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…
WHO KNOWS
Human beings are “the most beautiful, intelligent and favorite creation of God.” Perhaps cats, dogs, donkeys, etc., and that bird in the sky think the same. Who knows! And for that matter plants and flowers have the same pride. Who knows! Perhaps, He knows, maybe not. -Promod Puri
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.
