Importance of Bhagavad Gita
Importance of Bhagavad Gita
These verses which are said by rishi Vaishampayana (वैशंपायन) in Mahabharata Bhisma Parva chapter 43, they...
Who was Kartavirya Arjuna ? Why Parashurama killed Kartavirya Arjuna ?
Kartavirya Arjuna
Kartavirya Arjuna (कार्तवीर्य अर्जुन), also known as Sahasrabahu (सहस्त्रबाहु) was a king of an Haihayas kingdom (हैहयवंश)...
Why Indra is called Pakashasan and Purandar ?
Indra is called as Pakashasan (पाकशासन)
As mentioned in Vamana Puran - Chapter 71, Narada ask Rishi Pulastya (पुलस्त्य) why...
What is a Hindu Calendar and its months ?
Hindu Calendar - Panchang (पञ्चाङ्ग),
A Hindu calendar also called as Panchang, meaning having five parts (पञ्च +...
Why Vishnu is called Narayana ?
Meaning of Narayana (नारायण)
Narayana - One who has water his abode, is called as Narayana (नारा जलं...
What according to Hinduism, is the purpose of life?
Purpose of life in Hinduism
Understand current birth
Lets consider these scenario’s, before answering the...
What is the importance of doing Japa?
What is Japa ?
The recitation or chanting of the mantra is called as Japa, it accompanied by a...
How were Rakshasa & Yaksha were born ? Who was the first Rakshasa ?
Rakshasa (राक्षस) & Yaksha (यक्ष)
As mentioned in Ramayana - Uttarakand - Chaturath Sarga ( चतुर्थ सर्ग )
What is the significance of Makar Sankranti?
Makar Sankranti (मकर-सङ्क्रान्ति)
Sankramanam (सङ्क्रमणम्) means movement.
Makara (मकर) means the zodiac Capricorn.
How many parvas are in Mahabharata ?
How many parvas are in Mahabharata ?
Mahabharata consists of eighteen parvas.
Following is the list of 18 parvas :
No. of Parva
Parva...