We recommend teachings of Swami Vivekanand, Swami Ramsukhdasji, Swami Akhandanandji, Sri Kripaluji Maharaj, Sri Thakurji Maharaj, and Swami Prabhupad…. You can find their work online and in our download links and YouTube channels. Swami Ramsukhdasji […]
Chanting mantra is very important in Sanatan Dharm (Hinduism). The mantras are mentioned in our scriptures as a way of invoking GOD and showing respect to him. It is part of daily worship and prayers.
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Shrimad Bhagwad Gita is one of the most holy books in Sanatan Dharm (Hinduism). The Gita contains the sum of all the knowledge from Ved and Upanishad and Puran and Ramayan and Mahabharat. The sloks […]
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Absolutely it is allowed however in some ways one can say everyone is Hindu. Hindu is one who performs Karm (actions) in the name of GOD. In Sanatan Dharm the whole world is one large […]
Hindus are allowed to question and criticize as much as they want as long as it helps them reach their path to Sri Bhagwan. If the goal is to criticize and hurt the emotions of […]
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There is no issues with any aspect of sexuality or hatred towards anyone being born different. As Hindu one must practice the concept of Ahinsa. In Hinduism the whole world is one large family. Soon […]
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Today role of women is declined greatly. This is largely due to effect of television and media. Women are exposed and showed as objects on television. Making sexual remarks and objectifying women is now becoming […]
Hindus call an unmarried girl a Kanya meaning radiant, illustrious or brilliant which implies that a girl must acquire all such qualities that can make her excel in every field. During the stage of girlhood, […]
Hindus hold special reverence for the cow as it is symbolically represents our biological mother. Once a person is born they are given milk by their mother but this process stops after few months or […]
Leela means divine play. This is the most important aspect of Hinduism. – I will populate later
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Sanskars means the actions that purify, refine or reform. Sanskars help Hindus in their spiritual evolution. Like traffic signs on highways, they give them direction to human life at every crucial stage of development. Sixteen […]
The Sanskrit meaning of the word Maya is Illusion. Hindus use the word illusion in the same sense as defined in any dictionary: a mistaken perception of reality. When Hindus speak of this material world […]
Just like other religions concept of Hell and Heaven is also present in Hinduism. However, Hell and Heaven are both temporary places after death. After the Atma (Soul) leaves the body and one doesn’t attain […]
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Since humans differ in intellectual abilities, temperaments and inclinations, there cannot be a single path recommended for everyone. Hinduism recommends four paths to attain Moksh: Karm Yog (Path of action): Performing and accepting one’s daily […]
The word reincarnation literally means the transmigration of Atma. Hindus believe the soul is immortal, and when a person (or living creature) dies, his/her Atma re-enters a new (as yet unborn) body. “Just as a […]
Not all Hindus are Vegetarians. The concept of Ahinsa, non-violence, encourage Hindus to refrain from eating meat. To be vegetarian comes with ones understanding of Hindu Scriptures. It is a matter of common sense and […]
Hindus regard all living beings, including animals, birds, insects, sacred and having Atma (Soul). As such, Hindus must not kill or cause physical or emotional pain to any living creature, be it a human, animal, […]
Namaste is not just a way of saying hello but it is to pay respect. Every living being is an Atma (Soul). Shri Bhagwan (God) is also called the Super Soul, the source and origin […]
In Hinduism, Karm(Karma) refers to God’s cosmic law of cause and effect; every action has its opposite and equal reaction. Any deed or any thought that can cause an effect, is called Karm. According to […]
Yes. Let’s think logically. You want proof of the creator of the universe. If that is the case then just think how complex the universe is first and to find out about its creator is […]
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Moksh is the highest state that the Atma(soul) has to reach. Until this happens cycle of birth and death will continue for each individual over and over. Moksh is a similar concept to Nirvan or […]
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In 1995, a Brahmin had a dream where Bhagwan Ganesh came in his dream and told him to go to the nearby temple and feed his statue some milk. The Brahmin went to the temple […]
Swami VivekAnand was a sant who wanted to see GOD. He had the urge to find the truth about GOD. One day he met Shri RamKrishn Pramahans. He asked him “Have you seen GOD?” and […]
This is one of the most important questions as throughout time much of the reality has become myth. The Ramayan and Mahabharat are considered epics and historic however most of the Purans are considered myths. […]
Out of all Hindu Scriptures and the Vedas are the most sacred. They also came first directly from the mouth of Sri Bhagwan. The word Ved means knowledge. They are so sacred that they have […]
Idol worship is in all religions. Hindus do it openly while other religions don’t. Why does the church have a cross or statue of Jesus Christ and Mother Mary? Why does a Muslim has to […]
Bhagwan Sri Ram is a complete(Purna) Avatar of Sri Bhagwan. In this Avatar Bhagwan had to show the full potential of a man as Ram and full potential of women as Sita. So he did […]
Aero space engineering is from Ramayan with the concept of an Air Plane. Ravan had the pushpak veeman that he used during when he captured mata Sita. The numeric system was derived from Hinduism Vedic […]
There are few different kinds of Avatar mentioned in scriptures. One of them is Complete (Poorn) Avatar. This is when GOD takes his complete form and descends to earth. Example of this is when Bhagwan […]
Following are some of the most well known Hindu personalities. I will add description about there work in detail at a later time. Swami Vivekanand Swami Ramsukhdas Swami Akhilanand Mahraj Swami Sharshwatanand Maharaj RamKrishn Paramhans […]
In Vedic traditions the rishis saw that problems could occur with inbreeding or marriage between close relatives as it could lead to genetic problem for the offsprings. The entire purpose of the gotra system is […]
The Atma is the innermost essence, the true existence and identity of a being. Hindus call this subtle, conscious, invisible life-force Atman. Living being possesses consciousness due to the presence of the Atma(soul) in their […]
Almost all Hindus believe in this concept of Avatar. Avatar happens when GOD (Bhagwan) himself comes down to earth in human form as male or female. This happens whenever righteousness declines and wickedness is rules, […]
God in Hinduism is one that represents love for all his creatures from humans, animals, insects, etc…. He loves them like a father or mother who cares for their children. There is no such thing […]
Aero space engineering is from Ramayan with the concept of an Air Plane. Ravan had the pushpak veeman that he used during when he captured Mata Sita. The numeric system was derived from Hinduism Vedic […]
There is no single founder/messenger/prophet of Sanatan Dharm. It has many people known as Rishis who contributed to it over time. It is based on divine revelations experienced by a series of Rishis.Sages, while they […]
Sanatan Dharm (Hinduism) is the oldest religion known to mankind. It predates recorded history. Thus, Sanatan Dharm has no start date. This makes perfect sense as there was no way to measure time as we […]
