Yoga and the Yogi in the Bhagavad Gita: Paths, Practice, and Meaning
Explore how the Bhagavad Gita uses yoga and yogi: disciplined action, meditation, knowledge, and devotion, beyond a definition limited to postures.
॥ असतो मा सद्गमय ॥
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Understand Bhagavad Gita 18.36–39 on three kinds of happiness, their changing effects, and why the gunas are a reflective framework rather than labels or diagnosis.
Concept of God in Hinduism: Brahman, Trimurti, and 33 Crore Gods
A clear guide to Hindu ideas of God, Brahman, Brahma, the Trimurti, devas and devis, and the varied meanings of the popular 33-crore claim.
Fasting in Hinduism: Upavasa, Vrata, Rules, and Meaning
Understand Hindu fasting as upavasa and vrata, common forms and festival observances, why practices differ, and how to approach a fast safely and thoughtfully.
Mandukya Upanishad Verse 5 Meaning: Deep Sleep and Prajna
Read Mandukya Upanishad mantra 5 in context: its account of deep sleep, Prajna as the third quarter of the Self, and how Vedanta interprets its key terms.
First Verse of the Mandukya Upanishad: Om, Time and Its Meaning
Read the first Mandukya Upanishad mantra with a clear translation, a close reading of Om and time, its place in the text, and practical study guidance.
Gita Vivrti by Sri Raghavendra Swamy: A Dvaita Commentary Explained
Learn what the Gita Vivrti is, how Sri Raghavendra Tirtha interprets the Bhagavad Gita in the Dvaita tradition, and how to study the work in context.
Hindu History: A Clear Timeline of Sanatana Dharma
Explore Hindu history through the Vedic tradition, Upanishads, epics, temple worship, bhakti movements and modern change—with care around debated origins.
Hindu Religion: Beliefs, Practices, Scriptures and Diversity
A practical introduction to Hindu religion: dharma, karma, samsara, moksha, sacred texts, worship and the many traditions Hindus follow in India and worldwide.
Lotus Flower in Hinduism: Symbolism, Deities and Meaning
Discover what the lotus flower can represent in Hinduism, how it appears in deity iconography and worship, and why its meanings vary by context.
Mahabharata: Story, Characters, War and Bhagavad Gita
A detailed guide to the Mahabharata: the Pandavas and Kauravas, the Kurukshetra war, major characters, dharma and the Gita’s place in the epic.
Mandukya Upanishad Madhva Bhashya: A Dvaita Guide
Explore Madhvacharya’s Dvaita commentary on the Mandukya Upanishad, its reading of Om and the four states, and how it differs from other Vedanta interpretations.
Mundaka Upanishad Chapter 2: Themes, Verses and Meaning
A clear guide to the second Mundaka of the Mundaka Upanishad, including its two sections, cosmic imagery, knowledge of Brahman and the bow-and-arrow teaching.
Mandukya Upanishad Mantra 9: A, Vaishvanara and Meaning
Understand the ninth mantra of the Mandukya Upanishad: why A is linked with waking Vaishvanara, what the key Sanskrit terms suggest and how the verse fits the Om teaching.
Niralamba Upanishad: Teachings, Questions and Meaning
A guide to the Niralamba Upanishad’s question-and-answer teachings on Brahman, the self, knowledge, bondage and liberation, with notes on its textual tradition.
Parashara Gita: Sins Committed Intentionally, Karma and Dharma
Explore the Parashara Gita in the Mahabharata, its dialogue with King Janaka, and a careful reading of action, wrongdoing, consequences and ethical change.
Reincarnation and Rebirth in Hinduism: Samsara, Karma and Moksha
Understand rebirth in Hindu traditions through samsara, karma and moksha, including differences among schools and careful answers to common questions.
The Saffron Flag in Hinduism: Bhagwa Dhwaj Meaning and Symbolism
Explore the saffron or bhagwa dhwaj in Hindu practice, its associations with renunciation and sacrifice, and how religious banners differ from India's national flag.