Articles related to "Hinduism"
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
Set in the scenic Himalayas, Kedarnath is the northernmost of the Dwadasa Jyotirlingas. It was established by the Pandavas after the Mahabharata War.
kedarnath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • garhwal • himalayas • mandakini
Set in the scenic Himalayas, Kedarnath is the northernmost of the Dwadasa Jyotirlingas. It was established by the Pandavas after the Mahabharata War.
kedarnath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • garhwal • himalayas • mandakini
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
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
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
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
Shiva appears to defeat the enemies of the pious king Vrishabhsen and then agrees to permanently reside in the ancient city of Avantika (now Ujjain).
mahakaleshwar • dwadasa jyotirlingas • shiva • lord of time and death • ujjain
Shiva appears to defeat the enemies of the pious king Vrishabhsen and then agrees to permanently reside in the ancient city of Avantika (now Ujjain).
mahakaleshwar • dwadasa jyotirlingas • shiva • lord of time and death • ujjain
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
Introduction to Bhagavata Purana
The Bhagavata Purana as we have received it is narrated neither by Vyasa nor by Sukhdev, but by Suta Goswami.
naimisharanya • shaunaka • bhagavata purana • suta goswami • lomaharshana
The Bhagavata Purana as we have received it is narrated neither by Vyasa nor by Sukhdev, but by Suta Goswami.
naimisharanya • shaunaka • bhagavata purana • suta goswami • lomaharshana
The Itihasas and the Puranas
The Itihasas and the Puranas are full of stirring mythological narratives of avatars of the Supreme Being.
scriptures • epic period • itihasas • puranas • vedas
The Itihasas and the Puranas are full of stirring mythological narratives of avatars of the Supreme Being.
scriptures • epic period • itihasas • puranas • vedas
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 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
Rats in Hinduism: Ganapati's Rat
About Muushika, the little rat with the big heart who carries an even bigger God!
hinduism • pancha ganapati • ganesa chaturthi • lord ganesa • muushika
About Muushika, the little rat with the big heart who carries an even bigger God!
hinduism • pancha ganapati • ganesa chaturthi • lord ganesa • muushika
Religion Search Engines: Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Baha'i
Reviews (including search tips) of Musalman.com, The Koran, Hinduism Today, BuddhaNet, and The Baha'i World.
search engine reviews • religion search engines • islam • muslim • bahai
Reviews (including search tips) of Musalman.com, The Koran, Hinduism Today, BuddhaNet, and The Baha'i World.
search engine reviews • religion search engines • islam • muslim • bahai
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
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
Hinduism and the Aryan Influence
Hinduism originated with the Aryans who came to the Indian subcontinent long before Christ. A new culture began to evolve then and is still continuing to evolve.
hinduism • aryan • dravidians • vedas • vedic
Hinduism originated with the Aryans who came to the Indian subcontinent long before Christ. A new culture began to evolve then and is still continuing to evolve.
hinduism • aryan • dravidians • vedas • vedic
Hinduism and the Environment
The pagan element in Hinduism advocated Sustainable Development by deification of nature as seen in the hymns of the Riga Veda dedicated to Surya, Indra, Agni and others.
sustainable development • hinduism • conservation • natural resources • environment degradation
The pagan element in Hinduism advocated Sustainable Development by deification of nature as seen in the hymns of the Riga Veda dedicated to Surya, Indra, Agni and others.
sustainable development • hinduism • conservation • natural resources • environment degradation
The Pagan Origins of Hinduism
The early Vedic society was pagan. When Hinduism evolved into a monotheistic religion, it did not eradicate its Pagan origins but incorporated them into its wider context
pagan • hinduism • hindu • vedic • india
The early Vedic society was pagan. When Hinduism evolved into a monotheistic religion, it did not eradicate its Pagan origins but incorporated them into its wider context
pagan • hinduism • hindu • vedic • india
Veda Vyasa and Bhagavata Purana
Krishna Dwaipayana, popularly Veda Vyasa, was not satisfied after writing the Mahabharata. Narada inspired him to write the Srimad Bhagavata Purana.
krishna dwaipayana • parashara • satyavati • kaliyuga • vedas
Krishna Dwaipayana, popularly Veda Vyasa, was not satisfied after writing the Mahabharata. Narada inspired him to write the Srimad Bhagavata Purana.
