Articles related to "Upanishads"
Introduction to the Upanishads
The Upanishads represent knowledge obtained by sitting down near the feet of a guru, the focus of which is more the inner soul than the external reality.
upanishads • vedas • vedanta • samhita • brahmana
The Upanishads represent knowledge obtained by sitting down near the feet of a guru, the focus of which is more the inner soul than the external reality.
upanishads • vedas • vedanta • samhita • brahmana
Yeats on The Upanishads
W.B. Yeats teamed with Swami Shree Purohit to release an English translation of the ancient Indian epics, The Upanishads. This book, "The Ten Principle Upanishads," focuses on the major Upanishads of the epic, and through Yeats' translation, Westerners can more easily understand the wisdom of the East.
w.b. yeats • yoga • india • epics • upanishads
W.B. Yeats teamed with Swami Shree Purohit to release an English translation of the ancient Indian epics, The Upanishads. This book, "The Ten Principle Upanishads," focuses on the major Upanishads of the epic, and through Yeats' translation, Westerners can more easily understand the wisdom of the East.
w.b. yeats • yoga • india • epics • upanishads
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.
upanishads • riga veda • puranas • ananda • divine bliss
The universe is a manifestation of God. All matter contains innate divinity and evolution is the process of realizing that divinity.
upanishads • riga veda • puranas • ananda • divine bliss
Ethical Objectives in Upanishads
The Upanishads state that the prime objective of the human race is to become one with God. To do this we must not get caught in the web of temporary finite sensual pleasu
upanishads • becoming one with god • finite • infinite • ethical
The Upanishads state that the prime objective of the human race is to become one with God. To do this we must not get caught in the web of temporary finite sensual pleasu
upanishads • becoming one with god • finite • infinite • ethical
Samhitas, Brahmanas, Upanishads
The Samhitas contain simple hymns; The Brahmanas involve complicated rituals whereas The Upanishads take religion beyond liturgy.
samhitas • brahmanas • upanishads • liturgy • monism
The Samhitas contain simple hymns; The Brahmanas involve complicated rituals whereas The Upanishads take religion beyond liturgy.
samhitas • brahmanas • upanishads • liturgy • monism
Brahm, Atma and God
The Atma and Brahm are the same. When visualized as existing within the self it is called Atma. When visualized as external to the self it is called Brahm.
atma • atman • brahm • brahma • brahman
The Atma and Brahm are the same. When visualized as existing within the self it is called Atma. When visualized as external to the self it is called Brahm.
atma • atman • brahm • brahma • brahman
Evolution and Hinduism
Hinduism, like most religions, has a creation myth. Its similarity to what happens in Evolution is remarkable along with other Hindu concepts about things like time.
hindu • hinduism • brahma • science • upanishads
Hinduism, like most religions, has a creation myth. Its similarity to what happens in Evolution is remarkable along with other Hindu concepts about things like time.
hindu • hinduism • brahma • science • upanishads
The All-pervasive Atma
Prajapati teaches Indra about what the Atma is, by telling him what it is not.
atma • upanishads • pervasive • chandogya • sama
Prajapati teaches Indra about what the Atma is, by telling him what it is not.
atma • upanishads • pervasive • chandogya • sama
The Humbling of Indra
Indra in his arrogance wants to build the greatest city ever. He is humbled when he learns that he is just one in a long line of Indras.
indra • vritta • viswakarma • brahma • vishnu
Indra in his arrogance wants to build the greatest city ever. He is humbled when he learns that he is just one in a long line of Indras.
indra • vritta • viswakarma • brahma • vishnu
Vedas: Purpose & Structure
Each of the four Vedas, Riga,Yajur, Sama and Atharva, has a different focus. This compilation was done by Veda Vyasa.
vedic • scriptures • vedas • structure • purpose
Each of the four Vedas, Riga,Yajur, Sama and Atharva, has a different focus. This compilation was done by Veda Vyasa.
