The Meaning of “Hindu” and “dharma”
Most Hindus call their religion Hindu Dharm, but in the western world it is called Hinduism. However, it is interesting to note that the word ‘Hindu’ is not of Indian origin. This word is not […]
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One God, Different Names
I grew up watching my mother worship every morning. She would light a small clay lamp, called a Deeya, and burn incense in front of an idol of goddess Durga, meaning “fortress” or “protector.” She […]
What is the root cause of the Mahabharat war? Who in most responsible for this epic battle?
For this you will get few answers. Some will say women like Draupadhi can be blamed as the cause. Some will blame the king Dhetrashtra. Some will blame even Krishn. I blame God. Yes Sri […]
What does “Hindu” mean?
There are many theories on how the word Hindu came about. The word Hindu is a distorted version of the word Sindhu. It is believed that the ancient Persians, who lived on the other side […]