Introduction to Vedic Gods and its significance Hinduism is a combination of monotheism, polytheism, henotheism and kathenotheism. Diversity in approaches, beliefs and practices, makes it difficult to classify Hinduism. The gods of Hinduism are also worshipped in different ways. Hinduism allows, simple, personalized worship of personal gods. As well as elaborate rituals to spread them. Methods to worship god in Hinduism One may approach the gods or through the mediation of priests. They may be worshipped physically, mentally or by both means. They may be worshipped according to the right hand methods and left hand methods. One may also worship…
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All about Ganesh Chaturdashi and its importance Ganesh Chaturdashi, also called as Vinayak Chaturdashi, is an important Hindu festival. It is celebrated as the birth of lord Ganesh who is the son of lord Shiva, and Devi Parvati. Lord Ganesh is the symbol of education, wisdom, good fortune and prosperity. Lord Ganesh is also known as gajanan, dhoomraketu, ekdanta, vakrtunda, Siddhi Vinayaka etc. Ganesha is the elephant-headed lord, worshipped prior to the beginning of any new work or venture. His name is chanted to gain fortunes. Besides that an image of Lord Ganesha is often printed on invitation cards for…
Short Snippets about Hanuman or Anjaneya Hanuman is one of the most popular gods of Hinduism. He is called by many names such as Maruti, Chiranjivi, Anjaneya, etc. He exemplifies supreme devotion to Lord Rama. He is also the most ancient super human, who is popular beyond the Indian subcontinent. He is mentioned in other traditions and cultures. He is variously described as an incarnation of Indra, Vayu and Shiva. People from all forms of life worship him and admire him for his strength, humility and valor. Meet the greatest devotee Hanuman or Anjaneya Those who are familiar or follow…
It’s universal meaning and significance Om namah shivaya (Sanskrit) is a beautiful and beloved prayer and mantra that can be chanted or sung. This popular prayer in India directly means “my salutations to Shiva”; the auspicious and gracious one”. It is also perceived to mean, “I bow to Shiva” or “adoration to Shiva”. Om Namah Shivay! It isn’t just a chant, it’s a multiverse. This mantra can be traced back to thousands of years ago. In fact, it’s hard to think about a more famous mantra in India than Om Namah Shivaya. This mantra is the most significant type of…
Introduction to Atman The atman, (Sanskrit: “self,” “breath”) one of the most basic concepts in Hinduism. It is the universal self, identical with the eternal core of the personality. Which after death either transmigrates to a new life or attains release (moksha) from the bonds of existence. Atman is the immortal aspect of our mortal existence. It is the individual Self, which is hidden in every object of creation including humans. It is the microcosm which represents the macrocosm in each of us. It imparts to us divine qualities and possibilities. Moreover providing us with consciousness and let us experience…
A comprehensive insight in details about Tantra. In Sanskrit, the word tantra means woven together. Tantra refers to both the philosophy and set of spiritual practices. It emerged in India around the 6th Century. Tantra focuses on the direction and manipulation of universal energy as a means of liberation. Though it is most commonly understood to be a co-development of esoteric Hindu and Buddhism traditions. Tantra has also influenced a variety of Eastern religions such as Daoism, Shinto, Jainism and Tibetan Bon religion.The term is derived from the Sanskrit root tan meaning “to weave” or ‘”o compose,” and refers specifically…
All about Ekadashi In Sanatana Dharma, Ekadashi holds great importance. Ekadashi is favourite tithi of Lord Krishna and devotees observe “upvas” to be closer to Krishna. In Nepal and India, Ekadasi is considered a day to cleanse the body. Also to aid repair and rejuvenation and is usually observed by partial or complete fast. As per Hindu calendar, Ekadashi falls on the 11th day after the full moon and the 11th day after the new moon. It is considered as one of the most important fasts in the Hindu lunar calendar. ‘Ekadashi’ is a Sanskrit word which means eleven. As…
Explanation of dualism in Dvaita Vedanta The Dvaita Vedanta philosophy supports a dualism between God and the universe. It does so by theorizing the existence of two separate realities. The first and the more important reality is that Vishnu or Brahman. Vishnu is the supreme Self, God. He is the one and only absolute truth of the universe, the independent reality. What is the philosophy of Vedanta? Vedanta means “end of the Vedas”, Vedanta reflects ideas that emerged from, or were aligned with. This is by virtue of speculations and philosophies. Which is there in the Upanishads, it implies, knowledge…
An insight on supreme Vishnu Avatar and its different forms As per the Hindu Scriptures, Lord Venkateshwara is one of the sacred avatars of Lord Vishnu. Venkateswara is a human avatar of Lord Vishnu. He took this form while searching for Goddess Laxmi. It is stated so in Varaha Purana and Bhavishya Purana. Another occurence says that, Vishnu, took the form of Venkateswara to express love for his devotees. He appeared for the salvation and upliftment of humanity in this Kali Yuga age. It is considered the supreme form of Vishnu in this age.The Venkateswara swami temple is also called…
Definition of Vedas Let’s have a look at what the vedas are all about and mean?. The Vedas, are a form of knowledge. It is also an eternal scripture and essential reference point for all forms of Hinduism. It is a direct revelation to Hindu prophets. Which is then spread for generations until they were written down. Where did the Vedas come from? Vedic religion, also called Vedism. It is the religion of the ancient Indo-European-speaking people. They entered India about 1500 bce from the region of present-day Iran. It takes its name from the collections of sacred texts known…