vedic • scriptures • vedas • structure • purpose
Chakra-Based Spa Treatments
Chakras are sources of energy located along the spinal cord that govern specific organs and bodily systems. Chakra-based holistic spa herapies work to heal the whole body
chakras • holistic spa therapies • plaisir des sens facial • hindu • chakra therapies
Chakras are sources of energy located along the spinal cord that govern specific organs and bodily systems. Chakra-based holistic spa herapies work to heal the whole body
chakras • holistic spa therapies • plaisir des sens facial • hindu • chakra therapies
Hinduism's Language of Liberation
Hinduism developed an elaborate technical vocabulary in Sanskrit to classify and describe mystical states.
moksha • mukti • mysticism • mystical experience • enlightenment
Hinduism developed an elaborate technical vocabulary in Sanskrit to classify and describe mystical states.
moksha • mukti • mysticism • mystical experience • enlightenment
The Five Koshas of Vedanta
The Five Koshas are a concept of Vedanta Philosophy. They explain how the Self (atman) is encased in five different layers of matter, life, mind, wisdom and bliss.
the five koshas • the five sheaths • taittiriya upanishad koshas • the five koshas layers sheaths • annamaya kosha
The Five Koshas are a concept of Vedanta Philosophy. They explain how the Self (atman) is encased in five different layers of matter, life, mind, wisdom and bliss.
the five koshas • the five sheaths • taittiriya upanishad koshas • the five koshas layers sheaths • annamaya kosha
Atma as the Universal Consciousnes
By starting with the purpose of life and reasoning backwards the ancient seers derived the nature of the Atma and its relationship to the mortal self.
atma • process of enquiry • hinduism • purpose of life • all pervasive
By starting with the purpose of life and reasoning backwards the ancient seers derived the nature of the Atma and its relationship to the mortal self.
atma • process of enquiry • hinduism • purpose of life • all pervasive
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.
creation • universe • puranas • riga veda • upanishads
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.
creation • universe • puranas • riga veda • upanishads
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.
hinduism • creation • upanishads • riga veda • visvakarma
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.
hinduism • creation • upanishads • riga veda • visvakarma
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
Yaksha Prashna
The episode of the Yaksha asking the questions to Yudhishthir is popularly known in Hindi as 'Yaksha Prashna', prashna being the Hindi word for questions.
sacrifice • yaksha • questions • yudhishthir • yaksha prashna
The episode of the Yaksha asking the questions to Yudhishthir is popularly known in Hindi as 'Yaksha Prashna', prashna being the Hindi word for questions.
sacrifice • yaksha • questions • yudhishthir • yaksha prashna
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
Jnana Yoga
Jnana Yoga is the path of self-knowledge through meditation and self-inquiry. Jnana means to know and experience Brahman (the Absolute) as one's own self.
jnana yoga • advaita vedanta jnana • famous jnana yogis • jnana yoga scriptures • jnana yoga yoga of knowledge
Jnana Yoga is the path of self-knowledge through meditation and self-inquiry. Jnana means to know and experience Brahman (the Absolute) as one's own self.
jnana yoga • advaita vedanta jnana • famous jnana yogis • jnana yoga scriptures • jnana yoga yoga of knowledge
The Puranas
The main scriptures in Hinduism are the Vedas and Puranas. The Vedas contain the phlosophy, whereas the Puranas contain the mythology. In paricular the Puranas have a wealth of information on creation, cosmology, time cycles, incarnations of Gods and the genealogy of legendary kings. The Puranas complement the Vedas by describing the concepts in a simple manner with the help of tales and parables. The two epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, are also popular sources of mythological information.
bhagavad gita • mahabharata • vedas • upanishads • vid
The main scriptures in Hinduism are the Vedas and Puranas. The Vedas contain the phlosophy, whereas the Puranas contain the mythology. In paricular the Puranas have a wealth of information on creation, cosmology, time cycles, incarnations of Gods and the genealogy of legendary kings. The Puranas complement the Vedas by describing the concepts in a simple manner with the help of tales and parables. The two epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, are also popular sources of mythological information.
