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Origin of the word – Juggernaut
The term “juggernaut” is used to characterise someone or something that appears irresistible, formidable, or overpowering. This makes sense because the English-speaking West and India were the two worlds and two forces that collided to create the term juggernaut. The Anglicised term for the Hindu deity Jagannath, also known as the “Lord of the Universe”,…
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Cows in Hinduism
Cows are highly regarded and worshiped in Hinduism. The role of the cow is elevated to that of a mother. As an outcome, the cow is revered as sacred since it gives us life-giving milk. The cow is regarded as a motherly figure who looks after her people. The cow is a symbol of the…
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Essence of number 108
In Hinduism, the digits 108 appear frequently. Let’s know why There are nine planets in astrology: Jupiter, Sun, Moon, Venus, Mars, Mercury, Saturn, Rahu & Ketu. The combined term for the nine planets is NavaGraha. There are 12 zodiacs: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. Multiplying 9×12=108. A…
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Kalachakra
We’ve arrived at this point due to the ceaseless passage of time. Hinduism, on the other hand, has a unique perspective on time, which incorporates a cosmic perspective. The process of formation, according to Hinduism, occurs in cycles. Satya Yuga, Treta Yuga, Dwapar Yuga, and Kali Yuga are the four primary eras of each cycle.…
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The Sound of OM
Before, during, and after yoga sessions, the word “Om” is always recited. It’s a sound and a symbol with an underlying meaning and Hindu heritage. When properly pronounced, it is pronounced as “AUM” and comprises four rhyming words: A, U, M, and the disguised syllable. Shakti’s sacred essence and three fundamental traits are symbolized by…
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Why there are bells in the temple?
The ring of the temple bell (Ghanti) is intended to ward off bad forces, and the ringing of the bell is pleasing to God. The temple bells are made with a combination of metals including cadmium, copper, zinc, nickel, brass, lead, chromium, and manganese. Making a bell out of this combination of metals isn’t feasible.…
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The Holy Peepal tree
In the Sanatan Dharma, trees are identified as the second presence of the Lord. The deities are said to forever reside on such miraculous trees known as green gold. In Hinduism, the peepal tree is considered holy and prosperous. It is said that the deities live there. Among the Gita, Lord Krishna declares himself as Peepal in…
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Why do Hindus cremate their dead?
The deceased are cremated in Hinduism because it is said that the soul gets attached to the body after living in it for a long period of time and refuses to leave. If the body is not burnt and buried instead, the soul will remain and will not depart. Sacred men and saints, on the…
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Sharanga
Lord Vishnu’s heavenly bow is called Sharanga (Devanagari: शारंग). Sharanga is also known as Kodanda in South India. Bhadrachala Ramadasu utilized terms such as Kodandapani as a reference to Lord Rama in his poems. Lord Krishna was even referred to as Kodandadhari by Mirabai. The bow was built by Viswakarma, the celestial engineer and weapon…