Lord Indra Dev (Hindu God)
Posted in Religion in India by Bijoy Basak On November 19, 2013
Lord Indra Dev, the son of Sage Kashyapa and Aditi, was the main god in the Rig Veda. Lord Indra is primarily the god of rain and thunder, and the protector of cows, priests and even gods. He in invoked in about
Karma in Hinduism
Posted in Religion in India by Bijoy Basak On November 19, 2013
Three concepts in Hinduism are interlinked: Karma, Samsara and Moksha. Action, the chain of action and re-action. Only through Karma can Karma be conquered. Only by working in time, can we be free from the trappings of time. These are Hinduism perennial
Sanatana Dharma
Posted in Religion in India by Bijoy Basak On November 19, 2013
Sanatana Dharma literally means Eternal Dharma, embodying fundamental values. It has been described as the highest common factor of all religions. That which gives stability to an individual is ‘sva-Dharma’. That which gives stability to the family and society is ‘kula- Dharma.
Dharma Shastra in Hinduism
Posted in Religion in India by Bijoy Basak On November 19, 2013
Introduction Dharma Shastras are part of the Smriti tradition, the secular heritage as distinct from the revealed. Smritis deal with the practical application of eternal principles according to changing times, and varying social requirements. They are relative, not absolute. If Dharma is
Importance Of Religion In Politics
Importance Of Religion In Politics Religion plays an important role in Indian Politics. Religion and Politics co-exists in India. Religion can guide a politician but a politician biased in favor of one religion, can never be good for all. A politician is the representative
Vardhamana Mahavira (Biography)
Posted in Religion in India by Bharat Mehta On September 10, 2013
Lord Vardhamana Mahavira Vardhamana Mahavira (also Lord Mahavira) was the 24th and last Tirthankar and it was he who made Jainism a separate religion. Life of Vardhamana Mahavira The early name of Lord Mahavira was Vardhamana. He was born in 599 B.C.
Life and Teachings of Gautama Buddha
In this article we will briefly discuss the life and teachings of Lord Gautama Buddha. Life of Gautama Buddha Siddhartha, later known as Gautama Buddha, came from the republican tribe of the Shakyas, and his father Sudhadhana was the Kshatriya chief of
Impact of Islam on Hinduism and Hindustan
Impact of Islam on Hinduism and Hindustan: The Delhi Sultan covers a period of a little more than three centuries. During this period Islam made rapid progress in Hindustan and caused its influence on Hinduism. The Muslims constituted a new and powerful element
Bhagavatism and Krishna Cult (Bhakti Cult) - Origin
Posted in History of Ancient India, History of India, Religion in India by Vinay Pandey On August 7, 2013
Origin of the Bhakti Cult (Krisna cult) Traces of Bhakti Cult in the Vedas and the Upanishadas In the sixth century B.C. Bhagavatism or Krishnaism flourished side by side with Buddhism and Jainism. Bhagavatism or Krishnaism as a religious creed developed round devotion for
Life and Teachings of Mahavira
Life and Teachings of Mahavira Life of Lord Mahavira Mahavira, the last of the Jain Tirthankaras or Ford-makers was born at Kundagrarna in the suburbs of Vaisali in and about 540 B.C. His father was Siddhartha, the head of the Janatrika clan