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THE FOUR YUGAS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE The four epochs are stated below. Satya-yuga or Satyuga, the Yuga of Truth, also called Krita-yuga, which lasted for 1,728,000 earth years. Treta-yuga, the second Yuga, which lasted for 1,296,000 earth years. Dwapara-yuga, the third Yuga which lasted for 864,000 earth years. THE SANKHYA SUTRAS OF KAPILA, INDEX PAGE 2 Occupying Fasciculi 32 and 81 of the New Series of the Bibliotheca Indica, issued in 1862 and 1865. The proof-sheets of only 32 pages of the whole, from the beginning, were read by Dr. Ballantyne; the rest, by Professor Cowell. The title of the abridged form runs: "The Sankhya Aphorisms of Kapila, with Extracts from Vijn na Bhiks u's THE PANCHANANA ASPECTS AND FORMS OF SHIVA The five functions of Shiva. The five functions of Shiva as the Supreme Lord of the universe are as stated below. Creation, Srishti: He creates all the worlds and beings, manifesting himself as the individual souls or pure consciousness in the bodies and in the materiality of all existence. Preservation, Sthithi: As preserver, Shiva is responsible for the continuation of all the worlds andbeings.
KARMA YOGA ACCORDING TO THE BHAGAVADGITA Karma yoga as a way of life. Karma yoga goes beyond simple daily chores and extends to the whole life. It is meant not only for spiritual aspirants but also for worldly people, to whom work is the way of life and who have to deal with tougher challenges and greater distractions as they are engaged in the act of living. TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD WORSHIP SHIVA 3. Shiva represents tamas, which is the predominant component of a living body. A living body embodies Shiva in the form of an individual soul. Which means if want to purify and transform your body to achieve liberation, you should first worship Shiva and request him to destroy all your impurities and facilitate your progress on the path. 4. It HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU REINCARNATE? We cannot tell exactly how many times a being may reincarnate upon earth. An atheist may even argue that rebirth is a myth. However, I can tell you certainly that we reincarnate continuously. We cannot keep count of how many lives we live here in one life itself. The impermanence of our world is a blessing. THE ASHTADIKPALAS, RULERS OF EIGHT DIRECTIONS Symbolically the eight rules of directions are represented as eight elephants standing in eight directions. The concept of Ashtadikpalas was a post Vedic development. In the Vedic period it was the Adityas who ruled the skies and kept a watch over the world from one end to another. The Adityas knew all the deeds, because they had eyes andspies
THE SVETASVATARA UPANISHAD CHAPTER 4 Being born you assume many faces in all directions. 4. You are the dark blue bird, you are the green parrot with red colored eyes. You are the cloud with lightning in your womb. You are the seasons and the oceans, without a beginning. Because of your powers you FORGIVENESS ACCORDING TO BHAGAVADGITA The Bhagavadgita (10.4) clearly states that forgiveness arises from God only. It is associated with other divine qualities such as intelligence, knowledge, freedom from delusion, truthfulness, control of the senses, control of the mind, fearlessness, nonviolence, austerity, charity, etc. HINDUISM IN A NUTSHELL FOR THE BEGINNERS by Jayaram V. Summary: Find here a brief summary of the essential beliefs and practices of Hinduism in a nutshell, for the beginners and novices who want to known what Hinduism is and what it represents. Hinduism is a complex religion, with a wide range of beliefs and practices, sects, schools of philosophy, ascetic groups, and teachertraditions.
THE FOUR YUGAS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE The four epochs are stated below. Satya-yuga or Satyuga, the Yuga of Truth, also called Krita-yuga, which lasted for 1,728,000 earth years. Treta-yuga, the second Yuga, which lasted for 1,296,000 earth years. Dwapara-yuga, the third Yuga which lasted for 864,000 earth years. THE SANKHYA SUTRAS OF KAPILA, INDEX PAGE 2 Occupying Fasciculi 32 and 81 of the New Series of the Bibliotheca Indica, issued in 1862 and 1865. The proof-sheets of only 32 pages of the whole, from the beginning, were read by Dr. Ballantyne; the rest, by Professor Cowell. The title of the abridged form runs: "The Sankhya Aphorisms of Kapila, with Extracts from Vijn na Bhiks u's THE PANCHANANA ASPECTS AND FORMS OF SHIVA The five functions of Shiva. The five functions of Shiva as the Supreme Lord of the universe are as stated below. Creation, Srishti: He creates all the worlds and beings, manifesting himself as the individual souls or pure consciousness in the bodies and in the materiality of all existence. Preservation, Sthithi: As preserver, Shiva is responsible for the continuation of all the worlds andbeings.
