Encyclopedia - Pandit Jasraj: Encyclopedia - Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj is a famous classical Indian singer, born in 1930. His family is well known for singing in Mewati Gharana style. His father...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zaya Pandit: Encyclopedia - Zaya Pandit
Zaya Pandit I (1599 - 1662) was an Oirat lama of the Geluk school of Tibetan Buddhism. Zaya Pandit was from the Khoshuud group of the Oir...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pandit: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Pandit (pandith)
pandit: pandit (pandith). Learned scholar, wise man.   (See also: pandit , Hinduism, Hinduism Dictionary, Sanskrit Dictiona...   » Read the article

Article - Spiritual Inspiration: God And I By Pandit Jasraj
A personal reflection on God by Pandit Jasraj. �A personal reflection on God by Pandit Jasraj. �My first introduction to God happened whe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit: Encyclopedia - Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Vijaya Lakshmi Nehru Pandit (िवजयलक्ष्मी नेहरू पण्िडत) (1900 1990) was an Indian diplomat and...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: Nayavada - Jaina View Of Reality
In the realm of Indian philosophical speculation, the contribution of Jainism is significant. Philosophical speculation, generally speaki...   » Read the article

Article - Parenting: Paint Your Child's World With Cheer  
In my travels to different countries, it is always the children, filled with energy and hope, who leave me with the most lasting impre...   » Read the article

Article - Bhakti Yoga: Seekers' Ultimate Union Of Love  
When the saint-poet Kabir said " Dhai akshar prem ka padhe jo pandit hoye " - "One who knows how to love is the only wi...   » Read the article

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

Encyclopedia - Banaras Hindu University: Encyclopedia - Banaras Hindu University
Banaras Hindu University (B.H.U.) is a major university located in Benaras, India. It was founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, in 1916...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - David Frawley: Encyclopedia - David Frawley
David Frawley (born 1950) is one of the few Westerners to be recognized by a major Hindu sect in India as a Vedacharya or teacher of the ...   » 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 - Pundit India: Encyclopedia - Pundit India
A pandit or pundit (Devanagari: पन्दित) is a Hindu Brahmin who has memorized a substantial portion of the Vedas, along with t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhimsen Joshi: Encyclopedia - Bhimsen Joshi
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi is generally acknowledged to be one of the foremost contemporary vocalists of Hindustani music. Bhimsen Gururaj Josh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pundit: Encyclopedia - Pundit
The term Pundit has multiple meanings: A pundit or pandit, in the culture of India, is a master of traditional religious poetry and/or t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Birju Maharaj: Encyclopedia - Birju Maharaj
Pandit Birju Maharaj (born February 4, 1937) is the current head of the Lucknow gharana of Kathak dance in India. He is a descendant of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - World Centre For Vedic Learning: Encyclopedia - World Centre For Vedic Learning
The World Centre for Vedic Learning is a skyscraper project in Jabalpur, India. It was announced by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1998. The Wo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ananta Das Babaji: Encyclopedia - Ananta Das Babaji
Ananta Das Babaji (Pandit Sri Ananta Das Babaji Maharaja) is a leading religious figure in the contemporary Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia - Kashmir
Kashmir is a region between the northern part of South Asia and the southern part of Central Asia. The term Kashmir historically describe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chandrasekhar Azad: Encyclopedia - Chandrasekhar Azad
Chandrasekhar Azad (July 23, 1906–February 27, 1931) was a great Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary thinker. Revered for his auda...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jawaharlal Nehru: Encyclopedia - Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru (जवाहरलाल नेहरू, Javāharlāl Nehrū) (November 14, 1889 – May 27, 1964), also called Pandit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Banaras Hindu University: Encyclopedia Ii - Banaras Hindu University - Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya
Banaras Hindu University is among the top 3 largest residential universities in the world having more than 128 independent teaching depar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kerala School: Encyclopedia Ii - Kerala School - Keralese Mathematicians
Kerala School - Narayana Pandit c. 1340-1400. Narayana Pandit, the earliest of the notable Keralese mathematicians, is known to have de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Santoor: Encyclopedia Ii - Santoor - Development
The santoor was a part of the classical music of Kashmir in India. It was a 100 stringed instrument played in a style of music known as t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vedas: Encyclopedia Ii - Vedas - Organization
The Mantras are collected into anthologies called Samhitas. There are four Samhitas, the Rk (= Poetry), Sāman (=Song), Yajus(=Prayer) an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vedas: Encyclopedia Ii - Vedas - Position And Compilation
Hindu tradition regards the Vedas as uncreated, eternal and being revealed to sages (Rishis). The hymns of the Rig-Veda Samhita are belie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vedas: Encyclopedia Ii - Vedas - Study
In the dharmashastras the study of the Vedas was regarded as a religious duty of the three upper varnas (Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaishya...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vedas: Encyclopedia Ii - Vedas - Religious Views: Monism Monotheism Henotheism And Polytheism