bhagavad gita • mahabharata • vedas • upanishads • vid
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
Shad-darsana – Hinduism's "Six Views"
Hinduism's six orthodox philosophical schools deal variously with the soul and the body, with knowledge of the world and of God, and with mysticism and ritual.
darsana • hindu philosophy • mimamsa • vedanta • sankhya
Hinduism's six orthodox philosophical schools deal variously with the soul and the body, with knowledge of the world and of God, and with mysticism and ritual.
darsana • hindu philosophy • mimamsa • vedanta • sankhya
Hindu Philosophy
Hindu philosophy answers the same questions as the Western philosophies and is based on the same principles that Hindu theology is based. Yet it is different from both.
hindu philosophy • issues • schools • hindu theology • vedas
Hindu philosophy answers the same questions as the Western philosophies and is based on the same principles that Hindu theology is based. Yet it is different from both.
hindu philosophy • issues • schools • hindu theology • vedas
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
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.
hinduism • bhakti movement • dr. karan singh • caste system • sati
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.
hinduism • bhakti movement • dr. karan singh • caste system • sati
Vedanta
As recorded in the Upanishads, the final section of the Vedas, Vedanta means knowledge of God or the Absolute Reality.
vedanta brahman atman moksha vedas
As recorded in the Upanishads, the final section of the Vedas, Vedanta means knowledge of God or the Absolute Reality.
vedanta brahman atman moksha vedas
The Buddhist Idea of No-Self
Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) proposes the idea of no-self (anatta) as a critique of the soul (atman) of Classical Hinduism.
buddhism • buddhist • self • no-self • not-self
Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) proposes the idea of no-self (anatta) as a critique of the soul (atman) of Classical Hinduism.
buddhism • buddhist • self • no-self • not-self
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
The Transformational Power of Interconnectedness
An exploration of the concept of interconnectedness and how it can transform our personal, social, political and scientific awareness.
interconnectedness • religion • tolerance • obama • politics
An exploration of the concept of interconnectedness and how it can transform our personal, social, political and scientific awareness.
interconnectedness • religion • tolerance • obama • politics
Thinking Like A Community, Part One.
According to an ancient Indian Upanishad, "All that is born is born of anna [food].
community • community building • food • society • intentional community
According to an ancient Indian Upanishad, "All that is born is born of anna [food].
community • community building • food • society • intentional community
Contents
Bhagawad Gita has been categorized into numerous chapters, based on its contents. This articles give an overview of the verses and the categories in which they will fall, in the subsequent articles.
gita • contents • division of the text • the beginning
Bhagawad Gita has been categorized into numerous chapters, based on its contents. This articles give an overview of the verses and the categories in which they will fall, in the subsequent articles.
gita • contents • division of the text • the beginning
The Essence of Hinduism
Explains the <i> Conscious Reality </i> and the relation between various personal gods and the Supreme BRAHMAN.
maya • brahman • reality • consciousness • unconditional brahman
Explains the <i> Conscious Reality </i> and the relation between various personal gods and the Supreme BRAHMAN.
maya • brahman • reality • consciousness • unconditional brahman
The Gayatri Mantra
The Gayatri Mantra is one of the most important and popular Sanskrit Mantras. It combines praise, prayer and meditation.
gayatri mantra • om bhur bhuvah svah • tat savitur varenyam • how to chant the gayatri mantra • sanskrit mantras gayatri
The Gayatri Mantra is one of the most important and popular Sanskrit Mantras. It combines praise, prayer and meditation.
gayatri mantra • om bhur bhuvah svah • tat savitur varenyam • how to chant the gayatri mantra • sanskrit mantras gayatri
The History of Yoga
Developed in India around 5,000 years ago, yoga is a spiritual practice born from a desire for personal freedom, health, long life and heightened self-understanding.
