Articles related to "Vedic"
Women and the Vedic Chant:
Women are taking over the world - ancient as well as modern. And today, they have set foot in the hallowed turf of religion also.
women • religion • priests • brahman • brahmins
Women are taking over the world - ancient as well as modern. And today, they have set foot in the hallowed turf of religion also.
women • religion • priests • brahman • brahmins
From Polytheism to Monotheism
The hymns of the Riga Veda demonstrate the gradual transition from polytheism to monotheism in the Vedic society
hinduism • vedic • polytheism • riga veda • monotheism
The hymns of the Riga Veda demonstrate the gradual transition from polytheism to monotheism in the Vedic society
hinduism • vedic • polytheism • riga veda • monotheism
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.
polytheism • monotheism • monism • hinduism • vedic
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.
polytheism • monotheism • monism • hinduism • vedic
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 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.
hinduism • aryan • invasion • india • iran
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.
hinduism • aryan • invasion • india • iran
Ayurveda Spa Treatments and Therapies
Ayurveda spa therapies, which are rooted in the sacred medical wisdom of ancient India, offer a wealth of health and wellness benefits.
ayurveda • spas • spa therapies • massage • detoxification
Ayurveda spa therapies, which are rooted in the sacred medical wisdom of ancient India, offer a wealth of health and wellness benefits.
ayurveda • spas • spa therapies • massage • detoxification
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.
sustainable development • hinduism • conservation • natural resources • environment degradation
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.
sustainable development • hinduism • conservation • natural resources • environment degradation
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
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
The Four Ashrams or Life Stages
The human life span is divided into four ashrams. These are Brahmacharya, Grahasta, Vanaprastha and Sanyasa. The Vedas define a specific purpose for each ashram.
vedic philosophy • vedas • hinduism • ashrams • brahmacharya
The human life span is divided into four ashrams. These are Brahmacharya, Grahasta, Vanaprastha and Sanyasa. The Vedas define a specific purpose for each ashram.
vedic philosophy • vedas • hinduism • ashrams • brahmacharya
The Pagan Origins of Hinduism
The early Vedic society was pagan. When Hinduism evolved into a monotheistic religion, it did not eradicate its Pagan origins but incorporated them into its wider context
pagan • hinduism • hindu • vedic • india
The early Vedic society was pagan. When Hinduism evolved into a monotheistic religion, it did not eradicate its Pagan origins but incorporated them into its wider context
pagan • hinduism • hindu • vedic • india
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.
india • indus • ladakh • kashmir • mansarovar lake
Since 1997 the people of Ladakh have been celebrating the Sindhu Darshana festival as a symbol of the multicultural multi-religious identity of India.
india • indus • ladakh • kashmir • mansarovar lake
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
What is Acupuncture?
In acupuncture, one facet of TCM, delicate needles are used on key meridian points to improve the flow of energy (chi or qi) through the body and alleviate symptoms.
acupuncture points • tcm traditional chinese medicine • needles • meridian • body’s energy field
In acupuncture, one facet of TCM, delicate needles are used on key meridian points to improve the flow of energy (chi or qi) through the body and alleviate symptoms.
acupuncture points • tcm traditional chinese medicine • needles • meridian • body’s energy field
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
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
Mixing Religion And Politics
The USCIFR has planned a visit to India to probe the clash in Orissa, India, in which Christians were killed by Hindus. This has drawn protest from the Hindu community.
uscifr • india • orissa • christians • hindus
The USCIFR has planned a visit to India to probe the clash in Orissa, India, in which Christians were killed by Hindus. This has drawn protest from the Hindu community.
uscifr • india • orissa • christians • hindus
Hinduism and the Aryan Influence
Hinduism originated with the Aryans who came to the Indian subcontinent long before Christ. A new culture began to evolve then and is still continuing to evolve.
hinduism • aryan • dravidians • vedas • vedic
Hinduism originated with the Aryans who came to the Indian subcontinent long before Christ. A new culture began to evolve then and is still continuing to evolve.
hinduism • aryan • dravidians • vedas • vedic
Chapter 2: Yoga of Knowledge - Verse 40, 41, 42 & 43
Ingnorant men are attracted to the eloborate ceremonies mentioned in the Vedas for attainment of material benefits.
veda • sensual • benefits • material • liberation
Ingnorant men are attracted to the eloborate ceremonies mentioned in the Vedas for attainment of material benefits.
veda • sensual • benefits • material • liberation
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
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
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
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 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
The Descendants of Prithu
The descendants of Prithu were all very pious kings. They performed many sacrifices. Righteousness flourished during their reign.