The religion of the Vedic period, particularly at its earliest, was distinct in a number of respects, including reference to females in p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kerala School: Encyclopedia Ii - Kerala School - Possible Transmission Of Keralese Mathematics To Europe
There are a number of publications, including a recent paper of great interest written by D. Almeida, J. John and A. Zadorozhnyy, which s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Santoor: Encyclopedia Ii - Santoor - Anatomy Of The Santoor
The santoor is basically made out of wood. The framework is generally made out of either Walnut or Maple wood. The top and bottom boards ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pandit (pandita):: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Pandit (pandita):
pandit (pandita): (Sanskrit) "Learned one."   Hindu religious scholar or theologian, a man well versed in philosophy, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Mathematics: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Mathematics - Harappan Mathematics 3300 Bc - 1700 Bc
The first appearance of evidence of the use of mathematics in the Indian subcontinent was in the Indus Valley Civilization, which dates b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Mathematics: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Mathematics - Vedic Mathematics 1500 Bc - 500 Bc
As a result of the mathematics required for the construction of religious altars, many rules and developments of geometry are found in Ve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Mathematics: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Mathematics - Ancient Period 500 Bc - 400 Ce
Sathanang Sutra, Bhagvati Sutra and Anoyogdwar Sutra are famous books of this time. Apart from these the book titled Tatvarthaadigyam Sut...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Mathematics: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Mathematics - Classical Period 400 Ce - 1200 Ce
This period is often known as the golden age of Indian Mathematics. Although earlier Indian mathematics was also very significant, this p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Mathematics: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Mathematics - Keralese Mathematics 1300 Ce -1600 Ce
The Kerala School was a school of mathematics and astronomy founded by Madhava in Kerala (in South India) which included as its prominent...   » 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 - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Theology
The tendency towards a comprehension of the unity of the divine essence had resulted in some minds, as has been remarked before, in a kin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Varanasi: Encyclopedia Ii - Varanasi - Schools And Colleges
The following are the universities in Varanasi: Banaras Hindu University - Founded by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, a renowned educationi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Pantheism
The pantheistic doctrine which forms the foundation of the Brahmanical system of belief found its most complete exposition in one of the ...   » 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 - Sub Castes
Brahmanism - Maharashtrian sub-castes:. Chitpavan Brahmins, Deshastha Brahmins Karhade Brahmins, Brahmanism - South Indian brahmin sub...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - The Four Stages Of Life
The pious Brahmin, longing to attain the summum bonum on the dissolution of his material body, was enjoined to pass through a succession ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pehlwani: Encyclopedia Ii - Pehlwani - Famous Pehlwans
Olympic Freestyle Wreslters Khasabha Jadhav - 1952 olympic bronze medalist Indian Wrestlers Great Gama Karim Bux - was the first wres...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Moksha
Orthodox Brahmanical scholasticism makes the attainment of final emancipation (mukti, moksha) dependent on perfect knowledge of the divin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Evolution Of Brahminism
As the language of the Early Aryans has undergone continual processes of modification, dialectic division, and amalgamation with other na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Roorkee: Encyclopedia Ii - Roorkee - Heritage
The Roorkee College was established in 1847 AD as the First Engineering College in the British Empire. The College was renamed as The Tho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brahmanism: Encyclopedia Ii - Brahmanism - Brahmin Supremacy
A considerable portion of the literature of Vedic times has apparently been lost; and several important works, the original composition o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University: Encyclopedia Ii - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University - First Technological University In India
Under a broad policy framework of providing new technological education required for the industrial growth of the country in general and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - India And Weapons Of Mass Destruction: Encyclopedia Ii - India And Weapons Of Mass Destruction - The Beginning
As early as June 26, 1946, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India's soon to be Prime Minister announced "As long as the world is constituted as i...   » 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 - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - Tourist Attractions
The scenic setting of Kashmir itself has been a major tourist attraction despite the ever present danger. The mode of travel itself is a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - History
For history of Kashmir prior to the 19th century, see History of Kashmir. For information regarding on-going conflict see History of the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - Area And Subdivisions
