrit Mantras. It combines praise, prayer and meditation.
gayatri mantra • om bhur bhuvah svah • tat savitur varenyam • how to chant the gayatri mantra • sanskrit mantras gayatri
The Gayatri Mantra is one of the most important and popular Sanskrit Mantras. It combines praise, prayer and meditation.
gayatri mantra • om bhur bhuvah svah • tat savitur varenyam • how to chant the gayatri mantra • sanskrit mantras gayatri
Meditative Reading
Meditative Reading is a guide on how to turn reading into a spiritual practice. It's based on a three-step-model of Vedanta: 'shravana', 'manana' and 'nididyhasana'.
reading as a meditation • studying sacred scriptures • reading as a spiritual exercise • meditating on spiritual texts • contemplation on sacred texts
Meditative Reading is a guide on how to turn reading into a spiritual practice. It's based on a three-step-model of Vedanta: 'shravana', 'manana' and 'nididyhasana'.
reading as a meditation • studying sacred scriptures • reading as a spiritual exercise • meditating on spiritual texts • contemplation on sacred texts
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
The Yoga of Devotion
Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of devotion. It is the path of love and worship towards God. It forms an important part of Indian spirituality.
bhakti yoga • yoga of devotion • what is bhakti yoga • para apara bhakti • four kinds of devotees
Bhakti Yoga is the yoga of devotion. It is the path of love and worship towards God. It forms an important part of Indian spirituality.
bhakti yoga • yoga of devotion • what is bhakti yoga • para apara bhakti • four kinds of devotees
How to Understand Trigunas
In Hinduism, Trigunas, a profound concept about the constitution of human mind, is explained. It encompasses Sattwa - purity, Rajas - activeness and Tamas - laziness.
how to understand trigunas • sattwa rajas and tamas - the psychology in hinduis • sattwa - purity and holiness • rajas - action and drive • tamas - laziness and inertia
In Hinduism, Trigunas, a profound concept about the constitution of human mind, is explained. It encompasses Sattwa - purity, Rajas - activeness and Tamas - laziness.
how to understand trigunas • sattwa rajas and tamas - the psychology in hinduis • sattwa - purity and holiness • rajas - action and drive • tamas - laziness and inertia
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
Religious Metaphors Misinterpreted
According to Paramahansa Yogananda, all religions serve the same purpose: to reunite one's soul with the Supreme Soul or God.
religious metaphors misinterpreted • all relligions have same purpose • hinduism • buddhism • judaism
According to Paramahansa Yogananda, all religions serve the same purpose: to reunite one's soul with the Supreme Soul or God.
religious metaphors misinterpreted • all relligions have same purpose • hinduism • buddhism • judaism
The Nun of Amherst
Emily Dickinson's life resembled that of a monastic. She lived a quiet life of contemplation, and she filled her poems with flowers, birds, divinity, and immortality.
emily dickinson • nun of amherst • nineteenth century • american poet • fascicles
Emily Dickinson's life resembled that of a monastic. She lived a quiet life of contemplation, and she filled her poems with flowers, birds, divinity, and immortality.
emily dickinson • nun of amherst • nineteenth century • american poet • fascicles
Celibacy
An examination of celibacy -- its role in Buddhist practice and spiritual practice in general.
celibacy • buddhism • buddhist • monks • nuns
An examination of celibacy -- its role in Buddhist practice and spiritual practice in general.
celibacy • buddhism • buddhist • monks • nuns
Hindu Scripture: Tirukural
An introduction to the Hindu scripture Tirukural, composed by Saint Tiruvalluvar, more than two thousand years ago.
tirukural • tiruvalluvar • hinduism • scripture
An introduction to the Hindu scripture Tirukural, composed by Saint Tiruvalluvar, more than two thousand years ago.
tirukural • tiruvalluvar • hinduism • scripture
Indian Names for Cowboys (India Indian, that is)
This is the first in a series of articles spotlighting names from various cultures around the world. We're starting in India.
indian • baby names • indian baby names • names
This is the first in a series of articles spotlighting names from various cultures around the world. We're starting in India.
indian • baby names • indian baby names • names
Ed Harcourt Tells Beautiful Lie
The Beautiful Lie continues the piano balladry Harcourt has made his stock and trade, while offering an expanded sonic palette for his vivid musical storytelling.
ed harcourt beautiful lie • ed harcourt new album • beautiful lie • music about war in iraq • harcourt new album
The Beautiful Lie continues the piano balladry Harcourt has made his stock and trade, while offering an expanded sonic palette for his vivid musical storytelling.
ed harcourt beautiful lie • ed harcourt new album • beautiful lie • music about war in iraq • harcourt new album
The Baha'i Faith on the Internet
A short list of Baha'i resources on the Internet. While this list is short, these sites have links to many other Baha'i releated sites.,A short list of Baha'i resources on the Internet. While this list is short, these sites have links to many other Baha'i releated sites.
baha'i • bahai • internet • software • immerse
A short list of Baha'i resources on the Internet. While this list is short, these sites have links to many other Baha'i releated sites.,A short list of Baha'i resources on the Internet. While this list is short, these sites have links to many other Baha'i releated sites.
baha'i • bahai • internet • software • immerse
The History of Yoga
Developed in India around 5,000 years ago, yoga is a spiritual practice born from a desire for personal freedom, health, long life and heightened self-understanding.
the history of yoga • vedic religion • yoga sutras • hatha yoga • tantra yoga
Developed in India around 5,000 years ago, yoga is a spiritual practice born from a desire for personal freedom, health, long life and heightened self-understanding.
the history of yoga • vedic religion • yoga sutras • hatha yoga • tantra yoga
Christ and Krishna
There are fascinating parallels in the lives of Jesus Christ and Krishna, which point to common truths shared by Christianity and Hinduism.
jesus christ and krishna • similarities between jesus christ and krishna • hinduism and christianity • parallels between hinduism and christianity • great saints of india
There are fascinating parallels in the lives of Jesus Christ and Krishna, which point to common truths shared by Christianity and Hinduism.
jesus christ and krishna • similarities between jesus christ and krishna • hinduism and christianity • parallels between hinduism and christianity • great saints of india
Kala Pola Group Art Exhibition in Colombo City
Kala Pola, Colombo City's grandest and most-awaited Street Art Festival, showcases masterpieces by upcoming and prominent painters and sculptors from all over Sri Lanka.
kala pola group art exhibition painters sculptors • open air art gallery painting sculpture george key • kala pola street art festival colombo city • mural paintings shrine room life gautama buddha go • manjusri thero
Kala Pola, Colombo City's grandest and most-awaited Street Art Festival, showcases masterpieces by upcoming and prominent painters and sculptors from all over Sri Lanka.
kala pola group art exhibition painters sculptors • open air art gallery painting sculpture george key • kala pola street art festival colombo city • mural paintings shrine room life gautama buddha go • manjusri thero
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