vijitashwa • prithu • haryaksha • dhumrakesh • vrika
The descendants of Prithu were all very pious kings. They performed many sacrifices. Righteousness flourished during their reign.
vijitashwa • prithu • haryaksha • dhumrakesh • vrika
The Mandala
We all have our mandalas, our <I>Manderleys</I>...
folklore • legends • superstitions • belief • east indian
We all have our mandalas, our <I>Manderleys</I>...
folklore • legends • superstitions • belief • east indian
Historical Controversy
Men cannot change their history. But regimes can surely filter it, mask it or interpret it otherwise.
history
Men cannot change their history. But regimes can surely filter it, mask it or interpret it otherwise.
history
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.
demi-gods • demons • dravidians • devas • ganga
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.
demi-gods • demons • dravidians • devas • ganga
Chapter 2: Yoga of Knowledge - Verse 28, 29 & 30
The Self is Immortal in humans, animals and even Gods.
grief • soul • war
The Self is Immortal in humans, animals and even Gods.
grief • soul • war
Chapter 2: Yoga of Knowledge - Verse 44, 45 & 46
A knowledgable man seeking liberation only accepts that much extent from the Vedas that meets his purpose of salvation.
salvation • liberation • dharma
A knowledgable man seeking liberation only accepts that much extent from the Vedas that meets his purpose of salvation.
salvation • liberation • dharma
Part I :The Art of <I> Kolams </I>
Among the many traditional practices that are unique to the women of India, is the art of drawing Kolams. It is fascinating to watch them draw intricate designs on the floor with powdered rice. Why, there are even contests to judge the most beautiful designs.
kolams • flour • rice • indian art • dsigns
Among the many traditional practices that are unique to the women of India, is the art of drawing Kolams. It is fascinating to watch them draw intricate designs on the floor with powdered rice. Why, there are even contests to judge the most beautiful designs.
kolams • flour • rice • indian art • dsigns
A Simple Guide to Vastushastra
Vastushastra is an ancient science which combines the study of directions and the five elements of nature to create a balance between man and his environment.
vastushastra • ancient interior design technique • balancing five elements in interior design • importance of directions • site planning according to vastu
Vastushastra is an ancient science which combines the study of directions and the five elements of nature to create a balance between man and his environment.
vastushastra • ancient interior design technique • balancing five elements in interior design • importance of directions • site planning according to vastu
Abhishek and Aishwarya Wedding
Avid Bollywood fans join in the frenzy that has engulfed the film industry, media and the general public - the Ash-Abhi Wedding!
abhishek bachchan • aishwarya rai • miss world • amitabh bachchan • jaya bachchan
Avid Bollywood fans join in the frenzy that has engulfed the film industry, media and the general public - the Ash-Abhi Wedding!
abhishek bachchan • aishwarya rai • miss world • amitabh bachchan • jaya bachchan
Divorce: The Not-So Great Divide...
Not for couples in India the quick-fix remedy of a court granted divorce. There is taboo attached to the "D" word- social as well as familial. And husbands and wives are rethinking their priorities.
divorce • marriage • bride • bridegroom • legal
Not for couples in India the quick-fix remedy of a court granted divorce. There is taboo attached to the "D" word- social as well as familial. And husbands and wives are rethinking their priorities.
divorce • marriage • bride • bridegroom • legal
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.
frog • frog mythology • frog folktales • egyptian mythology • christian mythology
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.
frog • frog mythology • frog folktales • egyptian mythology • christian mythology
Lexus is the Nexus: Avatars at Rhizome.org
a review of Stefano Marotta and Roberto Russo's Avatar Project
new media • avatars • new media art • net art • stefano marotta
a review of Stefano Marotta and Roberto Russo's Avatar Project
new media • avatars • new media art • net art • stefano marotta
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.
derivation • vedas • functions • propagation • riga
The names of the Riga, Sama and Yajur Veda were derived from their content. The name of the Atharva Veda is derived differently.
derivation • vedas • functions • propagation • riga
NAVARATHRI: A celebration of womanhood
Woman is a creature of many passions. She nurtures, learns, teaches, protects and at times, destroys. Navarathri or The Nine Nights is a festival that celebrates the essence of feminity through three powerful goddesses.
navarathri • golu • durga • laksmi • saraswathi
Woman is a creature of many passions. She nurtures, learns, teaches, protects and at times, destroys. Navarathri or The Nine Nights is a festival that celebrates the essence of feminity through three powerful goddesses.
