Encyclopedia - Gayatri: Encyclopedia - Gayatri
Gayatri (gāyatrī) is the feminine form of gāyatra, a Sanskrit word for a song or a hymn. It can be:- The name of a Vedic poetic meter...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gayatri: Encyclopedia Ii - Gayatri - Mantra
The Gayatri Mantra is the most revered mantra in Hinduism. It consists of the prefix :oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ ॐ भूर्भु�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gayatri: Encyclopedia Ii - Gayatri - Goddess
Originally the personification of the mantra, the goddess Gayatri is considered the veda mata, the mother of all Vedas and the consort of...   » Read the article

Article - Lokas Or Planes: The City Of Justice
Lord Yama is the King of justice. His city is built of diamonds and jewels. It is effulgent and impregnable. It is full of palaces and ma...   » Read the article

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

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

Encyclopedia - Saraswati: Encyclopedia - Saraswati
Saraswati is the first of the three great goddesses of Hinduism, the other two being Lakshmi and Durga. Saraswati is the consort of Lord ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jiva Goswami: Encyclopedia - Jiva Goswami
Jiva Goswami was one of the most prolific and important writers of the Gaudiya Vaishnava school of Hinduism, and one of the famous Six Go...   » Read the article

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

Encyclopedia - Aum: Encyclopedia - Aum
Aum (also Om, ॐ) is the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, first coming to light in the Vedic Tradition. The syllable is sometimes refer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mantra: Encyclopedia - Mantra
A mantra is a religious syllable or poem, typically from the Sanskrit language. Their use varies according to the school and philosophy a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - God: Encyclopedia - God
God is the term used to denote the Supreme Being ascribed by many religions to be the creator, ruler and/or the sum total of, existence. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia - Brahmanism
Brahmanism, popularly known as Hinduism, developed its ritual, worship and philosophy from Aryan scriptures; the Vedas. Over the years th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carnatic Music: Encyclopedia - Carnatic Music
Carnatic music, known as karnātaka sangīta (कर्णाटक सङ्गीतं) in Indian languages (Telugu కర్నా�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu: Encyclopedia - Hindu
A Hindu (archaic Hindoo) is an adherent of philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, also known as Sanatan (सनातन) Dharma or Ved...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Feminism: Encyclopedia - Feminism
Feminism is a diverse collection of social theories, political movements, and moral philosophies, largely motivated by or concerning the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trinity: Encyclopedia - Trinity
History of Christianity Jesus of Nazareth The Apostles Ecumenical councils Great Schism The Crusades Reformation The Trinity God the Fath...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Deconstruction: Encyclopedia Ii - Deconstruction - The Difficulty In Defining Deconstruction
The term deconstruction in the context of Western philosophy is highly resistant to formal definition. Martin Heidegger was perhaps the f...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Psychogenetics: Alternative Health Dictionary On Psychogenetics
Psychogenetics: Method founded by psycho-spiritual consultant Gayatri Rein Reich, author of Psychogenetics.   Psychogenetics: (...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yajurveda: Encyclopedia Ii - Yajurveda - Versions
There are two primary versions of the Yajurveda: Shukla (white) and Krishna (black). The Shukla Yajurveda consists of vedic hymns, while ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahma-gayatri: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Brahma-gayatri
Brahma-gayatri - a Vedic mantra which is chanted at the three junctures of the day by brahmanas.   (See also: Brahma-gayatri ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gayatri-mantra: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Gayatri-mantra
Gayatri-mantra - a sacred mantra repeated by brahmanas at the three junctures of the day. The gayatri mantra is personified as a godde...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jacques Derrida: Encyclopedia Ii - Jacques Derrida - Online Texts
Jacques Derrida - Essays excerpts. Excerpt from "Of Grammatology" Excerpt from "Archive Fever" "Speech and writing according to Hegel"...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Literary Theory: Encyclopedia Ii - Literary Theory - Literary Theory And Literature
One of the fundamental questions of literary theory is "What is literature?", though many contemporary theorists and literary scholars be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Deconstruction: Encyclopedia Ii - Deconstruction - Text And Deconstruction
