Articles related to "Krishna"
Radha - VI - The Parting
The time came for Krishna to leave for Mathura. The last moments with Radha were filled with agonising sweetness. Decisions were taken and promises were made. The final chapter of their lives was written.
kansa • akrura • krishna • balaram • mathura
The time came for Krishna to leave for Mathura. The last moments with Radha were filled with agonising sweetness. Decisions were taken and promises were made. The final chapter of their lives was written.
kansa • akrura • krishna • balaram • mathura
The Weighing of Krishna
Satya bhama and Rukmini were two of Krishna's wives. Satyabhama is jealous of Rukmini and tries to upstage her by weighing Krishna with gold. But she is unsuccessful and Rukmini's love for Krishna wins in the end.
krishna • incarnation • vishnu • narakasura • rukmini
Satya bhama and Rukmini were two of Krishna's wives. Satyabhama is jealous of Rukmini and tries to upstage her by weighing Krishna with gold. But she is unsuccessful and Rukmini's love for Krishna wins in the end.
krishna • incarnation • vishnu • narakasura • rukmini
Festival of the Chariots
Rathayatra - The Festival of the Chariots - is one of the oldest Hindu festivals in the world and is celebrated annually in cities across the USA, Europe and Africa
rathayatra • festival of chariots • the festival of chariots • chariot festival • lord krishna
Rathayatra - The Festival of the Chariots - is one of the oldest Hindu festivals in the world and is celebrated annually in cities across the USA, Europe and Africa
rathayatra • festival of chariots • the festival of chariots • chariot festival • lord krishna
Jay Vijay
Jay and Vijay were the gatekeepers of Vishnu who were cursed to spend three lives on earth. This article describes the lives and how they received their salvation.
jay • vijay • vishnu • lakshmi • sanakas
Jay and Vijay were the gatekeepers of Vishnu who were cursed to spend three lives on earth. This article describes the lives and how they received their salvation.
jay • vijay • vishnu • lakshmi • sanakas
The Birth of Krishna Dwaipayana
The sage Parashara is smitten by Satyavati the fisherman's daughter. Under very unusual circumstances they unite and Krishna Dwaipayana is born.
satyavati • dashraja • matsyagandha • yamuna • parashara
The sage Parashara is smitten by Satyavati the fisherman's daughter. Under very unusual circumstances they unite and Krishna Dwaipayana is born.
satyavati • dashraja • matsyagandha • yamuna • parashara
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
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
vaikunthaloka • shivaloka • brahmaloka • trinity • vishnu
Barbareek's Mother
Krishna attacks Pradyoshpuram, the capital of the demon Narakasura. Maurvi, the daughter of Narakasura's general had arranged the defences. Krishna outwits her. She wants to kill Krishna, but Krishna has other plans for her.
narakasura • indra • aditi • pradyoshpuram • krishna
Krishna attacks Pradyoshpuram, the capital of the demon Narakasura. Maurvi, the daughter of Narakasura's general had arranged the defences. Krishna outwits her. She wants to kill Krishna, but Krishna has other plans for her.
narakasura • indra • aditi • pradyoshpuram • krishna
Radha - Epilogue
This article describes the final meeting between Krishna and Radha which took place many years later.
krishna • vrindavan • radha • kansa • yadava
This article describes the final meeting between Krishna and Radha which took place many years later.
krishna • vrindavan • radha • kansa • yadava
Radha - V - Aiyyan's Revenge
Aiyyan returned to Vrindavan, furious to learn that his fiancé was no longer his. Because of his employment in the army he could easily get a more suitable bride in Mathura. But the insult had to be avenged.
aiyyan • vrindavan • mathura • indrotsava • indra
Aiyyan returned to Vrindavan, furious to learn that his fiancé was no longer his. Because of his employment in the army he could easily get a more suitable bride in Mathura. But the insult had to be avenged.
aiyyan • vrindavan • mathura • indrotsava • indra
Barbareek's Sacrifice
Krishna explains to Barbareek that if he participates in the battle then both sides will be destroyed. Barbareek says that it will be impossible for him to resist the call to fight. Krishna then resorts to the only way out. He asks Barbareek for his head.
yudhishthir • pandava • barbareek • krishna • ghatotkachch
Krishna explains to Barbareek that if he participates in the battle then both sides will be destroyed. Barbareek says that it will be impossible for him to resist the call to fight. Krishna then resorts to the only way out. He asks Barbareek for his head.
yudhishthir • pandava • barbareek • krishna • ghatotkachch
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
Radha - IV - The Betrothal of Radha
Krishna overcomes several objections from his family to get them to agree to his engagement to Radha.
krishna • yashoda • radha • aiyyan • nand
Krishna overcomes several objections from his family to get them to agree to his engagement to Radha.
