Articles related to "Priyavrata"
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 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
Swayambhav Manu and Shatrupa
Brahma created Swayambhav Manu and Shatrupa as the first man and woman. One of their daughters, Devahuti, was married to sage Kardam as ordained by Vishnu.
brahma • swayambhav manu • shatrupa • akuti • devahuti
Brahma created Swayambhav Manu and Shatrupa as the first man and woman. One of their daughters, Devahuti, was married to sage Kardam as ordained by Vishnu.
brahma • swayambhav manu • shatrupa • akuti • devahuti
The Penance of Dhruv
Slighted by his stepmother, Dhruv undertakes severe penance and is blessed by Vishnu to occupy the position of the Pole Star.
swayambhav manu • uttanapada • priyavrata • suniti • suruchi
Slighted by his stepmother, Dhruv undertakes severe penance and is blessed by Vishnu to occupy the position of the Pole Star.
swayambhav manu • uttanapada • priyavrata • suniti • suruchi
Manu's Descendents
Manu and Ananti had five children. His son Uttanpada carried on the lineage. Daksha was one of his descendents. Daksha's daughter married various sages and populated the world. The most important were Aditi and Diti who were the mothers of the demi-Gods and demons respectively.
brahma • shatrupa • saraswati • manu • manav
Manu and Ananti had five children. His son Uttanpada carried on the lineage. Daksha was one of his descendents. Daksha's daughter married various sages and populated the world. The most important were Aditi and Diti who were the mothers of the demi-Gods and demons respectively.
brahma • shatrupa • saraswati • manu • manav
Navgraha - II
In Hindu ritualistic worship, before the deity of the occasion is worshipped, a number of other deities are given their due. Amongst these are the "nine planets" known as "Navgraha". The remaining of the Navgraha are discussed in this article.
shukra • shukracharya • brihaspati • bhrigu • brahma
In Hindu ritualistic worship, before the deity of the occasion is worshipped, a number of other deities are given their due. Amongst these are the "nine planets" known as "Navgraha". The remaining of the Navgraha are discussed in this article.
shukra • shukracharya • brihaspati • bhrigu • brahma
Glossary M to P
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with M to P.
madhu • meru • pushkar • mahabharata • pandavas
Writing on Hinduism necessitates the use of non-English words that occur often need to be explained. This glossary explains words beginning with M to P.
madhu • meru • pushkar • mahabharata • pandavas
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 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
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
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