Ithihasa, Purana

Itihasa refers to the collection of written descriptions of important events in Hinduism. It includes the Mahabharata, the Puranas and the Ramayana.

Rama: The Embodiment of Consciousness and Virtue in Ramayana

In the tapestry of Indian mythology, few figures are as central and defining as Lord Rama, the protagonist of the ancient epic Ramayana. This article delves into the profound symbolism embodied by Rama, exploring how his character represents more than a heroic figure in a mythological narrative, but a deeper, spiritual ideal that resonates with timeless life lessons. Rama: A Paragon of Virtue At the heart of the Ramayana lies Rama, an ideal human being and philosopher-king. His l...

The Enduring Legacy of Lord Rama: Symbolism and Life Lessons

The story of Lord Rama, central to the epic Ramayana, is more than just a tale from Hindu mythology. It\'s a profound narrative rich in symbolism and moral lessons, resonating deeply with cultural and spiritual ethos. Rama,...

Krishna avatar, the coming of Swayam Bhagwan to the Earth

“Whenever virtue subsides and wickedness prevails, I manifest myself. To establish virtue, to destroy evil, to save the good, I come from Yuga to Yuga.”

The notion beh...

Balaram, Vishnu’s eighth incarnation

Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna, is considered as one of the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu. It is collectively confirmed by Vaishnavism, South Asian Hindu traditions, and Bhagwat Purana.

Rama: The Seventh Incarnation Of Lord Vishnu

Rama is probably one of the most famous avatars of Lord Vishnu and his popularity as a central deity in Hinduism comes from epics like Ramayana by Valmiki and Ramacharitmanas by Tulsi Das.

The tale of Parshuram is usually thought of as one of anger, revenge, and violence, but first and foremost it is a tale of social justice.

Even though Parashuram has p...

Vamana Avatar: The Fifth Incarnation Of Lord Vishnu

Lord Vishnu had taken many forms to help the righteous and bring all kinds of evil to an end. So far, in his first four incarnations, he had slain demons, but as Vaman, he won over a demon in mere three steps.

Even though Lord Narasimha is often portrayed as the fierce and angry slayer, his story is not rooted in violence but in the love and devotion of a child - Prahlad.

Th...

Varaha Avatar: Vishnu’s Boar Incarnation That Saved The Earth

Varaha means boar in Sanskrit and is the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu which is known for saving the earth from drowning in the cosmic waters and slaying of the demon Hiranyaksh.

Kurma Avatar: The Second Incarnation Of Vishnu

The stories about the great avatars of Lord Vishnu have entertained and guided many people in their lives. There are great lessons to be learned from these seemingly small and simple stories of Lord Vishnu’s each and every a...

Matsya Avatar: The Significance Of Vishnu’s First Avatar

Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh - the three pillars of Sanatana Dharma and the basis of all the great stories you have ever heard! While Lord Brahma is the basis of all the creation and Lord Shiva that of destruction, it’s Lord Vi...

Avatars of Vishnu

Based on Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu has ten incarnations or Avatars is known as Dashavatara. They are Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Vamana, Narasimha, Parasurama, Balarama, Sreerama, Sreekrishna, Kalki. Each of these avatars that app...