What is Dharma and from where does it originates ?
Dialogue between Yudhishthira and Bhishma Pitamah
When the Mahabharata war was over and both sides accepted peace. Pandavas went...
Famous Curses in Hinduism
Shukracharya to King Yayati
Shukracharya to King Yayati, because he has slept with Sharmishtha (शर्मिष्ठा). Sharmishtha was a salve to Shukracharya's...
Who was Nachiketa in Upanishads ?
Nachiketa
Nachiketa (नचिकेता), is the son of the sage Vajashravas (वाजश्रवस). His reference has came in Katho Upanishad as...
The Three Gunas – Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas
Guna
Guna (गुण) is a Sanskrit word meaning "quality". There are three gunas, collectively called as triguna...
Who is Gargi Vachaknavi ?
Gargi Vachaknavi
Gargi (गार्गी) or Vachaknavi (वाचक्नवी) was a female sage and philosopher.
In the sixth...
Brahma Loka has recurrence ( again birth & again death)
Brahma Loka has recurrence
Main points which are highlighted by Lord Krishna, in these five verses of Bhagavata Gita...
Why Dharma is important ?
Importance of dharma in hinduism
Dharma is considered one of the most important goals of a human being in...
What is the source and meaning of “Om Tat Sat” ?
Om Tat Sat
Om Tat Sat (ओम् तत् सत् ) are the three names of Brahman or the...
How did King Janaka got Shiva Dhanusha ?
Shiva Dhanusha
Shiva Dhanusha was created by Vishwakarma and he gave it to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva used the...
Name of Lord Vishnu- Weapon, Conch, Crest, Horses
Name of Vishnu Conch and Crest
Vishnu conch ( विष्णु-शङ्खः) — panchjanya ( पाञ्चजन्य )