Articles related to "Rama"
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 Abduction of Sita - Mareech
Mareech tries to dissuade Ravana, but is unsuccessful. He then takes the form of a golden deer and lures Rama away. But Lakshmana is left behind to guard Sita. What will Mareech do now?
mareech • ravana • sita • rama • taraka
Mareech tries to dissuade Ravana, but is unsuccessful. He then takes the form of a golden deer and lures Rama away. But Lakshmana is left behind to guard Sita. What will Mareech do now?
mareech • ravana • sita • rama • taraka
Mythical Monkeys
How are monkeys portrayed in mythology? Take a look at two very different but equally interesting mythological monkeys.
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.
monkey • myth • hanuman • monkey king • sun wu'kong
Mewar Ramayana at British Library
A lavishly illustrated manuscript of the Ramayana, one of India's epic poems, is being exhibited at London's British Library from 16 May to 14 September 2008.
ramayana epic poem • british library exhibitions • mahabharata • tara arts theatre company • bharata dynasty
A lavishly illustrated manuscript of the Ramayana, one of India's epic poems, is being exhibited at London's British Library from 16 May to 14 September 2008.
ramayana epic poem • british library exhibitions • mahabharata • tara arts theatre company • bharata dynasty
A Brief Introduction to Insurrections in Early Thailand
An introduction to revolts and insurrection in Thailand focusing mainly on the pre-twentieth century period.
thailand • insurrection • rebellions • king rama v • communism in southeast asia
An introduction to revolts and insurrection in Thailand focusing mainly on the pre-twentieth century period.
thailand • insurrection • rebellions • king rama v • communism in southeast asia
The Abduction of Sita - Soorpankha
Soorpankha, a female demon lusts for Rama and Lakshmana. Her attempts to woo them fail. So do the attempts of the demon army to vanquish them. Ultimately the demon king, Ravana, thinks of a devious plan.
rama • sita • lakshmana • panchavati • godavari
Soorpankha, a female demon lusts for Rama and Lakshmana. Her attempts to woo them fail. So do the attempts of the demon army to vanquish them. Ultimately the demon king, Ravana, thinks of a devious plan.
rama • sita • lakshmana • panchavati • godavari
The Development of a Modern Educational System in Thailand
An introduction to the way in which a modern educational system has been created in Thailand and its importance.
thailand • siam • chulalongkorn university • king rama iv • king rama v
An introduction to the way in which a modern educational system has been created in Thailand and its importance.
thailand • siam • chulalongkorn university • king rama iv • king rama v
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
Prayer and Physical Healing
Research shows that non-directed prayer tends to be more effective than directed prayer although both can be successful. What is the effect of an "attitude of gratitude"?
healing • prayer • disease • non-directed • directed
Research shows that non-directed prayer tends to be more effective than directed prayer although both can be successful. What is the effect of an "attitude of gratitude"?
healing • prayer • disease • non-directed • directed
Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga
Rameshwaram is the southern most Jyotirlinga established from where Rama's bridge to Lanka commences. It has two lingams.
rameshwaram • dwadasa jyotirlingas • tamil nadu • rama’s bridge • lanka
Rameshwaram is the southern most Jyotirlinga established from where Rama's bridge to Lanka commences. It has two lingams.
rameshwaram • dwadasa jyotirlingas • tamil nadu • rama’s bridge • lanka
Releasing Spinal Tension with Svaroopa Yoga
Gentle, slow-moving, and loaded with piles of squashy blankets and props, Svaroopa seems deceptively easy. The release of the muscles surrounding the spine is profound.
svaroopa yoga • rama berch • back pain • release spine tension • intrinisic equlibrium
Gentle, slow-moving, and loaded with piles of squashy blankets and props, Svaroopa seems deceptively easy. The release of the muscles surrounding the spine is profound.
svaroopa yoga • rama berch • back pain • release spine tension • intrinisic equlibrium
Reviews of Search Engines For The Average (Confused) Investor
Biweekly search engines article. Reviews of CNNfn, Northern Light's Alexander Personal Finance Search, invest-o-rama, MoneySearch, and Yahoo!.Finance.
search engine reviews • search tips • investment search engines • financial investment search engine • personal finance search engine
Biweekly search engines article. Reviews of CNNfn, Northern Light's Alexander Personal Finance Search, invest-o-rama, MoneySearch, and Yahoo!.Finance.
