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What Are Myths? Myth – such a famous word yet so grossly misunderstood. Whenever we call something a myth it is automatically assumed that the statement or the story behind it is false or hearsay at best. You might be surprised to know that the word myth comes from the Greek word mythos which means... Continue Reading →
Brahma - the creator of the universe and the almighty maker of this Earth. There would hardly be any Hindu who doesn’t know who Brahma Dev is and what duty he performs in the grand scheme of our universe. The Puranas and Hindu epics like Ramayan and Mahabharata are full of Devas, humans, and even... Continue Reading →
Guru Nanak Dev, Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Teg Bahadur. These are not just names. They are symbols, legends, and above all, they are tools of peace and harmony. I frequently hear youngsters of India asking who these so-called Gurus were and what have they done for us. This article is not a propaganda instrument. It... Continue Reading →
With over one and a half billion followers, Hinduism is one of the top three religions of the world. The core ideas of Hinduism have throughout history taught its followers to be tolerant and inclusive when it comes to other religions. Five thousand years of Sanatan Dharma Tradition also known as Hinduism has taught its... Continue Reading →
In the great war of Mahabharat, Bheesham Pitamah was standing in front of the Pandava, Arjun. The son of the holy river Ganga, Devvrata, who was also known as Bheesham Pitamah, was one of the most formidable warriors of his time. On the ninth day of the great war of Mahabharat, Bheesham stood face to... Continue Reading →
Let's talk about the Sabarimala temple because why not? I saw this guy's video when the Supreme court's ruling on Sabarimala temple came forcing the Sabarimala temple board and priests to allow women to enter. Although my initial stance was in line with Supreme Court, after watching the video I was forced to think. ... Continue Reading →
It is said that stories are truer than the truth for they are manifestations of the dreams that even reality can't dare to fathom. The tales of a God lost in the wilderness finding his beloved, an illiterate girl growing up to be the goddess of knowledge, or a dacoit transforming himself into a sage.... Continue Reading →
Primarily to answer the questions of children. Confused? You shouldn't be. Do you remember when as a child you asked questions that seemed simple and straightforward to you but were existential queries of the cosmos most brilliant scientists and philosophers have not been able to answer? Where did we come from? Where are we going?... Continue Reading →
Let me ask a different question. Given that he's not our father, uncle, or even a distant cousin, why not kill a bull? It's quite simple actually. For a farmer or a herder, it's just dumb to kill a bull for it can do a lot of things. A bull can till your field, it... Continue Reading →
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