Articles related to "Kurukshetra"



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

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

Srimad Bhagawad Gita - An Introduction
This is an introduction to the Great Srimad Bhagawad Gita - The song of the Gods.
gita krishna arjuna kurukshetra

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

Solar Eclipse And Hindu Mythology
A landmark solar eclipse will take place on July 22, 2009. It is the appropriate time to look at the most celebrated solar eclipse in Hindu mythology.
total solar eclipse surya graham hinduism mahabharata jayadrata

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

Introduction
An introduction to Bhagawad Gita
bhagawad gita

Jaimini and the Birds
Jaimini is advised to consult four birds who are well versed in the scriptures. The article traces how these birds acquired this learning. The wisdom imparted by these birds has been passed down to us in the Markandeya Purana.
markandeya purana jaimini vyasa mahabharata markandeya

Radha - Epilogue
This article describes the final meeting between Krishna and Radha which took place many years later.
krishna vrindavan radha kansa yadava

Shikhandi
Amba was reborn as Drupad's daughter Shikhandini, who later became a male, Shikhandi, as per the prophecy of Lord Shiva. In the battle of Mahabharata Shikhandi became the cause of Bhishma's death, thus fulfilling Amba's mission.
amba drupad shikhandini bhishma shikhandi

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

The Brahmananda Purana
The Brahmananda Purana was originally narrated by Vayu Deva at the end of the yagna in which King Pururava was killed. It provides a graphic description of ancient India.
brahmananda purana scripture hinduism kurukshetra lomaharshana

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

Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 17,18 & 19
An introduction to the skills of the kings on the side of Pandavas.
ambimanyu sanjaya subhadra drupada

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

Cooking Perfect Basmati Rice
Cooking basmati rice sends sweet-smelling fragrance to diners around the world. The fragrant rice intermingling with piquant notes of spices instantly whets the appetite.
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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

Diwali - Festival of lights
Diwali - Festival of lights is the major festival of India
diwali deepavali laxmi puja


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