the history of yoga • vedic religion • yoga sutras • hatha yoga • tantra yoga
Developed in India around 5,000 years ago, yoga is a spiritual practice born from a desire for personal freedom, health, long life and heightened self-understanding.
the history of yoga • vedic religion • yoga sutras • hatha yoga • tantra yoga
The Internet Sacred Text Archive
Since 1999 the Internet Sacred Text Archive has been a hub of knowledge for the armchair philosopher and the Rhoades Scholar alike.
reading religious texts online • world religion studies • sacred texts • internet archives • religious beliefs
Since 1999 the Internet Sacred Text Archive has been a hub of knowledge for the armchair philosopher and the Rhoades Scholar alike.
reading religious texts online • world religion studies • sacred texts • internet archives • religious beliefs
To Chant or Not to Chant: The Power of the Mantra
If you have trouble clearing your mind for meditation, the mantra acts as a way to still your mind and bring focus and power to your meditation. It becomes a part of the ritual and can help give you a feeling of purpose and conectedness.
mantra • meditation • om • prayer • chant
If you have trouble clearing your mind for meditation, the mantra acts as a way to still your mind and bring focus and power to your meditation. It becomes a part of the ritual and can help give you a feeling of purpose and conectedness.
mantra • meditation • om • prayer • chant
Meditations on the Five Koshas
Vedanta Philosophy invites you to realize the Self beyond the physical, astral and causal levels of existence. One way is by contemplating the five koshas or sheaths.
meditation on the self • meditation on five koshas • annamaya pranamaya manomaya vijnanamaya anandamaya • physical body life mind intellect bliss sheath • five levels of existence
Vedanta Philosophy invites you to realize the Self beyond the physical, astral and causal levels of existence. One way is by contemplating the five koshas or sheaths.
meditation on the self • meditation on five koshas • annamaya pranamaya manomaya vijnanamaya anandamaya • physical body life mind intellect bliss sheath • five levels of existence
Relax and Let Go, Vital Yoga Pose Made Simple
Savasana ("corpse pose") is considered one of the most complex poses to achieve correctly. It is a state of complete restorative relaxation of the mental and physical.
relax and let go • yoga pose savasana • relaxation technique • hypnosis • guided meditation
Savasana ("corpse pose") is considered one of the most complex poses to achieve correctly. It is a state of complete restorative relaxation of the mental and physical.
relax and let go • yoga pose savasana • relaxation technique • hypnosis • guided meditation
I Hereby Affirm. . .
As the little prayer goes, "Lord, help my words to be gracious and tender today for tomorrow I may have to eat them." This article, simply, shows you the power of affirmations, and a simple way to use them that can change your life. But as simple as it may seem, it could well astound you. Read with joy and a modicum of caution. . .
affirmations • spirituality • new thought • religion • metaphysics
As the little prayer goes, "Lord, help my words to be gracious and tender today for tomorrow I may have to eat them." This article, simply, shows you the power of affirmations, and a simple way to use them that can change your life. But as simple as it may seem, it could well astound you. Read with joy and a modicum of caution. . .
affirmations • spirituality • new thought • religion • metaphysics
Mantra Yoga
Mantra Yoga is an Indian spiritual path which works with sacred sounds or mantras. Mantras can either be recited aloud, whispered or repeated mentally.
mantra yoga • saguna nirguna mantras • mananat trayate iti mantrah • mantra tantra veda • vedic mantras
Mantra Yoga is an Indian spiritual path which works with sacred sounds or mantras. Mantras can either be recited aloud, whispered or repeated mentally.
mantra yoga • saguna nirguna mantras • mananat trayate iti mantrah • mantra tantra veda • vedic mantras
Philosophy of Arthur Schopenhauer
German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, known for his own concept of noumena, post-Kantian phenomena, and the world made-up of desires and ideas.
