Hindu Scared Scriptures
Dive into the world of Hindu sacred scriptures and discover the rich and profound teachings of this ancient religion. From the Vedas to the Upanishads and Bhagavad Gita, explore the wisdom and spirituality that has guided Hindus for thousands of years. Pin your favorite quotes and passages and find inspiration for your spiritual journey.
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Tri Loka: The Three Realms in Hinduism
The Vedanta Sutra begins with the aphorism “Athato-brahma-jijnasa,” which translates to “now that you have attained human life, you should seek the Absolute Truth.” This pursuit is the essence of all sacred texts—raising human awareness to reach a higher state rather than remaining stagnant. Material existence is categorized into three realms or divisions, each referred to as “Loka” in Sanskrit. This term directly translates to “Planet,” and is interpreted as a “Planetary system.” The three worlds accommodate various beings according to their levels of consciousness. This article explores the fundamental concept of these three planetary systems through the perspectives of different religions.
How Saptarishi Became Stars?
As we look up and try to identify the seven sages in the sky, the question is natural- “How did Saptarishi become stars?” The story of their transformation comes in the Puranas, where they are mentioned as the guardians of Dhruva, the devotee of Vishnu-Narayana. After bestowing on his devotee, the boon of “Dhruvapada” and an eternal place in the sky, Vishnu made the Saptarishis a part of his constellation. Since then, Dhruva Tara, or the pole star is always in the company of the Saptarishisi in the sky.
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Yamuna : The Second Divine River of India | Mythology in Hinduism
Worshiped as a sacred, purifying mother-goddess, Yamuna has an interesting presence in history, one that needs to be explored in order to understand the sanctity of this stream, materializing as daughter, sister, beloved, and mother in Hindu culture.
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Why is mundan a sacred tradition in Hinduism?
According to Hindu mythology, a soul gets a human body after experiencing 84 lakh yonis. It is believed that every yoni has its influence on human birth. The shaving off the hair is considered to be a gesture of purification from the previous yonis and freedom from the past.In Hindu mythology, the journey of the soul is a profound and intricate process. It is believed that a soul must pass through 84 lakh (8.4 million) yonis, or life forms, before it can attain a human body. Each yoni carries its own unique experiences and influences, shaping the soul's evolution and understanding.
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Ten Life Principals in Manu Smriti
Manu has listed ten pillars or characteristics of Dharma in the Manu Smriti: “Steadfastness, forgiveness, self-restraint, non-stealing, purity, control of sense-organs, application of intellect, self-knowledge, truthfulness, freedom from anger – these constitute the tenfold aspects of virtue.”
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Happiness in Three Modes
In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna explains that there are three different types of happiness that one can experience. Before this, Krishna explains the three modes of material nature. He explains how the living entity when it comes in contact with the material world immediately comes in contact with modes of material nature. Krishna explains that…
