20 Most Important Quotes from Bhagavad Gita
Ancient Indian Literature, Daily Life and Practices, Hinduism

20 Most Important Quotes from Bhagavad Gita

Bhagavad Gita means “Song of the Spirit,” the divine communion of truth-realization between man and his Creator, the teachings of Spirit through the soul, that should be sung unceasingly. The underlying essential truths of all great world scriptures can find common amity in the infinite wisdom of the Gita’s mere 700 concise verses. The entire […]

Daily Life and Practices, Hindu Gods, Hinduism, Spirituality

Hindu Trinity Gods – Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu

The Hindu triumvirate is made up of three gods: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, who are in charge of the world’s creation, maintenance, and annihilation. Vishnu is the universe’s preserver, whereas Shiva’s mission is to destroy everything so that it can be recreated. Brahma’s role was to create the planet and all living things. His name […]

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The story of Nachiketa and Yama

Nachiketa Nachiketa was the son of the sage Vajashravas and was also known as Nachiketas or Nachiketan (lit. famous for donations). In an old Indian narrative concerning the nature of the atman, he is the kid protagonist (soul). Though the term has multiple previous allusions, the narrative is described in the Katha Upanishad (c. 9th […]

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Mantra, Tantra and Yantra in Hinduism

Fundamentally, the three symbolise the three primary techniques open to human beings for harnessing God’s power and using it to carry out their compulsory obligations on Earth. They are used in the Bhagavadgita’s three major paths: the road of action (karma marg), the path of knowledge (jnana marg), and the path of renunciation (jnana marg) […]

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Sree Muthapan – Story, Temples, Miracles, Mantra

Muthappan is a Hindu deity who is widely worshipped in Kerala’s Kannur, Kasargod, Kozhikode, and Malapuram districts, as well as Karnataka’s Coorg district. Muthappan is the embodiment of two Hindu gods: Thiruvappan or Valiya Muttapan (Vishnu) and Vellatom or Cheriya Muttapan (Vishnu) (Shiva). Madappura is the name of the sanctuary where Muthappan is revered. The […]

Devi-Mahatmyam-Goddess-Durga
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10 Most Important Stories of Goddess Durga

In Hinduism, Durga is a significant goddess. She is one of the most prominent and highly respected Indian divinities, venerated as one of the mother goddess Mahadevi’s main attributes. Protection, strength, motherhood, devastation, and conflicts are all linked with her. She is one of Goddess Bhuvaneshvari’s five forms, according to the Devi-Bhagavata Purana. Her tale […]

Symbols in Hinduism
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The symbols of Hinduism and their symbolism

Hinduism has incorporated various iconic symbols, which are part of Hindu iconography, that are imbued with spiritual meaning based on either the scriptures or cultural traditions, during the millennia of its history. The actual meaning ascribed to each image varies depending on the place, time era, and designation of the followers. Some of the symbols, […]

Rudraksha Mala
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Ultimate Guide on Rudraksha – Types, Benefits, Wearing Rules

Rudraksha is a kind of stonefruit whose dried stones are used as prayer beads by Hindus (particularly Shaivas), Buddhists, and Sikhs. Rudraksha stones are frequently referred to as “blueberry beads” because they are covered with an inedible blue outer fruit when ripe. Several species of huge, evergreen, broad-leaved trees in the genus Elaeocarpus yield rudraksha […]

Sri Venkateswara temple, MI
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Lord Venkateswara Swamy Tirumala – Story and Miracles

Lord Venkateswara is a Hindu deity who is a manifestation of Lord Vishnu. The presiding deity of Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India is Venkateswara. Srinivasa, Balaji, Venkata, Venkata Ramana, Tirupati Timmappa, and Govinda are some of his other names. Actual meaning of the Venkateswara Venkateswara translates to “Lord of Venkata.” The term […]