Hinduism is a way of life. Utmost importance is given to every relationship.One of the most important relationships is one of between a brother & sister. The eternal bond of the siblings is strengthened through the festival of Raksha Bandhan, or Rakhi for short. Raksha bandhan 2021- 22 August, Sunday What is the meaning of …
What is meant by Guru Purnima? Hinduism is a way of life, centered around relationships and festivals. One special day is called Guru Purnima & is dedicated to all teachers or Gurus, who are masters in their subject & impart vital knowledge & wisdom to their students.Students of Indian classical music & dance, academic, sports, …
Hinduism dates more than 5,000 years, with Ayurveda books, where many herbs used for medicinal properties were documented over 3,000 years ago. What Mehndi means? The word ‘mehndi’ is derived from a Sanskrit word, ‘mendhika,’ which means henna plant. It is a myth that henna was brought to India by the Moghuls, as the herb was …
Buddha, the iconic figure. I once visited a cave in Laos, where they had a collection of over 1,000 statues of buddhas from all shapes and sizes, made of different types of materials, e.g gold, silver, bronze, jade, wood, marble, rose marble to name a few.Since biographies were written more than a century after his …
The most misunderstood Goddess, Goddess Kali is a Hindu Goddess, one of the 10 aspects of mother Goddess Parvati, who is worshipped throughout India & Nepal. What does Kali Maa represent? Kali Maa is a symbol of Mother Nature herself: creative, nurturing, and devouring in turn, but ultimately loving and benevolent.She is often referred to …
Goddess Durga is one of the major deities in Hinduism. Durga is a Sanskrit word, meaning, “invincible”. How was goddess Durga created? The philosophical & mystical references are made in The Devi Upanishads, as the spiritual energy, identifying her to be the same as the Brahman & Atman ( self, soul). The earliest evidence was …
Om Bhur Bhuvaḥ SwaḥTat-savitur VareñyaṃBhargo Devasya DheemahiDhiyo Yonaḥ Prachodayāt Meaning: We meditate on that most adored Supreme Lord, the creator, whose effulgence (divine light) illumines all realms (physical, mental and spiritual). May this divine light illumine our intellect. What is Gayatri Mantra? Gayatri mantra, the universal Hindu Mantra. The powerful, mystical utterance, passed down through …
Did Buddha consider himself a god? Buddhists do not believe in a single God who created the world and everything in it. Most Buddhists believe in the teachings of a man called Siddhartha Gautama, who later got the title of Buddha, meaning “the enlightened one”. What Vesak or Buddha day means? Vesak or Buddha Day …
“It is better to travel well than to arrive.”- Goutam BuddhaBuddhism is a 2,500-year-old religion and philosophy that originated in India but has spread through most of Asia.Buddhism is the 4th largest religion in the world with 600 million followers. What is Buddhism based on? The centre of Buddhism are the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama …
What is Ram Navami? Ram Navami (Birthday of Lord Ram) is one of the oldest festivals in India. It is the birthday Lord Rama and his brothers Bharat, Lakshman and Shatrughn. Lord Rama is a major deity in Hinduism.Lord Rama, the seventh re-incarnation or avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born more than 5,000 years to King …
