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ORIGIN OF RELIGION

Essentially, religion is a code of conduct for a civil society. It all started from here. With society’s progression, the code of conduct also evolved resulting in its expansion and formalization. As civilization started taking roots management of the society began.Origin of religion can be traced as part of human evolution. Ancient religious orders basically…

HINDU WORSHIPPING

Besides the devotional practices at dedicated places like temples, home or public shrines, a striking and environmental sensitive and gratifying feature of Hindu worshipping practices and reverence is the deification of natural landmarks like rivers, lakes, and mountains.There is divinity in all elements of nature as well as in plants and animals. The belief is…

Guru Ravidas Shrine Demolished

Thousands of people protested in Delhi August 21 over the demolition of 500-year-old Guru Ravidas shrine on August 10 by the BJP-controlled Delhi Development Authority. Guru Ravidas is a revered Indian poet-saint of 15th century. He was also a social reformer. He fought social divisions under the Hindu caste system, and gender equality. He was born…

Concept Of Rita In Hinduism

The term “Rita,” originating from the Sanskrit word ‘rta,’ signifies a cosmic and moral order central to Hinduism, influencing the universe’s physical phenomena and human behavior. It encompasses everything from natural cycles to ethical living, contrasting with ‘anrita,’ which denotes chaos and disorder. The concept expresses harmony within the universe.

We’re entering into Yuga of Anthropocene.

Anthropocene is a term for the present geological epoch after the industrial revolution onwards, during which humanity has begun to have a significant impact on the environment.

Don’t Believe “Because It Is Said”

Lord Buddha said: “that we must not believe in a thing said merely because it is said; nor traditions because they have been handed down from antiquity; nor rumors, as such; nor writings by ages, because sages wrote them; nor fancies that we may suspect to have been inspired in us by a Deva (that is, in…