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

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

Encyclopedia - Avatar: Encyclopedia Ii - Avatar - The 24 Avatars Of The Puranas
Puranas list twenty-five avataras of Vishnu. A description of these is found in the Bhagavata Purana, Canto 1. 1) Catursana 2) Narada 3) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Avatar: Encyclopedia - Avatar
In Hinduism, an avatar or avatara (Sanskrit अवतार), is the incarnation (bodily manifestation) of an Immortal Being, or of the U...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-aryan Migration: Encyclopedia - Indo-aryan Migration
Indo-Aryan migration refers to the migration and expansion of the Indo-Aryans during the 2nd millennium BC or earlier. Archaeological and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prajapati: Encyclopedia - Prajapati
In Hinduism, Prajapati is Lord of Creatures, thought to be depicted on ancient Harappan seals, sitting in yogic posture, with an erection...   » Read the article

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Encyclopedia - Mahajanas: Encyclopedia - Mahajanas
Bhagavata Purana 6.3.20 list twelve Mahajanas, great devotees of Vishnu and knowers of dharma. They are Lord Brahma, Narada, Shiva, the f...   » 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

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

Encyclopedia - Vedanta Society: Encyclopedia - Vedanta Society
The Vedanta Society is a branch of the Ramakrishna Mission. The Vedanta Society of Southern California maintains a comprehensive list of ...   » Read the article

