Encyclopedia - Abhimanyu: Encyclopedia - Abhimanyu
Abhimanyu is a tragic hero in the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. He is the son of Arjuna and Subhadra, and nephew of Lord Krishna. Abhiman...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Abhimanyu: Theosophy Dictionary On Abhimanyu
Abhimanyu (Sanskrit) (from abhi towards + the verbal root man to think)   Son of Arjuna by Subhadra, sister of Krishna. In the my...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Abhimanyu: Sai Baba Dictionary On Abhimanyu
Abhimanyu: Abhimanyu: Father of emperor Parikshit.   (See also: Abhimanyu , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Diction...   » Read the article

Article - Mind And Body: Every One Of Us Is A Masked Wonder
What can a cartoon character-turned-Hollywood superhero communicate to us about matters spiritual? Very little, or so I thought until a c...   » Read the article

Article - Spiritual Parenting: Child Development And The Art Of Parenting  
We are the most complex and wonderful of God's creations. The human nervous system allows us to experience the richness of life. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abhimanyu: Encyclopedia Ii - Abhimanyu - Abhimanyu's Death
On the 13th day of battle, the Kauravas challenge the Pandavas to break a circular battle formation known as the Chakra Vyuha (see Wars o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drona: Encyclopedia - Drona
In the epic Mahabharata, Drona (or Dronacharya) is the royal guru to the Kauravas and the Pandavas. He was a master of advanced military ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Uttara: Encyclopedia - Uttara
Uttara in Hindu mythology is the name of the son of King Virata who went into battle with Arjuna, in disguise, as his charioteer. Uttar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chakravyuha: Encyclopedia - Chakravyuha
Chakravyuha is a seven-tier defensive spiral military formation perfected by the Kauravas. Arjuna, the great Pandava warrior was one nigh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parikshita: Encyclopedia - Parikshita
Parikshita is in the Mahabharata epic the successor of Yudhisthira to the throne of Hastinapura. Alternate spellings of his name are Pari...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Subhadra: Encyclopedia - Subhadra
Subhadra is the sister of Krishna. She is considered an incarnation of Maya who appears as per the instructions of Krishna. Subhadra was...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jayadratha: Encyclopedia - Jayadratha
In the epic Mahabharata, Jayadratha is the king of Sindhu. He is married to Dusshala, the sister of the Kaurava brothers. Jayadratha - Bo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karna: Encyclopedia - Karna
Karna (written Karṇa in IAST transliteration) (also known as Karan) is one of the central figures in Hindu epic Mahabharata. He was the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 958: Encyclopedia - 958
958 - Events. Kshemgupta, King of Kashmir dies and is succeeded by his young son Abhimanyu. Didda, widow of the former and mother of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arjuna: Encyclopedia - Arjuna
In Hindu mythology, Arjuna is one of the heroes of the epic Mahabharata. His name means 'bright', 'shining', or 'silver' [1]. He was the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ashwatthama: Encyclopedia - Ashwatthama
In the Hindu epic Mahabharata, Ashwatthama (Sanskrit: अश्वत्थाम्, ashvatthām) or Ashwatthaman (Sanskrit: अश्�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wars Of Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia - Wars Of Hindu Mythology
The Wars of Hindu mythology depict great heroes and demons in battles of celestial proportions, filled with the awesome force of celestia...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dino Morea: Encyclopedia - Dino Morea
Dino Morea (born 9 December 1975 in Bangalore, India) is an Indian actor. Dino Morea - Biography. He is born to a Italian father and In...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Duryodhana: Encyclopedia - Duryodhana
In the Mahabharata, Duryodhana (or Dhuryodhana) is the eldest son of the blind king Dhritarashtra by Queen Gandhari, and the eldest of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yudhisthira: Encyclopedia - Yudhisthira
In the great Hindu epic Mahabharata, Yudhisthira (Sanskrit: युधिष्ठिर्, yudhishthir) was the eldest son of King Pandu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sudakshina Kamboja: Encyclopedia - Sudakshina Kamboja
Sudakshina Kamboja is the third king of the Kambojas referred to in the Mahabharata. And is also the most referenced of all the Kamboja k...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia - Marriage
Marriage is a relationship between individuals which has formed the foundation of the family for most societies. Marriage can include leg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mahabharata: Encyclopedia - Mahabharata
Shruti Vedas Rig Veda Sama Veda Yajur Veda Atharva Veda Brahmanas Aranyakas Upanishads Smriti Itihāsas Mahābhārata Bhagavad G�...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Abhimanyu: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Abhimanyu
Abhimanyu The only son of Arjuna and Subhadra. He was a promising heir to the Kuru dynasty but died in the Battle of Kurukshetra while...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Abhimanyu: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Abhimanyu
Abhimanyu: Abhimanyu. Arjuna's son and Parikshith's father; slain in battle.   (See also: Abhimanyu , Hinduism, Hinduism Di...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Abhimanyu: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Abhimanyu
Abhimanyu (Sanskrit). A son of Arjuna. He killed Lakshmana,in the great battle of the Mahabharata on its second day, but was himself k...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jayadratha: Encyclopedia Ii - Jayadratha - In The War
