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Story of Lord Krishna - Srimad Bhagavatam, Bhagavata Purana

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Bhagavata Purana is a celebrated hindu purana composed by Veda Vyasa. Srimad Bhagavatam relates the story of the Lord Krishna and His Incarnations since the earliest records of the vedic history. It is verily the Krishna-Bible of the Hindu-universe. Srimad Bhagavatam, Bhagavata Purana, Story of Sri Krishna, Story of the Fortunate One.

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Srimad Bhagavata Purana - The Stories of Lord Krishna

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Srimad Bhagavatam - Bhagavata Purana, Stories of Sri Krishna

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Srimad Bhagavatam - Bhagavata Purana, Story of Sri Krishna

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An Exclusive Mahabharata (Mahabharat / Mahabharatam) Portal

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MahabharataOnline.Com presents an exclusive website about the peerless Hindu epic "Mahabharata" - Contains complete english translation of Vyasa's Mahabharata, Simple English narration of Mahabharata by Rajaji, Summary of Mahabharata, Stories from Mahabharata, Articles about Mahabharata, deep look into characters in mahabharata and more..

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Hindu Epic Mahabharata - Stories, Translations, Summary ...

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An Exclusive Mahabharata (Mahabharat / Mahabharatam) Portal

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Hindu Epic Mahabharata - Stories, Translations, Summary ...

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Funny Stories of Akbar and Birbal - Birbal Stories

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Birbal Stories (Stories of Birbal) - Funny Stories of Akbar and Birbal. Birbal was an advisor in the court of Akbar and is very popular for his sharp intellect and sense of humour. The stories of Birbal are very popular among kids and adults alike and forms an indispensable part in Indian folk lore.

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Stories of Birbal - Funny Stories of Akbar and Birbal

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Online Mahabharata (Mahabharat or Mahabharatam)

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Stories of Birbal - Funny Stories of Akbar and Birbal

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Hindu Mythology - A look into Hindu Epics, Hindu Puranas

2008-05-12T06:34:00.001-07:00

Though they are often classified as 'Hindu' or 'Indian' 'mythology,' the label does not capture the centrality of religious and spiritual affiliations of the texts that ring true today for most Hindus. They are replete with long philosophical discourses and are often seen as sourcebooks for Hindu ethics and practice. It is also to be noted ...

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Hindu Mythology - A look into Hindu Epics, Hindu Puranas

2008-05-12T06:33:00.001-07:00

Hindu mythology is a term used by modern scholarship for a large body of Indian literature that details the lives and times of legendary personalities, deities and divine incarnations on earth interspersed with often large sections of philosophical and ethical discourse. The roots of mythology that evolved from classical Hinduism come from the ...

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Hindu Pilgrim centers, Holy places and Temples

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Hindu Pilgrim centers, Holy places and Temples - Hinduwiki presents an exclusive portal of Hindu Pilgrim centers, Holy places and Temples -Varanasi, Vrindavan, Puri, Rameswaram, Tirupati, Sri Rangam, Badrinath, Kedharnath, Haridwar, Amarnath, Sabarimalai, Rishikesh, Tiruvannamalai, Chidambaram

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The Essence of Hindu Upanishads and Vedas

2008-05-10T03:33:00.001-07:00

Upanishads are the primary scriptures of Hindu Vedanta Philosophy. Almost every hindu religious teacher has commented on most of these major Upanishads. They are all discourses and dialogues on spiritual experiences and pursuits. Long or short, in prose or poetry, they are expositions and theses on fundamental questions...

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Upanishads - ultimate scriptures of Hinduism

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Hindu Upanishads: Aitareya • Brihadaranyaka • Chandogya Taraka • Isa • Katha • Kena • Mandukya • Mundaka • Prasna • Shvetashvatara • Taittiriya - The Upanishads are mystic or spiritual contemplations of the Vedas, their putative end and essence, and thus known as Vedānta ("the end of the Vedas").

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Vedanta - Hindu philosophical teachings of the Upanishads

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Also known as the Uttara ("later") Mimamsa school, Vedanta concentrates on the philosophical teachings of the Upanishads rather than on the ritualistic injunctions of the Brahmanas. The more abstruse Vedanta (meaning literally the end or the goal of the Vedas) is the essence of the Vedas, encapsulated in the Upanishads. Vedantic thought drew on ...

