Shaivism - The Origin and Growth of Shavism
Shaivism - The Origin and Growth of Shaivism Origin of Shaivism The origin of Shaivism in India can be traced from very early times. It may be a legacy of the non-Aryan religious belief of the pre-historic period. The excavations in the
Importance of Bhakti Movement
Posted in Religion in India by Vinay Pandey On August 1, 2013
Importance of Bhakti Movement The Bhakti Movement played a significant role in transforming the character of Vedic Hinduism. By introducing the cult of Bhakti as the means of salvation, Bhagavatism reduced the importance of the ritual of Vedic sacrifices. Although the Vedic
Ajivika (Ajivikas), Ajivikism and its Features
Posted in Religion in India by Vinay Pandey On July 31, 2013
The Ajivika (also Ajivikas) creed was one of the most popular protesting creed against the Brahmanical religion during 6th century B.C. Its preacher Gosala Mankhaliputta was born in the family of a commoner. Gosala was a fundamental thinker who challenged the basic
Brief Note on Hindu Shaivism (Saivism)
Shaivism and Shaivas Shaivism or Saivism in Hindu Religion is associsted with Lord Shiva. The followers of Hindu Shaivism is referred to as Shaivas or Saivas. Lord Shiva is the supreme god and is prevalent widely through out India. Hindu Saivism
Comparative Study of Buddhism and Jainism
Buddhism and Jainism There are several points of differences in regard to the fundamental principles of Buddhism and Jainism. Both religions developed different outlooks as regards the fundamental problems. Jainism believed in the doctrine of severe penance and self-chastisement. The doctrine of
The Rise of Buddhism
Posted in History of Ancient India, History of India, Religion in India by Ajay Goel On July 19, 2013
The Rise of Buddhism The Rise of Buddhism has its origin to the desire of the common men to realize easily the essence of religion free from abstract philosophical contents grew strong. In the closing years of the Vedic age, a great revolution
Teachings of Buddha | Basic Teaching of Buddhism
Posted in Religion in India by Ajay Goel On July 19, 2013
Teachings of Gautam Buddha ( Lord Buddha) The earliest source from which the teachings of Gautama Buddha or the contents of early Buddhist religion are available is the Buddhist ‘Pitaka.’ Pitaka is divided into three parts— Sutta Pitaka, Vinaya Pitaka and Abhidhamma
Vedic Religion | Vedic Age Religion | Ancient Indian Religion
Posted in Blog, History of Ancient India, History of India, Religion in India by Ajay Goel On July 19, 2013
The Vedic religion of Rig Vedic Age in Ancient India revealed a close affinity between the human being and the nature surrounding him. In this article, we will cover both The Pre-Vedic Religion in Ancient India and The Vedic Religion in Ancient India.