By definition, Hinduism is Vedic Agamic. The Vedic Rishis spoke of the river Sindhu, and it is best to retain the word ‘Hindu’ (the Persians having changed the word slightly) so that the historically grounded origins of Hinduism...
Read MoreIn the Adi-lila, Tenth Chapter of Sri Caitanya-caritamrita, Srila Kaviraja Gosvami has given a description of the many expansions of the Caitanya tree, the branches and the sub-branches. So all these very dear, intimate devotees...
Read MoreThe deaths of great people have always been a mystery. People have immense interest in it and so the mass media never stops exploiting it. Even today the TV channels in western countries broadcast newer and newer stories about...
Read MoreKing Indradyumna was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu and was very eager to meet Him face to face. At one time, by the Lord’s arrangement, a devotee of the Lord arrived in the court of King Indradyumna, and in the course of...
Read MoreMany Hindu followers fast on Mondays. It is one of the most auspicious days of the week as it is in honour of Lord Shiva, the ascetic God who lives in the mountains of Kailash. There are many rituals and myths associated with...
Read MoreHanuman Jayanti is the date of birth of Lord Hanuman and is celebrated on the full moon (Purnima) day in the Lunar Hindu calendar month of Chaitra (March & April). Shri Hanuman is also known as Bajrang Bali and Anjaneya and...
Read MoreGREENVILLE, SC — While embracing the centuries-old practice of yoga for its physical benefits, many Americans have tried to reconcile or ignore its mystical undertones of Hinduism. Gradually, the spiritual element has evolved....
Read MoreSurya Grahan, solar eclipse, is widely mentioned in the Holy Scriptures of Hinduism. There is also an interesting myth regarding the occurrence of Surya Grahan. It happened during the Samdura Manthan (churning of ocean) episode...
Read MoreThe two Hindu principles that connect the divine to this world are karma and dharma. Both are linked to the Hinduism belief in a reincarnation cycle of birth, death and rebirth known as samsara. The primary spiritual goal in...
Read MoreThe Bhavishya Purana is an ancient text authored by Sri Vyasa Muni, the compiler of the Vedas. It is listed among the eighteen major Puranas. Bhavishya means “future” and Purana means “history”, so the...
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