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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38840831176434880412026-10-26T18:57:51.705+05:30Hindu BlogAbhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comBlogger41858125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-56772325943100592102026-10-26T17:30:00.000+05:302026-10-26T17:30:00.115+05:30The Lesson of Shamika and Shringi in Mahabharata - Forgiveness and Dharma

Do Not Curse the Protector: Shamika’s Words to His Son, Shringi, When He Cursed King ParikshitIn the Mahabharata, in the Astika Parva Chapter 37 of Adi Parva, there is the story of King Parikshit, the grandson of Arjuna. One day the king went hunting and became very tired, hungry and thirsty. He came to the ashram of Rishi Shamika, who was sitting in a vow of silence. The king asked for water,

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-47968071917325467962026-10-26T16:07:00.000+05:302026-10-26T16:07:00.113+05:30The Coiled Serpent: Hinduism's Symbol of Stillness, Wisdom and Yoga

The Serpent at Rest — Understanding the Coiled Naga in Hindu ThoughtFew images in Hindu iconography carry as much layered meaning as the coiled serpent. Seen wrapped around the neck of Shiva, resting beneath the feet of Bhagavan Vishnu as Sesha, or rising through the subtle body as Kundalini, the serpent is never a mere decorative motif. It is a teaching in visual form — a symbol that condenses

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-63975085989493202542026-10-26T14:04:00.000+05:302026-10-26T14:04:00.185+05:30From Tantra to Devotion: How Ramprasad Sen Transformed Shakta Worship in Bengal

Ramprasad Sen: The Poet-Saint Who Brought Kali to the Hearts of Bengal The Context: Shakta Revival in Medieval Bengal In the early 17th century, around 1600 CE, Krishnananda Agamavagisha emerged as a pivotal figure in reviving Shakta worship—the tradition centered on the Divine Mother—through the intricate path of Tantra. His scholarly works systematized Tantric rituals and philosophy, creating

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-28771025293129766262026-10-26T10:04:00.000+05:302026-10-26T10:04:00.169+05:30Tiers of the Sacred: Understanding the Karanda-Makuta in Hindu Sculpture

The Conical Crown: Symbolism and Craft of the Karanda-MakutaAmong the many crown forms that adorn divine figures in Hindu sculpture, the karanda-makuta occupies a distinctive place. Rising in a series of diminishing tiers to a pointed summit, this conical headdress is one of the most easily recognised markers of divinity in Indian temple art and bronze casting. Its name derives from karanda,

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-15208189795901490952026-10-26T09:04:00.015+05:302026-10-26T09:04:00.172+05:30Bhai Dooj Story – The Various Stories Of Bhai Phonta or Bhaubeej

Bhai Dooj is observed two days after Diwali, a day meant only for brothers and sisters. Bhai dooj story is mainly associated with Sri Krishna-Subhadra and Lakshmi-Bali Raja. On the day, every sister prays that her brother may return victorious from every battle in life, and every brother wishes his sister success in all her struggles. It is known by various names Bhai phonta, Bhaubeej, Bhatri

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-33856306824893749522026-10-26T07:03:00.000+05:302026-10-26T07:03:00.112+05:30Dasharatha of Ramayana and King Priam Of Greek Mythology - Comparison

When a King Becomes Only a Father: Dasharatha of Ayodhya and Priam of TroyEvery culture has stories about kings, and many of them also show the weak side of a king, which is his love for his children. In the Ramayana, King Dasharatha of Ayodhya is such a father. In the Greek tradition, King Priam of Troy is another. Both are rulers who have power, wealth and respect, but in the end the pain of a

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-18923238770070364682026-10-26T05:00:00.000+05:302026-10-26T05:00:00.122+05:30Samvid Tripura Devi: The Rare Iconographic Form of Wisdom Incarnate

The Silent Sage of Srividya: Iconography and Symbolism of Samvid Tripura DeviWithin the vast and layered universe of Hindu iconography, certain forms of the Devi remain little documented, surviving mostly through regional scriptural references, oral tradition, and localized ritual practice rather than widespread textual codification. Samvid Tripura Devi is one such rare and precious form. The

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-31652747644605396802026-10-26T04:02:00.000+05:302026-10-26T04:02:00.112+05:30Why Humans Feel Guilt? – Hinduism Insights

