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- ...unish evil people , Who would take care of good people who s is strong and who is Achyutha.4 KB (604 words) - 17:49, 25 March 2021
- *यमलोकस्थपापिवर्णनम् (Vara. Pura. 195) where he describes the people पापिनः who go to Naraka to taste the पापकर्मफलं || fruits of his b ...h great rishis and divine grandeur. Dharmarajapuri is the seat of the devi who is worshiped by Yama and also seen there is Kaala, ferocious and ever youth4 KB (421 words) - 19:45, 8 May 2020
- ...nam'', ''pratiṣhṭha'' of a ''Rām Mandir'' near-by and blessed a ''śiṣhya'' who undertook a ''sajīva samādhi'' at this very place. ...ve now) were able to see the baba riding on a horse (in the left picture), who resembles Lord ''Śiva''.1 KB (201 words) - 20:21, 26 October 2023
- ...on in the [[Brahmacharyashrama (ब्रह्मचर्याश्रमः)|brahmacharyashrama]] and who are awaiting their entrance into the responsibilities of the [[Grhasthashra ...cating the graduation of the student from the Gurukula. And such a student who has had the ritual abulation after completion of his study is called a Snat8 KB (843 words) - 11:07, 25 June 2019
- ...ef cattle “raid.” There is a telling of the tale of [[Shunahshepa]], a boy who was nearly sacrificed to [[Varuna]] on behalf of the sonless king [[Harishc ...a healthy "ox". There are special fees that should be given to the priests who are performing this yaga for the king . <ref name="test1">[http://sacred-te4 KB (689 words) - 13:45, 28 May 2019
- ...o the first varna namely Brahmana. He is governed by Brahmana dharmas. One who has the following occupations are Brahmanas according to Mahabharata<blockq ...sa brāhmaṇa iti smr̥taḥ ॥180.21॥''</blockquote>Meaning: Oh Nagaraja, those who have the good qualities of truthfulness, charity, forgiveness, virtuous cha4 KB (504 words) - 18:14, 10 December 2019
- * अपरविद्योपासना ॥ Aparavidyopasana : Some who meditate on ब्रह्मन् ॥ Brahman with less importance to th3 KB (349 words) - 22:24, 12 March 2020
- ...ne with whom there is abundance (of knowledge of) of aushadhi or herbs and who has knowledge to cure various diseases. (yaj.12.8) The one who cures the disease from its root cause.3 KB (499 words) - 16:17, 18 January 2023
- ...e auspicious qualities of Brahman which are the objects of desire; the man who knows Brahman obtains, together with Brahman, all qualities of Brahman.<ref ...ed in this world and those acquired through virtues in the next. For those who have realized the Self there is freedom of movement in all the worlds. Then5 KB (767 words) - 19:37, 29 May 2019
- ...e universe. The ''[[Purusha Sukta]]'' refers to the [[Purusha]] as Tvastr, who is the visible form of creativity emerged from the navel of the invisible [ ...in Hinduism|Yami]]. He is also the father of ''Visvarupa'' or [[Trisiras]] who was killed by Indra, and in revenge Tvaṣṭṛ created [[Vritra|Vrtra]] a3 KB (345 words) - 20:53, 17 December 2018
- ...In today’s time this title can be used by licenced Ayurveda practitioners who have completed 4.5 years course of Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine & Surgery ...o is proficient in theoretical as well as practical knowledge of Ayurveda, who is experienced in performing various Ayurveda treatments, and possesses dex5 KB (648 words) - 17:00, 25 January 2020
- ...it is coming from the Rushis and considered as transcendental rasa and one who understands this way, Saraswati svarupini, the personification of Saraswati ...o you and please enjoy the madhu and by this please protect the brahmacari who like a son to father.6 KB (956 words) - 19:29, 8 May 2020
- ...India|ancient India]]. He was an [[History of India|ancient Indian]] sage who was the original teacher of the ''Krishna [[Yajurveda|Yajur-Veda]]''. The ' ...e), which formed the Yajus descension, came to the custody of Vaisampayana,who was also the custodian of Mahabharata. Vaisampayana was unique to have obta2 KB (283 words) - 19:47, 8 May 2020
- ...gift made to one's parents, guru, friend, to a well conducted man, to one who has laid the donor under obligation, to the poor, the helpless, those endow ...ot receive one in the future. To such a person one has to give but not one who is blessed with abundance.<ref name=":2" />7 KB (813 words) - 15:52, 13 September 2019
- ...ola kings. The main deity is Lord Shiva with the name ''Suvaleśvara'' (One who controls māya) and consort as shri ''Kāmākṣhi'' devi.675 bytes (98 words) - 16:39, 18 December 2018
- Dharmawiki is a platform for one and all who what to learn, contribute, discuss and reflect on the traditional viewpoint Authors who contribute on this portal are essentially like-minded registered users with5 KB (752 words) - 22:09, 12 March 2020
- ...Mahābhārata)]]. They both had a son named Shon after [[Karna]]'s adoption, who became his younger foster brother.815 bytes (126 words) - 14:53, 27 December 2018
- ...I should not look at anybody except my husband with sexual desire. The man who looks at me with sexual desire should lose his manliness and become a herma ...righteousness be obstructed. (Rodha means obstruction. So Arundhati is one who cannot be obstructed).5 KB (810 words) - 17:42, 22 September 2019
- The sankalpa is recited by the donor in favour of the donee, who is mostly a brahmana. The thing or property to be donated is at hand physic ...ी). In order to escape this hell, you should have donated at least a cow, who will help cross this hell.<ref name=":022" />5 KB (484 words) - 18:01, 8 May 2020
- The DharmaWiki website is now open for the guests who would like to author their own articles. A Guest Author can [[Special:Reque * You are an '''academician''' who wants to discuss your traditional viewpoint with other scholars on the subj4 KB (605 words) - 11:07, 12 March 2019
- ...erson. This prefix was used by him to differentiate between other scholars who go by the same name “jivaka”.7 KB (1,130 words) - 16:47, 19 December 2022
- ...ain on the town. But this was not the entire story. He used to eat the man who delivered the supplies too, alive. Everyone was afraid of him and wanted to2 KB (340 words) - 18:29, 21 March 2019
- ...sed Arjuna to remain a eunuch for life, it was Chitrasena along with Indra who mediated with her to reduce the tenure of her curse to a single year. Chitr3 KB (470 words) - 15:02, 27 December 2018
- ...lliant rising sun, and mistaking it to be some delicious food. He saw Rahu who was standing near the sun and made a leap towards him. When he came near, h634 bytes (106 words) - 14:45, 24 April 2019
- A historian named Vrinda Madhava who composed “Siddha Yoga Sangraha” lived around the 9<sup>th</sup> Cent CE ...fact, Acharya Madhava who lived in the Vanga region, and Acharya Vagbhata who lived in the Sindhu region must have experienced similar knowledge gap. Thu3 KB (504 words) - 16:25, 12 December 2022
- ...a, Vishwamitra, Chyavana, Jamadagni belonged to along with the many others who are enlightened and whose vision has led us through the ages. In their deep ...of ancient vedic civilization. From Maharshi came rshis, followed by Gurus who brought along the Guru-shishya parampara. We are the descendents of such gr2 KB (374 words) - 10:17, 23 September 2019
- * Who is considered a guest ? Who is entitled to hospitality ? ...of food given to the fire in the form a Brahmana's mouth (vipra mukhagni), who is endowed with learning and austerities, saves one from great difficulties5 KB (517 words) - 14:41, 28 May 2019
- ...Subsequently, Krishna freed his parents, and his grand-uncle [[Ugrasena]] (who had also been locked up).2 KB (313 words) - 19:22, 8 May 2020
- ...s expertise and profession and because everything is there for him. Anyone who creates something for himself, can he, make it useless? For a gambler the e ...tar in the neem tree also and that madhu is none other than the paramatma, who has appeared as madhu rupa. ayameva soyah yamatma idam amritham idam brahma8 KB (1,377 words) - 11:56, 25 December 2020
- A physician who wanders from one place to another providing medical advice and treatment is == Who Was Acharya Charaka? ==8 KB (1,130 words) - 16:10, 4 November 2022
- ...s (mindset) and Karma (activities) for many generations of Bharatiyas. One who does not have the proper experience due to lack of upbringing (with these c ...in the present times. A similar situation is seen in the case of a student who picks up very important books in a library and hides them in a place to mak5 KB (751 words) - 20:22, 20 December 2021
- '''About the Temple:''' This is a very ancient temple of Lord ''Śiva'', who is here in the name of ''Jāgṛuteśwar''. Interestingly, the ''yoni'' of978 bytes (165 words) - 16:32, 18 December 2018
- ...ow warriors were to deal with noncombatants. No one should attack an enemy who has temporarily lost or dropped their weapon. The lives of women, prisoners * No warrior may kill or injure a warrior who has surrendered. (Violated when Satyaki slew an unarmed Burishravas).3 KB (536 words) - 16:00, 27 December 2018
- Kasyapa had 21 wives who were: Aditi, Diti, Danu, Arista, Surasa. Khasa, Surabhi, Vinata, Tamra, Kro SAIMHIKEYA (S). The Asuras (Demons) who were the sons of Simhika.. Two sons named Hiranyaksa and Hiranyakasipu and5 KB (765 words) - 23:14, 18 June 2020
