Dr.S.Srinivas The efflorescence of human mind first occurred in the Indian sub-continent with the beginning of the Vedic age on the banks of river Saraswathi which has now dried up. Though the exact date of this civilization is rather difficult to determine we can roughly say that it flourished around 5000 B.C. But one thing […]
The Sensible Symbolism of the Lotus Flower in Hinduism and Buddhism
Growth, purity, birth – some of the terms that one correctly hears when learning about the dharmic symbolic importance of the lotus. Flowers are widely used through all religious rituals and practices be it for wedding ceremonies, spiritual decor or many forms of blessings. The lotus stands out among these due to its symbolic significance […]
Top 5 ‘Must Experience’ Hindu Temples You Should Visit Across Asia
By The Chakra team Prambanan Temple, Indonesia Prambanan, temple, located in the lush landscape of Indonesia is the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia. The temple towers depict the Ramayana epic and the temple is dedicated to the three Great Hindu Divinities: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The temples towers, including its highest tower of 47 […]
Establishing the Historicity of Lord Rama and Ramayana
By S.Srinivas Sri Rama, the hero of Ramayana was an ideal son, ideal husband and ideal friend. He was known for his valour, sense of fair play and justice. His rule was so perfect that the term Ramarajya is synonymous for ideal governance. If we are to agree with the statement of Scottish historian Thomas […]
Ancient India’s Rich Commerce History Has Significant Relevance in Today’s Business World
The history of commerce in India is beautifully narrated by Sandeep Singh of Swastik (Swadeshi School for Training in Indian Knowledge) at a recent gathering held by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – Western India Regional Council. Mr Singh discusses various elements of modern day commerce that find their origin in India. Some […]
How does the Jesus Proto-Image for Pseudo-Theology Impact Hinduism?
By Shiva Das With the globalization of an obscure sect that existed within Judaism, the Christian Bible has become one of the most studied and research texts in modern history. Yet, despite numerous generations of scholars pouring over the compendium of Biblical writings, there remains numerous questions about the life of Jesus. Most notable his […]
How A German Woman Became Interested in Hinduism – An Interview with Maria Wirth
What was originally planned as a trip to see Kerala’s wildlife, transmuted into a journey of spiritual discovery for Maria Wirth. She writes in her BLOG about Hindu Dharma with clarity, deep insight and yet in simple language. It shows that hers is not merely abstract knowledge but based on experience and intuition. Many Western disciples of […]
10 Amazing Scientific Inventions by Hindu Saints of Ancient India
The Ancient Vedic civilization now known as India has been a prominent center of learning since ancient times. The land was one of the most advanced regions in various fields of science.The Indian subcontinent was ruled by ancient Hindu civilization and was a major contributor to the world, excelling in fields of astronomy, numerology, arithmetic, […]
75 Year Old Spiritual Holy Man Lives with Fire – The Story of the Fire Yogi
Meet Shri Rambhauswami of Thanjavur, India. He stands a mere 5 foot 3 and weighs no more than 43 kilos. The 75 year old pandit has been performing feats of unbelievable proportions since the mid 1970s. Below is a summary of his activities. Guru: His Holiness Sri Rama Nandendra Saraswati Swamiji (1890-1989) Mandate: The Fire […]
Hindu Priests Give Back to Environment by Cleaning India’s Holiest River Every Sunday
Priests in India have come together and decided to make Sunday’s a priority day for cleaning the areas leading down to the Ganga River (ghats). After noticing flowers, polythene and other tossed objects floating chaotically in the sacred river they hope to raise awareness for all nearby to help in keeping the river clean especially […]
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