According to deconstructive readers, one of the phallogocentrisms of modernism is the distinction between speech (logos) and writing, wit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Diksa-mantra: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Diksa-mantra
Diksa-mantra - the mantras given by the guru at the time of initiation. These mantras include the maha-mantra, brahma-gayatri, guruman...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rigveda: Encyclopedia Ii - Rigveda - Text
From the time of its compilation, the text has been handed down in two versions: The Samhitapatha has all Sanskrit rules of sandhi applie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Literary Theory: Encyclopedia Ii - Literary Theory - Differences Among Schools
The intellectual traditions and priorities of the various kinds of literary theory are often radically different. Some differ so strongly...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jacques Derrida: Encyclopedia Ii - Jacques Derrida - Derrida And His Peers
In addition to de Man and Lyotard, his approximate contemporaries, many of whom were philosophic allies and friends, included Michel Fouc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jacques Derrida: Encyclopedia Ii - Jacques Derrida - Derrida And His Peers
In addition to de Man and Lyotard, his approximate contemporaries, many of whom were philosophic allies and friends, included Michel Fouc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Deconstruction: Encyclopedia Ii - Deconstruction - Logocentrism And The Critique Of Binary Oppositions
Deconstruction's central concern is a radical critique of the Enlightenment project and of metaphysics, including in particular the found...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jiva Goswami: Encyclopedia Ii - Jiva Goswami - Jiva Goswami’s Literary Achievments
There are about 25 literary works attributed to Jiva Goswami: Jiva Goswami - 1-Harinamamrita Vyakarana. This work is a book on Sanskrit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rigveda: Encyclopedia Ii - Rigveda - Internal Evidence
The Rigveda is far more archaic than any other Indo-Aryan text preserved. For this reason, it has been in the center of attention of west...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Literary Theory: Encyclopedia Ii - Literary Theory - History
The practice of literary theory became a profession in the 20th century, but it has historical roots that run as far back as ancient Gree...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jacques Derrida: Encyclopedia Ii - Jacques Derrida - Deconstruction
Main Article: Deconstruction The 1966 paper, in addition to establishing Derrida's international reputation, marked the starting point of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jacques Derrida: Encyclopedia Ii - Jacques Derrida - Deconstruction
Main Article: Deconstruction The 1966 paper, in addition to establishing Derrida's international reputation, marked the starting point of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mantra: Encyclopedia Ii - Mantra - Introduction
Mantras have some features in common with spells in general, in that they are a translation of the human will or desire into a form of ac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Deconstruction: Encyclopedia Ii - Deconstruction - History Of Deconstruction
During the period between the late 1960s and the early 1980s many thinkers influenced by deconstruction, including Derrida, Paul de Man, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mantra: Encyclopedia Ii - Mantra - Mantra In Hinduism
Mantras were originally conceived in the great Hindu scriptures known as the Vedas. Within practically all Hindu scriptures, the writing ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Sacramental Rites
The three first castes, however unequal to each other in privilege and social standing, are yet united by a common bond of sacramental ri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jacques Derrida: Encyclopedia Ii - Jacques Derrida - Criticism Of Derrida
Derrida is criticised heavily for his influences and associations. In particular, the involvement of Martin Heidegger (see above) and Pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jacques Derrida: Encyclopedia Ii - Jacques Derrida - Criticism Of Derrida
Derrida is criticised heavily for his influences and associations. In particular, the involvement of Martin Heidegger (see above) and Pau...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Sandhya-vandana: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Sandhya-vandana
Sandhya-vandana - the chanting of Vedic mantras such as brahma-gayatri at dawn, noon and sunset.   (See also: Sandhya-vandana...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iyer: Encyclopedia Ii - Iyer - Traditional Iyer Ethics
Iyers were extremely orthodox a century ago. They followed Dharma shastra texts of Manusmriti Apastamba and Baudhayana. 1.A traditional I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battlestar Galactica 2004 Television Series: Encyclopedia Ii - Battlestar Galactica 2004 Television Series - Synopsis