The Sindhu king sides with Duryodhana in the Kurukshetra War. Jayadratha uses his boon when he stops the Pandava brothers from entering t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drona: Encyclopedia Ii - Drona - Dronacharya
Dronacharya's legend as a great teacher and warrior exceeds Hindu mythology by strongly influencing Indian social traditions. Drona inspi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drona: Encyclopedia Ii - Drona - Modern Assessment
Drona is criticized by several modern scholars for his alleged racism and caste discrimination, over the rejection of Ekalavya and Karna....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drona: Encyclopedia Ii - Drona - Drona In The War
Drona strongly condemns the wicked prince Duryodhana and his brothers for their abusive treatment of the Pandavas, and for usurping their...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drona: Encyclopedia Ii - Drona - Yudhisthira's Capture And Drona's Death
In the war, Yudhisthira is targeted by Kuru commander Drona to be captured, but the latter fails to accomplish this. The Kuru commander a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drona: Encyclopedia Ii - Drona - Birth And Early Life
Drona was born a brahmin, son of sage Bharadwaja. He spent his youth in poverty, but studied religion and military arts together with the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parikshita: Encyclopedia Ii - Parikshita - Birth
Parikshita is the son of Uttara, the Matsya princess and Abhimanyu, the Vrishni son of Arjuna. He is born only after the end of the war. ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Parikshith: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Parikshith (pareekshith)
Parikshith: Parikshith (Pareekshith). Emperor of Kuru dynasty; grandson of Arjuna and son of Abhimanyu.   (See also: Pariks...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Uttara: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Uttara (uttharaa)
Uttara: Uttara (Uttharaa). Daughter of Virata, mother of Parikshith, wife of Abhimanyu.   (See also: Uttara , Hinduism, Hin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yudhisthira: Encyclopedia Ii - Yudhisthira - Retirement And Ascent To Heaven
Upon the onset of the Kali yuga and the death of Krishna, Yudhisthira and his brothers retire, leaving the throne to the son of Abhimanyu...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Virata: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Virata (viraata)
Virata: Virata (Viraata). King of Matsya and father-in-law of Abhimanyu (son of Arjuna). The Pandavas lived incognito in the servic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karna: Encyclopedia Ii - Karna - The Great War: Kurukshetra
The Mahabharata was the eighteen day war between the Pandavas and Kauravas at Kurukshetra. Karna was killed on the 17th day of battle by ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Virata: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Virata
Virata The kingdom where the Pandavas spent the last years of their exile incognito. Also, the name of its king. King Virata’s d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yudhisthira: Encyclopedia Ii - Yudhisthira - Emperor Of The World
At the end of the war, Yudhisthira and the Pandava army emerge victorious, but the sons of Draupadi and many Pandava heroes like Dhristad...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Uttamashloka: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Uttamashloka
Uttamashloka a name of Krishna; “He who is praised with transcendental song or poetry.” Uttara King Virata’s daughte...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Parikshit: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Parikshit
Parikshit The son of Abhimanyu who inherited the Kuru throne from Yudhishthira. Krishna personally saved him in his mother’s wom...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Subhadra: Sai Baba Dictionary On Subhadra
Subhadra: Subhadra: was the sister of Lord Krishna. She married with Arjuna after the battle of Kurukshetra. Subhadra was the mothe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arjuna: Encyclopedia Ii - Arjuna - After The War
At the successful conclusion of the war, Arjuna is appointed Commander in Chief by his brother, King Yudhisthira, who conducts the Asvame...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mohanlal: Encyclopedia Ii - Mohanlal - Awards And Achievements
National Awards 1989 Jury's Special Award - Kireedam 1991 Best Actor - Bharatham 1999 Best Actor - Vaanaprastham 1999 Producer of Best F...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wars Of Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Wars Of Hindu Mythology - The Mahabharata
Commanders in Chief: Bhishma, Drona, Karna, Shalya Maharathas: Shalya, Ashwathama, Somadatta, Bhurisrava, Bhagadatta, Jayadratha, Kritava...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shahrukh Khan: Encyclopedia Ii - Shahrukh Khan - Career
Shahrukh, as he is commonly known, first came to the fore while appearing on various television series, particularly when playing the rol...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shahrukh Khan: Encyclopedia Ii - Shahrukh Khan - Career
Shahrukh, as he is commonly known, first came to the fore while appearing on various television series, particularly when playing the rol...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arjuna: Encyclopedia Ii - Arjuna - The Kurukshetra War
Upon finishing the period of their exile, the Pandavas claim their kingdom back from the Kauravas, who will not hear of it. War breaks ou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Duryodhana: Encyclopedia Ii - Duryodhana - The Kurukshetra War