Kashmir - Indian-administered Kashmir. India controls approximately 45.5% (101,387 km²) of the disputed territory. Indian-administered...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - Demographics
Pakistan-administered Kashmir (containing Northern Areas and Azad Kashmir) contain a 99% Muslim majority. Settlers encouraged by the Gove...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - Economy
Agriculture is the mainstay of economy here Historically, Kashmir came into economic limelight when the world famous Cashmere wool was ex...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - History
For history of Kashmir prior to the 19th century, see History of Kashmir. Kashmir - Modern history. Kashmir passed from the control of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - Area And Subdivisions
Kashmir - Indian-administered Kashmir. India controls approximately 45.5% (101,387 km²) of the disputed territory. Indian-administered...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - Demographics
In Pakistan-administered Kashmir (containing Northern Areas and Azad Kashmir) 99% of the population is Muslim. Settlers encouraged by the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - Kashmir - Economy
Kashmir's economy is centered around agriculture. Historically, Kashmir came into economic limelight when the world famous Cashmere wool ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yogic Flying: Encyclopedia Ii - Yogic Flying - Facilities And Practioners
Facilities for purported yogic flying are located at the Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa and at Maharishi European ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nehru-gandhi Family: Encyclopedia Ii - Nehru-gandhi Family - Origins
The Nehru family is of Kashmiri Brahmin descent. The name "Nehru" is derived from the Hindi "nehar" meaning canal. Pandit Raj Kaul was th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nehru-gandhi Family: Encyclopedia Ii - Nehru-gandhi Family - Rise To Power
In 1947 India became independent and Jawaharlal Nehru became Prime Minister, holding this post until his death in 1964. Nehru's sister, V...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindustani Classical Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindustani Classical Music - Instrumental Music
Outside of India, pure instrumental Indian classical music is more popular than vocal music, possibly because the lyrics are not understa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindustani Classical Music: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindustani Classical Music - Vocal Music
Despite the fact that instrumental music is better known outside India, Hindustani classical music is primarily vocal-centric, insofar as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Jammu And Kashmir: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Jammu And Kashmir - Islam And Hinduism
Kashmir has known both conquerors and despots and also peaceful rulers. Some of the Kashmiri rulers like Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin were toler...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jagjit Singh: Encyclopedia Ii - Jagjit Singh - Career
Jagjit Singh - Early Years. His association with music goes back to his childhood days when he was twelve. He learnt music under Pandit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kalmyk Language: Encyclopedia Ii - Kalmyk Language - Writing System
Kalmyk language has been written in a variety of alphabets over the years. Since 11th century Kalmyks used Uyghur script. The official Ka...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Oil Corporation: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Oil Corporation - History
The company was eastablished in 1959 as Indian Oil Company Ltd. Indian Oil Corporation was formed in 1964 with the merger of Indian Refin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Institute Of Technology Banaras Hindu University: Encyclopedia Ii - Institute Of Technology Banaras Hindu University - The Past
The Institute of Technology, like all other Faculties and Departments of the Banaras Hindu University, owes its existence to the far-sigh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lamrim: Encyclopedia Ii - Lamrim - History
When Atisha was invited and came to Tibet he was asked by Djang Jup Ö to give a complete and easy accessible summary of the doctrine in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Terry Riley: Encyclopedia Ii - Terry Riley - Life
Born in Colfax, California, Riley studied at Shasta College, San Francisco State University, and the San Francisco Conservatory before ea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Asha Bhosle: Encyclopedia Ii - Asha Bhosle - Brief Biography
Asha Bhosle was born in the small hamlet of Goar in Sangli, Maharashtra, into the musical family of Pandit Dinanath Mangeshkar. When she ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chandragupta Maurya: Encyclopedia Ii - Chandragupta Maurya - Origin Or Ancestry
The ancestry of Chandragupta is shrouded in mystery. Indian literary traditions connect him with the Nanda dynasty of Magadha. The Sanskr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Institute Of Technology Roorkee: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Institute Of Technology Roorkee - Heritage
The Roorkee College was established in 1847 AD as the First Engineering College in the British Empire. The College was renamed as The Tho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maulana Abul Kalam Azad: Encyclopedia Ii - Maulana Abul Kalam Azad - Commemoration
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India and a close friend of Azad, paying a tribute in the Indian Parliament on 24 Fe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shivaji: Encyclopedia Ii - Shivaji - Coronation
