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Essence of Veda Vyasa Smriti

Introduction Ganaanaam tvaa Ganapatigm havaamahe kavim kaveenaamupashravastamam, jyeshtha raajam Brahmanaam Brahmanasapat aa nah shrunootibhih seeda saadhanam/ Rig Veda 2-23-1. Vyāsaṃ vasiṣhṭa naptāraṃ shakteḥ pautraṃ akalmaṣam,parāśara ātmajaṃ vande śukatātaṃ tapo nidhim/ Vyāsāya viṣṇu rūpāya vyāsa-rūpāya viṣṇave |namo vai brahma-nidhaye vāsiṣṭāya namo namaḥ/ Veda Vyasa the son of Parashara of Narayanaamsha was stated to have performed ‘Brahma […]

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26 Jul

Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Mahabharata

Message behind Mahabharata

The Mahabharata consists of a collection of legends and tales revolving around the great Bharata War between the Kauravas and the Pandavas, two groups of cousins of an ancient Indian dynasty. A few of the events of the Mahabharata can also be reviewed from a section of the epic called the Bhagavad Gita (Translated from […]

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26 Jul

Ancient Indian Literature, Hindu Gods, Hinduism

Story of Andal

Andal, also called as Godadevi, is an important female figure in South India and she is considered to be the only female avatar of the twelve Alvar saints in South India. She is often remembered for her pure love and devotion towards the lord. Andal is remembered for her poetry, in which she often strikes […]

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Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories

A Rajarishi Turned Brahmarishi: Profile on Vishwamitra

Thrice a day dvijas are expected to perform Gayatri Mantra and during the Invocatory and Viniyogas or attributions of Gayatri / Shiro Mantras state: Tatsavituriti Vishwamitra Rishih Gayatri chaandah Savitaa Devataa Apojyotiriti Sirasah Pajapatirishi yajuschhando Brahmagni Vaayu Suryaa Devataah/ Brahmarshi ‘Vishva Mitra’credited as the unique reviver of Gayatri Mantra vide Rigveda’s Third Mandala. A RAJARSHI […]

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26 Jul

Hinduism

Hinduism: What is it all about?

Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world. Hinduism is world’s third largest religion after Christianity and Islam. Hinduism is the dominant religion in India, where Hindus form about 84 per cent of the total population. Hinduism is also known as “Sanatan Dharma” or the everlasting religion. Hindu religion is based on the concept that […]

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26 Jul

Hindu Gods, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories

Lava Kusa: The Royal Twins

The Ramayana is a well-known epic in Hinduism, with the author being Valmiki. He composed twenty-four thousand verses and taught them to Lava and Kusa, the twin sons of Lord Rama and Mother Seetha. कृत्वापि तन्महाप्राज्ञः सभविष्यं सहोत्तरम् | चिन्तयामास कोन्वेतत्प्रयुञ्जीयादिति प्रभुः || mahapraaj~naH prabhuH = great scholar, godly-saint Valmiki; sabhaviShyam saha uttaram = with […]

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26 Jul

Hindu Gods, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Mahabharata

Suryavansh: The solar dynasty

Lord Rama was born in the 81st generation of Ikshvaku Dynasty of Surya Vamsam or Solar Dynasty. This lineage continued for another 64 generations until 1634 BCE, where the last king Sumitra was killed by Chanakya’s contemporary Mahapadma Nanda. Brihadbala, who was 115th generation king, participated in Kurukshetra war and was killed by Abhimanyu. Raghuvanshi […]

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26 Jul

Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories

Indra: The King of Gods

In Hinduism, Indra is the king of all the gods. He is also believed to be the god of thunderstorms, lightning and fierce weather. He is said to live in Amaravati or Indraloka, the city on the peak of Mount Meru. He is one of the dikpalas (lokpalas) that translates to the guardians of directions. […]

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26 Jul

Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Vedic Practices

Immortals in Hinduism

Of the other interesting aspects, Hindu mythology is also known for the immortality that many have acquired either through boons or curses. Of these beings of the past, eight of them are prominent immortal beings, said to be living until the end of time. These eight people – often referred together as a group, are […]

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26 Jul

Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Mahabharata

Exile period of the Pandavas

After the game of dice, that Yudhisthira had lost against Duryodhana, the Pandavas were sent to an exile for a period of 13 years. Several notable events happened as Pandavas along with Draupadi went into exile. The below mentioned are some significant events that took place during that period of time: Arjuna’s Divyastras Vyasa visits […]

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26 Jul

Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Mahabharata

Message behind Bhagavat Gita

The Bhagavat Gita, also known as the Gita, is a Hindu scripture – part of the great epic in Hinduism – Mahabharata. The Gita is a set of a dialogues between the Pandava prince Arjuna and his guide, brother-in-law, cousin and charioteer lord Krishna. Before the start of the war of Kurkshetra between the cousin […]

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26 Jul

Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories

Story of Jaya-Vijaya

In Hinduism, the concept of rebirths and curses hold a great significance. Ravana and Kumbhkaran have such interesting back stories. In the epic Ramayana, the king Ravana is shown to have a brother named Kumbhakarna. These two characters are portrayed to be the negative characters or evils of the story. However, an interesting point here […]

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