arthur schopenhauer • philosophy of schopenhauer • scholenhauer will and representation • schopenhauer and kant • schopenhauer and hegel
German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, known for his own concept of noumena, post-Kantian phenomena, and the world made-up of desires and ideas.
arthur schopenhauer • philosophy of schopenhauer • scholenhauer will and representation • schopenhauer and kant • schopenhauer and hegel
The Practice of Self-Inquiry
Self-inquiry or 'atma-vichara' is a spiritual practice for self-realization. It means focusing one's attention on the subjective feeling of 'I' by inquiring "Who am I?"
the practice of atma vichara • the practice of self-inquiry • who am i • who am i? • ramana maharshi and self-inquiry
Self-inquiry or 'atma-vichara' is a spiritual practice for self-realization. It means focusing one's attention on the subjective feeling of 'I' by inquiring "Who am I?"
the practice of atma vichara • the practice of self-inquiry • who am i • who am i? • ramana maharshi and self-inquiry
Ancient Mythology and Views of Creationism
According to the Holy Bible, in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth; but there are other, some even older, stories to explain original creation.
creation stories • creation story • stories of creation • myths of creation • different stories of creation
According to the Holy Bible, in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth; but there are other, some even older, stories to explain original creation.
creation stories • creation story • stories of creation • myths of creation • different stories of creation
Chakras and Immune System Health
Chakras are energy centers located along the body's axis situated along the spinal column. For perfect health, the chakras must be balanced and strengthened.
chakras • mind body medicine • immune system • sanskrit • yoga
Chakras are energy centers located along the body's axis situated along the spinal column. For perfect health, the chakras must be balanced and strengthened.
chakras • mind body medicine • immune system • sanskrit • yoga
Unity Of Religions - 1
Is there a unity of thought within the Revealed Religions? I hope to explore this in the following article, as well as future ones.
baha'i • islam • judaism • christianity • shikh
Is there a unity of thought within the Revealed Religions? I hope to explore this in the following article, as well as future ones.
baha'i • islam • judaism • christianity • shikh
Famous Indian Gurus of the 19th Century
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda and Sai Baba of Shirdi are three important Indian spiritual masters of the 19th century.
famous indian gurus • self-realized masters • enlightened gurus • life of ramakrishna paramahamsa • life of swami vivekananda
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda and Sai Baba of Shirdi are three important Indian spiritual masters of the 19th century.
famous indian gurus • self-realized masters • enlightened gurus • life of ramakrishna paramahamsa • life of swami vivekananda
T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land"
A quintessentially modernist poem, "The Waste Land" is noted for its length, frequent use of allusion, foreign language phrases, and fragmented style.
t.s. eliot • eliot • the waste land • the wasteland • poetry
A quintessentially modernist poem, "The Waste Land" is noted for its length, frequent use of allusion, foreign language phrases, and fragmented style.
t.s. eliot • eliot • the waste land • the wasteland • poetry
The Difference Between Hinduism and Buddhism
Hinduism and Buddhism both originated on the Indian subcontinent and so have a long shared history. Yet Buddhism originated as a reaction against the Vedic worldview.
buddhism • hinduism • no-self • brahman • atman
Hinduism and Buddhism both originated on the Indian subcontinent and so have a long shared history. Yet Buddhism originated as a reaction against the Vedic worldview.
buddhism • hinduism • no-self • brahman • atman
To Be a Jedi
This is the beginning of a four part article delving into the mysteries of what it means to use the Force, to be a Jedi, and to be human. It also looks at the various ways theologically possible to live as many in the context of the whole.
yoda • qui-gon • obi-wan • anakin • amidala
This is the beginning of a four part article delving into the mysteries of what it means to use the Force, to be a Jedi, and to be human. It also looks at the various ways theologically possible to live as many in the context of the whole.
yoda • qui-gon • obi-wan • anakin • amidala
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