search engine reviews • search tips • investment search engines • financial investment search engine • personal finance search engine
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
Movie Review: Sita Sings the Blues
Nina Paley's Sita Sings the Blues is a bittersweet and witty tale of modern-day heartbreak juxtaposed against the ancient tragedy of the Ramayana. 9/10.
sita sings the blues • animated movie • review • nina paley • annette hanshaw
Nina Paley's Sita Sings the Blues is a bittersweet and witty tale of modern-day heartbreak juxtaposed against the ancient tragedy of the Ramayana. 9/10.
sita sings the blues • animated movie • review • nina paley • annette hanshaw
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
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
The Descent of Ganga - I
The tale of how the River Ganga came to earth is a famous one and is available in many scriptures, though in slightly different versions. Sage Vishwamitra recounted this tale to Rama and Laxman as they made their way to Mithila for Sita’s swayamvar. The tale begins with King Vrika of the Solar Dynasty.
ganga • vishwamitra • rama • laxman • mithila
The tale of how the River Ganga came to earth is a famous one and is available in many scriptures, though in slightly different versions. Sage Vishwamitra recounted this tale to Rama and Laxman as they made their way to Mithila for Sita’s swayamvar. The tale begins with King Vrika of the Solar Dynasty.
ganga • vishwamitra • rama • laxman • mithila
The Descent of Ganga - III
Three kings of the Solar dynasty tried to get Ganga to come to earth, but to no avail. It was then Bhagirath's turn. After many problems he finally succeeded in attaining salvation for his ancestors.
ganga • valmiki • ramayana • visvamitra • rama
Three kings of the Solar dynasty tried to get Ganga to come to earth, but to no avail. It was then Bhagirath's turn. After many problems he finally succeeded in attaining salvation for his ancestors.
ganga • valmiki • ramayana • visvamitra • rama
The Elephant and the Crocodile
According to the Bhagavata Purana Sonepur was the scene of the legendary fight between the Gaj or the elephant and the Grah or the crocodile. The seesaw battle continued for a thousand years. Both the Gaj and the Grah had been humans in their previous lives.
bhagavata purana • sonepur • gaj • grah • trikut
According to the Bhagavata Purana Sonepur was the scene of the legendary fight between the Gaj or the elephant and the Grah or the crocodile. The seesaw battle continued for a thousand years. Both the Gaj and the Grah had been humans in their previous lives.
bhagavata purana • sonepur • gaj • grah • trikut
The Real Anna and the King
The true story of Anna Leonowens, whose life inspired "The King and I" and "Anna and the King."
mongkut • rama • anna • leonowens • siam
The true story of Anna Leonowens, whose life inspired "The King and I" and "Anna and the King."
mongkut • rama • anna • leonowens • siam
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
"Panch Kanya" or Five Virgins
An enigmatic verse from Sanskrit about these five women has baffled scholars for long and though there have been numerous interpretations none have been satisfactory.
panch kanya • ahalya • draupadi • kunti • tara
An enigmatic verse from Sanskrit about these five women has baffled scholars for long and though there have been numerous interpretations none have been satisfactory.
panch kanya • ahalya • draupadi • kunti • tara
Pushing Ice
Pushing Ice has echoes of Arthur Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama, Tau Zero, Greg Bear's Eon and Vernor Vinge's A Fire Upon The Deep -- but is wholly Alastair Reynolds work
arthur c. clarke • rendezvous with rama • poul anderson • tau zero • greg bear
Pushing Ice has echoes of Arthur Clarke's Rendezvous with Rama, Tau Zero, Greg Bear's Eon and Vernor Vinge's A Fire Upon The Deep -- but is wholly Alastair Reynolds work
arthur c. clarke • rendezvous with rama • poul anderson • tau zero • greg bear
Sam Roi Yod National Park Thailand
Sam Roi Yod National Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan in Thailand, is a rugged landscape of mountain peaks ringed with silver sands and calm, blue waters.
sam roi yod national park thailand • sanctuary for wildlife • limestone outcrops • freshwater marshes • tham phraya nakhon
Sam Roi Yod National Park in Prachuap Khiri Khan in Thailand, is a rugged landscape of mountain peaks ringed with silver sands and calm, blue waters.
sam roi yod national park thailand • sanctuary for wildlife • limestone outcrops • freshwater marshes • tham phraya nakhon
The Roof of Africa - Mt. Kilimanjaro - Part 2 or 2
Part 2 of my trek up the highest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Part 2 of my trek up the highest mountain in Africa, Mt. Kilimanjaro.