KARMA YOGA ACCORDING TO THE BHAGAVADGITA Karma yoga as a way of life. Karma yoga goes beyond simple daily chores and extends to the whole life. It is meant not only for spiritual aspirants but also for worldly people, to whom work is the way of life and who have to deal with tougher challenges and greater distractions as they are engaged in the act of living. TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD WORSHIP SHIVA 3. Shiva represents tamas, which is the predominant component of a living body. A living body embodies Shiva in the form of an individual soul. Which means if want to purify and transform your body to achieve liberation, you should first worship Shiva and request him to destroy all your impurities and facilitate your progress on the path. 4. It HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU REINCARNATE? We cannot tell exactly how many times a being may reincarnate upon earth. An atheist may even argue that rebirth is a myth. However, I can tell you certainly that we reincarnate continuously. We cannot keep count of how many lives we live here in one life itself. The impermanence of our world is a blessing. THE ASHTADIKPALAS, RULERS OF EIGHT DIRECTIONS Symbolically the eight rules of directions are represented as eight elephants standing in eight directions. The concept of Ashtadikpalas was a post Vedic development. In the Vedic period it was the Adityas who ruled the skies and kept a watch over the world from one end to another. The Adityas knew all the deeds, because they had eyes andspies
THE SVETASVATARA UPANISHAD CHAPTER 4 Being born you assume many faces in all directions. 4. You are the dark blue bird, you are the green parrot with red colored eyes. You are the cloud with lightning in your womb. You are the seasons and the oceans, without a beginning. Because of your powers you FORGIVENESS ACCORDING TO BHAGAVADGITA The Bhagavadgita (10.4) clearly states that forgiveness arises from God only. It is associated with other divine qualities such as intelligence, knowledge, freedom from delusion, truthfulness, control of the senses, control of the mind, fearlessness, nonviolence, austerity, charity, etc. THE PANCHANANA ASPECTS AND FORMS OF SHIVA The five functions of Shiva. The five functions of Shiva as the Supreme Lord of the universe are as stated below. Creation, Srishti: He creates all the worlds and beings, manifesting himself as the individual souls or pure consciousness in the bodies and in the materiality of all existence. Preservation, Sthithi: As preserver, Shiva is responsible for the continuation of all the worlds andbeings.
KARMA YOGA ACCORDING TO THE BHAGAVADGITA Karma yoga as a way of life. Karma yoga goes beyond simple daily chores and extends to the whole life. It is meant not only for spiritual aspirants but also for worldly people, to whom work is the way of life and who have to deal with tougher challenges and greater distractions as they are engaged in the act of living. THE ASHTADIKPALAS, RULERS OF EIGHT DIRECTIONS Symbolically the eight rules of directions are represented as eight elephants standing in eight directions. The concept of Ashtadikpalas was a post Vedic development. In the Vedic period it was the Adityas who ruled the skies and kept a watch over the world from one end to another. The Adityas knew all the deeds, because they had eyes andspies
FORGIVENESS ACCORDING TO BHAGAVADGITA The Bhagavadgita (10.4) clearly states that forgiveness arises from God only. It is associated with other divine qualities such as intelligence, knowledge, freedom from delusion, truthfulness, control of the senses, control of the mind, fearlessness, nonviolence, austerity, charity, etc. HINDU MARRIAGES AND THE DUTIES OF HUSBAND AND WIFE IN A In traditional Hinduism, marriage is the best means for the continuation of family and the Hindu tradition, by fulfilling which the two partners in the marriage cocreate their future and become qualified for their salvation. The roles of a husband and wife in a marriage are expected to be complimentary, because without the helpfrom the other
THE FIVE DAILY SACRIFICES (MAHAYAJNAS) IN HINDUISM Its meaning is, "five indeed are the great sacrifices, to be performed daily until the end for peace in this world, namely sacrifice to gods, sacrifice to ancestors, sacrifice to beings, sacrifice to humans and sacrifice to Brahman." The order in which the sacrifices are mentioned in this sloka is also very important, because it is based on the THE ORIGIN AND HISTORY OF THE ARYANS OF ANCIENT INDIA The ancestors of Aryans might have come from Africa or Central Asia, but the Aryan culture was distinctly indigenous and derived from the Kshatriya clans of the Vedic civilization. The Buddha was a Kshatriya, a person of noble birth. His followers often addressed him WISDOM OF THE KATHA UPANISHAD The Katha Upanishad is an important conversation between Naciketas, a young man and Yama, the Lord of Death. According