- Who is this Vagdevi? What are her activities? And what is her nature? <bl ...am the the master of all that in the Rasthra and all wealth. I am the one who realies Param Brahman. In the context of the Yagna, I am the main devata. I8 KB (1,294 words) - 19:11, 12 November 2020
- ...ing villages,towns, cities of the Districts from Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, who are expected to attend. ...deity here is Mallikarjuna Swamy, the contemporary of Mahadeshwara Swamy who is worshiped all over the border area . The "udbhava murthy" is in the for5 KB (738 words) - 19:26, 8 May 2020
- ...'') e.g. "''The eye, O Emperor, is the Supreme Brahman''" or "''This being who is in the right eye is named Indha. Though he is Indha , he is indirectly c ...er of the field, Brahman who exists but transcends all verbal expressions, who cannot be expressed in terms like existence and non-existence.4 KB (561 words) - 15:46, 28 December 2018
- ...Williams was with the object of "exposing the roots of Hinduism" to people who believe in the Vedas and to prove to them that there is nothing of worth or ...ues, for there came about the distorted versions of it. Sir William Jones, who translated Shakuntala into English, had little opportunity to learn rudimen3 KB (420 words) - 14:40, 18 June 2020
- ...famous donation of land in Hindu tradition is that by the Danav King Bali, who was the master of the entire Earth. He was asked for three paces of land by870 bytes (151 words) - 19:15, 25 December 2018
- ...ī'' impressed by ''mahar'', says: “with the ''puṇya'' of serving this cow, who is none other than ''kāmadhenu'', you can cross this un-crossable ''vaitar ...man rather than her alone! The Devi then gave a boon that any barren woman who offers beetle nut near my cave will be blessed with children. Thus the anci4 KB (664 words) - 22:02, 12 March 2020
- ...iate application of these factors is always considered superior than those who know just dravyas (द्रव्याणि medicines). ...(required to identify and recollect medicines having desired activity) and who knows what to do if any unexpected situation arises, can provide treatment8 KB (762 words) - 16:19, 16 August 2022
- ...svins. In the Brahmanas and other Vedas, Vak is identified with Sarasvati, who is the goddess of learning, wisdom and inspiration. ...rb, upasarga and nipata. They are seen by manishins (मनीषिणः who are those who have controlled their mind).<ref name=":12">Sastri. Subrahmaya. P. S. (19445 KB (652 words) - 19:57, 12 July 2020
- *whether the person who died has undergone has undergone any samskara such as Namakarana, Chudakarm ...े विप्रो योऽग्निवेदसमन्वितः । (Para. Smrt. 3.5)<ref name=":2" /> A Brahman who has studied the Veda, and likewise keeps the sacred household fire, is rest12 KB (1,381 words) - 23:19, 31 August 2020
- ...with Sri Krshna. When the heat became unbearable there, Arjuna and Krshna, who were none other than the incarnations of Nara and Narayana, came to the ban3 KB (424 words) - 13:12, 18 September 2019
- ...in the book Shishuvatika Tattva evam Vyavahar by Sushri Indumati Katdare, who, 35 years ago was an active teacher and saw that across India, the field of ● The person who gives his/her time as a teacher at Vaatsalya Vatika is a certified and trai5 KB (798 words) - 13:04, 3 June 2023
- ...d shine , Who wears the fish like ear globes made of several shining gems, Who carries the flag and a diamond goad and has a shining lotus like feet. And ...one who cannot be defeated, I am the deathlessness, I am forever, I am one who never wavers, I am shapeless and imperishable , I am the form of divine joy14 KB (2,243 words) - 23:19, 1 April 2021
- ...diseases and who indulges in sexual activity everyday, who is youthful and who has determination, gets sex vigor with women.9 KB (1,283 words) - 23:25, 30 March 2021
- ...ween Asuras (demons) and the Suras (devas). There is no other personality who is given more importance than Vrtra in the Vedas and there is no other symb ...hita]</ref> </blockquote>Meaning : Vrtra is the one who grows circularly, who goes in circles and occupies the worlds.13 KB (1,394 words) - 22:30, 12 March 2020
- ...(soul), are destroyers. The "imperishable" ([[Achyuta]], a name of Vishnu) who discerns between consciousness and inertness is identified with ''[[jnana]] ...kanda then pays his respects to Shiva, who is a form of Vishnu and Vishnu, who is a form of Shiva. Further, Vishnu is said to dwell in the heart of Shiva4 KB (691 words) - 15:12, 24 December 2018
- ...avamsha. Known for his hospitality, he was the kindest, most liberal rajas who ruled ancient Bharatavarsha. ...According to it the lineage of Rantideva begins with Vitatha (Bharadvaja) who had a son Manyu.<blockquote>वितथस्य सुतान् मन8 KB (1,023 words) - 22:20, 17 June 2020
- ...rformed the Putrakameshti Yaga under the supervision of Rshyashringa Muni, who was an expert in [[Yajurveda (यजुर्वेदः)|Yajurveda]], whi1 KB (161 words) - 17:04, 28 March 2019
- ...ed in the Shastras as the Mother of all cows. She is a miraculous provider who fulfills the desires of her owner. Kamadhenu's lineage including he daughte ...rukti, the legacy of that Nirukti is the evidence. Now who is the Sun? and who is the cow?10 KB (1,484 words) - 16:50, 5 December 2020
- ...tataḥ sapatnāt jayati samūlastu vinaśyati ॥''</blockquote>Meaning : Those who indulge in adharma attain immediate success and secure fulfillment of their ...hagavata Purana (Skandha 7, Adhyaya 15) enumerating on Adharma says, those who have knowledge of righteous principles (true dharma), should steer clear of8 KB (973 words) - 20:01, 1 July 2021
- The temple was built by the Silhara dynasty kings who ruled Thane between 810 and 1240 AD. The ''lingam'' is ''swayambhu'' and ap1 KB (189 words) - 16:31, 18 December 2018
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- ...eflection that you see in water or mirror is the Atman (soul)." Virochana, who mistook what the Prajapati said as truth immediately took his bath, put on ...ains from speaking truth knowingly a thousand cords of death will fall. He who tells falsehood will have to perform many a deed of duty to attain heaven."8 KB (1,287 words) - 16:53, 20 April 2021
- ...dequacy. Thus, it is useful not only to renunciates but also to old people who, after fulfilling their familial responsibilities, wish to lead a life of h ...sannyasis by recounting the conversation between Raja Prahlada and a sage who had adopted the mode of life of a python (or ajagara).<ref>A.C.Bhaktivedant5 KB (857 words) - 15:07, 8 April 2022
- ...ice) to that person, by making themselves very pleasing, then why can’t we who are insignificant, not offer ourselves to Him? He is the one, by his pow ...name is undesirable. Therefore, Suktas have called the Lord “ka," means who is he?11 KB (1,622 words) - 08:55, 4 April 2022
- ...battle of Bharata, this Vrsabha, with his five brothers, attacked Iravan, who killed the five brothers. Vrsabha alone escaped death. (M.B. Bhlsma Parva, VRSABHA III. A Yadava King who was the son of Anamitra. This Vrsabha married Jayanti, the daughter of the4 KB (685 words) - 15:41, 25 December 2020
- ...Baba|Nanda]] and [[Yashoda]] were Bliss and [[Moksha]] (salvation). Those who underwent ''[[Tapas (Sanskrit)|tapas]]'' were born as trees in Gokul. ''Pra ...aksha, Kardama, Priya-vrata and Uttanapada. It is these, asserts the text, who procreated all life in the universe.5 KB (791 words) - 07:46, 6 February 2024
- ...rse of Mandavya, Dharma was born a son of a Sudra woman. It was this child who later on became the renowned Vidura of the Mahabharata.<ref>M.B., Adi Parva1 KB (196 words) - 13:30, 28 May 2019
- ...ng: O Air and [[Surya (सूर्यः)|Sun]], both of you together set aside those who are wrongful, dangerous and trouble others. Endow us with physical and spir8 KB (1,081 words) - 14:50, 15 July 2022
- Sampati's mother was Mahasveta and father was Surya. His brother was Jatayu, who fought against Ravana while he was abducting Sita from Dandakaranya. Sampati's son is Suparshva who tended to him and maintained him for a long time.<ref name=":0" />10 KB (1,353 words) - 22:13, 12 March 2020
- ...e sensory organs, riches and various luxurious articles for enjoyment, and who can achieve whatever they want and roam as they please are said to lead a h ...life (solitude), who have full adhyatmik knowledge and are devoted to it, who work both for the present as well as for the next life, and are endowed wit13 KB (1,605 words) - 23:05, 25 March 2022
- ...s so heavy, very few people could truly wield it (Besides Arjuna, the ones who were believed to be worthy of wielding it were Krishna, Karna, [[Bhima]], [ ...ng for multiple days. Wielding Gandiva, Sabyasachin Arjuna, vanquished all who stood before him.7 KB (1,203 words) - 16:55, 27 December 2018
- ...e motherland. Cow, Tulsi, and Ganga are revered as the mothers. The people who come to listen to the lecture in the meeting hall are 'my dear sisters and ...handra, the moon which represents medicinal plants and food, and Gangadevi who represents the life source namely water, both decorate the braids of Shiva.3 KB (524 words) - 21:41, 17 August 2021