The Ten Incarnations of Vishnu the Preserver
The hindu mythology teaches that Vishnu, the Preserver of the universe, takes 10 incarnations. They are in the form of fish,tortoise,boar,half man half beast, dwarf, a not so perfect man, noble man, man-god, bhudda the god, finally kalki at the end of the universe, to create a new one.
interestingly these also are similar to the evolu • from a fist->beast->half man-beast->dwarf->man wit
The hindu mythology teaches that Vishnu, the Preserver of the universe, takes 10 incarnations. They are in the form of fish,tortoise,boar,half man half beast, dwarf, a not so perfect man, noble man, man-god, bhudda the god, finally kalki at the end of the universe, to create a new one.
interestingly these also are similar to the evolu • from a fist->beast->half man-beast->dwarf->man wit
Swami Mills
My experience visiting an Ashram and the Hare Krsna people near Ashcroft in British Columbia.
hare krsna • swami mills • ashcroft • b. c. • god
My experience visiting an Ashram and the Hare Krsna people near Ashcroft in British Columbia.
hare krsna • swami mills • ashcroft • b. c. • god
Apsaras I
Apsaras have been variously described as fairies, angels, nymphs and sirens. Actually they are celestial maidens of exquisite beauty and alluring charm, and have the power and will to use both.
apsaras • indra • gandharvas • kashyap • aditi
Apsaras have been variously described as fairies, angels, nymphs and sirens. Actually they are celestial maidens of exquisite beauty and alluring charm, and have the power and will to use both.
apsaras • indra • gandharvas • kashyap • aditi
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
A Profile of Sir Arthur C. Clarke
The creator of Childhood's End, Rendezvous With Rama, and 2001: A Space Odyssey is almost as well-known for his non-fiction and popularizations of science as for his SF.
sir arthur c. clarke • childhood's end • 2001:a space odyssey • the deep range • sfwa
The creator of Childhood's End, Rendezvous With Rama, and 2001: A Space Odyssey is almost as well-known for his non-fiction and popularizations of science as for his SF.
sir arthur c. clarke • childhood's end • 2001:a space odyssey • the deep range • sfwa
Amma, the Hugging Saint
Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma or Ammachi) is a holy woman from India who embraces people around the world in order to take on their karma and heal the mind, body and spirit.
amma ammachi • mata amrtanandamayi devi • spiritual healing • hugging saint • indian sage
Mata Amritanandamayi (Amma or Ammachi) is a holy woman from India who embraces people around the world in order to take on their karma and heal the mind, body and spirit.
amma ammachi • mata amrtanandamayi devi • spiritual healing • hugging saint • indian sage
Batu Caves, Malaysia – Pilgrimage Destination
Batu Caves of Kuala Lumpur are a major Pilgrimage and Tourist destination. Once a year they become the focus of the massive Thaipusam Festival.
visiting batu caves in malaysia • places to visit in malaysia near kuala lumpur • tours to see cave dwelling animals at batu caves • malaysia tourism and hindu thaipusam festival • record breaking statue of god murugan
Batu Caves of Kuala Lumpur are a major Pilgrimage and Tourist destination. Once a year they become the focus of the massive Thaipusam Festival.
visiting batu caves in malaysia • places to visit in malaysia near kuala lumpur • tours to see cave dwelling animals at batu caves • malaysia tourism and hindu thaipusam festival • record breaking statue of god murugan
BNH Bangkok's First Hospital
The Bangkok Nursing Home or BNH has cared for Bangkokians and visitors for over a century and still is one of Asia's best hospitals.
bnh hospital • bangkok nursing home • oldest hospital in thailand • convent road • hospital museum
The Bangkok Nursing Home or BNH has cared for Bangkokians and visitors for over a century and still is one of Asia's best hospitals.
bnh hospital • bangkok nursing home • oldest hospital in thailand • convent road • hospital museum
Childhood's End: Sir Arthur Clarke
When Sir Arthur Clarke died this year at the age of ninety, it marked the passing away of one of the 20th century's most brilliant scientific minds.
arthur clarke • science fiction writer • 2001 a space odyssey • childhood's end • geosynchronous satellites
When Sir Arthur Clarke died this year at the age of ninety, it marked the passing away of one of the 20th century's most brilliant scientific minds.
arthur clarke • science fiction writer • 2001 a space odyssey • childhood's end • geosynchronous satellites
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
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
The Incarnations of Vishnu
There are ten commonly known avatars of Vishnu. The Bhagavata Purana lists twenty-two and states that there are many more.
