Hinduism Meaning – Definition Of The Term Hinduism

॥ Meaning of Hinduism ॥ Hinduism, a word that has its roots in the Indus (river), refers to the religion and philosophies that flourished in the country around and beyond the Indus river. Hinduism has spread throughout the world (1), but it has only been practiced in the Indian subcontinent. Discipline that has no founder … Read more

Hinduism A Perspective

aum dakshiNAmUrtayE namaH ॥ Hinduism A Perspective ॥ Reverence to the holy guru sitting in happy position under the banyan tree, explaining the supreme truth through silence. Salutations to this source of knowledge, Salutations to the one who gives the knowledge, Salutations to this master-school which is the supreme truth. To praise his sacred feet, … Read more

What Is Hinduism? – Hinduism A Perspective

॥ What is Hinduism? – Hinduism A Perspective ॥ Hinduism is vast and adapts to the diverse nature of people and always provides a living environment conducive to spiritual progress. For someone who has not taken the study of Hinduism according to the established process, this can be confusing. Here is an attempt to give … Read more

Importance Of Rudraksha – Rudraksh

Rudraksh is one of the most important things for the devotees of Lord shiva. The word rudraksha means the eye of Lord rudra (rudraksha – rudra + aksha). The rudraksha beads are worn by the Lord and Its devotees. rudraxa beads proven to have very good positive effect in one who wears it properly is … Read more

Lord Shiva – Lord Siva – A Fierce God?

There has been a misconception with some people that Lord Shiva is a fierce One. This misconception stems from the portrayals that He is the god of destruction, He is adorned with the skulls and snakes, the ways of worship are quite strict and yogic in nature. A more closer look into the Shaivism would … Read more

Importance Of Holy Ash – Vibhuti – Thiruneeru

॥ The mark on the forehead of Hindus ॥ The Holy Ash is very closely associated with Lord shiva. As the God appeared as the column of fire, It was adorned by the Ash from that fire. Even today for the shiva lingam which resembles the infinite column of flame (the Lord), is anointed with … Read more

Forms Of Lord Shiva – Nature Adorned

Why is this Lord Shiva, leaving away gems decorated crown, wears the moon as the crown, instead of various perfumes smears in ash, in place of golden ornaments puts skull garland, instead of nice silk clothings appears naked or wear skin of tiger ? Why should the Supreme God appear in such a cheap decoration … Read more

The Blameless God – Supreme The Almighty

The Supreme is the Almighty. This means svatantra shakti, the ability to do anything – unbound might. Our Lord is fondly called bholenath – the Innocent (straight forward) Lord and in various other languages in words meaning the same. These two aspects are very interesting to analyze with this Peerless Lord shiva and this is … Read more