What is the difference between Devi Mahatmyam, Durga Saptashati, Chandi Patha and Durga...
Devi Mahatmyam (देवीमाहात्म्यम्)
Devi Mahatmyam is a religious text describing about goddess Durga. It is part of the Markandya Purana...
Who are Adityas ? What are their names ?
Adityas (आदित्या)
In Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 3.9.5 , Rishi Sakalya (शाकल्य ) ask to the Rishi Yagnavalkya (याज्ञवल्क्य) , "Who are...
What is Karma ?
Karma (कर्म) is one of the core concepts in Hinduism (and also in Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism). It literally means "action" or...
Why Vishnu is called Hari ?
Meaning of Hari (हरि)
This word हरि - is derived from Sanskrit dhatu हृ meaning "to take, carry, strip off"
What is the authority in determining “what should be done and what should not...
Shastra is the Authority
This statement in mentioned in Bhagavata Gita chapter 16 verse 24 and is said...
Name of Lord Vishnu- Weapon, Conch, Crest, Horses
Name of Vishnu Conch and Crest
Vishnu conch ( विष्णु-शङ्खः) — panchjanya ( पाञ्चजन्य )
Why Vedanta requires to be learned from a teacher ?
Role of teacher in Vedanta philosophy
There are multiple reference for the same in Upanishads, which has given importance...
What is the meaning of Govind ?
Govind - Meaning
"गो:" word has many meanings like वाणी / वेदः, धरा, धेनुः, इन्द्रियं ( speech, earth,...
What are different type of Bhaktas ?
Type Of Bhaktas
As highlighted by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavata Gita chapter 7 verse 16, there are four...
Story of Nala and Damayanti
Nala Damayanti Story - Background
Nala-Damayanti story is mentioned in the Vana Parva (वन पर्व) under Nalopakhyana Parva (नलोपाख्यान पर्व)...