Sacred Symbols - Hinduism Today
... meditating on the Aum, Pagans parading the ankh at Stonehenge—all these are potent meditations on cosmic symbols that are gateways to inner truths. To societies of prehistory, living fully in nature’s raw splendor and power, symbols stood for supernatural states and beings—as they still can for us t ...
... meditating on the Aum, Pagans parading the ankh at Stonehenge—all these are potent meditations on cosmic symbols that are gateways to inner truths. To societies of prehistory, living fully in nature’s raw splendor and power, symbols stood for supernatural states and beings—as they still can for us t ...
Sacred Symbols - Himalayan Academy
... as in olden times, religious symbols derive from the world around us. The sun appears in motifs across cultures from Mexico to Mongolia, including the Hindu swastika and the wheel of the sun, honored by Buddhists as the eight-spoked dharma wheel. Hinduism has amassed a vast range of icons from thous ...
... as in olden times, religious symbols derive from the world around us. The sun appears in motifs across cultures from Mexico to Mongolia, including the Hindu swastika and the wheel of the sun, honored by Buddhists as the eight-spoked dharma wheel. Hinduism has amassed a vast range of icons from thous ...
The Vedic Religion
... to offer one-pointed devotion and he adores it with the conviction that the Lord who is present everywhere is present in it also. We see that practitioners of other religions also have symbols for worship and meditation. So it is wholly unjust to believe that Hindus alone worship idols—to regard them ...
... to offer one-pointed devotion and he adores it with the conviction that the Lord who is present everywhere is present in it also. We see that practitioners of other religions also have symbols for worship and meditation. So it is wholly unjust to believe that Hindus alone worship idols—to regard them ...
Brihaspatideva (The Jupiter Planet)
... into fire and from that fire the great Maha Rishis Marichi, Bhrigu, Angiras and other Maha Rishis were born. Angiras was so called because he was born out of live coals (angara). It was the curse of this Angiras that caused the birth of (the greatest superhero of all time) Shree Hanumanji. Eight so ...
... into fire and from that fire the great Maha Rishis Marichi, Bhrigu, Angiras and other Maha Rishis were born. Angiras was so called because he was born out of live coals (angara). It was the curse of this Angiras that caused the birth of (the greatest superhero of all time) Shree Hanumanji. Eight so ...
Hindu Rituals and Routines...Why do we follow them?
... Indians greet each other with namaste. The two palms are placed together in front of the chest and the head bows whilst saying the word namaste. This greeting is for all - people younger than us, of our own age, those older than friends, even strangers and us. There are five forms of formal traditio ...
... Indians greet each other with namaste. The two palms are placed together in front of the chest and the head bows whilst saying the word namaste. This greeting is for all - people younger than us, of our own age, those older than friends, even strangers and us. There are five forms of formal traditio ...
A Glimpse of India - Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA
... Concept of God (Bramhan) However, on the personal level, its up to individuals to create a form/view of the same Supreme Bharman to pray. Hindu accepts only one God, the Supreme. Because of this flexibility in giving a shape or form, it appears as if there are many Hindu Gods/Goddesses to a non-Hin ...
... Concept of God (Bramhan) However, on the personal level, its up to individuals to create a form/view of the same Supreme Bharman to pray. Hindu accepts only one God, the Supreme. Because of this flexibility in giving a shape or form, it appears as if there are many Hindu Gods/Goddesses to a non-Hin ...
the four divine abidings - essential qualities for
... by the sense of pity that goes with the thought: “I am so glad I am not you!” or by giving advice which is condescending. We must trust that if we listen to the person’s suffering and allow for the discharge of any painful emotions attached to that suffering, they will come up with their own next st ...
... by the sense of pity that goes with the thought: “I am so glad I am not you!” or by giving advice which is condescending. We must trust that if we listen to the person’s suffering and allow for the discharge of any painful emotions attached to that suffering, they will come up with their own next st ...
Prayer Beads
... Some form of prayer beads are to be found in nearly all major religious traditions in the world. The word bead comes from the Anglo-Saxon word, ‘bede’ and it means ‘prayer.’ The function of prayer beads in Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Roman Catholicism is the same. They are used to count devotions. ...