krishna • yashoda • radha • aiyyan • nand
A Taste of God
A culinary tour through the spiritually diverse neighborhoods of North America and guide to finding God on the menu.
hare • krishna • eat • prasad • spiritual
A culinary tour through the spiritually diverse neighborhoods of North America and guide to finding God on the menu.
hare • krishna • eat • prasad • spiritual
Charkula
Whether it is to celebrate a heavenly wedding or mark a victory, Charkula is a top-heavy dance which has the dancers balance a 108-lamp structure on their heads!
charkula • braj • radha krishna • uttar pradesh • mount govardhan
Whether it is to celebrate a heavenly wedding or mark a victory, Charkula is a top-heavy dance which has the dancers balance a 108-lamp structure on their heads!
charkula • braj • radha krishna • uttar pradesh • mount govardhan
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
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
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
Barbareek's Birth
Ghatotkachch answers Maurvi's riddle but cannot defeat her in the duel. However Maurvi makes a surprise move that leads to a happy ending.
krishna • ghatotkachch • maurvi • pradyoshpuram • shakti
Ghatotkachch answers Maurvi's riddle but cannot defeat her in the duel. However Maurvi makes a surprise move that leads to a happy ending.
krishna • ghatotkachch • maurvi • pradyoshpuram • shakti
Barbareek's Exaltation
Barbareek's head was buried in a place known as Khatu. It was discovered centuries later in a very unusual manner and a temple was built there. Today this shrine is one of the most popular ones in India.
krishna • barbareek • kurukshetra • pandava • khatu
Barbareek's head was buried in a place known as Khatu. It was discovered centuries later in a very unusual manner and a temple was built there. Today this shrine is one of the most popular ones in India.
krishna • barbareek • kurukshetra • pandava • khatu
Barbareek's Father
This is the first article in the series on Barbareek, a great warrior who is now worshipped in many temples across India. It begins with the marriage of his paternal grandparents in strange circumstances. It goes on to describe the birth of his father and ends with the search for a bride for his father.
barbareek • pandu • lakshagrah • bhim • hidimba
This is the first article in the series on Barbareek, a great warrior who is now worshipped in many temples across India. It begins with the marriage of his paternal grandparents in strange circumstances. It goes on to describe the birth of his father and ends with the search for a bride for his father.
barbareek • pandu • lakshagrah • bhim • hidimba
Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 14,15 & 16
These verses introduce us to the kings and warriors on the side of the Pandavas.
pandavas • krishna • nakula • sahadeva
These verses introduce us to the kings and warriors on the side of the Pandavas.
pandavas • krishna • nakula • sahadeva
Chapter 2: Yoga of Knowledge - Verse 56, 57 & 58
What is freedom from attachment?
attachment • krishna • duty • detach • senses
What is freedom from attachment?
attachment • krishna • duty • detach • senses
Chapter 2: Yoga of Knowledge - Verse 59, 60 & 61
The senses can be completely controlled only by the strength of devotional service to Krishna
faith • devotion • senses • intellects • krishna
The senses can be completely controlled only by the strength of devotional service to Krishna
faith • devotion • senses • intellects • krishna
Chapter 2: Yoga of Knowledge - Verse 64 & 65
One can control the senses with divine intervention.
success • failure • krishna • attachment
One can control the senses with divine intervention.
success • failure • krishna • attachment
How to Create Your Own Reality—With Light, With Joy, With Success—In Five Simple Steps
"You create your own reality." By now we have all heard that little New Age pronouncement, right? Well, is it true? And if so, how are we doing it? What is reality, after all? Who knows? But know this: we do create our EXPERIENCE of reality by what we think, what we say, what we do. In this article, you will learn how to create new, powerful experiences that can have a major impact on your levels of success. You will learn how to tame your most challenging companion: habit. Think it's easy? Simple, yes. Easy, well, we'll see. . .
new thought • new age • religion • spirituality • love
"You create your own reality." By now we have all heard that little New Age pronouncement, right? Well, is it true? And if so, how are we doing it? What is reality, after all? Who knows? But know this: we do create our EXPERIENCE of reality by what we think, what we say, what we do. In this article, you will learn how to create new, powerful experiences that can have a major impact on your levels of success. You will learn how to tame your most challenging companion: habit. Think it's easy? Simple, yes. Easy, well, we'll see. . .
new thought • new age • religion • spirituality • love
Tulasi - III
The boons given to Sankhachuda are protecting him. Vishnu appears as a mendicant and asks for the amulet. Having neutralised one boon he appraches Tulasi.
shiva • sankhachuda • brahma • vishnu • tulasi
The boons given to Sankhachuda are protecting him. Vishnu appears as a mendicant and asks for the amulet. Having neutralised one boon he appraches Tulasi.
