Defining the Main Hindu Symbols
Om Om is the most important religious symbol for Hindus. It is composed of three sounds a-u-m and this threefold nature is central to its significance. It represents the three …
The Goals of Life in Hinduism
The ultimate goal of life in Hinduism is “MOKSHA”. Another word for Moksha is “MUKTI”. Both these words literally mean liberation. Liberation from what? Liberation from the bonds of the …
Introduction to Krsna Consciousness
I am a Krsna devotee, also known as a Hare Krishna guy. To understand Krsna is not a very easy task. We have got more than one hundred books based …
Hindu Deities Vamana
This Avatar of Lord Vishnu is of particular significance to the inhabitants and descendants of the people of Kerala with key importance to the harvest time festival called Onam. Onam …
Understanding the Role of Karma in Hinduism
Karma may be better known as a Buddhist concept, but it is a very important aspect of the Hindu religion as well. While the term has become quite well known …
The Importance of Tantra in Hinduism
There are several forms of tantra in the Hindu religion: Shaiva, Vaisnava, Ganapatya, and Shakta as a few examples. Tantra is what you call your esoteric traditions in religion such …
Hindu Hinduism South India Festivals Navrathri Golu Doll Festival
Nav’ means nine and Ratri’ means nights. Navrathri is the period of nine days and nights that draws relevance from Indian mythology. The Navrathri festival celebrates the victory of Goddess …
Sati Pratha a Crime
Sati leaves Shiva to attend a yagna (ceremony), uninvited; being misinterpreted as the Sati Pratha, where a woman is burned alive upon her husband’s death. The story behind Sati Pratha …
Understanding Yoga in Hinduism
The Upanishads, a text of teachings from spiritual masters, describes the union with the true Self as the ultimate goal of Hinduism. This desired goal involves balance, purity, tranquility, and …
Hinduism Introduction to the Mahabharata and the Ramayana
The Mahabharata and Ramayana are one of the two biggest epics of Hinduism. The Mahabharata was written by the saint Vyasa. The Mahabharatha is one of the longest narrative poems …
Basic Priniciple of Yoga from a Hindu Perspective
When one speaks of a principle, the natural thought is of a truth that transcends given boundaries. A principle is defined as a “fundamental truth or law as the basis …
The Historical Significance of Sacred Cows in Hinduism
Hindus revere cows as a symbol or life. Unlike many misconceptions about the significance of cows in Hindu culture, cows are not nor have they ever been worshiped. In ancient …
The Significance of Bindis
I have always wondered what the red dot in the middle of the foreheads of the people of India represented. I certainly knew that those dots weren’t genetic. But, I …
Hinduism Characteristics and Attributes of Indra
The god Indra is the king of the Vedic gods, and is god of thunder, lightning, and rain. The Vedic gods themselves were deities worshiped by tribal Aryan invaders from …
Hindu Gods and Goddesses: The many forms of Shiva
Hinduism is among the world’s oldest religions and boasts over 900 million followers around the globe. Over 80% of the population of India consider themselves to be Hindu. The Hindu …
A Hindu Kingdom in India
Something very frightening is going on in Narendra Modi’s Gujarat. The Constitution of India is being systematically and insidiously chipped away. It is being made increasingly apparent that if you …
The Mysteries of Karma Revealed
The Shocking Events Of Mass Karma Affects Everyone What is our karma from the world today? We are all linked together and bound by common fate and by our own …
Assessing the Growing Popularity of Vedic Mathematics
Vedic Mathematics is the legacy of ancient Indian scholars and Mathematicians coalesced into a set of simple rules (Sutras) by a scholar and Saint named Tirthaji. It is very powerful …
Hindu Fundamentals Advaita Vendanta
What is Advaita Vedanta? Upanishads are the ancient fundamentals of the Hindu religion. Advaita is one of many interpretations of these fundamentals. Advaita is the most influential of Hindu Philosophies; …
An Overview of Pilgrimages and Festivals in Hinduism
Hinduism is one religion with quite a few pilgrimages and plenty of festivals each year. There are at least one or two festivals/holidays every month. As a polytheistic religion, these …
Sadhus Holy Men of India
Sadhu is a common name for an ascetic or someone that practices intense yoga. The word “sadhu” comes from the Sanskrit meaning “to practice.” Sadhus are often referred to as …
The Importance of the Festival of Holi in Hinduism
HOLI Holi is a popular Hindu festival, known as “the festival of colors“. Holi is also called Phagwah, derived from the word Phalgun, the month of the full moon. Holi …
Explaining the Symbols used in Jainism
The Jain Symbol is a collection of several symbols, each having a deeper meaning. In its comprehensive form, it consists of a moon crescent, three dots, Swastika, the palm of …
Diwali Foods
Diwali, the five-day Festival of Lights’ extravaganza kicks off on October 25 for Hindu communities around the globe. This holiday is centered on the ideals of fun, family and fantastic …
Hinduism Role and Importance of Buddha
Buddha, was born around 2500 years ago, at kapilwastu, which is now in Nepal. All his teachings were based on compassion. During his seven years of meditation, he found that …
Hinduism Characteristics and Attributes of Ram
Ram is considered as the pious and foremost of all the Avataras (manifestation of Lord Vishnu on earth) in Hinduism. He is the ideal son, brother, and husband. He lived …
Hindu Festival of Lights Diwali Celebrations
Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time when you celebrate life and strengthen family and social relationships. It’s time to reconsider your priorities to make your life happy and …
Hindu Puja Devotions and Rituals
“Puja” is a commonly used word for worship. A Puja can be as simple as lighting a lamp and saying a Mantra,or an elaborate ritualistic event conducted in a Temple. …
Hinduism Role and Importance of Hanuman
In HINDUISM, HANUMAN is a vanara who aided Rama{an avatar of vishnu}in rescuing his wife, Sita, from rakshasa king Ravana. He symbolizes in the pinnacle of bhakti and also seen …
How is Ganesh Puja done on Diwali
The Importance of Lord Ganesha The word Ganesha is composed of two words: Gana meaning people, and Isha meaning god, therefore the God of People. He is also known as …
Hindu Deities Lakshmi
Lakshmi is the partner of the Hindu god Vishnu and the goddess of wealth and purity. She is one of the most popular of all of the Hindu goddesses. Lakshmi …
Reflections on How Westerners View Hindu Music
Much has been written about the “Hindu mythology”, “its thirty-three crores Gods and Goddesses”, “rituals’ and “traditions”. However, the Hindu or Indian music which owes its origin to Vedic philosophy …