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Encyclopedia - Matsya Purana: Encyclopedia - Matsya Purana
It’s the sixteenth purana. During the period of mahapralaya, Lord Vishnu had taken Matsya avatar (fish incarnation) to save the seeds o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chinas: Encyclopedia - Chinas
The Chinas or Ciñas are a people mentionned in ancient Indian sources at the beginning of our era, such as the Manu Smriti, the Mahabhar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anga: Encyclopedia - Anga
Earliest reference to Angas occurs in Atharava Veda (V.22.14) where they find mention along with the Magadhas, Gandharis and the Mujavata...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Avatar: Encyclopedia Ii - Avatar - The Ten Avatars Or Dasavatara
The Maha Avatara (Great Avatars) of Vishnu are usually said to be ten and this is popularly known as the Dasavatara (dasa (dasha) in Sans...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Avatar: Encyclopedia Ii - Avatar - Symbolism
Many claim that the ten avatars represent the evolution of life and of mankind on earth. Matsya, the fish, represents life in water. Kurm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Avatar: Encyclopedia Ii - Avatar - The Ten Avatars, Or Dasavatara
The Maha Avatara (Great Avatars) of Vishnu are usually said to be ten and this is popularly known as the Dasavatara (dasa (dasha) in Sans...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Avatar: Encyclopedia Ii - Avatar - List Of Other People Considered To Be Avatars
Besides the ten traditional avatars of Hinduism, some other Indian Hindus are considered to be avatars by themselves or by others. Some o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Avatar: Encyclopedia Ii - Avatar - Teachings And Significance
The philosophy reflected in the Hindu epics is the doctrine of the avatar (incarnation of Vishnu or God as an animal or a human form). Th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-aryan Migration: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-aryan Migration - Philology
Indo-Aryan migration - Rig Veda. The Rigveda is by far the most archaic testimony of Vedic Sanskrit. It describes a pastoral or nomadic...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vishnu-purana, Visnu-purana: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Vishnu-purana, Visnu-purana
Vishnu-Purana Visnu-Purana (Sanskrit) One of the most celebrated of the 18 principal Puranas, conforming more than any other to the de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Scripture: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Scripture - Post-vedic Hindu Scriptures
The new books that appeared afterwards were called Smriti. Smrti literature includes Itihasas (epics like Ramayana, Mahabharata), Puranas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Scripture: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Scripture - The Bhagavad Gita
Many a Hindu has said that the most succinct and powerful abbreviation of the overwhelmingly diverse realm of Hindu thought is to be foun...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Scripture: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Scripture - The Upanishads
While the Upanishads are indeed classed within the fold of the "Vedas," their actual importance to Hindu thought has far exceeded that of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khasas: Encyclopedia Ii - Khasas - Khasas In Puranic Literature
[Purana]]s include the Khasas in the ancient Janapada list and place them in the parvatashrayin (mountainous) division of Puranic Bhuvana...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Sutras: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Sutras - Sutras Primarily Associated With Hinduism
Shruti Vedas Rig Veda Sama Veda Yajur Veda Atharva Veda Brahmanas Aranyakas Upanishads Smriti Itihāsas Mahābhārata Bhagavad G�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-aryan Migration: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-aryan Migration - Linguistics
The linguistic facts of the situation are little disputed. However, linguistic data alone cannot determine whether this migration was pea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-aryan Migration: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-aryan Migration - Archaeology
The Indo-Aryans were nomadic or at least peripatetic, following their herds of cows around from pasture to pasture. Consequently they had...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-aryan Migration: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-aryan Migration - Physical Anthropology
Brian E. Hemphill and Alexander F. Christensen's study (1994) of the migration of genetic traits does not support a movement of Aryan spe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-aryan Migration: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-aryan Migration - Overview
The separation of Indo-Aryans proper from Proto-Indo-Iranians has been dated to roughly 2000 BC–1800 BC. The Nuristani languages probab...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-aryan Migration: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-aryan Migration - History
When British and European language students first encountered Sanskrit in the late 18th century, they naturally assumed Sanskrit was the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Mythology - Epics
The most important of these are a voluminous group of works known as the Puranas, of which there are eighteen main. The two great Hindu E...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Mythology - The Wars
Main article: Wars of Hindu Mythology Hindu mythology - The weapons. There are several weapons used by the Gods of the Hindu mythology,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Mythology - The Deluge
The story of a great flood is mentioned in ancient Hindu texts, particularly the Satapatha Brahmana. It is compared to the accounts of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Mythology - Bharatavarsha
The first king to conquer all of the world was Bharata, son of Dushyanta and Shakuntala. All of this world, Vishwa, is named Bharatavarsh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Mythology - Vedic Mythology
See Also: Indo-Iranian mythology, Vedic mythology, Indian mythology The roots of mythology that evolved from classical Hinduism come from...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Mythology - The Peoples Of The Epics
Hindu mythology is not only about Gods and men, but classifies a host of different kinds of celestial, ethereal and earthly beings. Hind...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Janapadas: Encyclopedia Ii - Janapadas - Lists
Ancient Sanskrit texts like Ashtadhyayi (IV.4.168-175), Ramayana (IV/41-43), Mahabharata (VII/11/16-17; VIII/8/18-20)) and numerous Puran...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Early Hinduism: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Early Hinduism - Composition Of The Vedas
