Lord Rama is the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the entire cosmic universe. All the avatars of Lord Vishnu, including Lord Rama thereby, were born to protect dharma (cosmic law and order) on earth. Rama Ashtakam is a stotram written by Sage Vyas in the praise of Lord Rama and his divine legends. It’s very soothing to listen to, and can make you feel positive almost instantly…
The ancient Vedic literature is largely divided into two sections, one called “Shruti” and the other “Smriti”. Shruti is often considered the original knowledge of self or brahman, making it the ultimate authority in Hinduism, whereas Smriti is the interpretation given to Shruti by great sages of the time. Shruti vs Smriti The entire sacred texts of Hinduism’s core corpus made during vedic era are marked as Shruti literature. The…
The principal god of preservation in Hinduism is Lord Vishnu (aka, Lord Narayana). He is in charge of balancing the positive and negative aspects of cosmic energy. He is the only god among the Trinity of Hinduism (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva) with the highest number of avatars mentioned in the scriptures, and Lord Narasimha is his fourth avatar. According to legend, Lord Vishnu took the form of a man with…
The Mahabharata is the longest epic poem with over 100,000 Sanskrit verses ever written in ancient India. The epic tells the story of two branches of a royal family who fought in the Kurukshetra war for the ultimate throne of Hastinapura. According to scholars, the epic poem may have been composed in the 4th century BCE or earlier. Being the longest epic ever written in human history, it also gives…
Indian gods, or more especially, those recorded in various Hindu scriptures, are well-known for having a multitude of heads and arms. Many deities and demigods in Hindu mythology are even depicted with up to ten to twelve arms. In another of my writings, I go into great depth about why some Hindu gods are often represented with numerous heads and arms. You can read it here, but for a quick…
According to the Vishnu Purana, Lord Vishnu (also known as Shri Hari) is the closest embodiment of the supreme soul. The literal meaning of the word “Vishnu” is very broad or dynamic. It also means something that has no end. He’s widely known for his association with preserving, maintaining, and sustaining the universe. This four-armed Lord Vishnu is one of the primary gods among the trinity or trimurti in Hinduism….
Chanting of Satyanarayan aarti is believed to bring success and growth into one’s life. The aarti is performed during worshiping the Lord Vishnu, aka Shree Satyanarayan. He is widely known for his association with preserving the universe. Thus he’s also called the god of prosperity and preserver. The Benefits Of Chanting Satyanarayan Aarti It teaches about self-purification, and helps you remove your inner ego, jealousy, and negativity. Daily chanting of…
The concept of God first surfaced in the history of religion and culture shortly after humans began worshiping various forces of natural phenomena such as stars, rain, rivers, and animals. People in ancient India had no concept of gods or deities during the pre-Vedic period, which lasted from 2,800 to 1,900 B.C. They used to worship these natural forces solely for their nurturing abilities. Then, as time passed, the practice…
Hinduism is the world’s third-largest religion, with over 1.3 billion active practitioners, the majority of whom live in India. This religion is very old and is thought to have begun around 2300 B.C., making it the oldest surviving religion to date. Hinduism has many fascinating cultures that make us wonder about it, such as the polygamy culture of Hindu deities. Polygamy Culture Of Hindu Deities While most deities or gods…
The main reason behind this phenomenon is that the ancient sages of India must be trying to show us the immense power and qualities of our deities, to whom we bow down and worship as the almighty.