to the Upanishad, Naciketas was sacrificed by his father Vajasravas in a fit of anger and upon dying, he went to the world of Yama and waited there for three days. When Lord Yama came to know about this, he felt greatly WOMEN IN THE UPANISHADS Apart from her, Maitreyi, Jabali, Usati Chakrayana's wife, Janasruti's daughter, Uma Haimavati, Satyakama Jabala's wife are other women who appear in the Upanishads as the silent and subdued witnesses of a great era when spiritual wisdom unfolded through enlightened teachers of an ancient world. THE BEST WAY TO GET RID OF FEAR AND ANXIETY The right approach is to transcend the fear of failure and the desire to succeed by focusing upon the task and doing your best and giving your best. It is much better when you do it for the sake of someone you love most or for some cause in which you believe strongly.Selfishness is
HINDU WEBSITE, HINDUISM, BUDDHISM, JAINISM, SIKHISMHINDUISMBUDDHISMSPIRITUALITYSELF-HELPQUOTATIONSWEB RESOURCES Hinduwebsite.com provides comprehensive information on Hinduism and Hinduism resources, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism, Self-help, shopping, news, web THE SANKHYA SUTRAS OF KAPILA, INDEX PAGE 2 Occupying Fasciculi 32 and 81 of the New Series of the Bibliotheca Indica, issued in 1862 and 1865. The proof-sheets of only 32 pages of the whole, from the beginning, were read by Dr. Ballantyne; the rest, by Professor Cowell. The title of the abridged form runs: "The Sankhya Aphorisms of Kapila, with Extracts from Vijn na Bhiks u's ENGLISH DEVOTIONAL PRAYERS TO HINDU GODS AND GODDESSES English Devotional Prayers. The Hindu pantheon contains numerous gods and goddesses who are both universal divinities in their highest aspect, and personal deities in relation to their devotees. Each of them also has numerous manifestations and go by several names. They participate in creation as beneficient gods having the abilty to helpthose
THE BASIS OF MORALITY IN HINDUISM Practice of good men: This constitutes the established practice or what is generally approved by society as the opinion of the righteous ones. What seems to be good to oneself: When the above three are not clear, and when we have conflicting opinions and proofs, one should go by one's conscience or inner compass. Desire maturely considered: This is the intention behind actions examined by HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU REINCARNATE? We cannot tell exactly how many times a being may reincarnate upon earth. An atheist may even argue that rebirth is a myth. However, I can tell you certainly that we reincarnate continuously. We cannot keep count of how many lives we live here in one life itself. The impermanence of our world is a blessing. TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD WORSHIP SHIVA 3. Shiva represents tamas, which is the predominant component of a living body. A living body embodies Shiva in the form of an individual soul. Which means if want to purify and transform your body to achieve liberation, you should first worship Shiva and request him to destroy all your impurities and facilitate your progress on the path. 4. It HERODOTUS ACCOUNT OF INDIA Herodotus, Account of India. Herodotus, Vienna, Parliament of Austria. A Note to the Readers: Any one who reads the following passages cannot but wonder from where Herodotus would have drawn his information to portray the Indian tribes he mentions here. To those who are not familiar, Heordotus was an ancient Greek Historian who gained fame for THE BEST WAY TO GET RID OF FEAR AND ANXIETY The right approach is to transcend the fear of failure and the desire to succeed by focusing upon the task and doing your best and giving your best. It is much better when you do it for the sake of someone you love most or for some cause in which you believe strongly.Selfishness is
ASPECTS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION. THE TRUTH Racism is often identified with racial prejudice or discrimination. However, it is a form of attachment by people to their racial type, skin color or ethnicity, which results in discrimination or prejudiced thinking, beliefs and behavior towards other races and ethnicities and the notion that human beings can be categorized and distinguished according to the common, genetic and biological DOES THE BHAGAVADGITA TEACH VIOLENCE? Does the Bhagavadgita teach violence? Yes, absolutely. In a country like Russia, which participated in two world wars and witnessed great destruction of life, the teachings of the Bhagavadgita are very relevant. Unfortunately, some bigots did not want to give it due credit or put the teachings in a proper context. HINDU WEBSITE, HINDUISM, BUDDHISM, JAINISM, SIKHISMHINDUISMBUDDHISMSPIRITUALITYSELF-HELPQUOTATIONSWEB RESOURCES Hinduwebsite.com provides comprehensive information on Hinduism and Hinduism resources, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism, Self-help, shopping, news, web