hinduism • vishnu • avatars • incarnations • bhagavata purana
There are ten commonly known avatars of Vishnu. The Bhagavata Purana lists twenty-two and states that there are many more.
hinduism • vishnu • avatars • incarnations • bhagavata purana
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
Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga
When Ravana was unable to carry the Jyotirlinga to Lanka he severed nine of his 10 heads. Shiva appeared and rejoined them.
vaidyanath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • deogarh • india • lingam
When Ravana was unable to carry the Jyotirlinga to Lanka he severed nine of his 10 heads. Shiva appeared and rejoined them.
vaidyanath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • deogarh • india • lingam
The Young Ones
Classic Cult Comedy - The Young Ones
bbc • the young ones • classic • cult comedy • rik mayall
Classic Cult Comedy - The Young Ones
bbc • the young ones • classic • cult comedy • rik mayall
BETTER IN BANGKOK: THAI CULTURE Part 1 of 4
An introduction to Thai culture generally, and to Bangkok specifically with a twin focus on getting around and getting along.
travel • thailand • bangkok • asia
An introduction to Thai culture generally, and to Bangkok specifically with a twin focus on getting around and getting along.
travel • thailand • bangkok • asia
Ayutthaya and Sukhothai Thailand's Old Capitals
Old Siamese capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and within easy reach of Thailand's modern capital Bangkok.
sukhothai historic park • ayutthaya historic park • buddhas in thailand • unesco heritage sites • ancient thai monuments
Old Siamese capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and within easy reach of Thailand's modern capital Bangkok.
sukhothai historic park • ayutthaya historic park • buddhas in thailand • unesco heritage sites • ancient thai monuments
Gay Pubs and Bars in Bangkok
Soi Duwangtawee's gay bars seems to be ever changing except for three well established bars and restaurants that have stood the test of time and remain ever popular.
gay bangkok • gay bars bangkok • soi twilight • gay • gay restaurants bangkok
Soi Duwangtawee's gay bars seems to be ever changing except for three well established bars and restaurants that have stood the test of time and remain ever popular.
gay bangkok • gay bars bangkok • soi twilight • gay • gay restaurants bangkok
Increasing Psychic Energy in the Throat
According to the Rosicrucians, increasing psychic energy in the throat completes the attunement of the 3 sacred centers, the path towards cosmic consciousness.
increasing psychic energy in the throat • attunement of 3 sacred centers • cosmic consciousness • increasing psychic energy • rosicrucians
According to the Rosicrucians, increasing psychic energy in the throat completes the attunement of the 3 sacred centers, the path towards cosmic consciousness.
increasing psychic energy in the throat • attunement of 3 sacred centers • cosmic consciousness • increasing psychic energy • rosicrucians
The Grand Palace, Bangkok
In Thailand's capital, Bangkok, glittering golden roofs on Temples and Chedis catch the eye every few kilometres, but The Grand Palace is at the heart of the Thai nation.
bangkok's temples • wat pra kaeo grand palace • chao phraya river express boat • shangri-la oriental hotels • chakri maha prasat
In Thailand's capital, Bangkok, glittering golden roofs on Temples and Chedis catch the eye every few kilometres, but The Grand Palace is at the heart of the Thai nation.
bangkok's temples • wat pra kaeo grand palace • chao phraya river express boat • shangri-la oriental hotels • chakri maha prasat
Retailer with a Rap Sheet
Sears' history of government investigations and consumer abuse exposed.
sears • consumers • scam • fraud • ripoff
Sears' history of government investigations and consumer abuse exposed.
sears • consumers • scam • fraud • ripoff
A King of Siam
Who hasn't seen "The King and I?" Find out here what the real King Mongkut was like.
siam • thailand • thai • mongkut • chulalongkorn
Who hasn't seen "The King and I?" Find out here what the real King Mongkut was like.
siam • thailand • thai • mongkut • chulalongkorn
BETTER IN BANGKOK: DAY ONE Part 2 of 4
Bangkok's temples and palaces require careful planning to see.
bangkok • palaces • wat po • thailand • travel
Bangkok's temples and palaces require careful planning to see.
bangkok • palaces • wat po • thailand • travel
BETTER IN BANGKOK: DAY TWO Part 3 of 4
Bangkok's side streets, shopping, exploration and ethnic areas.
bangkok • thailand • travel • chai hyraya • longtail boats.
Bangkok's side streets, shopping, exploration and ethnic areas.
bangkok • thailand • travel • chai hyraya • longtail boats.
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