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Purva Mimamsa - A Hindu Philosophy of Vedic Ritualism

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The main objective of the Purva ("earlier") Mimamsa school was to establish the authority of the Vedas. Consequently this school's most valuable contribution to Hinduism was its formulation of the rules of Vedic interpretation. Its adherents (Mimamsakas) believe that one must have unquestionable faith in the Vedas and perform the fire-sacrifices...

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Nyaya school of Thought in Hinduism - Six systems of Hindu.

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The Nyaya school of philosophical speculation is based on texts called the Nyaya Sutras. They were written by Aksapada Gautama, probably in the second century BCE. The most important contribution made by this school is its methodology. This is based on a system of logic that, subsequently, has been adopted by the majority of the other Indian...

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A study of Yoga in Hindu Philosophy of Bhakti, Jnana, Karma.

2008-05-10T03:31:00.001-07:00

Yoga is considered by some to have arisen from the Samkhya philosophy. Its primary text is the Bhagavad Gita, which explores the four primary systems: Karma-Yoga; Buddhi-Yoga; Dhyana-Yoga; and Bhakti-Yoga.

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A study of Samkha, a branch of Hindu Philosophy

2008-05-10T03:29:00.001-07:00

Samkhya is the oldest of the orthodox philosophical systems in Hinduism. Samkhya postulates that the universe consists of two eternal realities: Purusha (souls) and Prakriti (matter or nature). The Purushas are many and conscious but are devoid of all qualities — they are the silent spectators of prakriti. Prakriti is composed of three gunas...

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Hindu Scriptures - Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita

2008-05-10T03:28:00.001-07:00

The post-Vedic Hindu scriptures form the latter category; the Mahabharata and the Ramayana are notable epics considered scripture by many sects. A sort of cross-over between the religious epics and Upanishads of the Vedas is the Bhagavad Gita, considered to be revered scripture by almost all Hindus today. Hindu texts are typically seen to revolve..

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A study of Hindu Philosophy and Hindu religion

2008-05-10T03:27:00.003-07:00

Hindu philosophy is one of the main divisions of Indian philosophy and constitutes an integral part of Indian culture. The great diversity in thought and practice of Hinduism is nurtured by its liberal universalism.Hindu philosophy is traditionally seen through the prism of six different systems (called darshanas in Sanskrit). The six major ...

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A deep look into Backward Caste Hindu Saints

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Hinduism is believed to have around 5,000 years of known history and traditions dating back to much earlier. Over this time period, it has absorbed some superstitions such as the caste system. There have been employed the backward castes for many religious activities such as construction or temples. In many places, it is required that a .....

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Hindu Scriptures - Vedas, Upanishad, Puranas, Smritis, Epics, Itihasas

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Shown below is a list of Hindu Scriptures:

Ekakshara Upanishad

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Hindu Scriptures - Vedas, Upanishad, Puranas, Smritis, Epics, Itihasas

2008-03-26T07:01:00.000-07:00

Shown below is a list of Hindu Scriptures:

Chandogya Upanishad

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Hindu Scriptures - Vedas, Upanishad, Puranas, Smritis, Epics, Itihasas

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Shown below is a list of Hindu Scriptures:

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Hindu Scriptures - Vedas, Upanishad, Puranas, Smritis, Epics, Itihasas

2008-03-26T06:55:00.001-07:00

Shown below is a list of Hindu Scriptures:

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Hindu Festivals in 2008

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The people of India celebrates many festivals due to their cultural and religious diversity. Some of these main festivals include Makar Sankanti (or Pongal), Diwali (or Deppavali), Vijaya Dasami, Holi, Christmas, Ramzan etc. In addition to religious festivals, there are national festivals such as, Independence day, Republic day, Gandhi Jayanti etc. that are observed by all Indians. Also there are some regional festivals that are celebrated only in some parts of the country.

Click on the links below to learn more about the festivals celebrated in India.

