Ethics, Dharma, & Truth
Introduction Lord Shiva is one of the most revered and influential deities in Hinduism. He is the supreme lord of the universe, the destroyer of evil, the source of all knowledge, and the master of yoga and meditation. He is also the primal guru, the first and the best mentor, who has guided countless sages, … Read more
Introduction Mahadev, or the Great God, is one of the most revered and worshipped deities in Hinduism, the major religious tradition of India and the faith of almost a billion people around the world. Mahadev is also known as Shiva, the auspicious one, who is the supreme lord of the Hindu trinity, along with Brahma, … Read more
Mahadev, also known as Lord Shiva, is one of the most revered and worshipped deities in Hinduism. He is the supreme lord of the universe, who embodies the paradoxical aspects of creation, preservation, and destruction. He is also the supreme lover and partner of his divine consorts, who are the embodiments of his feminine counterpart, … Read more
Mahadev, or the Great God, is another name for Lord Shiva, the supreme deity in Hinduism, who embodies the paradoxical aspects of creation, preservation, and destruction. He is also known as Maheshwara, the lord of the universe, who transcends the conventional categories of good and evil, male and female, and human and divine. Mahadev’s multifaceted … Read more
Shiva is one of the most revered and complex deities in Hinduism, embodying the paradoxical aspects of creation, preservation, and destruction. He is also known as Mahadeva, the Great God, who transcends the conventional categories of good and evil, male and female, and human and divine. Shiva’s multifaceted persona and cosmic significance are vividly depicted … Read more
The Mahabharata is one of the greatest epics of ancient Indian literature, known for its complex narrative and profound philosophical teachings. It narrates the story of the Kurukshetra war, a conflict between two branches of the same royal family, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, over the throne of Hastinapura, the capital of the Bharata kingdom. … Read more
The Ramayana is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient Indian literature, attributed to the sage Valmiki. It narrates the life and adventures of Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and his heroic quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of the demon king Ravana. The Ramayana is not … Read more
Shiva is one of the most revered and complex deities in Hinduism, embodying both the destructive and regenerative aspects of the cosmos. He is also the patron god of music, dance, and rhythm, and his attributes include the damaru, a small drum that symbolizes creation and sound. The damaru is a dual-sided instrument, consisting of … Read more
Introduction One of the most striking and distinctive images of Hindu history is that of Lord Shiva, the supreme deity of destruction and regeneration, smoking a chillum, a conical pipe filled with cannabis. This image has captivated the imagination of millions of devotees and admirers of Shiva, as well as inspired countless artists, poets, and … Read more
Introduction Bhasma (Sanskrit: भस्म, romanized: bhasma), also known as vibhuti (Sanskrit: विभूति, romanized: vibhūti) or tirunīru (Tamil: திருநீறு), is a sacred ash that is made of burnt dried wood, cow dung, or cremated bodies, and is used in various Hindu rituals, practices, and medicine. Bhasma is especially associated with Lord Shiva, the supreme deity of … Read more