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 )
Why is Lord Krishna called Vasudeva?
Krishna called as Vasudeva (वासुदेव)
Lord Krishna's father name was वसुदेव
Lord Krishna have another...
Who are Shankaracharyas ? What are four mutts established by Adi Shankara ?
Shankaracharya
Adi Shankara had established four mutts across the country to propagate the Vedas and Vedanta Philosophy. The...
Why Ganga is called Jahnavi ?
Jahnavi - Name of river Ganga
Jahnavi means a female born from Jahnu
जाह्नवी...