Why Humans Feel Guilt: A Hindu Perspective on Conscience and KarmaHumans feel guilt; otherwise, they would be capable of doing terrible things. Animals do not feel guilt because they do not intentionally hurt another being. They do so only out of hunger or to protect themselves. Humans, on the other hand, intentionally inflict pain on others, often as a byproduct of living in a society. Guilt

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-43164004369088032732026-10-26T03:01:00.001+05:302026-10-26T03:01:00.116+05:30You Are Bound If You Think If You Have A Personality – Hinduism Insights

The Illusion of Personality: How Identifying with the Ego Binds the Soul in Hindu Philosophy Hindu scriptures consistently emphasize a profound truth that challenges our everyday experience: the personality we consider uniquely "ours" is actually a binding force that keeps us trapped in the cycle of suffering and rebirth. The Bhagavad Gita declares, "The embodied soul may be restricted from

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-73447869390083267012026-10-26T00:09:00.000+05:302026-10-26T00:09:00.115+05:30November 2 2026 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Monday, November 2 2026 – It is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 4:55 PM on November 2. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Navami tithi or the ninth day during the

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-20322892247102686572026-10-25T19:39:00.000+05:302026-10-25T19:39:00.114+05:30Symbolism Of Slithering Serpent In Hinduism

The Slithering Serpent: Symbol of Life, Pleasure and Renewal in Hindu ThoughtAcross Hindu temple walls, sculptures, and the hands of deities, the image of a serpent appears again and again — sometimes coiled in stillness, sometimes captured mid-slither, alive with motion. The Goddess is often depicted holding a slithering serpent, and so are several other deities across the pantheon. This is not

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-42268521349278769212026-10-25T17:31:00.000+05:302026-10-25T17:31:00.164+05:30Meaning of Jaratkaru in Mahabharata

Jaratkaru in the Mahabharata: Austerity, Duty and the Birth of AstikaJaratkaru was a great rishi in the Mahabharata. He is remembered mostly because he became the father of Astika, the boy who stopped the Sarpa Satra (snake sacrifice) of King Janamejaya and saved the snakes from being burned alive. The story is told in the Astika Parva of the Adi Parva. Without Jaratkaru, there would be no Astika

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-13469715577468926952026-10-25T16:01:00.000+05:302026-10-25T16:01:00.172+05:30Krishna Wants Arjuna to Become Krishna — Not Just Arjuna, But All of Us

See Me in All: Krishna's Vision for Arjuna and HumanityBhagavan Sri Krishna represents the realized soul, free of all conditioning, capable of seeing truth exactly as it is. He is the self established in sat chit ananda — existence, consciousness, and bliss. Arjuna, by contrast, is consciousness crumbled by conditioning. He is weighed down by the body, the senses, kama and karma, desire and fate,

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-30462896375388253172026-10-25T10:01:00.000+05:302026-10-25T10:01:00.113+05:30Symbolism Of Ravana Can Only Be Killed By Human

The Boon That Undid Ravana: Why Only a Human Can Slay the Demon Within - Symbolism and MeaningRavana received a boon that ensured he could not be killed by any supernatural being. Yet, out of arrogance, he dismissed humans as insignificant and excluded them from his request. This omission was not merely a plot device but a profound symbolic statement.In Hindu thought, demons, or Rakshasas, are

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-46287219588762980642026-10-25T09:04:00.000+05:302026-10-26T05:25:12.305+05:30How Sati's Death Made Shiva Destroy the Society

When Shiva Turned Against Society: The Death of Sati and the Fall of Daksha's YajnaMahadev Shiva, the primordial, has always stood apart from the structures that human civilisation builds around itself. He dwells on Mount Kailasa, smeared in ash, surrounded by wild spirits and forest creatures, indifferent to the rules of caste, ritual and social hierarchy. Daksha Prajapati, on the other hand,

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-32358223047555647822026-10-25T06:59:00.000+05:302026-10-25T06:59:00.112+05:30Queen Kausalya and the Ashvamedha Horse - When a Queen Led the Sacrifice

The Horse, the Queen and the Yajna: Understanding Dasharatha’s Great RitualKing Dasharatha of Ayodhya had no son, and this was a big sorrow for him. On the advice of the sage Vasishtha and others, he decided to perform a great yajna so that he would get children. In the Valmiki Ramayana, this began with the Ashvamedha, the horse sacrifice. After that, the sage Rishyashringa performed the

