Articles related to "Hindus"
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
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
Volunteer Media Officer, Yogen Shah, talks to Suite 101 about the biggest traditionally styled Hindu temple in the west which has been serving the community since1995.
• shri swaminarayan mandir • hindu temple • hindu mandir • london mandir • hindu worship
Volunteer Media Officer, Yogen Shah, talks to Suite 101 about the biggest traditionally styled Hindu temple in the west which has been serving the community since1995.
• shri swaminarayan mandir • hindu temple • hindu mandir • london mandir • hindu worship
Ganesha
Find out why the Hindu god Ganesha has an elephant's head...
• hindu • hindu mythology • mythology • ganesha • shiva
Find out why the Hindu god Ganesha has an elephant's head...
• hindu • hindu mythology • mythology • ganesha • shiva
Ahmedabad Voting Stirs Nationalism
Last month's landslide BJP, Bharatiya Janata Party, election victory in the Indian state of Gujarat, has resurfaced old feelings of Indian-Hindu nationalism.
• ahmedabad gujarat • indian parliament • hindutva • hindu rashtra • bjp and congress party
Last month's landslide BJP, Bharatiya Janata Party, election victory in the Indian state of Gujarat, has resurfaced old feelings of Indian-Hindu nationalism.
• ahmedabad gujarat • indian parliament • hindutva • hindu rashtra • bjp and congress party
Hindu Sacred Animals
The sacred cow and monkey have been a point of curiosity amongst many in the western civilization here we explore why they are important to Hindu Myth.
• hunaman • hindu mythology • rama • aditi • the sacred cow
The sacred cow and monkey have been a point of curiosity amongst many in the western civilization here we explore why they are important to Hindu Myth.
• hunaman • hindu mythology • rama • aditi • the sacred cow
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
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
Kashmir
The Vale of Kashmir might well be the Vale of Tears. Read about this beautiful and torn land.
• kashmir • india • pakistan • hindus • muslims himalayas
The Vale of Kashmir might well be the Vale of Tears. Read about this beautiful and torn land.
• kashmir • india • pakistan • hindus • muslims himalayas
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
Hindu Temple Architecture
From ancient time the construction of Hindu temples has followed a set pattern. What differs is the complexity and the detailing.
• hindu • temple • garbhagriha • sanctum sanctorum • deity
From ancient time the construction of Hindu temples has followed a set pattern. What differs is the complexity and the detailing.
• hindu • temple • garbhagriha • sanctum sanctorum • deity
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
Andal, Beloved of Lord Vishnu
The woman who married the Lord is considered a divinity herself. Know more about Andal, the beloved of Lord Vishnu.
• religion • hindu • margazhi • women saints • krishna
The woman who married the Lord is considered a divinity herself. Know more about Andal, the beloved of Lord Vishnu.
• religion • hindu • margazhi • women saints • krishna
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
Cross Culture Ministry in India: Holi or Holy Week?
John Hildebrant, a friendly counselor to India for the WELS, writes of his experience in India during Holy Week. He also compares and contrasts the cultures, noting similarities and differences. Dr P G Vargis provides a statistical analysis of India and the challenge posed to Christian missionaries.
• holi • holy week • india • hindu • lutheran
John Hildebrant, a friendly counselor to India for the WELS, writes of his experience in India during Holy Week. He also compares and contrasts the cultures, noting similarities and differences. Dr P G Vargis provides a statistical analysis of India and the challenge posed to Christian missionaries.
• holi • holy week • india • hindu • lutheran
Sitala, the Guardian deity
This week, too I am going to talk about a potent and powerful village Goddess. She is Sitala Devi who holds sway over most of North India.
• goddess • hindu • women • indian women • religion
This week, too I am going to talk about a potent and powerful village Goddess. She is Sitala Devi who holds sway over most of North India.
• goddess • hindu • women • indian women • religion
The Difference between the Tropical and Sidereal Zodiac
A look at the difference between these two zodiac systems and how they were formed.
• zodiac sidereal tropical precession equinoxes hind
A look at the difference between these two zodiac systems and how they were formed.
• zodiac sidereal tropical precession equinoxes hind
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 Greatness of Renunciates - Verse 7 & 8
A renunciate possess powers which ordinary people do not.
