Category Archives: Ancient Indian Literature

Skandamata - Navadurga - Hindu Goddesses and Deities
16 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Spirituality, Uncategorized

Skanda Matha, the mother of Skanda

The Mother Goddess, Parvathi, or Uma, has several names. Each of them represents a specific aspect, function, manifestation or victory of her. Each of them is once more extolled in worship via way of means of severa different names, which can also additionally constitute both her precise powers, achievements, or manifestations. Thus, it’s far very […]

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Pashupata Yoga, Vividha Lingas, Murti Pratishtha, Shivalayaas and Archana Vidhi
15 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Spirituality, Vedic Philosophy

The meaning and significance of Pashupata

The word Pshupata is derived from Lord Shiva’s famous epithet Pashupati, meaning “The Lord of the Animals” or “The Lord of All Living Beings.” All people, including humans, are treated as animals until they gain emancipation in Saivism. Shiva is the spouse or Lord of the Universe. Pashupati is his name because of this. He […]

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Maharishi Veda Vyasa - Compiier of the Vedas
14 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Essence of Maha Pancha Bhutas, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Sanskrit Texts, Uncategorized, Vedic Philosophy, Vedic Practices

Narayana Suktham

The Narayana Sukta is a spiritual supplement to the Purusha Sukta of the Veda, with the sole distinction being the divination of the Deity addressed by them. The Purusha Sukta depicts the supreme being as an all-encompassing, impersonal purusha, whereas the Narayana Sukta refers to the Lord as Narayana. The Purusha Sukta is a hymn […]

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What is Bhakti Yoga? Understanding the Path of Bhakti Yoga
12 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Sanskrit Texts, Spirituality, Vedic Philosophy, Yoga

What is Bhakti or Devotion?

What is Bhakti? Bhakti is a Sanskrit word which is derived from the word bhaj which means “go to onself to” or “have recourse to” or ” to pray” or we can say “to worship“. This word so many different meanings. It means “attachment, fondness, love, faith, devotion, religious, piety to somethings as spiritual, salvation […]

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09 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Ancient Indian Science, Daily Life and Practices, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Spiritual Gurus, Spirituality, Vedic Philosophy, Yoga

The concept of Ajnana, Igorance in Hinduism

Ajnana is one of the nastical or “heterodox” schools of ancient Indian philosophy, as well as the ancient school of great Indian doubts. It was a Muslim organization and a major rival of early Buddhism, Jainism and the Ajivika school. They have been recorded in Buddhist and Jain texts. They believed that it was impossible […]

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08 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Ancient Indian Science, Daily Life and Practices, Hinduism, Spirituality, Uncategorized

List of Powerful Mantras – their significance and benefits

The alphabet makes words and words meaningful and mantra words have the power to change our reality, the power to change the way we think and reorganize our subconscious mind. The Mantras are powerful organizations whose names are believed to create the energy field around us. Repetition is the key to getting the best out […]

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Pashupata Yoga, Vividha Lingas, Murti Pratishtha, Shivalayaas and Archana Vidhi
07 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Ancient Indian Science, Daily Life and Practices, Essence of Maha Pancha Bhutas, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Linga Purana, Uncategorized

Shiv Mahapuran – Essence

The Shiva Purana focuses primarily on Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, but refers to and venerates all the gods in Hinduism. The Shiva Purana claims that it once contained 24,000 verses written in the Seven Samantha, however, Purana adds that it was abbreviated and composed by Romaharshana. The Greatness of Shiva Purana The Shiva Purana […]

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07 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Popular Temples, Uncategorized

21 Famous Devi Temples

Devi is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘goddess’; male status is deva. Devi and deva mean ‘heaven, God, whatever is good’, and they are the personal names of the goddess in Hinduism. The idea and reverence for the goddess comes from the Vedas, dated to about 3rd century BC. However, they did not play a significant […]

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06 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Uncategorized

Goddesses in Hinduism – Their symbolism and significance

The most renowned features of Hinduism is the worship of devis, or goddesses, of ancient civilization. The Indus people worshiped a form of Goddess Mother. Vedic peoples worshiped goddesses and deities, such as Indra, Varuna, Agni, and Brahmanaspati. Hinduism has both the male and the female deities representing the higher powers of the universe, and […]

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06 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Astrology, Daily Life and Practices, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Sanskrit Texts, Spirituality, Uncategorized

Symbolism and Significance of Vibhuti

In Hinduism, vibhuti, also called bhasma or thiruneeru, is a sacred ashes made of dried wood, burnt cow dung and / or burnt carcasses used in Agamic practices. Hindu devotees traditionally use the kibhuti as three horizontal lines on the forehead and other parts of the body in honor of Shiva. Vibhuti rubbed his forehead […]

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Pashupata Yoga, Vividha Lingas, Murti Pratishtha, Shivalayaas and Archana Vidhi
05 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories, Mahabharata, Uncategorized, Yoga

Pashupata Shaivism

Pasupata (also known as Pashupatha) Shaivism is not only one of the oldest sects of Shaivism but also one of the oldest Ascetic sects of the Indian subcontinent. Some view it as a philosophical principle, Pasupata Darsana. However, it was an ancient sectarian tradition in Saiva, with more than 2000 years of history. Pasupata Saivism […]

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04 May
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Interesting Hindu Mythology Stories

Devi Bharavi

Devi Bhairavi, the fifth of the Mahavidyas, is the goddess of creation, preservation, and destruction. The name Bhairavi means “terrible,” “terrible,” “terrible,” or “terrible.” Devi Bhairavi is an angry goddess whose name brings terror to all three worlds. Bhairavi is responsible for creating what is followed by destruction. Also known as Tripura Bhairavi, associated with […]

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