... Some form of prayer beads are to be found in nearly all major religious traditions in the world. The word bead comes from the Anglo-Saxon word, ‘bede’ and it means ‘prayer.’ The function of prayer beads in Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and Roman Catholicism is the same. They are used to count devotions. ...
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... example that comes to mind is that of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. When he was anointed as the head of the new religious fellowship that would soon become the Swaminarayan Sampradaya, he prayed for all his disciples. He said: “Even if it is the lot of a devotee to suffer from lack of food or clothing or th ...
... example that comes to mind is that of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. When he was anointed as the head of the new religious fellowship that would soon become the Swaminarayan Sampradaya, he prayed for all his disciples. He said: “Even if it is the lot of a devotee to suffer from lack of food or clothing or th ...
Glossary of Terms for Siddhartha
... Evil One, the Destroyer, who tempts men to indulge their passions and is seen as the great enemy of Buddha and of his religion. Maya: a Sanskrit term denoting illusion, the physical world of appearances that surrounds us, blinding us to the reality behind it. Maya is that power in Nature that create ...
... Evil One, the Destroyer, who tempts men to indulge their passions and is seen as the great enemy of Buddha and of his religion. Maya: a Sanskrit term denoting illusion, the physical world of appearances that surrounds us, blinding us to the reality behind it. Maya is that power in Nature that create ...
Richman synopsis with rider
... God¸Śrīmad Bhāgavata Purāṇa Book X (London: Penguin, 2003), pp.125134 ...
... God¸Śrīmad Bhāgavata Purāṇa Book X (London: Penguin, 2003), pp.125134 ...
Meditations On Hindutva
... “There was neither the king, nor State control, no punishments and punishers. Only by the power of Dharma, all people protected each other mutually” - The Mahabharata ...
... “There was neither the king, nor State control, no punishments and punishers. Only by the power of Dharma, all people protected each other mutually” - The Mahabharata ...
delhi public school aligarh
... ENGLISH: Section-A (Reading) : Unseen Passage: Poem, & OTBA Section-B (Writing) : Diary Entry, Letters (Formal & Informal), Article, Story Writing Section C (Grammar) : Tenses, Determiners, Reported Speech (Narration), Subject-Verb Agreement, Modals, Active-Passive Voice (News Headlines, Process com ...
... ENGLISH: Section-A (Reading) : Unseen Passage: Poem, & OTBA Section-B (Writing) : Diary Entry, Letters (Formal & Informal), Article, Story Writing Section C (Grammar) : Tenses, Determiners, Reported Speech (Narration), Subject-Verb Agreement, Modals, Active-Passive Voice (News Headlines, Process com ...
Religious issues for a KAY teacher. Just a few thoughts to share with
... from his kingdom for 14 years. Krishna If one Hindu god’s name is known and recognized throughout the world, it is Krishna. Hindus identify Krishna as the teacher of the sacred scripture called the Bhagavad Gita and as the friend and mentor of prince Arjuna in the epic the Mahabharata. For his de ...
... from his kingdom for 14 years. Krishna If one Hindu god’s name is known and recognized throughout the world, it is Krishna. Hindus identify Krishna as the teacher of the sacred scripture called the Bhagavad Gita and as the friend and mentor of prince Arjuna in the epic the Mahabharata. For his de ...
Marriage in the Hindu tradition is a sacred and ancient ceremony
... canopy under which the holy ceremony takes place) The four-pillared structure represents the four goals of a fulfilled Hindu life: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (eternal bliss/salvation). The symbolism of the Mandap goes further with each pillar being understood t ...
... canopy under which the holy ceremony takes place) The four-pillared structure represents the four goals of a fulfilled Hindu life: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (eternal bliss/salvation). The symbolism of the Mandap goes further with each pillar being understood t ...
Glossary of terms used in Siddhartha
... Narayana. Like Venus, she was born from the ocean's foam. Maya: a Sanskrit term denoting illusion, the physical world of appearances that surrounds us, blinding us to the reality behind it. Maya is that power in Nature that creates this illusion. The work of spiritual aspirants is to seek and experi ...
... Narayana. Like Venus, she was born from the ocean's foam. Maya: a Sanskrit term denoting illusion, the physical world of appearances that surrounds us, blinding us to the reality behind it. Maya is that power in Nature that creates this illusion. The work of spiritual aspirants is to seek and experi ...