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India and Sanskrit: The Source of World Literature
Sanskrit, if it is the original language since the creation, is also the source of world literature. Laura Elizabeth Poor observes in her book, Sanskrit and Its Kindred Literature-Studies in...
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7 Most Sacred Rivers of India
Water is of special importance in Hinduism. Apart from its life-sustaining properties, holy rivers are immensely used for devoutness. Bathing also has religious significance, a holy bath in the waters...
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Importance of Camphor in Rituals
Aarti is one of the most important aspect of prayers in Hinduism which symbolizes the removal of darkness by true spiritual enlightenment. It is performed by lighting a ghee lamp in front of the deity...
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Hindus Gotra System: Scientific Meaning Of Gotra In Vedas
In Hindu society, the term gotra means clan. It broadly refers to people who are descendants in an unbroken male line from a common male ancestor. However, all families having same gotra need not be...
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Ancient Hindu Temples Stands on a Straight Line
In Hinduism, Lord Shiva is regarded as the representation of the Supreme Being. He is known as the third element in the Hindu Trinity (Trimurti), the other two members being Lord Brahma – the creator...
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Why Does Shiva Sit in the Smashana or Cremation Ground?
The only problem that I have with people is that they lack the needed intensity. If they were intense enough, we would not have to work towards the ultimate for a lifetime – today, the work could be...
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Namakkal: A City Around Mountains
Namakkal is situated 52 kms south of Salem in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. It is surrounded by the Kollimallai Mountain Ranges and buzzes with devotees of Lord Narasimha and Bhakta Hanuman...
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Significance of 18 Steps of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple
Before one views the Sanctum Sanctorum, one has to climb over eighteen sacred steps. These steps are now covered with `Panchaloham’ ( A Special Composition of gold, silver, copper, iron and tin )....
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Mahabalipuram: Arjuna’s Penance or Descent of the Ganges
Arjuna’s Penance is a massive open-air bas-relief monolith, which dates back to the 7th century. It is situated in the town of Mahabalipuram, at a distance of 58 km from Chennai, the capital city of...
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Elephanta: The City of Caves
The island of Elephanta, the glorious abode of Lord Shiva and an epitome of Hindu cave culture, consists of seven caves on an island in the Sea of Oman close to Mumbai which, with their decorated...
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Why Do People Go on Pilgrimages?
Pilgrimages have been an essential part of the spiritual quest since time immemorial. Sadhguru looks at the significance and purpose behind going on a pilgrimage. What is the difference between...
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Bermuda Triangle Mystery Revealed in Rig Veda & Atharva Veda
Bermuda Triangle or the Devil’s Triangle, is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, where a number of aircraft and ships are said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances....
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Art of Living is to Master the Art of Dying
The last thing people would like to discuss or even think is ‘Death’. But they often don’t last till last to discuss or even think about what really death is! Man has made so much innovation in...
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Terminal Restlessness – The Yamadutas at the Time of Death
Have you ever heard of terminal restlessness? Probably not, unless you are a doctor or a nurse. But although the name is new, the condition is described in Srimad Bhagavatam. Srila Prabhupada says:...
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The Antiquity of Vedic Civilization
In his Discourse on Sanskrit and Its Literature, given at the College of France, Professor Bournouf states, “We will study India with its philosophy and its myths, its literature, its laws and its...
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Krishna’s Son Pradyumna’s City in Por Bajin Siberia
After the Mahabharata War, the Yadava Clan was very nearly destroyed and a Group left Bharatavarsha,now called India .They spread throughout the world and in the words of Gene D. Matlock. “Even...
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Why Was Lord Vishnu Born as Matsya Avatar
During the deluge before the latest re-creation of the universe, the four Vedas (the Holy Scriptures) which were required by Brahma for the re-creation were drowned deep in the waters. Vishnu took the...
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Azhwars: The Mystic Vaishnavite Saints of the South India
Azhwars (or Alvar) are the Vaishnavite saints who had composed a collection of 4000 hymns, called Nalayira Divya Prabhandham (4000 divine verses) in praise of Lord Vishnu and His many avatars. These...
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The Story of Ajamila: One Who Had Sinned all through His Life
Srimad Bhagavatham, one of the 18 puranas of Hinduism, expounds the many gunas of Lord Sriman Narayana through many stories of His devotees. It has an interesting story of a person named Ajamila....
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Significance of Immersing Ashes in Holy Rivers
The remnant of the dead body after burning is left behind in the form of ashes. Hindus respectfully call these ashes “phool” – literally flowers – to express devotion and respect for the departed...
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