At the end of the exile term, Duryodhana refuses to return Yudhisthira's kingdom, despite the counsel of Bhishma, Drona, Vidura and even ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Duryodhana: Encyclopedia Ii - Duryodhana - The Kurukshetra War
At the end of the exile term, Duryodhana refuses to return Yudhisthira's kingdom, despite the counsel of Bhishma, Drona, Vidura and even ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Marriage Restrictions
Societies have always placed restrictions on marriage to relatives, though the degree of prohibited relationship varies widely. In almost...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wars Of Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Wars Of Hindu Mythology - The Kshatriya Order
War Sacrifices Ashwamedha: the famous horse-sacrifice was conducted by allowing a pony to roam freely for a slated period of time, with ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Marriage Today In Belgium, The Netherlands, Canada, Spain
These countries have the particular possibility that same-sex couples as well as opposite sex couples may engage in marriage. Although sa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Janjua: Encyclopedia Ii - Janjua - Origins
The Janjua Rajput is a branch of the ancient Vedic Aryans of India belonging to the Lunar Race or Chandra Vansh. They gain descendancy pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Arjuna: Encyclopedia Ii - Arjuna - Personality
Arjuna is depicted as a wholesome and well-rounded personality, a healthy mind in a healthy body, a person whom any mother, wife and frie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Marriage Today In Belgium The Netherlands Canada Spain
These countries have the particular possibility that same-sex couples as well as opposite sex couples may engage in marriage. Although sa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Duryodhana: Encyclopedia Ii - Duryodhana - Gandhari's Blessing And The Fight With Bhima
Queen Gandhari is distraught when she hears that all her sons save Duryodhana have been slain. Despite knowing that Duryodhana was wicked...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Duryodhana: Encyclopedia Ii - Duryodhana - Gandhari's Blessing And The Fight With Bhima
Queen Gandhari is distraught when she hears that all her sons save Duryodhana have been slain. Despite knowing that Duryodhana was wicked...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Marriage Restrictions
Societies have always placed restrictions on marriage to relatives, though the degree of prohibited relationship varies widely. In almost...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Marriage And Economics
The economics of marriage have changed over time. Historically, in many cultures the family of the bride had to provide a dowry to pay a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Romantic Marriage Vs. Pragmatic Marriage
Those who believe in romantic marriage will often criticize pragmatic marriage, considering it is oppressive, inhuman, or immoral. Defend...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Types Of Marriages
The type and functions of marriage vary from culture to culture. Marriage - Western world. In the Americas and Europe, in the 21st cent...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Unique Practices
Some parts of India follow a custom in which the groom is required to marry with an auspicious plant called Tulsi before a second marriag...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Recognition
Couples usually seek social sanction for their marriages, and many societies require official approval of a religious or civil body. Soci...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Rights And Obligations
Typically, marriage is the institution through which people join together their lives in emotional and economic ways through forming a ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Weddings
The ceremony in which a marriage is enacted and announced to the community is called a wedding. A wedding in which a couple marry in the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Recognition
The participants in a marriage usually seek social recognition for their relationship, and many societies require official approval of a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Weddings
The ceremony in which a marriage is enacted and announced to the community is called a wedding. A wedding in which a couple marry in the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Rights And Obligations Relating To Marriage
Typically, marriage is the institution through which people join together their lives in emotional and economic ways through forming a ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Definitions
Precise definitions vary historically and between and within cultures: modern understanding emphasizes the legitimacy of sexual relations...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Marriage And Economics
The economics of marriage have changed over time. Historically, in many cultures the family of the bride had to provide a dowry to pay a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Romantic Marriage And Pragmatic Marriage
Marriage - Pragmatic marriage. A Pragmatic (or 'Arranged') marriage that is facilitated by formal procedures of family or group politic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sudakshina Kamboja: Encyclopedia Ii - Sudakshina Kamboja - Sudakshina Kamboja In Mahabharata War
Sudakshina Kamboja - Sudakshina and his army. King Draupida of Panchala had advised Yudhishtra to send messangers to Kamboja and other ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Same-sex Marriage
Marriage - Introduction. Same-sex unions have been recorded in the history of a number of cultures, but marriages or socially-accepted ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Janjua: Encyclopedia Ii - Janjua - Famous Historical Personalities
