The term “Vedanta,” or “End of the Vedas,” represents not only the concluding portion of the Vedic literature but also the supreme object of Vedic knowledge, which is liberating knowledge and the realization of oneself. Unlike most of the other prominent systems of philosophy, which may focus more on ritualism or social commitments, Vedanta is […]Read More
The Agni Purana continues to be one of the important texts among the eighteen Mahapuranas of Hindu literature. It is the text attributed to and named after Agni, the Hindu God of Fire. On reading one finds the text to be dealing with topics concerning ancient Indian culture, tradition and subjects of cosmology, philosophy, and […]Read More
The Padma Purana is one of the most important texts in Hinduism, belonging to a group of 18 sacred texts called the Mahapuranas. These ancient writings discuss a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, stories of gods and goddesses, the importance of living a moral life, and how to achieve spiritual […]Read More
Nimbarka, also known as Nimbarkacharya, was a Hindu philosopher and theologian who founded the Nimbarka Sampradaya, a tradition within Vaishnavism. He is best known for his teachings on the dualistic-non-dualistic philosophy called Dvaitadvaita. Nimbarka’s devotion to Radha and Krishna and his unique philosophical contributions have left a lasting impact on Hinduism. Nimbarka was born in […]Read More
Sivarahasya Upapurana mirrors the grand tradition that has characterized Hindu mythology and spirituality. The present paper will attempt to delve deep into its mystifying history, mythology, and cultural significance to bring out a comprehensive account of the text, which although lesser known, has very important implications. The Sivarahasya Upapurana has a very special place within […]Read More
Among the Upapuranas, the Narasimha Purana is a critically placed text and forms a highly regarded scripture in the Hindu literary tradition. This mythological text was written thousands of years ago and gives a vast amount of knowledge about cosmology, along with genealogy myths and aspects of devotional practices; it is specifically filled with tales […]Read More