Found 80 Articles for Religion & Spirituality

India is undoubtedly the land of many religions. These religions have played a significant role in weaving the cultural fabric of our nation. We cannot deny the fact that both our tangible and intangible heritage has been influenced by these religions. Of these, Hinduism (mainly understood as Sanatana Dharma), Jainism, and Buddhism are the oldest religions which have existed in the land for thousands of years. The most popular and widespread in the Indian Subcontinent are Hinduism and Buddhism.Following are the Similarities Both the Religions Possess −The Concept of Freeing A BeingThere is a concept of freeing yourself from the ... Read More

Hinduism is one of the most widespread religions in the Indian subcontinent and with its diversity and variations. Hinduism can never be understood by one single definition. Hinduism is a vast ocean with various sub-components in it.The term Dharma as we understand today is often associated with religion. But, Dharma in the context of Hinduism always was one of the Purusharthas the others being Artha, Kama, and Moksha. Dharma was doing one’s duties and responsibilities in adherence with the scriptures, rules, and procedures established in the society. Dharma established the ethical foundation in the life of an individual to build ... Read More

Religion has been an important social institution in India for many ages. Religion today has gained a lot of negative currency i.e. whenever there is a mention of religion; people associate it with fundamentalism, extremism, religious fascism, communalism, and much more which are actually the root causes of corrupting the institution of religion.Amidst all this, there are debates among the people that question the fact whether humans today need religion or not?It is important to understand the genesis of religion. In India and other civilizations, we find the presence of mother goddess cult which intended to promote agricultural activities and ... Read More

Metaphysics played an extremely important role in Ancient Indian learning and social system. These metaphysics formed the philosophical foundation of life. Hence, it was given the term Darshana which literally means showing the path (of life). The Shad-Darshanas or the six systems of the Astika or the orthodox schools of Indian Philosophy consider the authority of Vedas.NyayaThe founder of Nyaya is Akshapada Gautama and it dated back to 2nd Century BCE. It is a school that deals with logic and epistemology. Its main objective is to help to eliminate ignorance of knowledge. It enlists four valid (Pramana) and four invalid ... Read More

With advancement in science and technology, a lot of religious values exploring metaphysics of life is being questioned and debated by scientists and researchers.Science in its simplest terms can be understood as all the activities that promote innovations in the human and natural world. It is an organized body of knowledge which includes facts collected from research.Religion, on the other hand, is an institution that promotes spirituality, ethics, and values. It is the actual aim of religion and not today’s corrupt understanding of compartmentalized religion.A different form of a clash between faith in a strong cosmic spirit and innovations in ... Read More

Sadhguru is the founder of Isha Yoga foundation which offers various programs for the elevation of the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of people. He is seen as a yogi, Mystic and a contemporary guru by his followers.Jaggi Vasudev, fondly known as Sadhguru by his followers runs the Isha foundation as a nonprofit organization and has lakhs of followers all over the world. He is associated with yoga programs, social outreach, education and environmental initiatives. His programs are most relevant to modern-day life and his teachings and practices have an immense following all over the world.He is a vivid book ... Read More

The Tibetan Book of the Dead ( Bardo Thodol ) was a set of seven texts which visualizes the after-death experiences. It was written by Padma Sambhava and deals with matters concerning death and describes the afterlife.Tibetan Buddhists believe in six Bardo States which detail what happens through life death and rebirth. This book discusses the experiences one has after death, in the Bardo, the interval between death and the next rebirth. The text also includes chapters on the signs of death and rituals to undertake when death is closing in or has taken place.Garuda Purana is one of 18 ... Read More

India is undoubtedly the land of many religions. These religions have played a significant role in weaving the cultural fabric of our nation. Of these, Hinduism (mainly understood as Sanatana Dharma), Jainism, and Buddhism are the oldest religions which have existed in the land for thousands of years. The most popular and widespread in the Indian Subcontinent are Hinduism and Buddhism.The main essence of both the religions is attaining the ultimate solace. Hindus call it Moksha and Buddhists call it Nirvana. The approach may be different, but the ultimate goal is the same in both the religions.The fundamental difference between Hinduism ... Read More

Navratri is on its full swing and devotees are paying the best tribute to ‘Ambey Ma’ to make her happy. In addition, Karwa Chauth is also around the corner. Fasting or Vrat is the most common part devotees adhere to. However, those who work (like me) also need some energy to get their stuff done simultaneously. Therefore, I suggest these delicious as well as fulfilling food recipes.Sabudana LadduYou must have binged on the Khichadi and other dishes made of Sabudana, but here I recommend blending it with coconut this time and experience a magical flavor.IngredientsBrown sugar or Jaggery-Half CupChopped Coconut-1/4 ... Read More

Whenever our family members or relatives embark on a travel to Hajj, our hearts sink with the thought of their safety because despite having solid arrangements we come across news of causalities that occur almost every year during the travel to this holy pilgrimage. To get over such fatal incidents, Rajasthan Hajj Welfare Society has come up with an innovative idea of giving a practical training to the Hajjis and for that, they have created a model of Kaba. This model displays all the spots of praying including Safa and Marva valleys, hills, Maqam-E-Ibrahim, Sang-E-Aswad, Hateem, and the ... Read More