A thread ceremony (Upanayanam) took place on May 29, 1674, and then a Vratya Stoma ceremony was performed. Shivaji was formally crowned C...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pandita: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Pandita
Pandita (Sanskrit) Often anglicized to pandit or pundit; a scholar, learned man, teacher, or philosopher.   (See also: Pandita...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Virasvamin: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Virasvamin
Virasvamin (Sanskrit) [from vira eminent, excellent + svamin master, pandit]   The father of Medhatithi, the author of the Manubh...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Brahmin: Hindu Sanskrit Dictionary On Brahmin (brahmana)
Brahmin (Brahmana): A knower of Brahman; a member of the highest Hindu caste consisting of priests, pandits, philosophers, and religio...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Thsang Thisrong Tsan: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Thsang Thisrong Tsan
Thsang Thisrong tsan (Tibet, Tibetan). A king who flourished between the years 728 and 787, and who invited from Bengal Pandit Rakshit...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jagadacharya: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Jagadacharya
Jagadacharya: (Sanskrit) "World teacher."   In 1986 the World Religious Parliament of New Delhi named five world leade...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Veda (vedas): Theosophy Occultism Mysticism Dictionary On Veda (vedas)
A Theosophical definition of Veda (Vedas) :   Veda (Vedas) (Sanskrit) From a verbal root vid signifying "to know." Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Mathematicians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Mathematicians - A
List of mathematicians - Aa — Ac. Abakanowicz, Bruno (Poland, 1852 – 1900) Abdelkader, Mostafa A. (?, ? – ) Abel, Niels Hen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lata Mangeshkar: Encyclopedia Ii - Lata Mangeshkar - 1960s: Lata Is The Playback Queen
Lata's playback songs for Madhubala - Mohe panghat and Jab pyaar kiya to darna kya from the movie Mughal-e-Azam (1960) -- became huge hit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Firozabad: Encyclopedia Ii - Firozabad - Industry
Firozabad - Evolution of Firozabad glass industry. During ancient periods, invaders brought many glass articles to India. These glass a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lata Mangeshkar: Encyclopedia Ii - Lata Mangeshkar - Singing Style
Lata's mastery over pitch and scale is considered amazing. Bade Ghulam Ali Khan once said about Lata that "she never sings off-key." Lyri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lata Mangeshkar: Encyclopedia Ii - Lata Mangeshkar - Lata The Person
More than her magical voice, it was Lata's humility that made her a favorite singer of all the composers, lyricists, actors and producers...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Mathematicians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Mathematicians - B
List of mathematicians - Ba. Babai, Laszló (Hungary/USA, ? – ) Babbage, Charles (England, 1791 – 1871) Bacaloglu, Emanoil (R...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Mathematicians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Mathematicians - C
List of mathematicians - Ca. Cabeo, Niccolo (Italy, 1586 – 1650) Caffarelli, Luis (?, ? – ) Cajori, Florian (USA, 1859 – 19...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lata Mangeshkar: Encyclopedia Ii - Lata Mangeshkar - 1990s
By 1990, many of Lata's fans saw her as a living legend. She was the idol of many Indian girls, who were inspired to become singers thems...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lata Mangeshkar: Encyclopedia Ii - Lata Mangeshkar - 1970s: Lata Is Ageless Diva
In her 40s, Lata was still the first choice of composers to sing for damsels in their 20s. 1971 saw release of much delayed movie Pakeeza...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Firozabad: Encyclopedia Ii - Firozabad - Glass Hardwares
All types of glass hardwares are manufactured here for house decoration and other purposes. Glass Scienctific and Lab wares Since last 10...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Mathematicians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Mathematicians - E
List of mathematicians - Ea — Ef. Easley, Annie (USA, 1933 – ) Echegaray, José (Spain, 1832 – 1916) Eckler, A. Ross (?, 1901 �...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lata Mangeshkar: Encyclopedia Ii - Lata Mangeshkar - 1940s: Early Years In Bollywood
Lata Mangeshkar's first cinematic song was for the film Kiti Hasaal (1942), produced by Vasant Joglekar. However, her father disliked the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lata Mangeshkar: Encyclopedia Ii - Lata Mangeshkar - 1950s: Popularity On The Rise
The 1950s saw Lata become the favorite singer of composers like Shankar Jaikishan, Sachin Dev Burman, C. Ramchandra, Madan Mohan, Hemant ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Mathematicians: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Mathematicians - D
List of mathematicians - Da. Daemen, Joan (?, 1965 – ) Damm, Arvid Gerhard (?, ? – ) Dandelin, Germinal Pierre (Belgium/Nethe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lata Mangeshkar: Encyclopedia Ii - Lata Mangeshkar - 1980s: Lata Gets Selective
In 1980s, Lata voluntarily cut down on her singing to allow new younger talent to come up. In 1982, Lata once again worked with Khayyam f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vedas: Encyclopedia Ii - Vedas - Religious Views: Monism, Monotheism, Henotheism And Polytheism
The religion of the Vedic period, particularly at its earliest, was distinct in a number of respects, including reference to females in p...   » Read the article

Article - Hindu Hinduism Sitemap I - P
This is a sitemap for topic pages related to Hinduism. Click on a link and you will find multiple articles related to the topic:  ...   » Read the article