The concept of the show, as described by the opening text in each episode[1]: The Cylons were created by Man. They Rebelled. They Evolve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mantra: Encyclopedia Ii - Mantra - Mantra In Buddhism
Buddhism, naturally following from Vedic society, also developed its own system and understanding of mantra, which while similar to that ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Deconstruction: Encyclopedia Ii - Deconstruction - The Terminology Of Deconstruction
Deconstruction makes use of a number of terms, many of which are coined or repurposed, that illustrate or follow the process of deconstru...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Deconstruction: Encyclopedia Ii - Deconstruction - Criticisms Of Deconstruction
Deconstruction is the subject of at least three main types of criticism. Critics take issue with what they believe is a lack of seriousne...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Hinduism Dictionary: Hinduism Dictionary From A-i
A dictionary from A-J of most common spiritual words in Hinduism. Also see these links: Hinduism, Spirituality, Enlightenment, Spiritual ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iyer: Encyclopedia Ii - Iyer - Spiritual And Philosophical Beliefs
Strictly speaking, all Iyers define themselves as "Srauta-Smarta", ie. followers of the Sruti text (mostly Yajur Veda and Sama Veda), and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - God: Encyclopedia Ii - God - Etymology
The word God continues Old English/Germanic god (guþ, gudis in Gothic, gud in modern Scandinavian and Gott in modern German), from Proto...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - God: Encyclopedia Ii - God - Etymology
The word God continues Old English/Germanic god (guþ, gudis in Gothic, gud in modern Scandinavian and Gott in modern German), from Proto...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Upanayana: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary On Upanayana
Upanayana - a ceremony in which a guru initiates a boy into one of the three twice-born classes by investing the boy with the sacred t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carnatic Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Carnatic Music - Some Artists
One of the earliest and prominent composers in South India was the saint, and wandering devine singer of yore Purandara Dasa (1480-1564)....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Caste
In India and Nepal, Brahmins, being members of the highest caste, historically enjoyed high social status as being traditionally learned ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Challenge To Brahmin Supremacy And Caste System
Brahmanism - Buddhism. Such a man arose in the person of a prince of Kapilavastu, Siddhārtha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism (about t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Glossary Of Terms In Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - Glossary Of Terms In Hinduism - B
Brahma (Devanagari ब्रह्मा, pronounced as "brəhmα:") is the Hindu creator god, and one of the Trimurti, the others bein...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iyer: Encyclopedia Ii - Iyer - Origins
The Iyers claim a top position in the caste hierarchy of the Tamil-speaking region in India. They are Smartha brahmins, and are distinct ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Spiritual Dictionary: Spiritual Hinduism Dictionary
A spiritual dictionary of the 280 most common words in Hinduism. Also see these links: Hinduism, Spirituality, Enlightenment, Spiritual D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Feminism: Encyclopedia Ii - Feminism - Contemporary Criticisms Of Feminism
Feminism, in some forms and to varying degrees, has become generally accepted in Western society. However, the attention it has attracted...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Feminism: Encyclopedia Ii - Feminism - Contemporary Criticisms Of Feminism
Feminism, in some forms and to varying degrees, has become generally accepted in Western society. However, the attention it has attracted...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mantra: Encyclopedia Ii - Mantra - Remarks
The following subsections contain remarks on the nature and use of mantras in their context as Hindu religious practice. Mantra - What i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - God: Encyclopedia Ii - God - Conceptions Of God
God - Abrahamic conceptions. Judaism, Christianity and Islam see God as a being who created the world and rules over the universe. God ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - God: Encyclopedia Ii - God - Conceptions Of God
God - Abrahamic conceptions. Judaism, Christianity and Islam see God as a being who created the world and rules over the universe. God ...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap V - B
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages V - B . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. &...   » Read the article