Women in Hinduism
Hinduism, from its Vedic beginnings (about 1500-500 B.C.E.), according to Katherine Young, “may be characterized as patriarchal, ethnic, family-oriented, and life-affirming (60).” Young’s work on Hinduism chronicles the role of …
Hinduism, from its Vedic beginnings (about 1500-500 B.C.E.), according to Katherine Young, “may be characterized as patriarchal, ethnic, family-oriented, and life-affirming (60).” Young’s work on Hinduism chronicles the role of …
Hindu philosophy is one of the richest and most enigmatic philosophies in the world. It is unique in the sense that it tries to bridge the gap between science and …
Hinduism is among the world’s oldest religions and boasts over 900 million followers around the globe. The Hindu religion teaches that there is one supreme God, Brahman, who is present …
The phrase ‘INDIAN GODS‘ just indicates the fallacies that surround the concept of the almighty power of the universe, confusing the many forms in which humans attempt to perceive god, …
Strictly speaking, most Hindus don’t believe in burying the body after death because of their beliefs about life after death and reincarnation but their funeral rites still take the release …
It has been estimated that more than 700 million Hindus identify themselves as Vaishnava, Hindus primarily devoted to the God, Vishnu (literally, the “All-pervading One”). And among those who grew …
Yoga is a part of Hinduism and started with Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva used yoga practice for means of meditation and his followers meditated as a way to clean thoughts …
Almost every existing religion in the world has an element of monasticism. My grandmother is a Buddhist nun that went to live a monastic life at various temples and monasteries …
Hinduism is among the world’s oldest religions and boasts over 900 million followers around the globe. The Hindu religion teaches that there is one God, Brahman, who created and is …
As a person who was brought up in Buddhism, I have learned that there are parallels to Hinduism. Practicing Buddhism, I know that we cannot deny Hinduism as both faiths …
Not unlike the eternal soul that reincarnates into different beings, Arya Dharma itself has gone through several important metamorphoses over the thousands of years it’s been around. Even the core …
For many years, Hindu followers have tried to obtain one goal throughout their life. Each follower wants to be guided or become a “guru” or “realized one” (Fisher, M., 2005). …
The Hindu deity Kali could very well be considered a Hollywood celebrity. Her likeness was featured in such films as Indiana Jones The Temple of Doom and The League of …
Symbols are an integral part of the Hindu way of life. Most of them have a religious significance while others are symptomatic of the traditional value system that forms the …
In Indian religious philosophy, there are certain unique concepts not seen in other later religions. One of them is the utmost importance given to duty, referred to as ‘dharma’, while …
I have also heard that Hinduism is losing ground with today’s youth. However, it is not the only thing I have heard about today’s youth. Perhaps every generation feels threatened …
River Ganga or the Ganges is the river of India: it’s a life-giver and savior for the Indian people. It attracts millions for reasons of their own. Some flock it’s …
Ahh the GURU.. It is true that many people, especially in the West, have no idea what a GURU is and what his/her purpose is in that present lifetime. Just …
Hinduism is a name applied by foreigners to the people living in the region of the Indus River. In the nineteenth century under colonial British rule used this to categorize …
Namaste Readers! The word ‘Namaste’ has lot of prominence in Hinduism. It is pronounced as Na-Ma-Stay. It is a symbol of modesty and humility. In the Hindu religion, people mutually …
Durga, the 10-armed goddess, represents the essence of femininity and highlights the battle of good over evil. The deities of the universe and the Earth’s elements are found in Durga, …
For those familiar with world theology, Hinduism shares something in common with the Chinese religions and Japanese Shinto. All three are known as polytheistic religious faiths as there are multiple …
Vishnu is the Supreme Being, or God, or Ultimate Reality. The Garuda has a large gold body, a white face, and an eagle’s beak. He is a less prominent presence …
Diwali is a festival, an incarnation of almighty in its various forms. Goddess Laksmi is one of them. She is worshipped, loved and earnestly prayed on the third day of …
Diwali is an important festival which is celebrated all over India, and by people of all religions in India. It is one of the only festivals, which transcends all religious …
Several years ago, while searching for a name for my then unborn daughter, I was particularly attracted by the name “Aarti”. The original intent was to choose a name that …
The founder of the Sikh religion was ironically born into a Hindu family; his name was Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He became the disciple responsible for spreading the truth, word …
The entire Mahabharata, is riddled with situations that raise many questions and are interpreted in many ways, sometimes to the dismay of some sections of the society. I have personally …
How is Laxmi Puja done on Diwali? Diwali is the most important and commonly celebrated festival of Hindus in India and around the world. Diwali, derived from the Sanskrit word …
Krishna, also known as the “Butter Thief”, is believed to be the eighth avatar out of the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu. He is one of the supreme gods of …