You must have heard or come across the name of Dronacharya. He is one of the pivotal characters of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Vedic texts, mythological shows, dramas, and TV adaptations of the epic have a mention of him, time and time again. And if you do not know about Dronacharya or want some recollection, […]
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Religious symbolism and iconography are the essential parts of every culture, religion, and race. These symbols reflect who you are and which culture you represent; moreover, they convey religious concepts and are representations of religious ideas and events. It can be a temporary mark like Tilaka on the body, a piece of cloth, or any
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Adi Shankaracharya (8 cent. CE) was a Hindu mystic. He propagated the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta. In this post, you will learn about the history and contribution related to Adi Shankaracharya.
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This post shares with you the Four Varna System in Hinduism. In fact, Varna System was the system prevalent in ancient India in the Vedic Period (c. 1500 – 1000 BCE). It included the following four principal categories as follows:
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“Navnath” means nine great saints who spread Navnath Sampradaya that was initiated by Lord Dattatreya. Here, we share the Name and History of Navnath saints.
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The Saptarishi (Seven Sages) are known as the seven rishis in ancient India, vividly mentioned in the Vedas and other Hindu literature like Brahmanas and Upanishads. In this post, we share with you Saptarishi’s Names and Story.
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Moksha is a term used in Hinduism which refers to liberation, enlightenment, and release. It is a state where one gets complete freedom from Samsara, from the cycle of death and rebirth. It also refers to a state where one gets liberation from ignorance.
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Mahishasura is regarded as a mighty buffalo demon in Hinduism. He is often called the “shape-shifting” demon that was ultimately killed by Goddess Durga. This post highlights the story of Durga and Mahishasura.
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This post brings you the story of Surpanakha, the dreadful demoness of Lanka and Ravana’s sister. Surpanakha played a key role in the epic Ramayana. She is one of the most vital characters in the Valmiki Ramayana.
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This post features Swami Vivekananda Biography and Quotes. Swami Vivekananda, born on 12 January 1863 as Narendranath Datta, an Indian Hindu monk. Swami Vivekananda is mainly known for his teachings of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western World.
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