India's famous name Bharat or Bharat-Varsh is actually named after a forefather of the Puru dynasty King Bharat. Bharat-Varsh means 'King...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Criticisms Of Marriage
Under the principle of church-state separation, libertarians criticize the government regulation of and the state's involvement in marria...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Definitions
Precise definitions vary historically and between and within cultures: modern understanding emphasizes the legitimacy of sexual relations...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Marriage And Religion
Many religions have extensive teachings regarding marriage. Most Christian churches give some form of blessing to a marriage; the wedding...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Marriage And Religion
Many religions have extensive teachings regarding marriage. Most Christian churches give some form of blessing to a marriage; the wedding...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Criticisms Of The Institution Of Marriage
Under the principle of church-state separation, libertarians criticize the government regulation of and the state's involvement in marria...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marriage: Encyclopedia Ii - Marriage - Types Of Marriages
The type, functions, and characteristics of marriage vary from culture to culture, and can change over time. Marriage - Western world. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mahabharata: Encyclopedia Ii - Mahabharata - Symbolism Of Mahabharata
The Mahabharata symbolizes the Creation of the Universe, and the Creation of Man from Spirit or the Supreme Consciousness, into Matter. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parikshita: Encyclopedia Ii - Parikshita - Prophecy Of Life
The chief priest Dhaumya predicts to king Yudhisthira after Parikshita's birth that he will be a great devotee of the Supreme Lord Vishnu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sudakshina Kamboja: Encyclopedia Ii - Sudakshina Kamboja - Sudakshina At Draupadi’s Swayamvara
According to epic evidence, Sudakshina Kamboj had participated in the Swayamvara of Draupadi, the princess of Panchala. Sudaksinaz.ca.Kam...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sudakshina Kamboja: Encyclopedia Ii - Sudakshina Kamboja - Kamboj Traditions And Sudakshina
According to the traditions of the Kamboj community passed on to it from its ancestors, a certain king Sodakhsh (Sudakshina) is believed ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yudhisthira: Encyclopedia Ii - Yudhisthira - Birth And Upbringing
Pandu, the king of Hastinapura and father of the Pandavas could not sire children as he was cursed to die by a brahmin in deer form whom ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yudhisthira: Encyclopedia Ii - Yudhisthira - Exile Of 14 Years
Yudhisthira is unable to refuse the challenge of Duryodhana's uncle Shakuni, and gambles away his kingdom, his wealth, his brothers and h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yudhisthira: Encyclopedia Ii - Yudhisthira - The War At Kurukshetra
Yudhisthira makes numerous efforts of diplomatic means to retrieve his kingdom peacefully, but Duryodhana refuses to concede. Dhritarasht...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Duryodhana: Encyclopedia Ii - Duryodhana - Birth
When Dhritarashtra's queen Gandhari's pregnancy continues for an unusually long period of time, she beats her womb in frustration, and en...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yudhisthira: Encyclopedia Ii - Yudhisthira - King Of Indraprastha
Yudhisthira and his brothers are favored by the Kuru elders like Bhishma, Vidura Kripa and Drona over the Kauravas due to their devotion ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karna: Encyclopedia Ii - Karna - King Of Anga
A contest tournament was held to determine the greatest skilled warrior after completion of teaching by Drona. The Kauravas were jealous ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karna: Encyclopedia Ii - Karna - Birth
The princess Kunti, while young, was granted a boon whereby she could call upon any of the gods through a mantra and the god would grant ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karna: Encyclopedia Ii - Karna - After Karna's Death
After Karna's death, Kunti informed the Pandavas that she was Karna's mother and that he was the eldest of the Pandavas. The Pandavas gri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karna: Encyclopedia Ii - Karna - Upbringing
The child Karna was borne down the river and picked up by the leader of charioteers called Adiratha, a shudra, the lowest caste in Hindu ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Karna: Encyclopedia Ii - Karna - The Ride With The Lord
In one segment, Krishna, the incarnation of Vishnu, tried to win Karna over to the side of the Pandavas. The discussion, which took place...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abhimanyu: Encyclopedia Ii - Abhimanyu - Explanation Of His Death
The death of such a virtuous and young hero leaves the Pandavas flabbergasted. The fates of most characters are openly prophesized in the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abhimanyu: Encyclopedia Ii - Abhimanyu - Birth Education And War
As an unborn child in his mother's womb, Abhimanyu learns the knowledge of entering the deadly and virtually impenetrable Chakra Vyuha (s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Abhimanyu: Encyclopedia Ii - Abhimanyu - Arjuna's Great Revenge
News of the despicable acts committed on Abhimanyu reached his father Arjuna at the end of the day, who vows to kill Jayadratha the very ...   » Read the article

Article - Sanskrit Sitemap I - A
This is a sitemap for Sanskrit - A . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. The site...   » Read the article