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The Hindu beliefs say that goddess Durga is the reason behind creation, preservation and destruction of the universe, therefore mother to all beings. In Bengali her name comes from the term which means ‘the unbeatable’ and in Sanskrit ‘the inaccessible’ and devotees refer o her as ‘Maa’. She has both destructive and creative force in her. . . . → Read More: Hinduism and the Powerful Devi Durga
Mythology certainly has its place in our world, for our stories have been carried forth in both spoken and written form since the beginning of civilization. One such myth that has endured is the story of Cupid.
Cupid and Romance
Is Cupid based like so many myths on an ancient god, saint, or nobel figure? No, Cupid is . . . → Read More: Cupid Mythical Magical Power of Love
What is Buddha? It is a title that was given to the founder of Buddhism in the 4th and 5th centuries B.C., but it is also the name that represents anyone who has achieved full enlightenment.
Buddha – Full Enlightenment
The idea of reaching full enlightenment is one that we can hold within our thoughts but cannot fully . . . → Read More: Thoughts on Buddha
According to Hinduism, Durga devi is the mother to all living and non-living beings and the energy which makes creation, protection and destruction possible. Her name in Bengali means ‘the unvanquishable’ and in Sanskrit ‘the inaccessible’. Devotees say ‘Maa’ any time they refer to her. She has both destructive and creative power in her. She has . . . → Read More: Devi Durga The Goddess Of Fearlessness
Of the trinity of Hindu gods, Lord Brahma is the first member before Vishnu and Shiva. He is the architect of the universe and every being in it. He is considered as the origin of names, space, time and form. He is known in many names such as Lokesha (the divine architect), Pitamaha (the supreme father) . . . → Read More: Legends Surrounding Brahma’s Birth
All devout Hindus give immense significance to religious Hindu songs and poems in their everyday lives. A Lot Of of these poems are recited or sung as prayers daily or on special occasions, while others are heard or chanted as devotional pieces at any time desired by the followers. The first poem that comes to your mind when thinking of the devotional Hindu music is Tulsidas’ ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ that is a religious poem praising the god Hanuman. . . . → Read More: Religious Chants And Verses In Hinduism
Lord Hanuman is one among the most loved gods in the Hindu religion worshipped by a huge number of devotees across India and the world. Hanuman has 108 dissimilar names, with Bajrang Bali, Anjaneya and Maruti being three of them. . . . → Read More: Hanuman – The Respected Hindu God
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