THE SANKHYA SUTRAS OF KAPILA, INDEX PAGE 2 Occupying Fasciculi 32 and 81 of the New Series of the Bibliotheca Indica, issued in 1862 and 1865. The proof-sheets of only 32 pages of the whole, from the beginning, were read by Dr. Ballantyne; the rest, by Professor Cowell. The title of the abridged form runs: "The Sankhya Aphorisms of Kapila, with Extracts from Vijn na Bhiks u's ENGLISH DEVOTIONAL PRAYERS TO HINDU GODS AND GODDESSES English Devotional Prayers. The Hindu pantheon contains numerous gods and goddesses who are both universal divinities in their highest aspect, and personal deities in relation to their devotees. Each of them also has numerous manifestations and go by several names. They participate in creation as beneficient gods having the abilty to helpthose
THE BASIS OF MORALITY IN HINDUISM Practice of good men: This constitutes the established practice or what is generally approved by society as the opinion of the righteous ones. What seems to be good to oneself: When the above three are not clear, and when we have conflicting opinions and proofs, one should go by one's conscience or inner compass. Desire maturely considered: This is the intention behind actions examined by HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU REINCARNATE? We cannot tell exactly how many times a being may reincarnate upon earth. An atheist may even argue that rebirth is a myth. However, I can tell you certainly that we reincarnate continuously. We cannot keep count of how many lives we live here in one life itself. The impermanence of our world is a blessing. TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD WORSHIP SHIVA 3. Shiva represents tamas, which is the predominant component of a living body. A living body embodies Shiva in the form of an individual soul. Which means if want to purify and transform your body to achieve liberation, you should first worship Shiva and request him to destroy all your impurities and facilitate your progress on the path. 4. It HERODOTUS ACCOUNT OF INDIA Herodotus, Account of India. Herodotus, Vienna, Parliament of Austria. A Note to the Readers: Any one who reads the following passages cannot but wonder from where Herodotus would have drawn his information to portray the Indian tribes he mentions here. To those who are not familiar, Heordotus was an ancient Greek Historian who gained fame for THE BEST WAY TO GET RID OF FEAR AND ANXIETY The right approach is to transcend the fear of failure and the desire to succeed by focusing upon the task and doing your best and giving your best. It is much better when you do it for the sake of someone you love most or for some cause in which you believe strongly.Selfishness is
ASPECTS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION. THE TRUTH Racism is often identified with racial prejudice or discrimination. However, it is a form of attachment by people to their racial type, skin color or ethnicity, which results in discrimination or prejudiced thinking, beliefs and behavior towards other races and ethnicities and the notion that human beings can be categorized and distinguished according to the common, genetic and biological DOES THE BHAGAVADGITA TEACH VIOLENCE? Does the Bhagavadgita teach violence? Yes, absolutely. In a country like Russia, which participated in two world wars and witnessed great destruction of life, the teachings of the Bhagavadgita are very relevant. Unfortunately, some bigots did not want to give it due credit or put the teachings in a proper context. A STORY FROM THE UPANISHADS ABOUT SELF A Story From the Upanishads About Self. Ten students used to study together under a teacher. One day, they all went to attend a function in a neighboring village. While going, they came across a river which they crossed safely. However, on their return journey when they were crossing the same river, there was a flash flood and they found ENGLISH DEVOTIONAL PRAYERS TO HINDU GODS AND GODDESSES English Devotional Prayers. The Hindu pantheon contains numerous gods and goddesses who are both universal divinities in their highest aspect, and personal deities in relation to their devotees. Each of them also has numerous manifestations and go by several names. They participate in creation as beneficient gods having the abilty to helpthose
THE TEACHINGS OF GURU NANAK Guru Nanak explained the five stages of a man's spiritual progress which are enumerated below: 1. Dharam Khand: The first stage consists of performance of ones duty sincerely. 2. Gian Khand: The first stage leads to the second where a devotee gains a true awareness of POPULAR PRAYERS OF GODDESS LAKSHMI Popular Prayers of Goddess Lakshmi. Aum, Thriyambake Devi Naraayani Namosthuthe. shreerasthu. hari aum. naamnaam saashsahasrancha bruuhi gaargya mahaamathe. mahaalakshmyaa mahaadevyaa bhukti mukthyardasiddhaye. dhyaanam. padmanaabha priyaam deveem padmaaksheem padma-vaasineem. padma-vakthraam padma-hasthaam vande padmamaharnisham.