shiva • sankhachuda • brahma • vishnu • tulasi
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
The Bhakti Movement
In the 15th and 16th centuries singer saints intensely devoted to the divine established the Bhakti movement involving local people. They stressed devotion over theology.
hinduism • singer saints • hindu • syncretizing • islamic
In the 15th and 16th centuries singer saints intensely devoted to the divine established the Bhakti movement involving local people. They stressed devotion over theology.
hinduism • singer saints • hindu • syncretizing • islamic
Tulasi - I
Sudama and Viraja lived in Golok, a region in the heavens. Sudama loved Viraja but Viraja loved Krishna. Sudama and Viraja were both cursed to live out a life as mortals and appeared on earth as Sankhachuda and Tulasi respectively. Their lives began to get linked. Sankhachuda's invincibility was dependent on Tulasi's chastity.
vrisadhvaja • shiva • surya • hamsadhvaja • dharmadhvaja
Sudama and Viraja lived in Golok, a region in the heavens. Sudama loved Viraja but Viraja loved Krishna. Sudama and Viraja were both cursed to live out a life as mortals and appeared on earth as Sankhachuda and Tulasi respectively. Their lives began to get linked. Sankhachuda's invincibility was dependent on Tulasi's chastity.
vrisadhvaja • shiva • surya • hamsadhvaja • dharmadhvaja
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.
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.
demi-gods • demons • dravidians • devas • ganga
Glossary Q to S
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with Q to S.
radha • riga veda • vedas • sama veda • samhitas
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with Q to S.
radha • riga veda • vedas • sama veda • samhitas
Diwali - Festival of lights
Diwali - Festival of lights is the major festival of India
diwali deepavali laxmi puja
Diwali - Festival of lights is the major festival of India
diwali deepavali laxmi puja
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 T to Z
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with T to Z.
upanishads • vedas • vedanta • usha • urvashi
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with T to Z.
upanishads • vedas • vedanta • usha • urvashi
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
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
Sex and Desire I
In the first of a four-part series on sex and desire, we will explore how in Indian mythology, sexuality is carnal, erotic and spiritual at once.
sexuality • desire • indian mythology • radha and krishna • gitagovinda
In the first of a four-part series on sex and desire, we will explore how in Indian mythology, sexuality is carnal, erotic and spiritual at once.
sexuality • desire • indian mythology • radha and krishna • gitagovinda
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
Norton Simon Museum's South Asian Art
The Norton Simon museum features prominent exhibits of Indian and Hindu art.
norton simon • museum • indian art • hindu art • pasadena
The Norton Simon museum features prominent exhibits of Indian and Hindu art.
norton simon • museum • indian art • hindu art • pasadena
Sex and Desire II
In this article, we will explore the meaning Jayadeva, Bhakti poet of Gitagovinda, gave to the adulterous aspects of the love affair between Radha and Krishna.
sexuality • desire • adulterous love • bhakti poetry • indian mythology. gitagovinda
In this article, we will explore the meaning Jayadeva, Bhakti poet of Gitagovinda, gave to the adulterous aspects of the love affair between Radha and Krishna.
sexuality • desire • adulterous love • bhakti poetry • indian mythology. gitagovinda
Chapter 2: Yoga of Knowledge - Verse 62, 63 & 64
When mind is confused and intelligence is lost man falls into the whirlpool of material world.
anger • lust • attachment • bondage
When mind is confused and intelligence is lost man falls into the whirlpool of material world.
anger • lust • attachment • bondage
Chapter 2: Yoga of Knowledge - Verse 66 & 67
Controlling the mind.
transcedental • consciousness • peace • controlling • mind
Controlling the mind.
transcedental • consciousness • peace • controlling • mind
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
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
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
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
A devotee of Shiva named Supriya was tormented by an asura Daruka. When the demon was about to kill Supriya, Shiva emerged from the Jyotirlinga and killed Daruka.
nageshwar • dwadasa jyotirlingas • dwarka • gujarat • krishna
A devotee of Shiva named Supriya was tormented by an asura Daruka. When the demon was about to kill Supriya, Shiva emerged from the Jyotirlinga and killed Daruka.
nageshwar • dwadasa jyotirlingas • dwarka • gujarat • krishna
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
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
Veda Vyasa and the Mahabharata
Veda Vyasa was the biological father of the brothers whose children fought against each other in the Great War. Later Vyasa dictated the epic to Ganesh.
krishna dwaipayana • veda vyasa • mahabharata • satyavati • shantanu
Veda Vyasa was the biological father of the brothers whose children fought against each other in the Great War. Later Vyasa dictated the epic to Ganesh.
krishna dwaipayana • veda vyasa • mahabharata • satyavati • shantanu
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