• power • mystic • religion • hindu • renunciate
A renunciate possess powers which ordinary people do not.
• power • mystic • religion • hindu • renunciate
The Importance Of Rain - Verse 13 & 14
What if rains failed?
• rains • hunger • farmer • religion • hindu
What if rains failed?
• rains • hunger • farmer • religion • hindu
The Invisible Majority: Hindi
Blindness Epidemic Grips Planet! Film, uh... report, at 11!
• hindi • urdu • india • baliwood • sanskrit
Blindness Epidemic Grips Planet! Film, uh... report, at 11!
• hindi • urdu • india • baliwood • sanskrit
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
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
Bengal
Bengal is the ancient land that is now Bangladesh. This article looks at its history and people.
• bangladesh • india • steppes • hindu • buddhism
Bengal is the ancient land that is now Bangladesh. This article looks at its history and people.
• bangladesh • india • steppes • hindu • buddhism
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
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
India Beckons
Tata, Wipro and Infosys are some of India's leading firms, and are now drawing serious attention in the international business community.
• tata consultancy services • wipro • infosys • global outsourcing • hindu business line
Tata, Wipro and Infosys are some of India's leading firms, and are now drawing serious attention in the international business community.
• tata consultancy services • wipro • infosys • global outsourcing • hindu business line
Lessons from Coloring Mandalas
In this article, the reader will be introduced to Mandalas and the powerful use of this ancient art in meditation and creativity in their personal life.
• mandala • meditation • art • stress • circle
In this article, the reader will be introduced to Mandalas and the powerful use of this ancient art in meditation and creativity in their personal life.
• mandala • meditation • art • stress • circle
Malls of Bangkok: Silom Complex
Shopping in Bangkok is varied, to say the least, and the malls are no exception. Oddball Silom Complex is the first installment in the Malls of Bangkok series.
• shopping malls in bangkok • bookstore on asia • chinese noodles • ganesh • hindu temple
Shopping in Bangkok is varied, to say the least, and the malls are no exception. Oddball Silom Complex is the first installment in the Malls of Bangkok series.
• shopping malls in bangkok • bookstore on asia • chinese noodles • ganesh • hindu temple
Rama Navami: The Birthday of Rama
The beautiful hymn written by Tulsidas Goswami has become extremely popular. But it points to issues from Hinduism that we seem to have forgotten in our devotional fervor
• rama navami • rama • incarnation • vishnu • hindu calendar
The beautiful hymn written by Tulsidas Goswami has become extremely popular. But it points to issues from Hinduism that we seem to have forgotten in our devotional fervor
• rama navami • rama • incarnation • vishnu • hindu calendar
Spirituality of Sri Ramakrishna
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna holds many fundamental spiritual truths and shows us the many paths towards God.
• sri ramakrishna • alternative • religion • spirituality • god
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna holds many fundamental spiritual truths and shows us the many paths towards God.
• sri ramakrishna • alternative • religion • spirituality • god
Bapsi Sidhwa's Cracking India
Lenny, a young Parsee girl living in Lahore, witnesses first-hand the emotional turmoil and chaos caused by the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.
• bapsi sidhwa • cracking india • partition of india • 1947 • pakistan
Lenny, a young Parsee girl living in Lahore, witnesses first-hand the emotional turmoil and chaos caused by the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.
• bapsi sidhwa • cracking india • partition of india • 1947 • pakistan
Calendula Colorful Annual Flower
A colorful, hardy annual, Calendula is used as saffron in cooking. This sunny flower has healing antiseptic properties. It is used for decorating Hindu temples.
• calendula • annual • colorful yellow orange flower • healing flower • herb for cooking
A colorful, hardy annual, Calendula is used as saffron in cooking. This sunny flower has healing antiseptic properties. It is used for decorating Hindu temples.
• calendula • annual • colorful yellow orange flower • healing flower • herb for cooking
FAQs: many gods and idol worship
God manifests Himself in many forms and the images of these many forms are worshipped, with the belief that these different forms are essentially the same.
• hindus • hinduism • anthropomorphic • trinity • brahma
God manifests Himself in many forms and the images of these many forms are worshipped, with the belief that these different forms are essentially the same.