- ...it is worthless, available everywhere hence what is the merit to the donor who gifts it (water)?" He reasoned that there is merit in gifting away what is13 KB (1,326 words) - 11:48, 25 December 2020
- ...anic individuals. Descendants of Angirasa are called Aangirasa (आङ्गिरसः), who are credited with the darshana of many [[Rigveda|Rig vedic]] mantras. ...on needed|date=September 2017}} One of his sons was Brihaspati (Aangirasa) who, according to another version along with Sage Atharvana, is credited to ha12 KB (1,603 words) - 22:13, 12 March 2020
- ...She lacked nothing). She was a divya Soundarya Murty. Brahmadeva wondered who derserved to be the Bharta of this apuurva Gunavati. He decided that a pers ...ya, a person who has no garvam, a person who has upakaara-buddhi, a person who has Indriya Nigraham”.'''10 KB (1,481 words) - 12:37, 27 December 2018
- ...s. These panis can be classified as the ancestors of Vanika of later times who formed the Vaisya caste in Aryan conception.<ref name=":1">Prasad, Prakash *Maharshi Yaska describes that panis are वर्तकः || varthaka (business people) who sell things for profits.13 KB (1,855 words) - 22:35, 12 March 2020
- ...ngs:''' Pujari visits the temple once in a day, but there are some Saadhus who open the doors on request.1 KB (223 words) - 22:04, 12 March 2020
- ...ihaspati, the celestial seer and preceptor of the gods. His wife was Kripi who was the sister of Kripacharya. He had a son named Asvatthama. Although a br ...that seed Droṇa was born. As a child Droṇa had been friends with Drupada, who had come to study at Bharadwaja's hermitage.5 KB (801 words) - 11:31, 30 January 2020
- ...abharata (महाभारतम्)|Mahabharata]], Eklaivan was the son of Hiranyadhanus, who was [[Jarasandha|King Jarasandha']]s army commander and leader of the Nisha ...]. When Jarasandha planned to besiege [[Mathura]], he was aided by Eklavya who was a skillful archer. Eklavya also helped Jarasandha and [[Shishupala]] by4 KB (555 words) - 16:37, 27 December 2018
- ...[Ahamkara (अहंकारम्)|ego]], she has identified herself with the Paramatman who is none other than the Devi, the all-pervasive sacchidananda ie. of the for ...as the creator of the universe and expresses the understanding that those who know Vak become one with Vak in tune with the notion, ब्रह्मव11 KB (1,197 words) - 17:43, 2 February 2024
- ...hvetaketu was the son of the sage Aruni or [[Uddalaka (उद्दालक)|Uddalaka]] who was born in the Gautama clan. Shvetaketu had a sister named Sujata. [[Astav9 KB (1,172 words) - 08:09, 6 February 2024
- ==आतिथ्याधिकारी ॥ Who is entitled to hospitality ?== ...110, 111)<ref name=":22" /> Others also, that is the friends and the rest, who may come to his house out of affection, he should feed on food specially pr14 KB (1,317 words) - 16:52, 18 June 2020
- ...es to mind so as to disturb and destroy him because worry cannot reach him who refuses to worry.<ref>{{cite book|title=Vivekcoodamani|publisher=Chinmaya M ...who are aware of the existence of Truth, and the enlightened one are those who have in their own way personally experienced, both know about the true natu6 KB (920 words) - 23:16, 28 December 2018
- ...c Gynecology, Obstetrics and Pediatrics). It was authored by Vrddha Jivaka who learned this subject from Acharya Kashyapa and tried to preserve and transf ...ntra and got popular as Kashyapa Samhita. Samhita was redacted by “Vatsya” who was a descendant of “Bhrigu” and “Vriddha Jivaka”. Kashyapa Samhita9 KB (1,313 words) - 15:02, 27 December 2022
- ...daughter of Menaka, the celestial apsara, and Pravara was a pious Brahmana who lived in Arunaspada, a janapada on the banks of Varuna. This story is allud ...as and Vedangas; always gracious to guests, he was the refuge to all those who arrived at night to his residence. <blockquote>कश्चिद् द्14 KB (1,833 words) - 12:19, 10 December 2020
- Who is that young beautiful maiden? What is that huge Python? What are the rats .... This is often narrated by men who have achieved ‘peace’ and ‘Truth’ and who have attained.” “Bhogavathi, the mother of Nibhandhanar, immediately re5 KB (790 words) - 11:55, 2 February 2021
- ...ossibility of performing the yajnas perfectly for want of expert brahmanas who are able to conduct such yajnas. Therefore, Gomedha yajna is completely pro ...killing but an act of great benefit.Formerly there were powerful brahmanas who could make such experiments using Vedic hymns, but now, because of the Kali8 KB (1,114 words) - 15:35, 25 December 2020
- ...vedic rites and customs in the Brahmanas and the Vedangas. Kutsa Angirasa who is the rushi of Usha sukta in the Rg Vedic hymns. 1) This is the omniscient who knows the law of our being and is sufficient to his works; let us build the12 KB (1,077 words) - 14:05, 28 May 2019
- One who adopts such behavioral practices is believed to gain all benefits of [[Rasa ...lidity of the knowledge of the Vedas), and persons having self-control and who regularly study scriptures, get the best out of rejuvenation therapy. If pe14 KB (1,833 words) - 22:33, 12 March 2020
- ...son who was a part of Narayana (Visnu). Since he was the son of Manasadevi who had deep devotion to the Guru and to the Gods, the boy was named Astika. Th ...rother. Astika grew up there under the care of Vasuki. It was Cyavana Muni who taught Samgavedas to Astika, at this time. (M.B., Adi Parva, Chapter 48, Ve10 KB (1,751 words) - 22:27, 12 March 2020
- ...and then vanished. Several Munis in the shape of birds came near Mandavya who was lying on the trident and made enquiries about him. The King came to kno ...rse of Mandavya, Dharma was born a son of a Sudra woman. It was this child who later on became the renowned Vidura of the Mahabharata. (M.B., Adi Parva, C12 KB (2,079 words) - 22:16, 12 March 2020
- ...tain heaven should recite it a thousand times each day; and that a person, who daily repeats the Gayatri hymn 3000 times for one month, shall be freed fro3 KB (573 words) - 14:52, 30 May 2021
- ...'das'', also means a "[[servant of God]]", "devotee," "[[votary]]" or "one who has surrendered to God". Dasa may be a suffix of a given name to indicate a ...ord ''dasa'' may refer to enemies, in other contexts it may refer to those who had not adopted the Vedic beliefs, and yet other contexts it may refer to m10 KB (1,458 words) - 22:35, 12 March 2020
- ...om sins and grants adhyatmik and material wealth. Brahma declares that one who "masters" the [[mantra]]s of [[Hayagriva]] learns the wisdom of the scriptu ...d'' ends by mentioning the merits of the text. The canon declares that one who recites the ''Hayagriva Upanishad'' on [[ekadashi]] (11th lunar day, which4 KB (569 words) - 22:08, 12 March 2020
- ...the public interest which means the interests the of all other individuals who constitute the society or Nation concerned and includes all humanity. It de ...tter. Still others declare that Dharma is the best. There are also persons who declare Artha alone secures happiness.9 KB (1,244 words) - 22:29, 12 March 2020
- ...y Sri Ramanujacharya in his Sribhasya (1.1.1). He who quotes the Vakyakara who describes that firm memory is the outcome of discrimination and other such11 KB (1,341 words) - 23:55, 13 December 2022
- * One should not keep company with their enemies and those who do not follow “Dharma” ...ile explaining philosophical views a surgeon is correlated with pradvivaka who is a legal advisor to the king. As a surgeon finds out and removes a deeply7 KB (933 words) - 20:05, 14 February 2023
- ...urthy, who promised Vasishtha that He will stay back and bless the Bhaktas who come. ...Raja-aasthaana-pandita. There lived a temple archaka in the same kingdom, who was a great Bhakta too. For a long time he managed to some how offer Naived10 KB (1,653 words) - 16:24, 19 December 2018
- ...ne of those wives. (Bhagavata, 10th Skandha ). It was this Kasyapa himself who was reborn as Vasudeva and Aditi became Devaki. Surasa was born as Rohini, ...jump across the ocean. Though many a monkey tried to do so it was Hanuman, who succeeded in crossing the sea. At one jump he reached the heights of Mahend6 KB (1,065 words) - 22:07, 12 March 2020
- ...ieve that the all-powerful Deva of the Rgveda and the vain, glorious Indra who lives in fear of men doing penance are one and the same person?"''</blockqu ...divided consciousness. Danu or Diti being the mother of Aditi is the deity who is integral and extensive. She is bright and luminous. She is the supporter7 KB (887 words) - 15:12, 24 October 2023
- ...to have come from Vishnu himself. It is the followers of the Sage Vikhanas who are called Vaikhanasas. This is how the community traces their origin direc ...does not evacuate his bowels or expel flatulence, while in the temple. One who is sick must not enter a temple.13 KB (2,172 words) - 20:58, 23 September 2019
- ...which exists ever as an already established fact; the non-return of those who take refuge in the qualified Brahman becomes a fact only because they too h ...comes to inhabit a bony tenement? And if a man did not know this himself, who has ever moved out of himself and gone to the wise man to receive illuminat12 KB (1,623 words) - 22:15, 12 March 2020