See Also: Vedas, Shruti Shruti Vedas Rig Veda Sama Veda Yajur Veda Atharva Veda Brahmanas Aranyakas Upanishads Smriti Itihāsas M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kamboja Horsemen: Encyclopedia Ii - Kamboja Horsemen - Sanskrit Texts
The epics, Puranas and numerous other ancient Sanskrit texts all agree that the horses of the Kamboja, Bahlika and Sindhu regions were th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Akasa: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Akasa
Akasa (Sanskrit) (from akas to be visible, appear, shine, be brilliant)   The shining; ether, cosmic space, the fifth cosmic elem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - Culture
Buddhism flourished under the Indo-Greek kings, and it has been suggested that their invasion of India was intended to show their support...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Literary Sources
The earliest text that records the deeds of Krishna is the Mahabharata. He is described as the incarnation of Vishnu and is one of the mo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dakshayani: Encyclopedia Ii - Dakshayani - Aftermath
Dākshāyani was reborn as Pārvatī, daughter of Himavan, king of the mountains, and his wife, the apsara Menā. This time, she was born...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Purana: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Purana
Purana (Sanskrit) Ancient, old, an ancient tale or legend. The 18 Hindu scriptures known today as the Puranas are ancient legends of o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ashvakas: Encyclopedia Ii - Ashvakas - Geographical Location
The Ashvakas were located in the eastern parts of modern Afghanistan in the intervening river valleys starting from Laghman in the west u...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bhavishya-purana, Bhavisya-purana: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Bhavishya-purana, Bhavisya-purana
Bhavishya-Purana Bhavisya-Purana (Sanskrit) (from bhavishya about to come to pass, future)   One of the 18 principal Puranas, ext...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khasas: Encyclopedia Ii - Khasas - Khasas In Epic Literature
The epic literature asserts that the Khasas, Chinas, Hunas, Shakas, Kambojas, Yavanas, Pahlavas, Kiratas, Sinhalas, Mlechchas etc were al...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Devi Bhagavata Purana: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Devi Bhagavata Purana
Devi Bhagavata Purana. See BHAGAVATA PURANA   (See also: Devi Bhagavata Purana , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Occultism, O...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Vayu Purana: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Vayu Purana
Vayu Purana {SD; BCW}   (See also: Vayu Purana , Mysticism, Mysticism Dictionary, Body mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhakti: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhakti - Classifications Of Bhakti
Narada Bhakti sutra by sage Narada distinguishes eleven forms based on the different relationship to God that the devotee can assume. Pra...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bhagavata Purana: Encyclopedia Ii - Bhagavata Purana - Significance
sarva-vedānta-sāram hi śrī-bhāgavatam ishyate tad-rasāmrita-triptasya nānyatra syād ratih kvacit "Śrīmad Bhāgavatam is acce...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yama: Encyclopedia Ii - Yama - Subordination To Shiva And Vishnu
Yama, although a controller, is still subordinate to the ultimate controllers Shiva and Vishnu. A story of Yama's subordinance to Shiva i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Texts, Stories, And Literature
A number of local traditions and regional deities may have been subsumed into the stories and person of Krishna. Accounts of or ballads a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Texts Stories And Literature
A number of local traditions and regional deities may have been subsumed into the stories and person of Krishna. Accounts of or ballads a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Chronology
A paper presented recently[citation needed] at a convention in Prabhas Patan near Somnath, speculates that Krishna "died" at the age of 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Second Coming: Encyclopedia Ii - Second Coming - Hinduism
In Hindu belief an incarnation or manifestation of Divinity (especially Lord Vishnu) is called an 'avatar'. The doctrine of avatars first...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ashvakas: Encyclopedia Ii - Ashvakas - Afghan And Ashvakan Relationship
According to modern view, the name Afghan derives from Sanskrit Ashvaka or Ashvakan, the Assakenoi of classical writings. McCrindle obser...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Theological Beliefs And Philosophy
Major branches of Vaishnavism include:- Srivaishnavism (espoused by Ramanuja who advocated Vishishtadvaita), Dvaita (espoused by Madhvac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Relations With Other Deities
Vishnu's consort is Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. Maya is the samvit (the primary intelligence) of Vishnu, while the other five attribu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Krishna In Buddhism
Krishna figure as a very minor figure in Buddhism. He appears in the Ghata Jataka as a prince who along with his other brothers captures ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Relations With Other Deities
Vishnu's consort is Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. Maya is the samvit (the primary intelligence) of Vishnu, while the other five attribu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishnu: Encyclopedia Ii - Vishnu - Theological Beliefs And Philosophy
Major branches of Vaishnavism include:- Srivaishnavism (espoused by Ramanuja who advocated Vishishtadvaita), Dvaita (espoused by Madhvac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Saka: Encyclopedia Ii - Saka - Sakas In Ancient Indian Literature
The Indo-Scythians were named "Shaka" in India, an extension on the name Saca used by the Persians to designate Scythians. Shakas receive...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ashvakas: Encyclopedia Ii - Ashvakas - Kamboja Cavalry In Ancient Wars
The Kambojas were basically a republican people. They were constituted into military Sanghas and Corporations to manage their affairs, as...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Padma-purana: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Padma-purana
Padma-Purana (Sanskrit) The Lotus-Purana; one of the Hindu Puranas which contains an account of the period when the world was "as...   » Read the article

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