Deepavali

Dussehra

Holi

Makar Sankranti

Maha Sivaratri

Ganesh Chaturti

Baisakhi

Vaikunta Ekadasi

Bhogi

Ratha Saptami

Ugadi

Sri Rama Navami

Hanuman Jayanti

Varalakshmi Vratam

Amarnath Yatra

Festivals and Fairs of India (in 2008)

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Rig Veda - The oldest hindu sacred scripture

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The Rigveda is a collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns counted among the four religious texts known as the Vedas. Geographical and ethnological passages in the Rigveda provide evidence that the Riveda was composed between 1700–1100 BCE during the Vedic period in the Punjab, making it one of the oldest texts of any Indo-European language.

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A translation of Atharvasiras Upanishad

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Atharvasiras Upanishad, is a minor hindu upanishad contained in the Atharva-Veda. In the Atharvasiras Upanishad, the three syllable letter 'AUM' is dealt with, which has meaning and also is beyond meaning and which is perennial stands alone. It is told that it is the basis of everything and there is no basis for it.

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Atharvasikha Upanishad - 108 Hindu Minor Upanishads

2008-03-10T04:21:00.001-07:00

Atharvasikhopanishad belongs to Atharva-Veda. This upanishad is a teaching of sage Atharva Maharshi to sages Pippalada, Aangiras and Sanath Kumara. Here the sage expounds the technique of meditation on the supreme symbol of Pranava, AUM.

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Upanishads - Essence of Ancient Hindu philosophy

2008-03-10T04:18:00.001-07:00

The Upanishads, the more philosophical (as opposed to ritualistic) of the ancient Hindu scriptures has principles that are applicable and understandable even in today's world context. This short post captures the essence of this voluminous tome.

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Hindu-Buddhist Temples

2008-03-07T05:09:00.001-08:00

There are many temples wherein depictions of Lord Buddha are present. For example, in Nepal many Hindu temples carry Buddhistic depictions and Buddhist temples, Hindu depictions. In the Pashupatinath mandir, there exist Buddha statues (Bista, P. 34 Fatalism and Development: Nepal's Struggle for Modernization).

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Buddha as an Avatar of Vishnu,a Hindu God

2008-03-07T05:07:00.001-08:00

Chaitanya Dasa of Orissa, a Vaishnava who wrote the Nirguna Mahatmya openly declared Lord Buddha the greatest of the gods (Mansinha, P. 73 History of Oriya Literature). He was later considered to be an embodiment of Buddha by some Vaishnavas or Orissa (Mukherjee, P. 13 History of the Chaitanya Faith in Orissa).

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The hindu belief of 'Avatar', the descent of God

2008-03-07T05:04:00.001-08:00

In Hindu philosophy, an avatar, avatara or avatarim commonly refers to the incarnation (bodily manifestation) of a higher being (deva), or the Supreme Being (God) onto planet Earth. The Sanskrit word avatāra- literally means "descent" and usually implies a deliberate descent into lower realms of existence for special purposes.

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Reincarnation as a hindu belief - A deep look!!

2008-03-07T05:01:00.001-08:00

What happens after death? Hindu believe that one will be born again and agian after every bodily death as a different life form (not necessarily human) until one is united with God. Here is a deep look into the hindu concept of Reincarnation.

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Maitreyi and Yajnavalkya from Brihadaranyaka Upanishad

2008-03-05T00:48:00.001-08:00

The Dialog between Maitreyi and Yajnavalkya exploring the nature of Bhrahman as non-dual, all-inclusive and absolute, is an inspiring episode from Brihadaranyaka Upanishad.Maitreyi was conversant with the Knowledge of Brahman, while Katyayani had an essentially feminine outlook

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Hindu Gurus and Saints

2008-03-05T00:44:00.001-08:00

There are many noteworthy Gurus (Spiritual Teachers) and Saints of Hinduism. Here is a comprehensive list of hindu gurus (Spiritual Teachers), saints and sages.

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Vishishtadvaita - A system of Hindu Philosophy

2008-03-01T04:57:00.001-08:00

Visishtadvaita is monism of the qualified whole, in which Brahman alone exists, but is characterised by multiplicity. It is a school of Vedanta philosophy which believes in all diversity subsuming to an underlying unity. Ramanuja, the main proponent of Visishtadvaita philosophy contends that the Prasthana Traya i.e. the Upanishads ...

