Lord Brahma (also Bhagwan Brahma) is first among the Hindu Trinity of Gods. Brahman is the formless, ineffable divinity and Brahma is the creator with form, the begetter of the universe, the dynamic creative five-headed divine figure. His head represents the upper direction. Lord Brahma is also described as growing out of the navel of … Read more

Guna has a two-fold meaning of “quality” in both its meaning. Its first connotation is “Physical characteristic” while its second connotation is value, virtue, work. It indicates the ‘attitude’ with which the mind works. “Sattva, rajas and tamas – these Prakriti – produced gunas unite the body to the atman. (Gita)” Significance: The three gunas … Read more

Rice is the staple crop of India. It is grown well in hot and moist climate. The geographical conditions for Rice Cultivation are : Temperature: 16°C – 27°C and rainfall 100 cm to 200 cm is ideal for rice growing. But rainfall during harvest times is harmful. Annual coverage temperature around 24°C is ideal. Soil: … Read more

The types of Powers generated in India are : Thermal Power Atomic Power Hydel Power Wind Power Solar Power Bio-gas Power Urban Waste Energy Geo-thermal Power. The major Source of Power Generation in India Coal, Natural Oil (Diesel Oil), Gas  are the sources for Thermal Power generation. Atomic Minerals are the sources for Atomic Power … Read more

Lord Varuna was one of the twelve sons of Aditi. The Devas appointed him the Lord of all waters. Lord Varuna is the sustainer of universe and guardian of the moral order right. Lord Varuna is constantly called ‘Dhritavrata’ or one whose laws are established. The gods themselves are said to follow his ordinances. No … Read more

Lord Agni is the god of fire and sacrifice among Hindus. The universe is believed to be composed of five elements of which Agni is one. The other four are: water, earth, ether (akasha) and air. Lord Agni stands next to Indra in importance in the Vedas, being addressed in at least two hundred hymns. … Read more

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 one-fourth of the hymns of the Rig Veda, far more than addressed to … Read more

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 statements which are accepted as self-evident truths. Karma embraces everything in the world … Read more

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. That which gives stability to the nation and the epoch is ‘yuga-Dharma. That … Read more

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 stability, Shastras are the method and technique of achieving stability in everyday life. … Read more