THE ASHTADIKPALAS, RULERS OF EIGHT DIRECTIONS Symbolically the eight rules of directions are represented as eight elephants standing in eight directions. The concept of Ashtadikpalas was a post Vedic development. In the Vedic period it was the Adityas who ruled the skies and kept a watch over the world from one end to another. The Adityas knew all the deeds, because they had eyes andspies
ASHTAVAKRA SAMHITA TRANSLATION AND COMMENTARY The historical Ashtavakra is mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures such as the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and a few Upanishads. According to the legends, he was born with eight (ashta) deformities (vakras). Hence, the name Ashtavakra. He was said to be a grandson of Uddalaka Aruni, who is mentioned in the earliest Upanishads, but was brought up ABOUT SUICIDES IN HINDUISM Hinduism does not approve suicide. Suicide in a family brings social stigma and bad reputation to the family members, and they may have to live with that for long. It also raises many questions about the reputation of the family members and their possible complicity. Hence,many suicides in
THE FIVE DAILY SACRIFICES (MAHAYAJNAS) IN HINDUISM Its meaning is, "five indeed are the great sacrifices, to be performed daily until the end for peace in this world, namely sacrifice to gods, sacrifice to ancestors, sacrifice to beings, sacrifice to humans and sacrifice to Brahman." The order in which the sacrifices are mentioned in this sloka is also very important, because it is based on the SYMBOLISM OF MEERKAT ISLAND IN THE LIFE OF PI by Jayaram V. The Life of Pi is a complex story. It is a story within a story, couched in symbolism. It brings to light the power of myth and its significance in shaping our lives and civilization. AKASA, ETHER OR THE SKY AND THE FIFTH ELEMENT Akasa means the sky, the space, the one without a body. It is also used to refer the fifth element, the other four being, the earth, the air, the water and the fire. It is the stuff of which gods and celestial beings are made. It is also the stuff of the souls. It is immortal, indivisible, infinite and indestructible. HINDU WEBSITE, HINDUISM, BUDDHISM, JAINISM, SIKHISMHINDUISMBUDDHISMSPIRITUALITYSELF-HELPQUOTATIONSWEB RESOURCES Hinduwebsite.com provides comprehensive information on Hinduism and Hinduism resources, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism, Self-help, shopping, news, web THE SANKHYA SUTRAS OF KAPILA, INDEX PAGE 2 Occupying Fasciculi 32 and 81 of the New Series of the Bibliotheca Indica, issued in 1862 and 1865. The proof-sheets of only 32 pages of the whole, from the beginning, were read by Dr. Ballantyne; the rest, by Professor Cowell. The title of the abridged form runs: "The Sankhya Aphorisms of Kapila, with Extracts from Vijn na Bhiks u's ENGLISH DEVOTIONAL PRAYERS TO HINDU GODS AND GODDESSES English Devotional Prayers. The Hindu pantheon contains numerous gods and goddesses who are both universal divinities in their highest aspect, and personal deities in relation to their devotees. Each of them also has numerous manifestations and go by several names. They participate in creation as beneficient gods having the abilty to helpthose
THE BASIS OF MORALITY IN HINDUISM Practice of good men: This constitutes the established practice or what is generally approved by society as the opinion of the righteous ones. What seems to be good to oneself: When the above three are not clear, and when we have conflicting opinions and proofs, one should go by one's conscience or inner compass. Desire maturely considered: This is the intention behind actions examined by HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU REINCARNATE? We cannot tell exactly how many times a being may reincarnate upon earth. An atheist may even argue that rebirth is a myth. However, I can tell you certainly that we reincarnate continuously. We cannot keep count of how many lives we live here in one life itself. The impermanence of our world is a blessing. TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD WORSHIP SHIVA 3. Shiva represents tamas, which is the predominant component of a living body. A living body embodies Shiva in the form of an individual soul. Which means if want to purify and transform your body to achieve liberation, you should first worship Shiva and request him to destroy all your impurities and facilitate your progress on the path. 4. It HERODOTUS ACCOUNT OF INDIA Herodotus, Account of India. Herodotus, Vienna, Parliament of Austria. A Note to the Readers: Any one who reads the following passages cannot but wonder from where Herodotus would have drawn his information to portray the Indian tribes he mentions here. To those who are not familiar, Heordotus was an ancient Greek Historian who gained fame for THE BEST WAY TO GET RID OF FEAR AND ANXIETY The right approach is to transcend the fear of failure and the desire to succeed by focusing upon the task and doing your best and giving your best. It is much better when you do it for the sake of someone you love most or for some cause in which you believe strongly.Selfishness is
