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
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
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 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
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 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 Brahmavaivarta Purana
The Purana is recited by Souti to the sages at Naimisharanya.
• brahmavaivarta • purana • mahapuranas • brahma • rajasika
The Purana is recited by Souti to the sages at Naimisharanya.
• brahmavaivarta • purana • mahapuranas • brahma • rajasika
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