Articles related to "Hinduism"
Mystic Tendencies in Hinduism
The article moves on to explain the element of Mysticism present in Hinduism
hinduism • hinduism
The article moves on to explain the element of Mysticism present in Hinduism
hinduism • hinduism
Rats in Hinduism: Ganapati's Rat
About Muushika, the little rat with the big heart who carries an even bigger God!
hinduism • hinduism • pancha ganapati • ganesa chaturthi • lord ganesa • muushika
About Muushika, the little rat with the big heart who carries an even bigger God!
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • maya • brahman • reality • consciousness • unconditional brahman
Explains the <i> Conscious Reality </i> and the relation between various personal gods and the Supreme BRAHMAN.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • 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 • 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 • 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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • sustainable development • hinduism • conservation • natural resources • environment degradation
Hinduism Fights Back
Hinduism has one of the longest histories and most inclusive attitudes towards other religions. Yet recent events have seen them finally hit back publicly.
hinduism • hinduism • complex history • ancient legends • customs • traditions
Hinduism has one of the longest histories and most inclusive attitudes towards other religions. Yet recent events have seen them finally hit back publicly.
hinduism • hinduism • complex history • ancient legends • customs • traditions
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 • 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 • hinduism • holistic • yoga sutra • patanjali • vedas
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
hinduism • 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
hinduism • pagan • hinduism • hindu • vedic • india
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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • supreme being • hinduism • vedas • upanishads • epic
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
hinduism • 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
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • tirukural • tiruvalluvar • hinduism • scripture
An introduction to the Hindu scripture Tirukural, composed by Saint Tiruvalluvar, more than two thousand years ago.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • 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?
hinduism • 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?
hinduism • 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”
hinduism • 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”
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • trees • baha'i • bahai • hinduism • christianity
A look at trees and their symbolic meaning with in some of the worlds religions.
hinduism • 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?
hinduism • 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?
hinduism • pooja • puja • varalakshmi • mahalakshmi • hindu
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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • creation • old testament • anthropocentric • bible • hindu
Creation in the Upanishads
The universe is a manifestation of God. All matter contains innate divinity and evolution is the process of realizing that divinity.
hinduism • upanishads • riga veda • puranas • ananda • divine bliss
The universe is a manifestation of God. All matter contains innate divinity and evolution is the process of realizing that divinity.
hinduism • upanishads • riga veda • puranas • ananda • divine bliss
From Polytheism to Monotheism
The hymns of the Riga Veda demonstrate the gradual transition from polytheism to monotheism in the Vedic society
hinduism • hinduism • vedic • polytheism • riga veda • monotheism
The hymns of the Riga Veda demonstrate the gradual transition from polytheism to monotheism in the Vedic society
hinduism • hinduism • vedic • polytheism • riga veda • monotheism
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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • polytheism • monotheism • monism • hinduism • vedic
Religious Metaphors Misinterpreted
According to Paramahansa Yogananda, all religions serve the same purpose: to reunite one's soul with the Supreme Soul or God.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • religious metaphors misinterpreted • all relligions have same purpose • hinduism • buddhism • judaism
The Story of Savitri and Satyavan
The legend of Savitri is one of the supplementary stories found in the Mahabharata which help to clarify philosophical points or emphasize pivotal moments in the poem.
hinduism • mahabharata • savitri • hinduism • hindu epic poetry • hindu deities
The legend of Savitri is one of the supplementary stories found in the Mahabharata which help to clarify philosophical points or emphasize pivotal moments in the poem.
hinduism • mahabharata • savitri • hinduism • hindu epic poetry • hindu deities
And the Waters Yielded Life
The primordial soup, the vast sea, the water of Chaos, from out of these waters came life, and it was good.
hinduism • myth • torah • old_testament • new_testament • native_americans
The primordial soup, the vast sea, the water of Chaos, from out of these waters came life, and it was good.
hinduism • myth • torah • old_testament • new_testament • native_americans
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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • 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 • hinduism • hindu • buddhism • mythology • india
This is a review of the online Suite University course Introduction to Hindu Mythology.
hinduism • hinduism • hindu • buddhism • mythology • india
Mantra
A brief overview of the role mantra plays in Eastern religion, particularly Tibetan Buddhism.
hinduism • mantra • prayer • chant • buddhism • hinduism
A brief overview of the role mantra plays in Eastern religion, particularly Tibetan Buddhism.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • sin • lucifer • devil • christianity • judaism
The Beatles in the Classroom
The death of George Harrison was made a little less tragic at local highschools. They turned it into a learning experience and used it to promote world harmony- something Harrison would have wanted...
hinduism • harrison • george • george harrison • georgeharrison • school
The death of George Harrison was made a little less tragic at local highschools. They turned it into a learning experience and used it to promote world harmony- something Harrison would have wanted...
hinduism • harrison • george • george harrison • georgeharrison • school
Where does it leave us?