ASPECTS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION. THE TRUTH Racism is often identified with racial prejudice or discrimination. However, it is a form of attachment by people to their racial type, skin color or ethnicity, which results in discrimination or prejudiced thinking, beliefs and behavior towards other races and ethnicities and the notion that human beings can be categorized and distinguished according to the common, genetic and biological DOES THE BHAGAVADGITA TEACH VIOLENCE? Does the Bhagavadgita teach violence? Yes, absolutely. In a country like Russia, which participated in two world wars and witnessed great destruction of life, the teachings of the Bhagavadgita are very relevant. Unfortunately, some bigots did not want to give it due credit or put the teachings in a proper context. HINDU WEBSITE, HINDUISM, BUDDHISM, JAINISM, SIKHISMHINDUISMBUDDHISMSPIRITUALITYSELF-HELPQUOTATIONSWEB RESOURCES Hinduwebsite.com provides comprehensive information on Hinduism and Hinduism resources, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and Zoroastrianism, Self-help, shopping, news, web THE SANKHYA SUTRAS OF KAPILA, INDEX PAGE 2 Occupying Fasciculi 32 and 81 of the New Series of the Bibliotheca Indica, issued in 1862 and 1865. The proof-sheets of only 32 pages of the whole, from the beginning, were read by Dr. Ballantyne; the rest, by Professor Cowell. The title of the abridged form runs: "The Sankhya Aphorisms of Kapila, with Extracts from Vijn na Bhiks u's ENGLISH DEVOTIONAL PRAYERS TO HINDU GODS AND GODDESSES English Devotional Prayers. The Hindu pantheon contains numerous gods and goddesses who are both universal divinities in their highest aspect, and personal deities in relation to their devotees. Each of them also has numerous manifestations and go by several names. They participate in creation as beneficient gods having the abilty to helpthose
THE BASIS OF MORALITY IN HINDUISM Practice of good men: This constitutes the established practice or what is generally approved by society as the opinion of the righteous ones. What seems to be good to oneself: When the above three are not clear, and when we have conflicting opinions and proofs, one should go by one's conscience or inner compass. Desire maturely considered: This is the intention behind actions examined by HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU REINCARNATE? We cannot tell exactly how many times a being may reincarnate upon earth. An atheist may even argue that rebirth is a myth. However, I can tell you certainly that we reincarnate continuously. We cannot keep count of how many lives we live here in one life itself. The impermanence of our world is a blessing. TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD WORSHIP SHIVA 3. Shiva represents tamas, which is the predominant component of a living body. A living body embodies Shiva in the form of an individual soul. Which means if want to purify and transform your body to achieve liberation, you should first worship Shiva and request him to destroy all your impurities and facilitate your progress on the path. 4. It HERODOTUS ACCOUNT OF INDIA Herodotus, Account of India. Herodotus, Vienna, Parliament of Austria. A Note to the Readers: Any one who reads the following passages cannot but wonder from where Herodotus would have drawn his information to portray the Indian tribes he mentions here. To those who are not familiar, Heordotus was an ancient Greek Historian who gained fame for THE BEST WAY TO GET RID OF FEAR AND ANXIETY The right approach is to transcend the fear of failure and the desire to succeed by focusing upon the task and doing your best and giving your best. It is much better when you do it for the sake of someone you love most or for some cause in which you believe strongly.Selfishness is
ASPECTS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION. THE TRUTH Racism is often identified with racial prejudice or discrimination. However, it is a form of attachment by people to their racial type, skin color or ethnicity, which results in discrimination or prejudiced thinking, beliefs and behavior towards other races and ethnicities and the notion that human beings can be categorized and distinguished according to the common, genetic and biological DOES THE BHAGAVADGITA TEACH VIOLENCE? Does the Bhagavadgita teach violence? Yes, absolutely. In a country like Russia, which participated in two world wars and witnessed great destruction of life, the teachings of the Bhagavadgita are very relevant. Unfortunately, some bigots did not want to give it due credit or put the teachings in a proper context. A STORY FROM THE UPANISHADS ABOUT SELF A Story From the Upanishads About Self. Ten students used to study together under a teacher. One day, they all went to attend a function in a neighboring village. While going, they came across a river which they crossed safely. However, on their return journey when they were crossing the same river, there was a flash flood and they found ENGLISH DEVOTIONAL PRAYERS TO HINDU GODS AND GODDESSES English Devotional Prayers. The Hindu pantheon contains numerous gods and goddesses who are both universal divinities in their highest aspect, and personal deities in relation to their devotees. Each of them also has numerous manifestations and go by several names. They participate in creation as beneficient gods having the abilty to helpthose
THE TEACHINGS OF GURU NANAK Guru Nanak explained the five stages of a man's spiritual progress which are enumerated below: 1. Dharam Khand: The first stage consists of performance of ones duty sincerely. 2. Gian Khand: The first stage leads to the second where a devotee gains a true awareness of POPULAR PRAYERS OF GODDESS LAKSHMI Popular Prayers of Goddess Lakshmi. Aum, Thriyambake Devi Naraayani Namosthuthe. shreerasthu. hari aum. naamnaam saashsahasrancha bruuhi gaargya mahaamathe. mahaalakshmyaa mahaadevyaa bhukti mukthyardasiddhaye. dhyaanam. padmanaabha priyaam deveem padmaaksheem padma-vaasineem. padma-vakthraam padma-hasthaam vande padmamaharnisham.