krishna dwaipayana • parashara • satyavati • kaliyuga • vedas
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
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
KARVACHAUTH
It is a fact of life that Indian, especially Hindu culture gives the utmost importance to matrimony. A girl’s life is not considered complete until she marries and becomes a proud mother. To ensure a long and healthy life for her husband and keep her married life auspicious and joyful, the fast of Karvachauth is observed.
karva chauth • fasts • religion • hinduism • women
It is a fact of life that Indian, especially Hindu culture gives the utmost importance to matrimony. A girl’s life is not considered complete until she marries and becomes a proud mother. To ensure a long and healthy life for her husband and keep her married life auspicious and joyful, the fast of Karvachauth is observed.
karva chauth • fasts • religion • hinduism • women
The Festival of Lights:
This month, I am going to tell you about Diwali, the festival of lights. My fellow countrymen will feel that this article is way overdue. Actually Diwali falls in the month of October or November. Then why am I talking about it in January?
goddess • hinduism • deepavali • diwali • light
This month, I am going to tell you about Diwali, the festival of lights. My fellow countrymen will feel that this article is way overdue. Actually Diwali falls in the month of October or November. Then why am I talking about it in January?
goddess • hinduism • deepavali • diwali • light
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 Spiritual Significance of Trees
A look at trees and their symbolic meaning with in some of the worlds religions.
trees • baha'i • bahai • hinduism • christianity
A look at trees and their symbolic meaning with in some of the worlds religions.
trees • baha'i • bahai • hinduism • christianity
Varalakshmi Pooja
It is the festival for married women. It is during this time they ask of Mother Goddess long lives for their husbands and themselves. What are the legends behind this very popular festival?
pooja • puja • varalakshmi • mahalakshmi • hindu
It is the festival for married women. It is during this time they ask of Mother Goddess long lives for their husbands and themselves. What are the legends behind this very popular festival?
pooja • puja • varalakshmi • mahalakshmi • hindu
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
Parvati was preparing sindur to ornament her hair. From the vermilion paste emerged a Jyotirlinga.
grishneshwar • dwadasa jyotirlingas • verul • daulatabad • aurangabad
Parvati was preparing sindur to ornament her hair. From the vermilion paste emerged a Jyotirlinga.
grishneshwar • dwadasa jyotirlingas • verul • daulatabad • aurangabad
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
Creation in the Old Testament
Creation in the Bible is compared with the Hindu view. The anthropocentric focus in the Bible pulls the two views apart and overshadows the similarities.
creation • old testament • anthropocentric • bible • hindu
Creation in the Bible is compared with the Hindu view. The anthropocentric focus in the Bible pulls the two views apart and overshadows the similarities.
creation • old testament • anthropocentric • bible • hindu
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 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
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
Prithu’s Ascension
Prithu leaves the kingdom to Vijitashwa and enters Vanaprastha ashram. After performing austere meditations he gives up his physical body.
prithu • vijitashwa • arci • vanaprastha • jiv atma
Prithu leaves the kingdom to Vijitashwa and enters Vanaprastha ashram. After performing austere meditations he gives up his physical body.
prithu • vijitashwa • arci • vanaprastha • jiv atma
Extra, Extra, Read All About It. . .
Flash!!! You think Christianity is going down the tubes, that Islam is the fastest growing religion on the planet, that the New Age is acutally making inroads into modern culture, that God is dead? Fat chance. Read this little blurb from World Net Daily. No matter where you stand on the issue, you'll be enlightened.
christianity • charismatic movement • evangelicals • fundamentalists • world affairs
Flash!!! You think Christianity is going down the tubes, that Islam is the fastest growing religion on the planet, that the New Age is acutally making inroads into modern culture, that God is dead? Fat chance. Read this little blurb from World Net Daily. No matter where you stand on the issue, you'll be enlightened.
christianity • charismatic movement • evangelicals • fundamentalists • world affairs
Extra, Extra, Read All About It. . .