Review of the book "Beyond Diversities - Reflections on Revelations"
hinduism • diversities • book • ali • aliaa and aisha rafea • american university
Review of the book "Beyond Diversities - Reflections on Revelations"
hinduism • diversities • book • ali • aliaa and aisha rafea • american university
Atma as the Universal Consciousnes
By starting with the purpose of life and reasoning backwards the ancient seers derived the nature of the Atma and its relationship to the mortal self.
hinduism • atma • process of enquiry • hinduism • purpose of life • all pervasive
By starting with the purpose of life and reasoning backwards the ancient seers derived the nature of the Atma and its relationship to the mortal self.
hinduism • atma • process of enquiry • hinduism • purpose of life • all pervasive
Creation in the Puranas
Two stories of creation of the universe from the Puranas are narrated. The Brahm manifests itself as Brahma, who then proceeds with the work of creation.
hinduism • creation • universe • puranas • riga veda • upanishads
Two stories of creation of the universe from the Puranas are narrated. The Brahm manifests itself as Brahma, who then proceeds with the work of creation.
hinduism • creation • universe • puranas • riga veda • upanishads
Creation in the Riga Veda
According to the Riga Veda the One Supreme God did not create the Universe by fashioning it from preexisting material, but transformed himself into the Universe.
hinduism • hinduism • creation • upanishads • riga veda • visvakarma
According to the Riga Veda the One Supreme God did not create the Universe by fashioning it from preexisting material, but transformed himself into the Universe.
hinduism • hinduism • creation • upanishads • riga veda • visvakarma
FAQs: God, religion and soul
Hinduism is a pluralistic religion encompassing diverse views and accepting that all religions are valid paths to God.
hinduism • hindu • hinduism • god • spiritual • impersonal
Hinduism is a pluralistic religion encompassing diverse views and accepting that all religions are valid paths to God.
hinduism • hindu • hinduism • god • spiritual • impersonal
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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • hindus • hinduism • anthropomorphic • trinity • brahma
Glossary C to H
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with C to H.
hinduism • demi-gods • demons • dravidians • devas • ganga
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with C to H.
hinduism • demi-gods • demons • dravidians • devas • ganga
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.
hinduism • 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.
hinduism • atharva • veda • riga • yajur • sama
The Caste System in Ancient India
How did the caste system start in ancient India and what were the purposes of the different castes?
hinduism • 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?
hinduism • ancient india history • ancient indian society • hinduism in ancient india • caste system in india • slaves in ancient india
The Four Ashrams or Life Stages
The human life span is divided into four ashrams. These are Brahmacharya, Grahasta, Vanaprastha and Sanyasa. The Vedas define a specific purpose for each ashram.
hinduism • vedic philosophy • vedas • hinduism • ashrams • brahmacharya
The human life span is divided into four ashrams. These are Brahmacharya, Grahasta, Vanaprastha and Sanyasa. The Vedas define a specific purpose for each ashram.
hinduism • vedic philosophy • vedas • hinduism • ashrams • brahmacharya
The Many Faces of Yoga
Taking the mystery out of the numerous types of yoga practice
hinduism • styles types yoga • spirit • hinduism • hatha • ashtanga
Taking the mystery out of the numerous types of yoga practice
hinduism • styles types yoga • spirit • hinduism • hatha • ashtanga
The Reverse Aryan Invasion
The Vedic civilization was indigenous to India and existed on the banks of Saraswati in 6000 BC. The Aryans left the Indus valley and migrated to Persia after 2000 BC.
hinduism • hinduism • aryan • invasion • india • iran
The Vedic civilization was indigenous to India and existed on the banks of Saraswati in 6000 BC. The Aryans left the Indus valley and migrated to Persia after 2000 BC.
hinduism • hinduism • aryan • invasion • india • iran
The Spiritual Altar
Many skeptics believe spirituality is merely based on imagination. They fail to realize that spirituality at its deepest and most useful level is based on science.
hinduism • paramahansa yogananda • yoga techniques • science • wallace black elk • the sacred ways of the lakota
Many skeptics believe spirituality is merely based on imagination. They fail to realize that spirituality at its deepest and most useful level is based on science.
hinduism • paramahansa yogananda • yoga techniques • science • wallace black elk • the sacred ways of the lakota
Vietnam's Champa Towers
On the high hills under the brilliant tropical sun proudly yet sadly stand the ornate towers which are the vestiges of the once glorious Champa Kingdom.
hinduism • champa civilization • champa towers • vietnam ancient civilization • champa architecture • hinduism related culture
On the high hills under the brilliant tropical sun proudly yet sadly stand the ornate towers which are the vestiges of the once glorious Champa Kingdom.
hinduism • champa civilization • champa towers • vietnam ancient civilization • champa architecture • hinduism related culture
Ambedkar - Leader of Untouchables
Ambedkar represented the Harijans in the negotiations with Gandhi at the independence of India. This is the story of his life.
hinduism • untouchables • indian independence • british empire • mahatma gandhi • buddhism
Ambedkar represented the Harijans in the negotiations with Gandhi at the independence of India. This is the story of his life.
hinduism • untouchables • indian independence • british empire • mahatma gandhi • buddhism
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
hinduism • 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
hinduism • vaikunthaloka • shivaloka • brahmaloka • trinity • vishnu