- ...it easy on the eyes along. Audio clips and videos make it easier for those who prefer listening to reading (for example while driving). Hence we add image ...are providing scope to elaborate content as well as outreach to the masses who want to explore our traditional subjects.6 KB (974 words) - 15:54, 12 March 2019
- ...ta Cultural Index). ananta is the reposing bed of viṣṇu. It is this ananta who dislodged mandara mountain at the time of Kṣīrābdhi mathana (churning o Bhīṣma told Duryodhana that Vāsudeva Janārdana created the divine Śeṣa who is known as Ananta 6. 63. 10. (Mahabharata Index)7 KB (1,221 words) - 16:51, 20 April 2021
- ...thing/substance/item (eligible for dana) to another person (or community) who accepts mentally, vocally or physically the thing or material from the dono Scriptures have not laid any restrictions as who can take the sankalp of donation and be a donor. Any person irrespective of13 KB (1,931 words) - 16:52, 30 August 2019
- Rtvik or Rtvij (Samskrit : ऋत्विक् / ऋत्विज् ) are professional priests who play an important role in conducting [[Yajna (यज्ञः)|yajnas]] (us * ऋतौ यजतीति । ''r̥tau yajatīti'' one who performs yajnas in all the six seasons (vasanta, grishma, varsha, sharad, h14 KB (1,897 words) - 16:50, 11 November 2019
- ...Maharaja (Samskrit: (याज्ञवल्क्यः जनकश्च) are two important personalities who played a crucial role in bringing out the nature of Brahman as we study tod ...has participated in the event. Janaka Maharaja had a great desire to know "who among these vedic scholars is the most erudite of all?" He had a thousand c15 KB (1,606 words) - 16:10, 5 December 2019
- ...y or culture{{Fact or opinion|date=23 January 2019}}. But kshatriya means who is meant to protect{{Citation needed}}. ...nd tra and one who frees{{Citation needed}}. Therefore kshatriya means one who frees others from difficulty. Sri Rama told mother Sita in Ramayana about h12 KB (1,314 words) - 14:29, 23 September 2019
- founder of the Sharma traditions of Tibetan Buddhism who also revived Chinese traveler Itsing who visited this university during the 7th8 KB (1,167 words) - 15:52, 28 December 2018
- ...hire ...॥2॥''</blockquote>Summary : The sign of yajna, the earliest priest who brings all the other devatas and seats them along with him, this Agni is ki One who worships the three Agnis is called a "'''Srauti'''" and if he worships the12 KB (1,397 words) - 16:03, 24 May 2019
- ...Sun as it is seen as the dispeller of darkness and provider of light, one who spreads his rays towards the earth and Sky. Soma enhances our speech and pronunciation just as the boatman who plies the boat in the waters seamlessly, and is therefore known as Vachaspa17 KB (2,813 words) - 13:16, 25 December 2020
- Dadhichi, was given the horse-head by Ashvinikumaras, who learnt Madhuvidya from him. Dadhichi received this vidya from Indra on cond ...armor (of Narayana Kavacha mantras) controlled by Me (Vishnu) to Tvashtra who in turn gave it to Visvarupa. He in his turn delivered this armor of Naraya11 KB (1,046 words) - 22:24, 12 March 2020
- ...(सूतिकागारम्) refers to the the specially designed labour room for a woman who is about to deliver a baby in few months or has just delivered a baby. This Sutika (सूतिका)- This refers to a woman who has just delivered a baby or a parturient woman or a woman in lobour.11 KB (1,552 words) - 16:38, 16 May 2022
- ...banganga. Thanks to the efforts of the Gaud Saraswat Brahmins, because of who we are able to worship this ancient Śiva lingam that was once worshiped by2 KB (297 words) - 16:23, 18 December 2018
- ...rajasuya yajna, which was initiated by Raja Soma. He was one of the sages who witnessed Parashurama's austerities. ...father of Sati Devi who married Shiva and as the father-in-law of Chandra (who married the 27 nakshatras).13 KB (1,892 words) - 16:53, 5 December 2020
- ...dly. Hearing the tumult in the women's section of the palace, Raja Somaka, who was attending the court along with his ministers, sought inquiry and hurrie ...ha, who endured the punishments of narakaloka for the sake of his Rajaguru who performed a kamya karma to protect the lineage of his Raja, even though he10 KB (1,212 words) - 11:40, 30 November 2019
- ...onely and frustrated. Those of us who are “unaware of our consciousness”, who are living in “avidyā” or ignorance are like Pārvati. We, like Pār Who plays, when we play? The bird on the lower branch, our “saguna self”,6 KB (988 words) - 19:40, 8 May 2020
- ...ri is granted a son by each Ashvin and bears the twins Nakula and Sahadeva who, along with the sons of Kunti, are known as the Pandavas. ...s (पुराणानि)|Puranas]], relate that the Ashwini Kumar brothers, the twins, who were Raja-Vaidya (Royal Physicians) to Devas during Vedic times, first prep8 KB (1,219 words) - 07:39, 23 November 2022
- Harishchandra introduced himself as a king who was very benevolent and generous. He requested sage Vishwamitra to ask for5 KB (771 words) - 19:50, 1 March 2019
- ...is, acharas, agamas (स्मार्तशिष्टागमयोश्श्रुत्यानुमानविदः). Thus he is one who, having understood the dharmas defined by the shastras, applies and execut7 KB (956 words) - 13:14, 6 January 2021
- ...he story of the [[Saptarshis (सप्तर्षयः)|Saptarshis]] and Raja Vrshadarbhi who insisted on giving dana to them which they refused at all costs. ...most common yet significant terms used in Sanatana Dharma regarding those who impart and seek knowledge. It is unfortunate that such sacred terms as the14 KB (1,940 words) - 11:15, 30 November 2021
- According to Kautilya, the Vidyrambha for a prince who was duly tonsured (vritta-chaulakarma) was to engage in learning Writing (L ...hi.<ref name=":1" /> Altekar confirms to it and cites few more authorities who have similar opinion. It could be delayed owing to circumstances but not un8 KB (1,173 words) - 15:54, 19 May 2023
- ...escription of the nature of the Supreme being. For, it is said that, those who are ignorant of this knowledge are caught helplessly in the cycle of birth ...le director, sustainer and supervisor of the Cosmic Prakrti. He is the one who creates everything, sustains everything, and when final dissolution takes p14 KB (767 words) - 17:50, 22 March 2020
- ...hould build the Kumaragara. Thus a specialist in the field of architecture who is conversant with science of building should construct a dwelling place fo ...aged and experienced family members who can properly guide and only those who have care & affection in heart for the child. A vaidya should have access t11 KB (1,576 words) - 17:42, 13 May 2022
- ...eva. 5.36)</blockquote>It also provides names of about forty Rigveda seers who had understood or realized the nature of Vishvedevas. There are various versions about the number of Vishvedevas who are collectively named so. In the Rigvedic texts they are described to be a10 KB (1,095 words) - 16:38, 8 August 2020
- ...at it is only those devotees who have caught hold of the Lord’s lotus feet who are free from all fear.<ref>http://stotrarathna.blogspot.com/2019/04/rudra- ...rshis like Narada, Sanatkumara and Rudra, when Rshi Agastya enquired as to who should be offered the yajna, Rudra elaborated on various things including t16 KB (2,595 words) - 18:22, 4 April 2022
- Everyone around the world who practices surgery remembers the pioneering contributions of Acharya Sushrut ...less than four centuries. Acharya Sushruta was the disciple of “Deivodasa” who was the King of Kashi. (Kashi is considered one of the oldest cities, known8 KB (1,160 words) - 19:03, 30 November 2022
- ...orm as Hiranyagarbha (the conditioned form) presides all over the deities, who are none other that Its manifestations, are described in the Kenopanishad. ...he help of the name tadvanam (तद्वनं). All creatures surely pray to anyone who meditates on It in this way.<ref name=":3">Swami Gambhirananda (1989 Second13 KB (1,591 words) - 09:42, 11 July 2023
- ...ng his vows of celibacy and secrecy until his graduation as a Snataka (one who has bathed and was ready for the life of a householder or an apprentice).4 KB (441 words) - 11:06, 4 February 2022
- ...s disseminated the knowledge. The Vedic Rishis were great realised persons who had direct intuitive perception of Brahman or the Truth.<ref name=":0" />2 KB (344 words) - 22:12, 12 March 2020
- ...osited into Anasuya, a child was born, who was named 'Durvasa' (lit. ''one who is difficult to live with''). Because he was born of Shiva's anger, he had ...ce to propitiate the [[Supreme Being]] in order to obtain a son by Anasuya who would be just like Him. Pleased with him, [[Brahma]], [[Vishnu]] and [[Shiv13 KB (2,174 words) - 16:31, 27 December 2018
- He was also one of those who tried to stop the Kuruksetra war. ...ti, and Kusha's son was the powerful and verily righteous Kushanaabha. One who is highly renowned by the name Gaadhi was the son of Kushanaabha, and Gaadh9 KB (1,451 words) - 22:09, 12 March 2020
- The '''Kumaras''' are the four rishis, who are eternally in the form of children, named as Sanaka, Sanatana, Sanandana ...sts the Kumaras among the twelve ''Mahajanas'' (great devotees or bhaktas) who although being eternally liberated atmaas from birth, still became attrac15 KB (2,436 words) - 16:34, 5 December 2020