Flash!!! You think Christianity is going down the tubes, that Islam is the fastest growing religion on the planet, that the New Age is acutally making inroads into modern culture, that God is dead? Fat chance. Read this little blurb from World Net Daily. No matter where you stand on the issue, you'll be enlightened.
christianity • charismatic movement • evangelicals • fundamentalists • world affairs
Flash!!! You think Christianity is going down the tubes, that Islam is the fastest growing religion on the planet, that the New Age is acutally making inroads into modern culture, that God is dead? Fat chance. Read this little blurb from World Net Daily. No matter where you stand on the issue, you'll be enlightened.
christianity • charismatic movement • evangelicals • fundamentalists • world affairs
From Ships to Revolutions: Book Reviews
This is the kind of summer reading list your professors should give you. Explore the lives of ordinary people in reviews of several books on various topics in Asian history.
asia • asian • history • cultural revolution • boat people
This is the kind of summer reading list your professors should give you. Explore the lives of ordinary people in reviews of several books on various topics in Asian history.
asia • asian • history • cultural revolution • boat people
Introduction to Hindu Mythology Review
This is a review of the online Suite University course Introduction to Hindu Mythology.
hinduism • hindu • buddhism • mythology • india
This is a review of the online Suite University course Introduction to Hindu Mythology.
hinduism • hindu • buddhism • mythology • india
Mantra
A brief overview of the role mantra plays in Eastern religion, particularly Tibetan Buddhism.
mantra • prayer • chant • buddhism • hinduism
A brief overview of the role mantra plays in Eastern religion, particularly Tibetan Buddhism.
mantra • prayer • chant • buddhism • hinduism
Mythical Monkeys
How are monkeys portrayed in mythology? Take a look at two very different but equally interesting mythological monkeys.
monkey • myth • hanuman • monkey king • sun wu'kong
How are monkeys portrayed in mythology? Take a look at two very different but equally interesting mythological monkeys.
monkey • myth • hanuman • monkey king • sun wu'kong
Sin--God's Greatest Gift (What??)
Why do we sin? What is it within us that causes us to do bad stuff? And is there any way to eliminate sin from the world? No. Sin is here to stay, and you'd better be glad that it is.
sin • lucifer • devil • christianity • judaism
Why do we sin? What is it within us that causes us to do bad stuff? And is there any way to eliminate sin from the world? No. Sin is here to stay, and you'd better be glad that it is.
sin • lucifer • devil • christianity • judaism
What is alternative?
What is the difference between an alternative religion or path and one that is not alternative?
alternative • religion • spirituality • what is • cult
What is the difference between an alternative religion or path and one that is not alternative?
alternative • religion • spirituality • what is • cult
Moses in the Lotus Position
A look at the issue of religious pluralism
pluralism • christianity • religion
A look at the issue of religious pluralism
pluralism • christianity • religion
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
The Matsya Purana
Vishnu as the (Matsya Avatar) Fish Incarnation saves Vaivasvata from the deluge and prepares him for his role as Manu.
matsya purana • vaivasvata manu • vishnu • matsya avatar • puranas
Vishnu as the (Matsya Avatar) Fish Incarnation saves Vaivasvata from the deluge and prepares him for his role as Manu.
matsya purana • vaivasvata manu • vishnu • matsya avatar • puranas
The Beginning and Ending of Trees
Trees, tall and short, grow silently in backyards, parks and hills. These beautiful, towering organisms have been around since the beginning of time. People love trees, sometimes worship them, and other times obliterate all the trees they can. What is it with trees?
beginning ending trees • sharon west • history trees • knowledge good evil • grove
Trees, tall and short, grow silently in backyards, parks and hills. These beautiful, towering organisms have been around since the beginning of time. People love trees, sometimes worship them, and other times obliterate all the trees they can. What is it with trees?
beginning ending trees • sharon west • history trees • knowledge good evil • grove
Religious diversity, or crimes in the name of God?
A look at the things people do in the name of religion, such as the recent murder of Dr. Barnett Slepian.
barnett slepian religion intolerance bible talmud
A look at the things people do in the name of religion, such as the recent murder of Dr. Barnett Slepian.
barnett slepian religion intolerance bible talmud
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
Ethical Objectives in Upanishads
The Upanishads state that the prime objective of the human race is to become one with God. To do this we must not get caught in the web of temporary finite sensual pleasu
upanishads • becoming one with god • finite • infinite • ethical
The Upanishads state that the prime objective of the human race is to become one with God. To do this we must not get caught in the web of temporary finite sensual pleasu
upanishads • becoming one with god • finite • infinite • ethical
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
Yaksha Prashna
The episode of the Yaksha asking the questions to Yudhishthir is popularly known in Hindi as 'Yaksha Prashna', prashna being the Hindi word for questions.
sacrifice • yaksha • questions • yudhishthir • yaksha prashna
The episode of the Yaksha asking the questions to Yudhishthir is popularly known in Hindi as 'Yaksha Prashna', prashna being the Hindi word for questions.
sacrifice • yaksha • questions • yudhishthir • yaksha prashna
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