Articles related to "Riga Veda"



Creation in the Riga Veda
According to the Riga Veda the One Supreme God did not create the Universe by fashioning it from preexisting material, but transformed himself into the Universe.
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Creation in the Upanishads
The universe is a manifestation of God. All matter contains innate divinity and evolution is the process of realizing that divinity.
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From Polytheism to Monotheism
The hymns of the Riga Veda demonstrate the gradual transition from polytheism to monotheism in the Vedic society
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Polytheism, Monotheism and Monism
Polytheism is the belief in many gods, Monotheism in one God and Monism in the existence of one reality with diverse manifestations. All these are found in The Riga Veda.
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The Hymn Suryaa's Bridal from The Riga Vega
The Riga Veda describes the wedding of Suryaa, or Dawn, to Soma. Verses from this hymn, and from other hymns of the Riga Veda, are chanted in Hindu weddings even now.
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More on the Vedas
The names of the Riga, Sama and Yajur Veda were derived from their content. The name of the Atharva Veda is derived differently.
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Creation in the Puranas
Two stories of creation of the universe from the Puranas are narrated. The Brahm manifests itself as Brahma, who then proceeds with the work of creation.
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Frogs
It is somewhat surprising that the frog is so important to Mythology and Folklore. Being an amphibean that transforms it is a symbol for birth, death and rebirth.
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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.
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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.
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Roop Chaudas the Beauty Makeover before Diwali
On Roop Chaudas Hindus undertake beauty treatments so as to look their best on Diwali day. The demon Narakasura was also slain on this day by Krishna.
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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.
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The Sindhu Darshana Festival
Since 1997 the people of Ladakh have been celebrating the Sindhu Darshana festival as a symbol of the multicultural multi-religious identity of India.
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The Yajur and Sama Vedas
The Riga Veda is sublime and spiritual, whereas the Yajur and Sama Vedas and the Brahmanas of all four Vedas are ritualistic and mundane.
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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.
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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.
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The Modern Renaissance of Hinduism
In the middle of the 19th century Hinduism was at one of its lowest points. The influence of the Bhakti Movement had waned. The British were totally in control.
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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.
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Vedas: Purpose & Structure
Each of the four Vedas, Riga,Yajur, Sama and Atharva, has a different focus. This compilation was done by Veda Vyasa.
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In Search of the Cradle of Civilization
The authors reconstruct the origins of Hinduism and demonstrate that the civilization described in the Vedas is none other than the Indus Valley Civilization.
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Somnath Jyotirlinga
Soma appeases Shiva in order to have a curse put on him removed and then builds a temple to his benefactor in gratitude.
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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.
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