- ...d 18 minor puranas which date back to the 7th century BCE. Maharishi Vyas, who narrated Mahabharat, is considered the compiler of the Puranas along with h ...a. It is well known that the knowledge of Ayurveda originated from Brahma, who then further passed down this knowledge to Daksha and so on, but according5 KB (780 words) - 18:13, 5 February 2023
- ...ogy; the only thing that distinguishes "Asura who become Deva" from "Asura who remain Asura" is intent, action and choices they make in their mythic lives ...the "Asuras who remain Asuras" question, challenge and attack the "Asuras who become Devas" to loot and get a share from what Devas have and they don't,11 KB (1,668 words) - 22:15, 12 March 2020
- ...low only a maximum of four persons to complete the journey, please tell us who has to get down” The King who raised the query initially, again asked “Who has to get down, if this chariot allows only three persons to travel to Hea7 KB (1,183 words) - 22:12, 12 March 2020
- * Salutation to that being whose form is pure, subtle, all-pervading, who surpasses nature, void of qualities. ...of yours, oh supreme, who is one with [[Brahman (ब्रह्मन्)|Brahman]], and who is the being that transcends all the world.15 KB (1,402 words) - 22:24, 12 March 2020
- ...speech, careful, pious, affectionate - thus she should serve her husband who is not fallen (by committing any of the five major papas, viz. murder of a15 KB (1,498 words) - 18:28, 24 November 2022
- ...acchatu ॥1॥''</blockquote>A bachelor placing the samidha in Jatavedas (one who knows all beings by birth) prays to him to grant shraddha and medhas. ...are in a lofty position, who know all objects originating in the world and who place all your worshippers in lofty states. I have offered this Samit with12 KB (1,403 words) - 14:46, 10 June 2019
- ...m with two children: Nandi, and Parvata. All of us know the story of Nandi,who went on to become the Vaahanam of Shiva. ...hiva-aikyam)”. Then Parvata went on to ask that Shiva must bless all those who come to this mountain.15 KB (2,112 words) - 16:11, 19 December 2018
- ...ya Upanishad is another famous conversation between Narada and Sanatkumar, who are both Lord Brahma's manasaputras and highly enlightened maharshis. This ...avid (being situated in atma). I have heard that people like you, that one who knows the Self passes beyond sorrow and have transcended misery. So I am in19 KB (2,049 words) - 16:02, 3 July 2019
- According to certain historians, there was a scholar named Sharangdev, who was also known as Sharangdhar, he might be the author of Sharangdhar Samhit ...me periods, historians claim that Sharangdev could be Sharngadhara Acharya who wrote Sharandhar Samhita referring to his father’s treatise “''Gadanigr6 KB (697 words) - 18:19, 30 November 2022
- # Surya, who travels in a chariot, is the sun # Garuda, the son of Vinata, who ended her slavery, was a bird22 KB (3,769 words) - 14:29, 28 May 2019
- ...rom Brahman. Brahma is a male deity, in the post-Vedic Puranic literature, who creates but neither preserves nor destroys anything. He is envisioned in so Manvantara is Manu’s cycle, the one who gives birth and govern human race. Each Manvantara has four divisions, four5 KB (809 words) - 12:33, 17 March 2020
- ...alled Sandhyā or Sandhyāvandanam (salute of Sandhyā). All the Dvijas (i.e. who have undergone Upanayanam) have to perform Sandhyā. For Śūdras and ladie ...ormed even during Aśaucam (impurity) due to birth of a child and by those, who for some reason or the other, cannot perform the complete Sandhyāvandanam.9 KB (1,250 words) - 17:40, 13 July 2022
- ...too. Vasumati, the avatar of Lakshmi, was the daughter of King Dharmasena who belonged to the lineage of the great king Dilipa. Vasumati was a great bhak ...The temple has a big pushkarini and is aptly named Hṛtpāpanāśini. Bhaktas who take a holy dip in the pushkarini are relieved of all paapas including thos5 KB (862 words) - 22:03, 12 March 2020
- ...ure of sons, wealth, cattle and kingdoms. What are these to a sensible man who realises that worldly pleasures are transient in nature?" ...ver, Shreya brings about wellness to him who accepts it among the two. One who chooses Preya (pleasure) falls down from the eternal supreme goal.13 KB (1,686 words) - 19:59, 15 December 2023
- * [[Kalki (The hero riding on a white horse, who is to come at the end of the Kali-Yuga)]]2 KB (351 words) - 15:15, 25 October 2019
- ...khilyas would not be fruitless and that as a result of their penance a son who would overpower Indra would be born to Vinata. Accordingly a son was born t Garuda (Eagle) who went to the realm of devas (gods) for Amrta (ambrosia) took rest on the bra13 KB (2,265 words) - 19:13, 15 January 2021
- ...es named [[Sushruta Samhita (सुश्रुतसंहिता)|Sushruta Samhita]], any person who is skilled in the science and art of Surgery has been called as Dhanvantari ...vantari does not necessarily mean Lord Dhanvanatari but, a skilled surgeon who has mastered the art and science of Surgery. Dhanwantari is also referred t18 KB (2,375 words) - 14:02, 28 November 2022
- ...the pairs of opposites like joy and grief, success and failure. Also, one who has true union with the Supreme is not subject to rebirth. He attains immor ...ding to Sri Krishna, should be sought at the feet of a liberated Guru, one who has realised the Truth. The aspirant should approach such a sage in a spiri16 KB (802 words) - 21:28, 5 December 2020
- Kubera is called Pingalaksha (पिङ्गलाक्षः) as he looked at Parvati, who was seated on the left thigh of Shiva, with jealousy. She cursed him to bec ...h their seva, Vishravas granted each of them sons according to their wish, who are as mighty with immense strength equal to that of lokapalakas.14 KB (1,591 words) - 19:14, 15 January 2021
- ...ind and lead to attachment to life-forms and sense-objects. However, those who take shelter of the Supreme Being become free from the trigunas and attain ...Gunas, abandons the body and attains the Supreme Being. And such a person who is released from the body and from the Gunas which arise in the mind, being22 KB (2,723 words) - 20:06, 19 May 2022
- ...'''"</blockquote><blockquote>"There is hardly an individual in this world, who on his own, is pure in his conduct. ...lso depended on the manner in which the king functioned, because it was he who was responsible for its enforcement. There was also a specific provision wh8 KB (1,396 words) - 15:40, 28 December 2018
- ...siology, and of psychology converge and meet. And here will assemble those who would seek oneness amidst the manifold. Here it is that the genius of India It was a woman in the Vedic times, who, when asked to take her choice of the wealth that would be hers for the ask7 KB (1,208 words) - 20:15, 22 November 2020
- ...destruction. From the different parts of her body emerged fierce warriors who clashed with Visvamitra's followers. All the arrows shot by Visvamitra were ...], then requested Shiva to stay back in Gajakaananam and bless the Bhaktas who come there. This Gajakaananam is now popular by the name ShriKalaHasti.5 KB (828 words) - 21:44, 4 June 2019
- ...nerously providing for the sustenance of all, and especially of the guests who arrive at the door of the householder. This opportunity to look after and s ...grhastha ashrama for twelve years, attains the merit that accrues to those who perform an [[Ashvamedha Yajna (अश्वमेधयज्ञः)|ashvam17 KB (2,333 words) - 12:07, 15 September 2019
- ...तू । dish made of barley) given away by a generous resident of Kuruksetra, who himself used to live off the left-over grains collected by unchavrtti." = उञ्छवृत्तिब्राह्मणः ॥ Brahmana who lived by Unchavrtti =14 KB (1,904 words) - 16:40, 5 December 2020
- ...of no less importance, because for a person living the dharmik traditions, who follows the principles of Purusharthas, [[Karma (कर्म)|Karma]] and ...a during the great war of Mahābhārata – whoever is born has to die and one who is dead would be born, i.e. it is an unending cycle of birth and death. The17 KB (2,558 words) - 17:20, 1 June 2023
- ...out the pre-eminence of the all-encompassing Brahman who is everything and who pervades all things. He is told about [[Brahman]] shining brightly in the s8 KB (1,150 words) - 23:22, 28 December 2018
- ...to many such details have been supplied to us by the rshis and maharshis, who have not only left the scheme of evolution of our world systems, but also h6 KB (838 words) - 22:11, 28 February 2020
- Vyaghrapada (व्याघ्रपादः) was the father of Upamanyu Maharshi who was Sri Krishna's Guru.2 KB (321 words) - 14:24, 24 April 2019
- ...vya-Jñānam''. This river hence is also called by Nandi’s name. ''Vāsuki'', who was used as a rope in ''kṣhīra-sāgara-mathanam'', prayed to Tiruttani L2 KB (398 words) - 16:01, 19 December 2018
- ...papandavas were performed by him. Most importantly he was the chief priest who directed the yajna karmas of Rajasuya yajna of Yudhisthira and conducted th ...quote>Upamanyu mentions that his father was [[Vyaghrapada (व्याघ्रपादः)]], who was a great seer well versed in vedas and vedangas during the Krtayuga, and16 KB (1,917 words) - 12:54, 4 December 2020
