Paundraka Vasudeva was a king of the Pundra Kingdom who considered himself the real Vasudeva (an incarnation of Lord Vishnu) and challenged Lord Krishna to a battle. He was the son of King Vriddhasharma and Queen Shrutadeva. Shrutadeva was the sister of Vasudeva, Lord Krishna’s father. Per another version, he was the son of Vasudeva … Read more
In this article, we will see the names of Lord Krishna’s 8 wives and 80 sons. Lord Krishna had a total of 16,108 wives, and each gave birth to 10 sons, but only the names of eight primary queens and their sons are available. The remaining 16,100 wives were the women he rescued from Narakasura … Read more
If you watch Hollywood movies and have some knowledge about Hinduism, you might have wondered at some point whether some Hollywood movies/scenes are based on the Hindu scripture. I have noticed many movies and/or scenes from the movies that are inspired or might have been copied from the Hindu scriptures. 1. Avatar (2009). Plot Summary: … Read more
A Brahma Rakshasa is a ghost of a Brahmin who committed grave sins during his lifetime. It is believed to be the most potent ghost and tough to eliminate. People also believe they have certain powers and can bless people if propitiated. Some Hindu temples have their idols, and people worship them. There are some … Read more
Dhruva was a child ascetic and one of the greatest devotees of Lord Vishnu, who attained an immovable position through penance. The story of Dhruva is mentioned in the Vishnu Purana and Bhagavata Purana. The pole star is called Dhruva Tara in some Indian languages. The word Dhruva means “immovable or fixed”. Per some stories, … Read more
Parikrama (circumambulation) or Pradakshina is a ritual in Hinduism and some other religions in which a person circumambulates around a person or a thing in a clockwise direction. It is done around idols, temples, trees/plants, rivers, mountains, persons, and other objects. Meaning of the Words Parikrama and Pradakshina: ‘Pari’ in Sanskrit means ‘around,’ and ‘Krama’ … Read more
One of the most controversial questions concerning Hinduism and Buddhism is whether Gautama Buddha was an avatar of Lord Vishnu or not. This question is critical for both religions because both Vishnu and Buddha are highly revered in these religions. Traditionally, most Hindus believe that Lord Buddha was the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, but … Read more
The story of Urvashi and Pururava is an eye-opener for those who ignore dharma and prefer physical beauty. King Pururava was a very pious king, envied even by the gods, but failed with the celestial nymph, Urvashi, and forgot his duties toward his family and people. But in the end, he got his lesson. The … Read more
The main aim of this article is to list the names of all Asuras. Asuras are the enemies of the gods who seek heaven. They are a significant part of Hindu texts. The history of Hinduism is incomplete without them. There have been many powerful Asuras like Ravana, Mahabali, Mahishasura, etc. The three main types … Read more
One of the most frequently asked questions about Hinduism is “How many gods are there in Hinduism?” The most common answer to this question is that there are 330 million gods, but if you ask anyone to give their names, no one can do so. Also, many Hindus disagree with this number. Some say there … Read more
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