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The Concept of Advaita Vedanta
Advaita Vedanta is a dominant Indian philosophy that removes the idea of ‘spirituality’ inherent in Hinduism and other organised religions,...
How The Hindu Creation Story Helps Explain Life Creation on Earth
The Hindu creation story explains the emergence of the Trimurti. These ancient gods go a long way to explaining the origins of the Universe....
Diwali – the day of Hindu home coming
We all know what Diwali is – the most important festival of Vaishnavite Hindus who celebrate the return of the popular king Rama from...
Chhath Pooja – the surviving “Vedic” festival of India
Chhath Pooja (Sanskrit: Surya Shashthi), however, is one popular festival in Nepal and eastern parts of India that appears to have its origins in...
The Spiritual Lessons of the Ramayana
Together with the Mahabharata, the Ramayana is the Opus Magnum of Indian philosophy. Written by the ancient scribe, Valmiki, the Ramayana teaches us lessons...
Navratri – The story behind a colorful festival
Navratri is a festival celebrated by Hindus by worshiping goddess Durga with lots of joy. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Durga killed the demon...