- ...shing a ''guru-shishya sambandha'' (Guru-shishya tradition) with a teacher who has already experienced that kind of knowledge (Aparoksanubhuti); the karm2 KB (331 words) - 15:46, 28 December 2018
- ...he vratas undertaken by Mother Earth herself to please the Supreme brahman who is spoken of Narayana-Hari in the Vedas and Shastras. ...in mind. He was then confronted by the woman who was none other than Maya who engulfed him. Then the five other persons came there and hid themselves wit18 KB (2,955 words) - 18:22, 4 April 2022
- MAHARSHI PULAHA WAS the fifth son who sprang from Brahma's mind. To populate the worlds with more progeny, Brahma3 KB (333 words) - 22:18, 12 March 2020
- ...ndia Company donated land and some money to Manali Muthu krishna Mudaliar, who built the new Chenna Kesava Perumal temple in the year of 1762, at a differ ...Malleeswara Swami]] were originally built by [[Beri Thimappa]], the dubash who brokered the deal between [[Francis Day (Madras)|Francis Day]] and the loca7 KB (957 words) - 17:16, 31 December 2018
- ...s regarded necessary for all people and not a privilege to those lucky few who had money and leisure to devote to its acquisition. Upanayana samskara, whi ...ds done by a son who is instructed like this will be helpful to the father who has gone to the other world as if done by himself.<ref name=":10">Swami Mad14 KB (1,977 words) - 12:35, 10 February 2020
- ...ve birth to a human child. That deer was a devakanya in her previous birth who was ordained by Brahma to become a deer.<ref name=":0">Shastri. Pt Ramnaray ...brahmanas, he should perform a prayaschitta and for that get a Muni (seer) who had never seen women in his life, to perform a yaga, which would bring rain12 KB (1,710 words) - 20:43, 1 April 2020
- ...la (ऐल). The dynasty started from Chandra (Lunar race) but it was Pururava who became celebrated. ...t it was Brahma who cursed Urvashi and in Bhagavata it was the Mitravaruna who cursed her. Urvashi had heard about the fame of Pururava and had felt love13 KB (1,916 words) - 15:27, 28 January 2022
- ...ानधिकारमात्रम्॥ During Jananasoucham, the father (and co-wives of the lady who delivered, though polygamy is not applicable in the present days) has Aspru ...is born in the Stree’s Pitru Griha, then her parents, brothers, her uncles who are residing in that particular house have to observe Janana-Ashoucha for o8 KB (858 words) - 16:51, 11 September 2020
- ...in the same manner as the four kumaras. However, unlike the Sanathkumaras, who chose the path of renunciation, Marichi followed the path of creation.<ref>2 KB (368 words) - 20:04, 5 December 2020
- ...ce of [[Panchamahayajnas (पञ्चमहायज्ञाः)|panchamahayajnas]]. The grhastha who is so immersed in ignorance that he fails to perform panchamahayajnas canno ...chamahayajna, eventually offer themselves as food to their enemy, a hunter who has come for shelter under their tree residence, one stormy day.<ref name="14 KB (1,896 words) - 21:29, 5 December 2020
- ...ng, not yet possessed of the power of procreating, was observing all those who received the दानम् || [[Dana (दानम्)|dana]] (charity). ...nichayana) will be celebrated with Nachiketa's name and blesses that those who perform Agnichayana will realize Atma by overcoming the cycles of birth and11 KB (1,224 words) - 20:18, 2 February 2020
- Emboldened, Ratnakara said: I am a robber. I kill people who resist me.' Aghast his father yelled, 'What! You are a robber? Get away you ...ons. Yat krauncha-mithunad-ekamavadhih kama-mohitam. Therefore worship Him who stands by us whether we are doing good or evil." ill-fated hunter! You shal8 KB (1,483 words) - 23:21, 28 July 2022
- ...a direct revelation of the 'cosmic sound of truth' heard by ancient Rishis who then translated what was heard into something understandable by humans.10 KB (1,538 words) - 19:57, 6 July 2020
- ...labhadrarama entered the lower world (Patala) after death, among the Nagas who welcomed him, there was one called "Ambarisa". (M.B., Mausala Parva, Chapte2 KB (438 words) - 14:05, 24 April 2019
- ...epic have overlooked. Urmila is one of the unsung heroines of Sri Ramayana who has been completely overlooked by Valmiki. Too many, have accused the write3 KB (440 words) - 16:36, 5 December 2020
- ...the Vedas as "written texts" but as knowledge (jnana) "revealed" by rshis who visualized and experienced it in higher conscious state of existence; thus3 KB (397 words) - 15:13, 20 December 2021
- ...ed on an unusual course of action. By his yogic powers he created a female who would possess all those characteristics and virtues that would be appropria3 KB (440 words) - 22:19, 12 March 2020
- === नस्यकर्म अर्हाः ॥ Who are Fit for Nasya karma? === ...with other factors and only then advices Nasya therapy if suitable. Those who are suffering from any of the following disorders can be benefited from Nas16 KB (1,991 words) - 11:10, 1 February 2022
- ...tic in the ''[[Ramayana]]''. She is described as an ardently devoted woman who received [[Rama]]'s [[Darśana|darshan]] and blessing due to her [[Bhakti]] ...total faith in My strength is the ninth and highest stage. Shabari, anyone who practices one of these nine modes of My ''bhakti'' pleases Me most and reac6 KB (974 words) - 16:45, 5 December 2020
- ...lessedness. In fact, it is considered most important especially to seekers who wish to attain success in their adhyatmik life.<ref name=":0" />11 KB (684 words) - 17:06, 22 March 2020
- ...s not desire (never transmigrates). Of him who is without desires (akama), who is free from desires (desire for the fruits of karma - nishkama), the objec ...as he behaves, so will he be born. He who does good will be born good, he who does evil will be born evil. Man is entirely composed of desire (kama), he13 KB (1,593 words) - 14:40, 25 July 2023
- ...iving of food and water, is superior to all others. The danavlras,the ones who give food and water to others, attain to the best of lokas after their deat prdnaddndddhi paramam na ddnamiha vidyate ||"</blockquote>The one who gives anna indeed gives prana, gives life itself. And what can be a greater14 KB (1,992 words) - 19:39, 13 July 2022
- This he explains by describing a meeting between Raja Prahlada and a sage who had adopted the mode of life of a python (or ajagara). And thus, brings for Through Prahlada Muni Samvada, Sage Narada explains that a person who has attained the paramahamsa stage knows very well the distinction between21 KB (2,211 words) - 20:36, 5 December 2020
- Narayanacharya: Those who have open Pandora box, this is such a tremendous task. I am getting aged an ...stood, when I took my work on the Vedas many people discouraged me. People who know a little Sanskrit and more of English, so called professors of philoso6 KB (1,009 words) - 11:25, 20 December 2021
- Music, Indology and poetry were among the interests of Dr. Narayanacharya who was well-versed in English, Kannada, Sanskrit and Tamil and delivered disco2 KB (372 words) - 21:18, 25 August 2022
- ...n the vocations of life, rather it was to create responsible social beings who could neither fail on the parameters of material existence nor could falter ...en from his sister, then from his own maternal aunt and then from a female who will not disgrace him by a refusal.<ref name=":1">Mookerji. Radha Kumud, (117 KB (2,517 words) - 21:12, 18 July 2022
- ...he important Smarta [[Yajna (यज्ञः)|Yajnas]] performed daily by grihasthas who have been initiated during marriage. Aupasana, which must be performed eve ...ckquote>Meaning : "I hope that a brahmana who is versed in the traditions, who is intelligent and just, employed in your sacred fires, always informs you10 KB (1,411 words) - 17:49, 22 September 2019
- ...ey who maintain the invincible workings of the Truth in the universe, they who build its worlds into an image of the Truth."</blockquote>The esoteric qual6 KB (921 words) - 16:00, 24 October 2023
- ...lated ancestry in IVC cline and the ancient Iranians had a common ancestor who lived more than 12,000 years ago.|alt=]] ...that the people of Indus Valley and ancient Iranians had a common ancestor who lived more than 12,000 years ago. The IVC's Iranian related ancestry itself11 KB (1,683 words) - 17:03, 2 May 2022
- ...Brahmacharyashrama (ब्रह्मचर्याश्रमः)|brahmacharyashrama]] (graduates) and who are awaiting their entrance into the responsibilities of the [[Grhasthashra Snataka refers to a student who has had the ritual abulation or samavartana snana (समावर्तन26 KB (2,356 words) - 19:08, 22 September 2019
- ...eda. This episode of stealing of the divine Cows || गोग्रहणम् by the Panis who are a class of tradesmen with no regard for yajnas or vedic principles is a Panis are basically tradesmen who were prominent class of people along with Dasyus and Asuras, intelligent, p17 KB (2,205 words) - 13:48, 28 May 2019
- It also mentions that one who is desirous of blessings, should constantly sojourn at these sacred-most sp3 KB (418 words) - 11:44, 29 April 2020