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Advaita Vedanta - The hindu philosophy of Non-Dualism

2008-03-01T04:54:00.001-08:00

Are you God? Is every man God? A system of Hindu Philosophy called Advaita Vedanta says so - There is no world, there is no individual - All that there is, is only God. It's only through a wrong notion (dubbed 'Maya') one thinks of himself as individual and there by unknowingly gives up his divine essence. A deeper look into 'Advaita Vedanta' ..

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Hindu Philosophy - Various systems of philosophy in Hinduism

2008-03-01T04:47:00.001-08:00

Hindu philosophy is one of the main divisions of Indian philosophy and constitutes an integral part of Indian culture. The great diversity in thought and practice of Hinduism is nurtured by its liberal universalism. Hindu philosophy is traditionally seen through the prism of six different systems (darshanas in Sanskrit) - Samkhya, Yoga, Vedanta ..

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Aruni Upanishad - one of 108 hindu minor upanishads

2008-02-29T04:14:00.001-08:00

The Aruni Upanishad belongs Sama Veda. This is a dialog between Aruni (son of Aruna) and the creator God Brahma. Aruna’s son went to the sphere of Brahma, the Creator, and reaching there said, “Lord, in what way can I relinquish work altogether ?”

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Annapurna Upanishad - One of 108 Hindu Minor Upanishads

2008-02-29T04:12:00.001-08:00

Annapurnopanishad, is an upanishad contained in the Atharva-Veda. This upanishad occurs as a dialog between Nidagha, the kings of yogins and Sage Ribhu. In this sage Ribhu expounds the nature of Supreme reality as all pervading consciousness and how jiva suffers by wrongly identifying him with limiting factors like body and mind. read on..

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Amrita Nada Upanishad

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Amritanada Upanishad is a minor hindu upanishad belonging to the Krishna-Yajur-Veda. Upanishads are the foundation texts of hindu philosophy. In this Amrita Nada Upanishad, the techniques of Yoga, Dhyana and Nada (parnava) are expounded.

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Amrita Bindu Upanishad - Hindu Sacred Scriptures

2008-02-27T02:28:00.001-08:00

Amrita Bindu Upanishad is one of the 108 hindu upanishads, the Hindu Sacred Scriptures that occurs at the end of Vedas. Here is an exposition of one minor but very profound Upanishads.

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Shivanandalahari - Advaitic Hymn By Adi Shankaracharya

2008-02-24T21:57:00.001-08:00

Shivanandalahari (Sivanandalahari) is one of the greatest poetic prayer couched in an undercurrent of practical philosophy by Sri Adi Sankara Bhagawatpada. Unlike Soundrya Lahari, this stotra does not seem to have tantric implication. It is more simpler and enriched with several alankaras.

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Introduction to Katha Upanishad

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As the story goes, Vajashrava, Nachiketa's father, decided to acquire fruits of sacrificial ritual -Viswajit Yajna in which the performer had to give away all his precious possessions. Cows were designated as valuable and special possessions in those very ancient days, and hence Vajashrava decided to donate all his cows to Brahmins.

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That Thou Art (Tat Tvam Asi) - Mahavakyas from Upanishads

2008-02-15T03:19:00.001-08:00

That Thou Art (tat tvam asi) is a grand pronouncement (mahavakya) that occurs in Chandogya Upanishad. This is great dictum on which Sankaracharya wrote an extensive commentary in the his 'Vakya Vritti'. This great dictum expounds the unity of individual and Universal and denies the existance of a separate individuality apart from Brahman.

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The Essence of Upanishads, the knowledge portions of Vedas

2008-02-15T03:14:00.001-08:00

Of the 120 or so Upanishads which are extant, about twelve are considered to be major Upanishads. Almost every religious teacher has commented on most of these major Upanishads. They are all discourses and dialogues on spiritual experiences and pursuits. They are expositions on fundamental questions transcending the day-to-day phenomenal realities

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Upanishads and Hindu Scriptures Wiki Portal

2008-02-15T03:08:00.001-08:00

A comprehensive Upanishads and Hindu Scriptures Portal has been started in HinduWiki to explore the esoteric wisdom of Upanishads, the mystic texts of Hindus containing the wisdom sections of Vedas. Translations for All 108 Upanishads have been collected along with various articles exploring the truth of Ultimate Reality.