THE ASHTADIKPALAS, RULERS OF EIGHT DIRECTIONS Symbolically the eight rules of directions are represented as eight elephants standing in eight directions. The concept of Ashtadikpalas was a post Vedic development. In the Vedic period it was the Adityas who ruled the skies and kept a watch over the world from one end to another. The Adityas knew all the deeds, because they had eyes andspies
ASHTAVAKRA SAMHITA TRANSLATION AND COMMENTARY The historical Ashtavakra is mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures such as the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and a few Upanishads. According to the legends, he was born with eight (ashta) deformities (vakras). Hence, the name Ashtavakra. He was said to be a grandson of Uddalaka Aruni, who is mentioned in the earliest Upanishads, but was brought up ABOUT SUICIDES IN HINDUISM Hinduism does not approve suicide. Suicide in a family brings social stigma and bad reputation to the family members, and they may have to live with that for long. It also raises many questions about the reputation of the family members and their possible complicity. Hence,many suicides in
THE FIVE DAILY SACRIFICES (MAHAYAJNAS) IN HINDUISM Its meaning is, "five indeed are the great sacrifices, to be performed daily until the end for peace in this world, namely sacrifice to gods, sacrifice to ancestors, sacrifice to beings, sacrifice to humans and sacrifice to Brahman." The order in which the sacrifices are mentioned in this sloka is also very important, because it is based on the SYMBOLISM OF MEERKAT ISLAND IN THE LIFE OF PI by Jayaram V. The Life of Pi is a complex story. It is a story within a story, couched in symbolism. It brings to light the power of myth and its significance in shaping our lives and civilization. AKASA, ETHER OR THE SKY AND THE FIFTH ELEMENT Akasa means the sky, the space, the one without a body. It is also used to refer the fifth element, the other four being, the earth, the air, the water and the fire. It is the stuff of which gods and celestial beings are made. It is also the stuff of the souls. It is immortal, indivisible, infinite and indestructible. A STORY FROM THE UPANISHADS ABOUT SELF Through simple stories the Upanishads explain great philosophical truths. This is one such story about the existence and knowledge ofSelf.
THE SANKHYA SUTRAS OF KAPILA, INDEX PAGE Advertisement. THE present work, both in its Sanskrit portion and in its English, is an amended reprint of three volumes, 1 published in India, which have already become very scarce. An abridged form of those volumes, 2 which subsequently appeared, contains nothing of the Sanskrit original but the Aphorisms. While, in the following pages, all the corrections obtainable from the abridgment have THE PANCHANANA ASPECTS AND FORMS OF SHIVA The five functions of Shiva. The five functions of Shiva as the Supreme Lord of the universe are as stated below. Creation, Srishti: He creates all the worlds and beings, manifesting himself as the individual souls or pure consciousness in the bodies and in the materiality of all existence. Preservation, Sthithi: As preserver, Shiva is responsible for the continuation of all the worlds andbeings.
WOMEN IN THE UPANISHADS Apart from her, Maitreyi, Jabali, Usati Chakrayana's wife, Janasruti's daughter, Uma Haimavati, Satyakama Jabala's wife are other women who appear in the Upanishads as the silent and subdued witnesses of a great era when spiritual wisdom unfolded through enlightened teachers of an ancient world. THE BHAGAVAD-GITA IN A NUTSHELL by American/International Gita Society. The following is a compilation of 40 most important verses from the Bhagavadgita, which sum up its philosophy and important concepts. THE SEVEN FUNDAMENTAL TEACHINGS OF THE BHAGAVADGITASEE MORE ON HINDUWEBSITE.COMTHE BHAGAVAD GITA CHAPTER SUMMARIESTHE BHAGAVAD GITA SPARKNOTESTHE BHAGAVAD GITABHAGAVAD GITA SONG OF GOD HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU REINCARNATE? The person inside the body does not stay the same. His name may remain the same, but inside he is never the same. He is like the clouds in the sky or the waves in the ocean. TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD WORSHIP SHIVA 2. He is very unconventional. Shiva makes and breaks all social customs and moral codes to convey his state of freedom. He is the lord of the Tantra, who permits left hand methods of worship to sublimate evil tendencies to show that we need to transcend all dualities and judgment to achieve liberation. FUNERAL CEREMONIES, DEATH AND DISPOSAL OF THE DEAD INSEE MORE ONHINDUWEBSITE.COM
ASPECTS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION. THE TRUTH Racism is often identified with racial prejudice or discrimination. However, it is a form of attachment by people to their racial type, skin color or ethnicity, which results in discrimination or prejudiced thinking, beliefs and behavior towards other races and ethnicities and the notion that human beings can be categorized and distinguished according to the common, genetic and biological A STORY FROM THE UPANISHADS ABOUT SELF Through simple stories the Upanishads explain great philosophical truths. This is one such story about the existence and knowledge ofSelf.
THE SANKHYA SUTRAS OF KAPILA, INDEX PAGE Advertisement. THE present work, both in its Sanskrit portion and in its English, is an amended reprint of three volumes, 1 published in India, which have already become very scarce. An abridged form of those volumes, 2 which subsequently appeared, contains nothing of the Sanskrit original but the Aphorisms. While, in the following pages, all the corrections obtainable from the abridgment have THE PANCHANANA ASPECTS AND FORMS OF SHIVA The five functions of Shiva. The five functions of Shiva as the Supreme Lord of the universe are as stated below. Creation, Srishti: He creates all the worlds and beings, manifesting himself as the individual souls or pure consciousness in the bodies and in the materiality of all existence. Preservation, Sthithi: As preserver, Shiva is responsible for the continuation of all the worlds andbeings.
