The Angkor temples, selected as one of the must-visit tourist attractions in the world, are where people lose track of time. Every single temple and other ruins make visitors confused ... Read More

Lord Brahma is considered the custodian of the Vedas - the oldest religious scriptures. However, he did not create them, but received them from Vishnu and Shiva. As the mantra ... Read More

126 years ago on Dec 30, 1879, Sri Ramana Maharishi was born in Madurai. He expounded the Vedanta philosophy not through bookish knowledge but through his practical experience. Today, people ... Read More

Laughter is a transformational tool that used wisely can bring not just physical relaxation, but mental & emotional release, and a spiritual perspective. Steve Bhaerman aka Swami Beyondananda tells you ... Read More

Similarities in just the names of 'Christ' and 'Krishna' have enough fuel for the curious mind to prod into the proposition that they were indeed one and the same person. ... Read More

The Yantra provides a focal point that is a window into the Absolute. When the mind is concentrated on it, the mental chatter ceases, and eventually becomes empty. The most ... Read More

Swami Sivananda speaks at length in his book "The Philosophy of Dreams." In this excerpt, he analyses the different characters, objects and emotions that appear in our dreams and tries ... Read More

Here's a kind of breathing exercise that does not take away our energy - a kind of relaxation in which our consciousness is alert. When you're free from your material ... Read More

The English word 'guru' has its origin in the Sanskrit term. The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Current English defines it as "Hindu spiritual teacher or head of religious sect; influential ... Read More

Of all the basic books on Hinduism, this rather thin volume of 160 pages is arguably the most balanced introduction to the religion. It is perhaps the best book for ... Read More

Tulsi or the Holy Basil has amazing healing power. It can used as an ayurvedic medicine in numerous ailments, including fever, common cold, coughs, sore throat, respiratory disorder, kidney stone, ... Read More

The lord of peace and truth, Vishnu is 'The Preserver’ of the Hindu Trinity. His many avatars have been known to born on this earth to restore peace and order ... Read More

Hinduism is often described as a religion of fasts, feasts and festivals. Find out when is favorite holiday next year - Holi, Rakhi, Dusshera, Diwali and more... Bookmark this date-wise ... Read More

If you belong to the unenviable category of “busy people”, I'm sure you don't have the time to browse through all the chapters of Bhagavad Gita Online. I recommend Swami ... Read More

Kartikeya, the second son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is a war god. Read how the symbolism of Kartikeya points to the ways and means of reaching perfection in ... Read More

In reply to this question of Swami Vivekananda, Sri Ramakrishna Paramhamsa said: "Yes, I have seen God. I have seen Him more tangibly than I see you. I have talked ... Read More

- Why this war on Hinduism? - Early humans settled in India before Europe - Guide to behaviour that's a touch too Western for India - Devil's Advocate: Converting Hinduism - Yoga Classes Started ... Read More

These wonderfully illustrated 2006 Calendars will surely deepen your connection with Yoga -- the timeless path toward self-awareness, health and peace -- each day of the year. They can be ... Read More

For the seeker, the question is - what am I seeking? If the answer is enlightenment, what will it do for me? Advaita Guru Ramesh Balsekar has the answers... more