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Philosophy of Hindu Upanishads

2008-02-13T04:46:00.001-08:00

Due to their mystical nature and intense philosophical bent that does away with all ritual and completely embraces principals of One Brahman and the inner Atman, the Upanishads have a universal feel that has led to their explication in numerous manners, giving birth to the three schools of Vedanta.

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Stories from Mahabharata, the famous hindu epic

2008-02-13T04:45:00.003-08:00

Given below are a list of most popular stories from the hindu epic of mahabharata. Read famous stories like Savitri, Nala and Damayanti, Rishyasringa, Birth and conquests of Garuda, Janamajeya's Surpa Yaga, Story of Nahusha, Upamanyu, Utanka's conquests, killing Vritrasura etc. Read famous stories from mahabharatam.

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Famous Mahabharata Stories in simple english

2008-02-13T04:45:00.001-08:00

Read the famous stories of hindu epic Mahabharata in simple and lucid english. There are many famous stories dispersed through out the epic such as the story of Sati Savitri, Story of Shibi, Story of Bhagiratha, Story of Nahusha etc that explains various morals that mark the essence of the epic.

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Advaya Taraka Upanishad - Hindu Upanishads

2008-02-12T01:02:00.001-08:00

Advaya-Tarakopanishad belonging to the Sukla-Yajur-Veda, one of the fours Vedas in Hinduism. In this Upanishad the art of Self-Inquiry in the path of negation is explained and the yoga chakras of Hindu yogic path are explored.That which helps you cross from the fear of birth, aging and death is called Tharakam (Tharayathi means Crosses).

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Adhyatma Upanishad - Hindu Upanishads

2008-02-12T00:55:00.001-08:00

Adhyatmopanishad (Adhyatma Upanishad) is a Hindu Upanishad belonging to the Sukla-Yajur-Veda, one of the four Vedas of Hinduism, in which the importance and path of seeking Self or Brahman alone is vividly explored.

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Philosophy of Hindu Upanishads

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Philosophy of the Upanishads

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Vedantin philosopher Adi Shankara summed up all the Upanishad in one phrase "Tat Tvam Asi" (Thou Art That) and said that in the end, the ultimate, formless, inconceivable Brahman is the same as our soul, Atman. We only have to realize it through discrimination and piercing through Maya.

A distinctive quotation that is indicative of the call to self-realization, one that inspired Somerset Maugham in titling a book he wrote on Christopher Isherwood, is as follows:

Get up! Wake up! Seek the guidance of an

Illumined teacher and realize the Self.

Sharp like a razor's edge is the path,

The sages say, difficult to traverse.

Full Article: Philosophy of the Upanishads

Epic Mahabharatam in Telugu Script - Downloadable PDFs

2008-02-11T05:12:00.001-08:00

Mahabharata, the matchless epic of India, is now made available in Telugu Script for online reading for telugu people. Read online or download the SWF files and explore the epic Mahabharata.

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Scientific view of mahabharata

2008-02-11T05:10:00.001-08:00

Science tells us that planet earth is a living being. But an imminent ecological cessation due to the reckless destruction of earth's assets finds humanity facing the challenge of saving the planet.To put the earth we inhabit in a true perspective, Veda Vyasa personified the Earth as Kunti Devi in the epic Mahabharata....

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Bhagavatam Online - Complete Bhagavata Purana Online PDF

2008-02-11T05:09:00.003-08:00

Srimad Bhagavatam Online - Complete Srimad Bhagavata Purana Online with all Contos in lucid english translation. The divine leelas of Krishna and the stories of great hindu divotees. The foremost purana of Hindu divotees is presented here to read and download.

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Amarnath Yatra - Hindu Pilgrimage

2008-02-11T05:09:00.001-08:00

One of the most important events during July/ August is Amarnath Yatra to the Holy Pilgrimage. This is an annual event when thousands of Hindus from different corners of the Globe visit Amarnath caves. The pilgrims trek from Pahalgam to these caves and worship the great ice Lingam.

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Fairs and Festivals of India 2008

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India, being a multicultural and multireligious society, celebrates holidays and festivals of various faiths and special interest groups. There are three national holidays: Independence Day, Republic Day and Gandhi Jayanti. Hindu festivals of Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Ugadi, Dussehra, Sankranthi/Pongal and Islamic festivals of Eid-ul-Fitr...