WOMEN IN THE UPANISHADS Apart from her, Maitreyi, Jabali, Usati Chakrayana's wife, Janasruti's daughter, Uma Haimavati, Satyakama Jabala's wife are other women who appear in the Upanishads as the silent and subdued witnesses of a great era when spiritual wisdom unfolded through enlightened teachers of an ancient world. THE BHAGAVAD-GITA IN A NUTSHELL by American/International Gita Society. The following is a compilation of 40 most important verses from the Bhagavadgita, which sum up its philosophy and important concepts. THE SEVEN FUNDAMENTAL TEACHINGS OF THE BHAGAVADGITASEE MORE ON HINDUWEBSITE.COMTHE BHAGAVAD GITA CHAPTER SUMMARIESTHE BHAGAVAD GITA SPARKNOTESTHE BHAGAVAD GITABHAGAVAD GITA SONG OF GOD HOW MANY TIMES DO YOU REINCARNATE? The person inside the body does not stay the same. His name may remain the same, but inside he is never the same. He is like the clouds in the sky or the waves in the ocean. TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD WORSHIP SHIVA 2. He is very unconventional. Shiva makes and breaks all social customs and moral codes to convey his state of freedom. He is the lord of the Tantra, who permits left hand methods of worship to sublimate evil tendencies to show that we need to transcend all dualities and judgment to achieve liberation. FUNERAL CEREMONIES, DEATH AND DISPOSAL OF THE DEAD INSEE MORE ONHINDUWEBSITE.COM
ASPECTS OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION. THE TRUTH Racism is often identified with racial prejudice or discrimination. However, it is a form of attachment by people to their racial type, skin color or ethnicity, which results in discrimination or prejudiced thinking, beliefs and behavior towards other races and ethnicities and the notion that human beings can be categorized and distinguished according to the common, genetic and biological POPULAR PRAYERS OF HINDU GODS AND GODDESSES Popular Hindu Prayers. Find here a collection of Hindu prayers addressed to various gods and goddesses of Hinduism, which are used in their ritual and spiritual worship. THE SEVEN FUNDAMENTAL TEACHINGS OF THE BHAGAVADGITA by Jayaram V. The Bhagavadgita is a spiritual discourse delivered by Lord Krishna in the middle of the battlefield. It contains 18 chapters, which deal with a variety of subjects such as the nature of the self, the need to restrain the mind and the senses, withdrawing them from the sense objects through the practice of yoga, performing desireless actions, the vision of the Universal Self, the POPULAR PRAYERS OF VISHNU Guidelines to pronunciation: Sanskrit is essentially a language of sounds and sound vibrations.The efficacy of Sanskrit prayers depends upon the vibrations that are produced during chanting. It is difficult to transliterate Sanskrit words into English with full justification to the original sounds. HINDUISM AND THE SECRETS OF SUCCESS by Jayaram V. Hinduism is not averse to the idea of success or achievement. Worldly life, acquiring wealth, professional competence, supernatural achievements, perfection in practice, excellence in moral and spiritual life, wars and conflicts between good and evil, victory and defeat, opulence, self-made men of great eminence, and the rise and fall of great heroes, cities, empires, and THE ASHTADIKPALAS, RULERS OF EIGHT DIRECTIONS The concept of Ashtadikpalas was a post Vedic development. In the Vedic period it was the Adityas who ruled the skies and kept a watch over the world from one end to another. THE BUDDHA ON HOW THE WORLD WILL END by Jayaram V. Many religions predict the end of the world. According to Hinduism, at the end of each cycle of creation. which spans billions of years, Brahman in his aspect as Rudra will destroy the worlds and withdraws them into himself. THE FIVE DAILY SACRIFICES (MAHAYAJNAS) IN HINDUISM Thus, in the five daily sacrifices, the sacrifice to gods comes first in the order of importance. Because of this only, rituals, sacrifices, and domestic and temple worship occupy a central place in Hinduism. AKASA, ETHER OR THE SKY AND THE FIFTH ELEMENT by Jayaram V. Akasa means the sky, the space, the one without a body. It is also used to refer the fifth element, the other four being, the earth, the air, the water and the fire. WHY OLDER WORKERS FIND IT DIFFICULT TO GET A JOB? 1. Transference: Recruiters, who are mostly young or middle-aged may subconsciously transfer the feelings of negativity and resentment they feel towards the older generation to the older workers they interview.. 2. Fear: Young employers may fear that they may not be able to discipline or control the older workders or they may not readily fit into their team culture. RELIGIOUS VIOLENCE, CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS 6. False propaganda: This is a form of verbal violence, which includes spreading false and negative information about opposing religions, their leaders, scriptures, traditions, beliefs and deities to undermine their importance or influence.Its main purpose is to cast aspersions and create doubt and confusion among people about their faith so that they could be swayed to change their religion. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on ourwebsite.
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