The Upanishads are the sacred Sanskrit texts of Hindus that are part of the Vedas. The names of 108 Upanishads are given in the Muktika Upanishad. The Rig Veda contains 10, the Samaveda 16, the Shukla Yajurveda 19, the Krishna Yajurveda 32, and the Atharvaveda 31 Upanishads. According to some scholars, there are about 350 … Read more
I have listed some important hymns from the Rig Veda in this article. Rig Veda Samhita is the most sacred book of Hindus. It is also the oldest book in the world. There are about 1028 hymns, 10 Mandalas, and 10000 shlokas in it. Important Hymns from the Rig Veda: A. Nasadiya Sukta. B. Purusha … Read more
Many people wonder why Hindus worship Tulsi, as it is just a tiny plant. There are multiple reasons behind this belief. Tulsi (Holy basil) or Tulasi is the most sacred plant in Hinduism. The word Tulsi in Sanskrit means “incomparable” or “matchless”. It has numerous medicinal uses and health benefits. You would find a Tulsi … Read more
“What Exactly Is A Shiva Lingam?” is a free e-book that answers most of the questions about a Shiva lingam. This page takes a long time to load as it is a full book. If you don’t have time to read the full book, go directly to the conclusion section. This book is available for … Read more
Vritrasura was a mighty Asura who almost killed Indra in a battle. He is also depicted as a serpent or dragon. His mother’s name was Danu, who was the mother of Danavas. The word Vritra (वृत्र) means “the enveloper”. The slaying of Vritrasura is considered the most significant achievement of Indra. The Story of Vritrasura … Read more
There are three main stories in the Puranas related to the birth of Lord Shiva. Shaivites believe that Lord Shiva is Svayambhu, i.e., self-manifested, while Vaishnavites believe that Lord Vishnu created Lord Shiva. The Story of the Birth of Lord Shiva per the Shiva Purana: At the end of the Kalpa (4.32 billion years), there … Read more
The story of Lord Rama’s sister Shanta is in the Valmiki Ramayana Bala Kanda Sarga 9-18 and Vishnu Purana, 4th Amsha, 18th Adhyaya. Many Hindus are unaware of the fact that Lord Rama had an elder sister also. It could be mainly because there are no dramatic events surrounding her. The Story of Lord Rama’s … Read more
Is Mohammad Paigambar mentioned in the Hindu scriptures? Recently, there has been a lot of buzz about Mohammad Paigambar in the Hindu Scriptures. Therefore, I decided to look into the matter and found out that there is a person with the name Mahaamada in the Bhavishya Purana who has some similarities with Mohammad Paigambar. As … Read more
The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most important Hindu books. It is a part of the Mahabharata and was narrated by Lord Krishna to Arjuna. Most of us are aware of the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, but there are some interesting facts about the Bhagavad Gita that you would be surprised to know. … Read more
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