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Elephenta Festival - Hindu festivals in february 2008

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This festival is held across the Mumbai harbour, on the Elephanta Island, near the world-renowned Elephanta Caves (A World Heritage Site). This feast of music and dance, celebrated under the stars, transforms the entire island into a large auditorium.Elephanta, a small island 10kms away from the Mumbai harbour..

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Free Ramayanam in telugu script - PDF Download

2008-01-23T19:49:00.001-08:00

Read the Adhyatma Ramayanam in beautiful telugu font. All 7 kandas of the eternal Ramayanam are now made available in telugu language online in SWF file format.

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Epic Mahabharatam in Telugu Script - Downloadable PDFs

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Chandogya Upanishad - 108 Hindu Upanishads

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The Chandogya Upanishad is one of the oldest (perhaps "the oldest"), "primary" Upanishads. It is a Mukhya Upanishad, associated with the Samaveda. It figures as number 9 in the Muktika canon of 108 Upanishads. It is part of the Chandogya Brahmana which has ten chapters. The first two chapters of the Brahmana deal with sacrifices and other forms of worships. The other eight constitute the Chandogya Upanishad.

Though there are more than one hundred Upanishads, ten are principal. These are known as Dashopanishads and known for their philosophical depth, becoming popular through the commentaries of Adi Shankara.

Along with Brhadaranyaka Upanishad the Chandogyopanishad is an ancient source of principal fundamentals for Vedanta philosophy. Number of references made to this Upanishad in Brahma sutras indicates special importance of this Upanishad in Vedantic philosophy. Important spiritual practices like Dahara vidya, Shandilya vidya, etc. are its speciality.

Full Article: Chandogya Upanishad - 108 Hindu Upanishads

108 Hindu Upanishads

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The Upanishads are part of the Hindu Shruti scriptures which primarily discuss meditation and philosophy and are seen as religious instructions by most forms of Hinduism.
The Upanishads are mystic or spiritual contemplations of the Vedas, their putative end and essence, and thus known as Vedānta ("the end of the Vedas"). The Sanskrit term upaniṣad derives from upa- (near), ni- (down) and sad (to sit), i.e. referring to the "sitting down near" a spiritual teacher (guru) in order to receive instruction in the Guru-shishya tradition or parampara. The teachers and students appear in a variety of settings (husband answering questions about immortality, a teenage boy being taught by Yama, etc.). Sometimes the sages are women and at times the instructions (or rather inspiration) are sought by kings. Most disciples are men, but not always. A woman disciple, Gargi Vacaknavi, drove the eminent sage Yajnavalkya to fury with her persistent unanswerable questions. The Upanishads were composed over several centuries, the oldest such as the Brhadaranyaka and Chandogya upanisads have been dated to around the tenth century BCE and the later ones to as late as the fifth century BCE. The roots of many Indian religions are built upon the foundation of the Upanishads.

Full article: 108 Hindu Upanishads

Ragas in Karnatic Music - Aabheri Ragam

2008-01-14T21:25:00.001-08:00

This is an audava sampoorna janya raga derived from the 22nd mela Kharaharapriya. A bhashanga raga in which Sudha 'Dha' occurs as anya svara. This svaras figuring in the raga are Shadja^ Chatusruti Ri^ Sadharana Ga^ Sudha Ma^ Pa^ Chasturuti Dha^ and Kaishiki Ni. 'Nagumomu ganaleni' of Saint Thyagaraja is a popular composition in this raga.

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Date of Mahabharata War

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Mahabharata war is considered by many to be a historical event. The epic states that a singularly ominous pair of eclipses occurred in “Thirteen days” some time before the war. Using modern astronomical software, our article shows that a number of “Thirteen day” eclipse pairs were visible in Kurukshethra.

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Legend of Dwaraka - Is Dwaraka a Fact or a Myth?

2008-01-14T21:24:00.001-08:00

Jarasandha repeatedly attacked Mathura to avenge Kamsa's death. So Krishna led the Yadavas to the west coast. They built the fortified town of Dwaraka on the site of the ancient Kushastali, which became Krishna's seat for the rest of his eventful life - Find out the truth behind these stories!!

