Random Thoughts
Pratishabd – A Change that matters
Pratishabd is an idea that discusses the priorities in a person’s life by understanding the situations with respect to time and knowledge.
Religion Basics
Hindu Religion – The Basics – Part 3
The thing that sets the Hindu religion apart from all the other religions is that it enables freedom in its followers. The Abrahamic religions and even Buddhism and Jainism have a set of laws, commandments, or disciplines that they prescribe Read more…
Folk Religious Tales and Facts
Holi – Puranic Tale Behind the Festival
Here comes the festival of colors and happiness. Entire country is celebrating Holi, wearing a festive look. Everyone is painted in delight at the arrival of this festival as the season itself is charmingly beautiful and full of enthusiasm. We Read more…
Stories
Sharabha Avatara of Lord Shiva
Shiva Purana mentions the Sharabha Avatara. In a conversation between Nandishvara and Sanatkumara, Nandishvara describes the several Avatara of Lord Shiva. He tells the story of how Shiva became a mystical creature to pacify Vishnu’s Narsingh (man-lion) Avatara. Prologue When Read more…
Guest Post
Adavaita Vedanta (the Upanishads)
Truly considered as a spiritual pathway rather than a religion, it is believed to be one of the classic paths to spiritual realization in hindu tradition.– hindu philosophy– school of spiritual artsA journey towards awakening and realization, it doesn’t require Read more…
Festivals
Shivaratri Vrata Vidhi and Significance
Mentioned in Shiva Puran, Soot Ji explains the Vidhi and the significance of Shivaratri Vrata as described by Lord Shiva himself. Rishi asked, “Student of Vyasa! Happy with which Vrata does Lord Shiva grant optimal bliss? Please describe the particular Read more…
Cultural Facts
Meditating on the Grandiose Form of God
It is well known that Hindus worship many Gods. At the same time, we also believe in one supreme being that is the final abode of the entire universe. In the modern world of overflowing information, we often miss the Read more…
Festivals
Saraswati Puja (Vasant Panchami)
Saraswati Puja is one of the most important festivals celebrated across India. Saraswati is the goddess of wisdom and knowledge.
Guest Post
A CALL TO WOMEN
You lived a magnificent past, That which was majestic and glorious- Renowned was your freedom,respect and dignity- Which unfortunately has ended to its last! Time-has renovated the civilization, You are taught to bear,be it injustice or pain, Without uttering a Read more…
Religion Basics
Hindu Religion – The Basics: Part 2
Hindus are lucky in the sense that they have a religion that is scientific in nature. But is the true Hindu religion alive today?
Religion Basics
Hindu Religion – The Basics: Part 1
Hindu religion is the oldest living religion, by far known to humankind. It is also the most alien religion, for the modern world.