The Kurma Purana is one of the eighteen Maha Puranas and is important for its teachings on Hindu cosmology, philosophy, and devotion. Named after the Kurma incarnation of Lord Vishnu, this Purana is revered for its contribution to religious teachings, temple rituals and rituals. With its unique mythological narrative and spiritual significance, the Kurma Purana […]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 Vishnu Purana is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, a book of scriptures covering a wide range of subjects including mythology, theology, and history. Among these, the Vishnu Purana holds a significant place in Hindu cosmology due to its devotion to Vishnu, the protector and preserver of the universe. It is considered one of the […]Read More
The Kapila Purana is a notable piece of Hindu religious literature. As one of the eighteen Upapuranas, it explores different areas of cosmology, theology, and philosophy. This text is credited to the sage Kapila, who is respected as the founder of the Samkhya school of thought. This text provides a great insight into old Indian […]Read More
The Sanat-Kumara Purāṇa is an ancient Hindu text radiant with spiritual wisdom, cultural richness, and the depth of Indian mythology and philosophy. This Purāṇa is one of the eighteen Mahāpurāṇas attributed to Sanat-Kumara, one of the four Kumaras who are considered eternal youth and seers in Indian tradition. In this blog, various features of Sanat-Kumara […]Read More
Madhvacharya was born in the 13th century near Udupi on the west coast of Karnataka, India. As a teenager, he became a Sanyasi (monk) and joined the Brahma-sampradaya under the guidance of Guru Achyuta Preksha. Madhvacharya’s philosophy is called Tattvavāda, emphasising realist viewpoints, He extended an independent, original system of thought within Vaishnavism, His teachings […]Read More
Vyasa, also known as Vedavyasa, is a revered sage in Hindu tradition, celebrated for his profound contributions to ancient Indian literature and philosophy. Born as Krishna Dvaipayana, he is hailed as the compiler of the Vedas, the ancient scriptures of Hinduism, into their four distinct parts: Rigveda, Samaveda, Yajurveda, and Atharvaveda. His magnum opus, the […]Read More