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Thirukkural - The Tamil Classic with Tamil verses & English

2008-01-13T22:31:00.001-08:00

Thirukkural - The Tamil Classic with Tamil verses & English Translation - Thirukkural (Tamil: திருக்குறள் also known as the Kural) is a compilation of Kurals (1330 rhyming Tamil couplets) or aphorisms celebrated by Tamils (Hindus, Jains, and others alike).

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Enigmas in the Mahabharata (that are overlooked)

2008-01-13T22:30:00.001-08:00

The enigmas in Mahabharata are presented here in a new light. Enigmas such as "Why kunti wanted five pandavas to marry Droupathy?", "who really protected Draupadi from disrobong in the hands of Dusshasana?" (its not Krishna as people usually think). "What is the nature of the birth of Pandavas?"The author explores the untold stories in the epic.

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Complete english translation of Vyasa Mahabharata

2008-01-13T22:29:00.001-08:00

Mahabharata is the most important epic of hindus, written by sage Veda Vyasa. The huge epic is completly translated into english by Ganguly, and is made available to the public through our exclusive mahabharata web site - mahabharataonline.com

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Spiritual insights of Sankranti and Uttarayana

2008-01-13T22:27:00.001-08:00

Spiritual insights of Sankranti and Uttarayana - Why Bhishma waited until Uttaraya to leave his mortal body? What is the signicance of Sun Gods northern ascent to Hindus. Find out the subtle spiritual meaning and importance engrained in this hindu festival Makar Sankranti, also called Pongal and Lohri.

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Telugu Moral Stories in PDF and in Telugu Font

2008-01-13T22:24:00.001-08:00

Free access to Telugu Moral Stories from Hindu Puranas, Itihasas and History in PDF format and in Telugu Script or Telugu Font has been provided here for telugu people who love to read telugu stories online, free of cost. These stories are in PDF format and are collected from free resources on the web.

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Upanishads Online - Summary, Quotes, Translations, PDF

2008-01-13T22:22:00.001-08:00

Read Upanishads, the treasures houses of Hindu Philosophy and wisdom, and the essence of Vedas, online, with simple english translation of all major Upanishads - Katha, Kena, Mandukya, Isa, Mudaka, Chandogya, Brihadaranyaka, Prasna, Itareya, Taittiriya, Swtaswatara. Read the essence of Hindu wisdom on Bharatadesam.Com ...

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Rig-Veda - World's Oldest Known Scripture of Hindus

2008-01-13T09:33:00.000-08:00

The Rigveda (Sanskrit: ऋग्वेद Rigveda, a tatpurusha compound of rik "praise, verse" and veda "knowledge") is a collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns counted among the four religious texts known as the Vedas. Geographical and ethnological passages in the Rigveda provide evidence that the Riveda was composed between 1700–1100 BCE during the Vedic period in the Punjab (Sapta Sindhu), making it one of the oldest texts of any Indo-European language and one of the world's oldest religious texts. It was preserved over centuries by oral tradition alone and was probably not put in writing until Late Antiquity or even the early Middle Ages.

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Upanishads - The Treasure Houses of Hindu Wisdom

2008-01-13T09:14:00.000-08:00

The Upanishads are part of the Hindu Shruti scriptures which primarily discuss meditation and philosophy and are seen as religious instructions by most forms of Hinduism.

The Upanishads are mystic or spiritual contemplations of the Vedas, their putative end and essence, and thus known as Vedānta ("the end of the Vedas"). The Sanskrit term upaniṣad derives from upa- (near), ni- (down) and sad (to sit), i.e. referring to the "sitting down near" a spiritual teacher (guru) in order to receive instruction in the Guru-shishya tradition or parampara. The teachers and students appear in a variety of settings (husband answering questions about immortality, a teenage boy being taught by Yama, etc.). Sometimes the sages are women and at times the instructions (or rather inspiration) are sought by kings. Most disciples are men, but not always. A woman disciple, Gargi Vacaknavi, drove the eminent sage Yajnavalkya to fury with her persistent unanswerable questions. The Upanishads were composed over several centuries, the oldest such as the Brhadaranyaka and Chandogya upanisads have been dated to around the tenth century BCE and the later ones to as late as the fifth century BCE. The roots of many Indian religions are built upon the foundation of the Upanishads.

Full Article: About Upanishads in Hinduism