navarathri • golu • durga • laksmi • saraswathi
NAVARATHRI: A celebration of womanhood
Woman is a creature of many passions. She nurtures, learns, teaches, protects and at times, destroys. Navarathri or The Nine Nights is a festival that celebrates the essence of feminity through three powerful goddesses.
navarathri • golu • durga • laksmi • saraswathi
Woman is a creature of many passions. She nurtures, learns, teaches, protects and at times, destroys. Navarathri or The Nine Nights is a festival that celebrates the essence of feminity through three powerful goddesses.
navarathri • golu • durga • laksmi • saraswathi
Philip Glass' Album Passages
Philip Glass often incorporates non-Western elements into his compositions, but in the album Passages, he collaborates with Indian composer Ravi Shankar.
philip glass • ravi shankar • world music • raga • passages
Philip Glass often incorporates non-Western elements into his compositions, but in the album Passages, he collaborates with Indian composer Ravi Shankar.
philip glass • ravi shankar • world music • raga • passages
The Caste System in Ancient India
How did the caste system start in ancient India and what were the purposes of the different castes?
ancient india history • ancient indian society • hinduism in ancient india • caste system in india • slaves in ancient india
How did the caste system start in ancient India and what were the purposes of the different castes?
ancient india history • ancient indian society • hinduism in ancient india • caste system in india • slaves in ancient india
The Harmonious Kitchen
We've all heard of Feng Shui, the Chinese practice of placement in space to achieve harmony. Now learn the Indian method, Vastu.
vastu • vastu practice • feng shui • balance • harmony
We've all heard of Feng Shui, the Chinese practice of placement in space to achieve harmony. Now learn the Indian method, Vastu.
vastu • vastu practice • feng shui • balance • harmony
What is Sikhism
After reading about the Golden Temple, many readers of India Probe have asked me to outline Sikhism. Sikhism is a new Faith judged by ancient religions. Its only five hundred years old. It preaches remembering God at all times, social service, humility, equality of mankind, truthful living while denouncing superstitions. The Sikh religion has a following of around 20 million people across the world. Sri Guru Granth Sahib is the holly book of Sikhism and preaching of ten Gurus form the core of this religion.
sikhism
After reading about the Golden Temple, many readers of India Probe have asked me to outline Sikhism. Sikhism is a new Faith judged by ancient religions. Its only five hundred years old. It preaches remembering God at all times, social service, humility, equality of mankind, truthful living while denouncing superstitions. The Sikh religion has a following of around 20 million people across the world. Sri Guru Granth Sahib is the holly book of Sikhism and preaching of ten Gurus form the core of this religion.
sikhism
Divination: Our Search for the Future
Man's continuing quest for knowledge of the future.
divination • tarot • palmistry • astrology • destiny
Man's continuing quest for knowledge of the future.
divination • tarot • palmistry • astrology • destiny
Kundalini 101
An introduction to the origin, movement and transformative power of the awakened Kundalini.
kundalini • cosmic energy • transformation • life force • kundalini awakening
An introduction to the origin, movement and transformative power of the awakened Kundalini.
kundalini • cosmic energy • transformation • life force • kundalini awakening
Rishyashringa
Rishyashringa is a human with the horns of a deer. The narration begins with the strange tale of his father's birth and the even stranger tale of his birth. Both had been born for a specific purpose and this article traces the events as they lead to the fulfillment of that purpose.
kashyap • vibondaka • indra • brahma • harsha
Rishyashringa is a human with the horns of a deer. The narration begins with the strange tale of his father's birth and the even stranger tale of his birth. Both had been born for a specific purpose and this article traces the events as they lead to the fulfillment of that purpose.
kashyap • vibondaka • indra • brahma • harsha
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
DNA Changes and Psychic Consciousness
Russian scientists' discovery of the wave information character of DNA points to a recovery of lost spirituality.
dna changes • words • wave genetics • a grammar of spirituality • junk dna
Russian scientists' discovery of the wave information character of DNA points to a recovery of lost spirituality.
dna changes • words • wave genetics • a grammar of spirituality • junk dna
How to Decorate a Massage Treatment Room
Décor plays an important function in the massage room - does it inspire safety, warmth and comfort? Clients should enjoy the ambiance with their session.
massage room style • decorating a massage room • bodywork treatment room • spa room • design massage studio
Décor plays an important function in the massage room - does it inspire safety, warmth and comfort? Clients should enjoy the ambiance with their session.
massage room style • decorating a massage room • bodywork treatment room • spa room • design massage studio
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