Vishwakarma in Vedas and Purana
Vishwakarma Jayanti is a day of celebration for Vishwakarma, a Hindu god, the divine architect. He is considered as swayambhu and creator of the world. This writeup is dedicated to reference of Bhagva
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Procedures used for preserving the integrity of the Vedas
It is said that the metering of the sanskrit verses in Vedas and process of recitation imbue certain qualities to the scripture that make it inimitable(if I may use the word) or easy to identify error
Goddess Sarasvatī : Goddess of River transformed into the...
The identity of the Goddess Sarasvatī changed over time. Initially, she was the personification of the sacred river. Later she was transformed into the Goddess of Knowledge. How did that happen?
Primer on Shaivism in Kashmir
This article is Primer on Shaivism in Kashmir. It will introduce you to Trika philosophy and Acharya Abhinavgupta who possessed all the 8 yogic powers.
Opposition to intercaste-marriage in Hinduism
The reason for opposition to intercaste-marriage in Hinduism is stated in the Shrîmad Bhagavadgîtâ. Yet intercaste marriage is prevalent.
Survival of Hinduism
Did Hinduism really survive the proselytization efforts of Islam and Christianity? The content in the above question seems to be seeing the glass half full.
History of Aarti Jaya Jagadish Hare
On Aarti “Jaya Jagadish Hare” The famous aartī, “Jaya Jagadish Hare” is composed by Pandit Shardha Ram Phillauri.It is said to have been composed as a Universal aartī by the
Is Brahman androgynous?
If Nirguna Brahman is really genderless, then why it's shakti (maya) is considered feminine, while the non-shakti part is considered masculine? Doesn't that make IT an androgynous being?
Tulsidasji writing the Sri Ramcharitmanas in Awadhi
Wishing you a very Happy #RamNavami. Story behind Tulsidasji writing the Sri Ramcharitmanas in Awadhi : On the command of Hanumanji, Tulsidasji went to Kashi and stayed at a Brahmin’s house. There,
Meaning of ‘shrI vidyA’
Sri Vidya is a Shakta sect which believes that the goddess Lalita Tripurasundari is supreme.