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In Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu is associated with economic activities
In contrast, Shiva is about letting go and accepting what is while Vishnu is about making efforts to enjoy a good life…
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Who is a Hindu? The temple as saviour
Our monumental temples, such as Puri’s Jagannatha temple, were a reaction to the arrival of a foreign faith, and a sign of resistance to it…
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The end of the Buddha’s clan
This story from the Bhaddasala Jatakas is very similar to the story of the death of the Yadava clan decades after the war at Kurukshetra between Pandavas and Kauravas…
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Who is a Hindu? Diversity unites, homogeneity divides
Unlike Westerners, Hindus have been comfortable seeing unity in diversity for thousands of years…
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Who is a hindu? Is the world my family?
Not everyone embraced the philosophy ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbhakam.’ Here’s why…
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Who is a guru?
Different people in different contexts use the word guru differently to refer to different kinds of people…
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The Jealous God of Science
Published on 26th November, 2017, in Bangalore Mirror. Western scholars often state that Indians do …
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Born of Brahma’s hair
Plants play a key role in Hindu mythology. Plants are seen as sacred, sometimes deities by themselves, and sometimes as key offerings in a ritual…
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Bali underfoot
From a mythological point of view, the story is very complex, containing layers and layers of thought, spread over 3,000 years……
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What Devdutt Pattanaik Says about the Kinnars/Third-Genders and Kankalas/Skeletons of Tantrik Temples in Nepal
I was told that Guhyeshwari Temple was one of the revered holy temples in Kathmandu, Nepal. This temple is dedicated to Adi Shakti…
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Why do Hindus prefer birth anniversaries to death anniversaries?
In Hinduism, memory of death prevents progress, wisdom and liberation…
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Are Hindus vegetarian?
Published on 14th June, 2017, on www.dailyo.in. The idea of “vegetarian” diet has spread throughout …