- ...e supreme and every name of that devata exhibits that aspect of the lord, who is residing as the inner soul of that devata. ...aha is used for Sri Brahma, but primarily Ajaha name suggest to paramatma, who is beyond birth ad death. The different names like IndraKarma, Ishwara,24 KB (3,995 words) - 15:21, 25 December 2020
- ...a]] is said to provide an extra powerful boost of healing energy for those who participate and also to the whole world. Performance of a Somayajña is int3 KB (424 words) - 17:34, 27 December 2018
- • "विष्णुः(१) पीताम्बरः(१) (अस्ति)" (Vishnu is one who wears a yellow robe) ...er example: "विष्णवे(४) पीताम्बराय(४) नमः(१) (अस्तु)" (Greetings to Vishnu who wears a yellow robe)<ref name=":1">Amit Rao, Bahuvrihi Samasa Review, Vidya14 KB (275 words) - 16:53, 13 September 2022
- ...e to be known as Thiruper. The story goes thus. Once Narada wanted to know who among Bhumidevi and Mahalakshmi (the two consorts of Mahavishnu) was superi ...the old man, asked the old ascetic to wait for a while until the Brahmanas who were expected for food would return. However, Vishnu insisted that he be se6 KB (1,004 words) - 13:30, 20 March 2020
- A well known author who lived around the period of 1534 CE, Shri. Kamalakara Bhatt is the son of Pt4 KB (390 words) - 10:30, 18 November 2019
- ...ta they (people) desire food. The cows (sun's rays) entered rta by rta. He who wins over rta acquires it. For the sake of rta (heaven) and earth are wide ...X. 10 4) 'What indeed we never did beforo (shall we do it now?); shall we who have spoken rta (so far) now speak anta ?' (rta vadanto anriam rapema) In t11 KB (1,651 words) - 18:09, 22 September 2019
- Those who simply memorized the texts of Vedas, without understanding the meaning and ...passed their educational course were admitted to the samavartana and those who finished their education were allowed to take their ceremonial bath.18 KB (2,463 words) - 14:26, 19 May 2023
- ...ved of his terrible fate by sage [[Agastya Rshi (अगस्त्यः ऋषिः)|Agastya]], who accepted food from his hands and thus freed him of the taint of anannadana. ...here sat a man from the heavens. He was surrounded by thousands of apsaras who were all adorned with celestial ornaments. Some of them were singing, some15 KB (2,037 words) - 15:56, 31 December 2018
- ...y in the present days, simplified forms of dana have continued among those who religiously look up the Panchanga (Almanac) on a daily basis. ...him into exile. After 28 years of wandering, he once saw a learned Brahmin who had fainted due to the heat of Vaishakh month. The Prince, feeling pity, fa9 KB (1,270 words) - 13:26, 28 May 2019
- ...d to empty the earth of all Kshatriyas. But he would not kill a Kshatriya, who had marriage kangan on his wrist. This kangan, yellow band of thread was us ...rmed a son-giving sacrifice (putrakameshti yajna) on behalf of Dasharatha, who had no issue, and then Dasharatha had sons. <ref name=":1">Srimad Bhagavata9 KB (1,243 words) - 14:11, 28 December 2020
- ...i Parva, Chapter 138, Stanza 9, that Agastya gave this weapon to Agnivesa, who gave it to Drona and Drona gave it to Arjuna and instructed him about the u Indrajit and Hanuman. A clash occurred between Indrajit and Hanuman, who landed in Lanka in search of Sita, and the former got Hanuman bound by Brah20 KB (3,391 words) - 14:16, 24 April 2019
- ...uti is pronounced and applied in practice, we have to approach individuals who belong to oral tradition and never think about going to Universities and pe ...|upavedas]] in this stream of knowledge. Upavedas are generally for those, who do not learn the Vedas completely in shruti tradition.15 KB (2,143 words) - 16:48, 6 April 2022
- ...the deaf, and feels the body like wood. This is the characteristic of one who has attained much quiescence. ...the state of raja yoga. Many siddhis, psychic powers, manifest to the one who has mastery of kevala kumbhaka. He remains unaffected by pain, his excretio13 KB (2,075 words) - 18:53, 30 December 2022
- ...ic passion Andhaka said to his henchmen as follows : "He is my true friend who brings Siva's consort, Parvati to me. Yes, he is my brother, nay, father ev ...ains from speaking truth knowingly a thousand cords of death will fall. He who tells falsehood will have to perform many a deed of duty to attain heaven."18 KB (3,014 words) - 22:09, 12 March 2020
- ...fe Aditi, the mother of the devas. Therefore, Hari became their son Vamana who was dwarf. He then went to the Yajna being performed by Bali and recited th ...w everything. He infused the energy he had acquired by penance into aditi, who gave birth to a son. The birth took place on the twelfth day of the month o18 KB (3,184 words) - 18:35, 10 December 2019
- ...est summed up by Shri Ramakrishna when he refers to 'sages such as Narada, who keep their bodies alive in order to bring spiritual light to others. The numerous accounts regarding Narada have always frustrated scholars, who have tried to organize his biography sequentially into a coherent whole. Bu13 KB (2,227 words) - 18:35, 20 January 2021
- #Who is Yama and Yami? ...in the form of Surya (he represents all aspect time) and Ashwini Kumaras, who give long life and healthy life. Dr. K. S. Narayanacharya gives the followi18 KB (2,759 words) - 16:22, 4 February 2022
- * introduce scholars who are remotely located3 KB (438 words) - 11:14, 20 July 2020
- ...nnected with religious ideas. The child is frequently named after a devata who seems to be regarded its protector or is named after a saint whose blessing ...One who is desirous of fame, his name should consist of two syllables, one who desires holy lustre, his name should contain four syllables." For boys even20 KB (2,707 words) - 14:11, 17 April 2023
- ...Gita]]. This chapter talks about the radiant, imperishable divine reality who is beyond all things manifest and unmanifest, names and forms and which is ...ver, the Supreme being exists even beyond this unmanifest state. And those who attain union with the Supreme being do not have to come again into this imp17 KB (1,473 words) - 13:10, 17 October 2023
- ...sword in one hand. As the mystic trader traveled, Azhwar also followed him who reached the Adanur temple and disappeared. Then Mahavishnu gave darshana to ...dwelt, Airavata trampled the garland with his legs. This enraged the sage who cursed Indra that Sri Lakshmi would disappear from the three worlds ruled b9 KB (1,413 words) - 16:13, 18 December 2018
- ...ādhyayanatatparaḥ ॥ 6 ॥</blockquote>Summary : Shakalya was great Brahmana, who mastered the Vedas and Vedangas. Formerly, in Brhat kalpa, in the city of V ...ows the mind (of the bhupati), one who understands the opportune time, and who patiently endures everything wisely will become the favorite friend of a ra22 KB (2,485 words) - 20:13, 29 October 2019
- So those who know this and who in the forest meditate on faith as austerity go to light and from light.. ...are instances of foolish penance undertaken by demons like Hiranyakashipu, who performed austere penances to become immortal and kill the demigods. He pra13 KB (1,847 words) - 23:46, 5 July 2023
- Indra was one of the deities who received great attentions and at least nine of his conversations with vario ...nvitation did they hear? How much can praise the greatness of these Maruts who travel with great speeds just like the Syena birds." Marutganas hearing the12 KB (1,719 words) - 22:39, 12 February 2022
- ...orship the Sun-God; Ganapatyas who worship Ganesa as supreme; and Kaumaras who worship Skanda as the Godhead. ...hri Ramananda are called Ramanandis. Ramananda was a disciple of Ramanuja, who propounded the Visistadvaita school of Vedanta Darsana.19 KB (2,913 words) - 11:55, 4 July 2022
- ...>Yudhisthira asks Markandeya whether he has seen or heard about any person who is as ill-fated as us (Pandavas due to the abduction of wife) in this world ...in answer to Yudhisthira's question recounts the story of ShriRamachandra who had to live in the forest and had to endure the abduction of his wife Janak14 KB (1,864 words) - 20:48, 5 December 2020
- ...ṣhi and Pulomā devi. Once Bhṛgu maharṣhi asked Agnideva to protect Pulomā, who was a garbhavati, till he comes back and went away. A rākṣhasa by name P3 KB (579 words) - 14:56, 24 April 2019
- ...known as the wise old minister (a noble bear) of Sugriva, the Vanara Raja who lived on the Kishkinda mountain of Bharatavarsha. He is also known for his17 KB (2,728 words) - 16:34, 4 June 2019
- ...a visit to Indra. While returning after the visit, he passed by Kamadhenu who was lying under the shade of Kalpavrksa. He paid no heed to her, as he did .... He asked her why she was crying. Surabhi answered: "My Lord, the cattle, who are my children are groaning in the world under the yoke of the farmer. I w17 KB (2,973 words) - 13:35, 28 May 2019
- ...t by concentrating between the eyebrows and practising Pranayama. For, one who has achieved perfect control of the outgoing senses and is freed from desir14 KB (973 words) - 14:25, 3 March 2020
- ...t, who is present in the whole universe. It states that the Supreme Being, who is the creator of the world, has surrounded the entire nature in all its fo ...eds while the second one observing the bird is the metaphor of the divine, who is closely observing the movements of that first bird in order to give frui20 KB (2,913 words) - 01:56, 17 June 2022