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-51007179321973884952026-10-25T05:02:00.000+05:302026-10-25T05:02:00.111+05:30Vajraprastarini Idol Form – Iconography

Vajraprastarini Devi: The Rare Eight-Armed Form Seated Upon the WatersHindu iconographic tradition is vast, and within it exist countless forms of the Devi that are rarely sculpted, rarely painted, and consequently rarely known outside specialist textual and ritual circles. Vajraprastarini Devi is one such form. She does not appear in the widely circulated iconographic compendiums the way Durga,

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-14020790887492210002026-10-25T04:02:00.000+05:302026-10-25T04:02:00.111+05:30Why Resisting Pain Hurts More Than the Pain Itself - Hinduism Insights

Let It Flow: What Hindu Wisdom Teaches About Pain and ResistanceIn Hindu thought, pain is not an accident or a punishment. It is woven into the very fabric of existence, called prakriti, until a soul attains self realization. As long as we identify with the body and mind rather than the atman, the true self, some degree of suffering is inevitable. The Bhagavad Gita explains that contact between

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-37152499388859196942026-10-25T03:00:00.002+05:302026-10-25T03:00:00.124+05:30In Crisis We Don’t Need Advisors But A Companion – Hinduism Insights

In Times of Crisis: The Strength of Companionship in Hindu Thought There is no dearth of advisors and advice in the world when we are in a crisis. Most of them do not truly care; they are just there to mark their attendance. In a crisis, what most of us need is a companion — a silent support, a meaningful touch that reminds us there are people who care.Every human being faces moments when life’s

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-49405736473270699322026-10-25T00:08:00.000+05:302026-10-25T00:08:00.119+05:30November 1 2026 Tithi – Panchang – Hindu Calendar – Good Time – Nakshatra – Rashi

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Sunday, November 1 2026 – It is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the seventh day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 7:06 PM on November 1. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Ashtami tithi or the eighth day during

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-75120032264685196202026-10-24T19:26:00.000+05:302026-10-24T19:26:00.122+05:30When Dharma Demands Defiance: Krishna and the Courage to Challenge Corrupt Authority

Beyond Blind Obedience: How Krishna Redefined Respect, Rebellion, and DharmaThe Arc of Dharma Across the Yugas Hindu thought does not treat dharma as a fixed, unchanging code. It is a living principle that adapts to time, circumstance, and the moral condition of society. As the yugas progress from Satya to Treta to Dvapara and finally Kali, dharma is said to stand on fewer and fewer legs. What

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-37725253416600287882026-10-24T17:31:00.000+05:302026-10-24T17:31:00.111+05:30Serpent Ashvasena's Revenge Against Arjuna In Mahabharata

Ashvasena: The Serpent Who Wanted Revenge on Arjuna - Ashwasena and Karna’s Arrow: Revenge That MissedAshvasena was a naga, a son of Takshaka, the king of serpents. His story is told in two places in Mahabharata, first in Adi Parva and then in Karna Parva. In Adi Parva, we see how his anger is born. In Karna Parva, we see how that anger comes back to take its revenge. The two parts must be

Abhilash Rajendranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11529954044649159857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-66930657800448667542026-10-24T16:03:00.000+05:302026-10-24T16:03:00.112+05:30

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-66748792788316074232026-10-24T10:00:00.000+05:302026-10-24T10:00:00.112+05:30Shuddhavidya Devi: The Rare Iconographic Form of Pure Knowledge

The Hidden Goddess of Wisdom: Iconography and Symbolism of ShuddhavidyaAmong the vast and layered pantheon of Devi worship in Hinduism, certain forms remain known only to a handful of practitioners, preserved in regional agamic and tantric literature rather than in the widely circulated puranic canon. Shuddhavidya Devi is one such form. The very name Shuddhavidya, meaning pure knowledge or

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3884083117643488041.post-33642731051736049882026-10-24T09:01:00.000+05:302026-10-24T09:01:00.113+05:30Bound, Unbound, Undone: The Symbolism of Hair in Parvati, Durga and Kali

Three Strands of Shakti — Reading the Hair of Parvati, Durga and KaliIn Hindu iconography, nothing on the body of the Devi is accidental. Every ornament, weapon, posture and even the manner in which her hair is worn carries deliberate meaning. The single feminine force, Adi Shakti, appears in countless forms, but three of her most contemplated aspects — Parvati (also called Gauri), Durga, and