Moksha in Hinduism: Salvation, Liberation and Nirvana
Understand moksha and mukti in Hindu traditions, how liberation relates to samsara, and why Hindu uses of nirvana should be read in context.
॥ असतो मा सद्गमय ॥
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235–252 / 682Shiva Purana: Stories, Teachings, Structure and Significance
Explore the Shiva Purana's Shaiva stories, teachings on Shiva worship, commonly printed structure, textual variations and tips for reading this Hindu Purana.
Shri (Sri, Shree, Sree): Meaning, Symbol and Honorific in Hindu Culture
Learn the Sanskrit meanings of Shri, why Sri, Shree and Sree are spelling variants, how the word honours people and deities, and its connection with Lakshmi.
Siddha Gita: Story, Teachings and Meaning in the Yoga Vasistha
Learn where the Siddha Gita appears in the Yoga Vasistha, how King Janaka hears the song of the Siddhas, and what its teachings say about the Self and a quiet mind.
Mandukya Mantra 6: Meaning and Translation
Read the sixth mantra of the Mandukya Upanishad in Sanskrit and learn what sarveśvara, antaryāmin and the source of beings mean in context.
Smriti in Hinduism: Meaning and Key Texts
Understand what Smriti means in Hindu tradition, how it relates to Shruti, and where the epics, Puranas and Dharma texts fit.
Swastika: Hindu Meaning and Nazi History
Learn the meaning and use of the Hindu swastika, its wider history, and how Nazi Germany appropriated the symbol for a racist ideology.
Kama Gita: Meaning and Mahabharata Teachings
Explore the Kama Gita in the Mahabharata’s Ashvamedhika Parva, including its teaching on desire, attachment, discipline and dharma.
Rama Gita: Teachings to Lakshmana
Discover the Rama Gita in the Adhyatma Ramayana, Uttara Kanda, and its dialogue on Self-knowledge, discernment, devotion and liberation.
Mandukya Mantra 10: Meaning of U and Taijasa
Learn how Mandukya Upanishad mantra 10 connects the sound U with Taijasa and the dream state, including key terms and interpretive differences.
Mandukya Mantra 3: Meaning and Vaiśvānara
Explore Mandukya Upanishad mantra 3, including Vaiśvānara, outward awareness, the seven limbs and nineteen mouths of the waking quarter.
Hindu Tilaka: Meaning and Types
Understand Hindu tilaka marks, including Vaishnava urdhva pundra, Shaiva tripundra, materials, ritual use and regional variation.
Shiva’s Trishula: Meaning and Symbolism
Learn what Shiva’s trishula is, how it appears in Hindu iconography, and why its three points receive several traditional interpretations.
Erattachira Shiva Temple: History & Visit
Explore Erattachira Shiva Temple in Thrissur, its local name, royal heritage links and practical guidance for a respectful visit.
Biplod Hanuman Temple near Ratlam
Discover the Biplod Hanuman Temple near Ratlam, the 2014 report about community lending, and what to confirm before visiting.
Karma Yoga: Meaning in the Bhagavad Gita
Understand karma yoga in the Bhagavad Gita: action, duty, results, nonattachment and a practical reading of key verses.
Why Study the Bhagavad Gita? Beginner’s Guide
Explore why people study the Bhagavad Gita, what its dialogue covers, how Hindu traditions interpret it, and a practical reading plan for beginners.
Karivellur Shiva Temple: Traditions and Visit Guide
Explore Karivellur Shiva Temple in Kannur, Kerala: its Shiva worship, local Koothu tradition, festival season, location near Payyanur and respectful visit tips.