- ...lso depended on the manner in which the king functioned, because it was he who was responsible for its enforcement. There was also a specific provision wh ...radharma in the Rajya will remain powerful. Nyaya limits the Raja himself, who is the enforcer of Nyaya but never its source.<ref name="LCHI-Rama_Jois-Pt119 KB (2,683 words) - 18:18, 2 July 2021
- A student who has had the ritual abulation after completion of his study in the gurukula ...ly extinguished. (Manu Smrt. 4.186).<ref name=":3" /> An ignorant brahmana who wishes to accept donations, sinks to the hell along with the donor like how23 KB (2,233 words) - 16:47, 8 May 2020
- ...was the leader, the demon Agha, younger brother of Baki (Putana) and Baka, who was deputed by Kamsa (to kill Krshna) said to himself, 'This must be the ki ...sion to see the helpless children and calves who had no other saviour, and who having slipped out of (the protective control of) his hands, had become the25 KB (2,482 words) - 14:55, 30 July 2019
- ...tify such individuals, Shri Krishna replies by describing the marks of one who has risen above the three Gunas. He also states that if one constantly wors ...arāṁ siddhimito gatāḥ ॥14.1॥</blockquote>Thus, it is expected that the one who understands this fourteenth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita will also attain p32 KB (3,686 words) - 14:11, 27 June 2023
- Maharshi Kratu was one of the Saptarishis who ''w''ere born of Brahma's mind while it was concentrated by austerities and ...and Kriya. His offspring were the sixty thousand Sages called Balakhilyas, who were allegorically known to be the size of a thumb and used to reside on th23 KB (2,778 words) - 10:02, 28 January 2021
- ...sā sa vinaśyati |'' <ref name=":5" /></blockquote><blockquote>Meaning: one who indulges in such activities excessively suddenly perishes like a lion tryin ...that vyayama in such capacity as a daily regime should be performed by one who regularly takes unctuous food (i.e. does not cut the fats completely in dai21 KB (2,413 words) - 08:40, 27 October 2022
- Person who possesses cow. Eg: योगः अस्य अस्ति इति = योगिन् (योग + इन्). Person who has yoga.10 KB (370 words) - 16:51, 8 September 2022
- ...ga (likes), Dvesha (dislikes) nor Vairagya (total renunciation). He is one who realized his source of happiness within Self, and not in external objects. ...ajna (man of steady wisdom), Gunaatita (beyond the three Gunas), Brahmana (who has realized the Self), Ativarnaasramin (beyond the pair of the four Varnas34 KB (4,560 words) - 23:42, 14 October 2022
- and the boy to his palace. This was the boy who later3 KB (494 words) - 15:38, 6 June 2019
- ...ter. They were under the direct and personal supervision of their teacher, who was to watch not only over their intellectual progress but also over their ...istics - serve/revere both Devatas and Acharyas by thought, deed and body, who has a pure heart (unbiased), has a unending zeal to learn and has exception29 KB (3,850 words) - 13:40, 2 June 2022
- ...along with traditions (based on smrtis) and the virtuous conduct of those who follow Vedas; ultimately the source of Dharma also lies as given by the inn * '''साध्वाचारम् ॥ the virtuous conduct of those who follow the Veda'''31 KB (3,835 words) - 12:41, 5 January 2021
- ...y, is the Knower of the Field. And it is none other than the Supreme Being who has projected Himself in form of Knower of the Field within the body. It is ...seer, the witness, the guide, sustainer, experiencer and Lord of all. One who knows this mystery is not bound by activity even in the midst of life. When15 KB (897 words) - 18:06, 22 March 2020
- Shvetaketu was the son of the sage आरुणिः ॥ Aruni or उद्दालकः ॥ Uddalaka who was born in the गौतम ॥ Gautama clan. Shvetaketu was Uddalaka's s ...ar. With the rise of his scholarship, he became very conceited. The father who understood this, called him to his side and asked him,<blockquote>तमा15 KB (1,707 words) - 22:33, 12 March 2020
- ...hey reside in Surya (Sun), Jala (water), Earth, Air, Fire, Space, Brahmana who took Diksha (in yajnas) and Soma (Moon) respectively. ...as one who gives good health and happiness along with longevity and as one who removes all the causes for ill-health. Along with Mitra, Varuna, Rudra aids22 KB (2,424 words) - 22:52, 15 September 2019
- ...three debts. Subsequently, [[Vyasa (व्यासः)|Maharshi Vyasa]], the Adi Guru who systematised [[The Four Vedas (चतुर्वेदाः)|the Four Ved Deva Rna refers to obligation towards the Supreme Being who is the Creator. Therefore, Deva Rna is to be discharged by worshipping the26 KB (3,612 words) - 10:11, 2 July 2021
- ...possible through the brilliant strategy of the East India Company traders who under the guise of 'studying pagan cultures & civilising the savages', dige ...remarkable mathematics is written," exposes the perfidy of the Christians who used local Sanskrit scholars to translate our texts to steal our knowledge14 KB (2,264 words) - 22:36, 12 March 2020
- ...been a problem throughout human history and consequently, it is the woman who suffers irreparable physical, mental and socio-economic damage. In partic ...s considered that the right to protection is important especially of women who were seen in Vedic times as ‘sustainers of our society’.25 KB (3,924 words) - 19:19, 8 May 2020
- ...phant-faced devata (Ganesha), whose feet are worshipped by all devatas and who bestows happiness on devotees by destroying obstacles when remembered, I st ...charana shloka seeking the blessings of Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, who is the Prathama-pujya, for successful completion of writing this book. He a14 KB (1,754 words) - 15:25, 1 August 2021
- ...to function individually because then they wont work), action and the one who is performing that action can not be separated. (Needs expansion and editin8 KB (317 words) - 16:02, 10 January 2022
- ...a style and is supported by 12 pillars. This temple is dedicated to Vishnu who is bhaktavatsala and as he wields a bow called Sarnga, he is known as Sarng ...e kshetra is also known as Kalyanapuram. Therefore, it is said that anyone who wishes to take a dip in this tank that purifies and paves way for salvation13 KB (2,227 words) - 11:24, 24 March 2020
- ...ce) for the smooth functioning of the society. And it is said that the one who follows a vocation determined as suitable to his special nature (As determi19 KB (1,982 words) - 16:11, 16 December 2019
- ...up social responsibilities like that of priests, ministers or philosophers who guide rulers. In view of their inherent nature, serenity, self-restraint, a ...ho can think better in terms of the higher reason behind things than those who are predominantly rajasik or tamasik. So is the case with the other propert28 KB (3,989 words) - 18:17, 1 December 2021
- ...></blockquote>Summary : Two birds of beautiful plumage (Atman and Brahman) who are friends and always joined together, cling to the same tree (the body). ...rth and death. What indeed is here, is there and what is there is here. He who sees as though there is difference between the two, goes from death to deat10 KB (1,499 words) - 16:21, 14 September 2019
- ...r proceeds with the Upasana of the Sun, who is identified with and Brahman who is the summation of the results of all sacrifices. By the way, the Upanisha ...अचार्यकुलवासी). All these lead to the world of the virtuous; but, only one who is firm in Brahma attains immortality.16 KB (2,477 words) - 11:47, 28 December 2018
- ...ers and reflect the vedic principles to be put into use in daily life. One who practices the karma according to codes given in smrtis is called Smartha. Apart from these three more smrtis - Ushana, Vasishta and Vyasa (who is said to have examined all the smrtis and compiled them as Vyasa smrti) a21 KB (2,531 words) - 22:31, 12 March 2020
- ...e manuals compiled for the practical purpose of giving directions to those who engaged in such yajnas. They are based on ancient Brahmana texts, which the ...rautasutras, and their commentators, there are many other western scholars who have brought out critical editions of these sutra texts and they are widely12 KB (1,618 words) - 08:03, 13 March 2020
- ...a in its own way. Each system has its Sutrakara, i.e., the one great Rishi who systematised the doctrines of the school and put them in short aphorisms or ...mportant Bhashya is the one on the Mimamsa Sutras written by Sabara-Swamin who learnt the art from Patanjali's commentary. The third important Bhashya was9 KB (1,189 words) - 13:36, 28 December 2018
- ...several Christian monastic orders, the most well known being the Jesuits, who were specialising in the fields of the sciences, customs, manners, philosop ...nly amongst a section of the British) was in the christianisation of those who were considered ready for such conversions (or, in the British phraseology15 KB (2,404 words) - 11:42, 21 June 2019
- ...ed as a Brahmana. The descendants of the Rshi Bhrgu were master carpenters who had the expertise in making chariots. Such references indicate that the pr20 KB (2,562 words) - 23:04, 23 July 2022