Hindu Religion its Rich Cultural Heritage
Sanatana dharma, Hindu religion and culture by Author Janardhan Prasad DVS
Pages under this category of ‘Hindu Religion and Culture’ comprise of Hindu Dharma, Ashrama Dharmas, Bharatavarsha, Tririnas, Sanatana dharma etc.
Satyalok and Rishidesh Our ancient Hindu texts revere our country as Satyalok and Rishidesh. Etimologically words Lok means world and Satya means truth. Similarly Ri also means truth. And Rishis were Sages who speak truth only. Desh means a country. That’s why ancient India was called as Rishidesh. And people also spoke truth, that’s why … Read more
Aryavartam Generally we believe that Aryavarta (आर्यावर्त) (ఆర్యావర్తము) refers to entire ancient India or a part of India. Aryans are an imaginary human race who were supposed to have have migrated to India about 2500 years ago. But Hindu Scripture whether they were Vedas or Itihasas or Puranas or Manusmruti did not mentioned Aryan as … Read more
Chaturashrama dharmas Chaturashrama dharmas: Ashrama means a phase of life. But literally Ashrama means an abode also. Thus a phase of life can be construed as an abode in one’s own life. Chaturashramas are four Phases of Life. And Dharma means eternally laid down religious and moral rules imposed on an individual. Then Chaturashrama dharmas … Read more
Hindu Religion and Culture: Hindu religion has a rich cultural heritage. At micro level Hindu religion hormonises an individual’s relationship with the divine cosmic powers of the Universe. Hindu culture inculcates a sense of belongingness to his family, clan, group and thence to the greater society. And at macro level Hindu culture provides ways and … Read more
भारतवर्ष भरतखंड जम्बूद्वीप भारतवर्ष वह देश था जहाँ प्राचीन काल में महान राजा भरत का शासन था। जाहिर है कि भरतखंड भारतवर्ष (Bharatavarsh) का ही हिस्सा होना चाहिए। और जम्बूद्वीप (Jambudweep) का अर्थ है वह भूमि जो भालुओं द्वारा बसाई गई थी। (मैंने अपने शोध में देखा है कि वर्तमान में सिंध और पंजाब के … Read more
This book titled ‘A Tribute to the Ancient World of India © (The History of Vedic times)’ was written by the Author of this website and the book was published in 2017. The author says that Hindu Sanatana Dharma originated in ancient Sapta Sindhu Valley. And Harappan people and Vedic people are not different from … Read more
Tirumala Tirupati Tirumala Sri Venkateswara temple: On ground the Abode of Sri Venkateswara swamy at Tirumala Tirupati extends to all the Seven Hills. That’s why Srivaru the presiding diety of Tirumala Sri Venkateswara swamy is called as Edukondala Venkanna swamy meaning Lord of the Seven hills. (ఏడుకొండల వేంకటేశ్వర స్వామి). Tirumala Sri Venkateswara temple Now limiting … Read more
Bharatavarsha Etymologically Bharatavarsha or Bharatvarsh means the country that was ruled by King Bharata. Bharata was a legendary king of Puranic lore. And Bharatakhanda means that part of the Country which was ruled by King Bharata. Puranas and Itihasas and also Rig Veda mention King Bharata. And during Ramayana days younger brother of Lord Rama … Read more
Brahmacharya Literally Brahmacharya means following the path of Lord Brahma. Brahmacharya is way of life Brahma. Hindu scriptures say that Brahma never married and he lived in the state of celibacy practicing continence. Both the techer and students follow the principle of Brahmacharya. And for those who wish to study Vedas the practice of Brahmacharya … Read more
Varna Vyavastha Caste, Jati and Varna systems Varna Vyavastha is a unique kind of social system that prevailed in ancient India. It is also called as Chaturvarna vyavstha. There were four Varnas, viz., Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vyshya and Sudra. Varna is not caste. Varna was a social class based on one’s Guna, the character and profession. Caste … Read more
It is a pity that Indian women have to fight to wear Sari in an Indian School! The dress or ornaments we wear language we speak identify our Personality based on our cultural back ground. It should be noted that it is Christian West dress code we are imitating in the name of Global trend. … Read more
Society in India Society in India: Indian society is based on the principles of “Achaaraa paramo dharmaH”. It respects social norms of every community it embraces. First it accommodates them and allows it to assimilate into the main stream society. It can be called as Social culture. This system is in contrast to the system … Read more
Hindu Superstitions: Materialists call faith and belief systems of Hindus as ‘superstitious’. But how can a materialist criticize and denigrate of what crores believe a thing to be true and working ? Science of recent times ( last 250 Years ) made so many strides and made man live better and live long, there is … Read more
Etymologically Tririnas means three debts. But they are more than that. The Tririnas are not material debts but they are eternal debts a man inherits through his birth. Tririnas can be discharged through his deeds only. Tririna threory envisages that a Man is born indebted to Gods, Gurus, and his Ancestors. Hindu tradition ordains that … Read more
Harappa was the original Ayodhya WE are going to learn in this article that present day Harappa was the ancient Ayodhya of Valmiki Ramayana. People believe that present day Ayodhya situated in North India was the orignal birth place of Lord Rama. IN fact there is another Ayodhya called as Ayuthiya eixst in Thailand. Hence … Read more
Hindu family A family, in general, consists of Parents, grand parents and children and grand children. Hindu family norms are bedrock of Indian society. Resilience of Indian social culture in the face of adversities is unique and legendary to Indian society. This resilience emanates from its’ rich family norms that are followed since ages. After brisk aping … Read more
Hindu marriage is a sacrament Hindu marriage is a sacrament: Hindu Marriage is a sacred social institution. And hence it is termed as a Sacrament. Marriage is an Institution not simply to satisfy simply sexual needs. Marriage in India is marriage between two families not simply between two individuals. And it is the sacred duty … Read more
Grihasthashrama dharma Grihasthashrama dharma: Grihastha means a householderman. Ashrama means a stage of life or an abode in one’s life. Dharma means social duty. The Grihasthashrama dharma envisages that one should join the phase of Grihastha ashrama after Brahmacharya and perform his duties as a householderman in order to discharge his eternal debts (Pitru rina) … Read more
Meluhha Archeologists found that ancient Mesapotamians have had trade relations with a land called as Meluhha. They say that Meluhha was the name of a country mentioned in a clay tablet found there. From other inferences Archeologists have decided that India was the country of Meluhha. But this author finds it as a City, city … Read more
Saraswati river References to Saraswati river comes many times in Vedas. Vedas also refer to Sapta Sindhu and Sapta Saraswati. Etymologically Saraswati means Goddess who dwells in the waters of a pond or river. Generally Goddess Saraswati is depicted as sitting on a log of wood on a river bank by artists. And Vedas refer … Read more
Hindu Cultural Heritage Hindu Cultural Heritage: The following article was written by this author in the Indian Express on 4.5.1993. It begins with the wording, “Go back to the Vedas, especially the Rig Veda. Vedas contain everything. Vedas are infallible. ” Swamy Dayananda Saraswathi christened thus AryaSamaj’ in 1875. This has led a section of … Read more
Sanatana Dharma Hindu Sanatana Dharma: Sanatana Dharma and Hindu Religion are one and the same. Hindu scriptures refer to customs and tradistion as Sanatan dharma. As ancient Persians called Indins as Hindus religion of Hindus became to be called as Hindu religion. So we have to understand that Sanatana Dharma is the Religion and Culture … Read more