• hindus • hinduism • anthropomorphic • trinity • brahma
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
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 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 • 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 • aryan • invasion • india • iran
Throwing Powder on Your Face
A holiday where the tradition to throw colored powder on your face is celebrated throughout the world.
• easter • paghwa • hindu • hindustani • hindu new year
A holiday where the tradition to throw colored powder on your face is celebrated throughout the world.
• easter • paghwa • hindu • hindustani • hindu new year
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
Parrots in World Spirituality
Parrots in World Mytholoty
• mythology • hindu • pueblo • parrot • macaw
Parrots in World Mytholoty
• mythology • hindu • pueblo • parrot • macaw
Poetry and Meditation
A Hindu yogi has penetrated our hearts, minds, and souls with his intelligent, perceptive, and deeply spiritual literary works. This essay focuses on <i>Metaphysical Meditations</i>, a book of poem/affirmations that aid in meditation on the Ultimate Reality.
• paramahansa yogananda • metaphysical meditations • jesus christ • god • christmas
A Hindu yogi has penetrated our hearts, minds, and souls with his intelligent, perceptive, and deeply spiritual literary works. This essay focuses on <i>Metaphysical Meditations</i>, a book of poem/affirmations that aid in meditation on the Ultimate Reality.
• paramahansa yogananda • metaphysical meditations • jesus christ • god • christmas
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
Sacred Mountains - Mount Meru
Climb the mystical, mythical, Mount Meru, centre of the universe and sacred to the Hindus and Buddhists...
• mountains • meru • hindu • hindus • buddhist
Climb the mystical, mythical, Mount Meru, centre of the universe and sacred to the Hindus and Buddhists...
• mountains • meru • hindu • hindus • buddhist
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...
• 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...
• harrison • george • george harrison • georgeharrison • school
The Moon In Folklore
The moon sheds interesting light onto folklore...
• moon • folklore • folktales • wicca • pagans
The moon sheds interesting light onto folklore...
• moon • folklore • folktales • wicca • pagans
Timeline of Ancient Nepal
Ancient Nepal is somewhat shrouded in mystery. Discover some of the important people and events in its far past and view some images of this beautiful land.
• nepal • history • nepalese • kathmandu • katmandu
Ancient Nepal is somewhat shrouded in mystery. Discover some of the important people and events in its far past and view some images of this beautiful land.
• nepal • history • nepalese • kathmandu • katmandu
Trouble with Multiplication?
As a teacher-educator of Mathematics in elementary, secondary and high school, I have always enjoyed teaching computations to children. To provide proper guidance to the children in computation, I have studied a large number of children’s homework and class-work in detail. This revelation has inspired me to share my experiences, ideas related to children’s difficulties in learning computation, with teachers as well as parents.
• mathematics • computing • teaching • guidance • difficulties
As a teacher-educator of Mathematics in elementary, secondary and high school, I have always enjoyed teaching computations to children. To provide proper guidance to the children in computation, I have studied a large number of children’s homework and class-work in detail. This revelation has inspired me to share my experiences, ideas related to children’s difficulties in learning computation, with teachers as well as parents.
• mathematics • computing • teaching • guidance • difficulties
Unity Of Religions - 1
Is there a unity of thought within the Revealed Religions? I hope to explore this in the following article, as well as future ones.
• baha'i • islam • judaism • christianity • shikh
Is there a unity of thought within the Revealed Religions? I hope to explore this in the following article, as well as future ones.
• baha'i • islam • judaism • christianity • shikh
What Is It To Suffer
In religions all over this world there are certain basics which guide them all. The most important is that of suffering. To reach the heights of God you must first reach the depths of Hell. I do not believe this. As a matter of fact, I find this notion completely insulting! Both to me, and especially to God. If one wishes to walk a path of suffering to feel worthy of God, then no one has a legitimacy to call me negative.
• religion • christ • god • suffering • ideology
In religions all over this world there are certain basics which guide them all. The most important is that of suffering. To reach the heights of God you must first reach the depths of Hell. I do not believe this. As a matter of fact, I find this notion completely insulting! Both to me, and especially to God. If one wishes to walk a path of suffering to feel worthy of God, then no one has a legitimacy to call me negative.
• religion • christ • god • suffering • ideology