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

Dictionary - Subhadra: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Subhadra
Subhadra Krishna’s sister, also known as Yogamaya. She is Krishna’s internal energy who arranges His pastimes and fosters ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Subhadra: Sanskrit Hinduism Dictionary Iii On Subhadra (subhadhraa)
Subhadra: Subhadra (Subhadhraa). Younger sister of Krishna and wife of Arjuna.   (See also: Subhadra , Hinduism, Hinduism D...   » 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

Article - Puri Festival: Lord Of The Universe - Puri Jagannath - About Puri Festival  
In the Jagannath Puri festival the king works as a sweeper, cleaning the pathway ahead of the chariot, denoting that no labour is insi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yasoda: Encyclopedia - Yasoda
In Hinduism, Yasoda was a peasant woman who lived in the forest of Vrindavana. Yasoda with her husband Nanda raised their foster-children...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nanda: Encyclopedia - Nanda
Nanda. In Hinduism, Nanda is a peasant and foster-father of Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu. Nanda alongwith his wife Yasoda raise their t...   » Read the article

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

Encyclopedia - Vasudeva: Encyclopedia - Vasudeva
In Hinduism, Vasudeva is the father of Krishna, Balarama and Subhadra. His wives are Rohini and Devaki. Alternatively, Vasudeva is anothe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Juggernaut: Encyclopedia - Juggernaut
The term juggernaut is used to describe any literal or metaphorical force regarded as unstoppable; that will crush all in its path. In Br...   » 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 - Jagannath: Encyclopedia - Jagannath
Jagannath is a Sanskrit term used to describe a deity form of Krishna. The term means master (nath) of the universe (jagat). Jagannath is...   » 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 - Jagannath Temple: Encyclopedia - Jagannath Temple
History of Sri Jagannath Temple There was a great rotary king named INDRADUMNYNA ruling from the city of ABANTI in the state of MALAB. It...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia - Krishna
Krishna (IAST kṛṣṇa, the Sanskrit for "the all-attractive one") is according to common Hindu tradition the eighth avatar of Vishnu....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia - Indo-greek Kingdom
The Indo-Greeks (or sometimes Greco-Indians) designate a series of Greek kings, who invaded and controlled parts of northwest and norther...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orissa: Encyclopedia - Orissa
Orissa (2001 provisional pop. 36,706,920), 60,162 sq mi (155,820 sq km) is a state situated in the east coast of India. Orissa is bounded...   » 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 - 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 - Rani Lakshmi Bai: Encyclopedia Ii - Rani Lakshmi Bai - Early Life
Lakshmi Bai was born on 19 November 1835 at Kashi (Presently known as Varanasi). Her father Moropanth Tambey was a brahmin and her mother...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rani Lakshmi Bai: Encyclopedia Ii - Rani Lakshmi Bai - The War
Rani Lakshmi Bai started strengthening the defense of Jhansi and she assembled a volunteer army of patriots. Women were also recruited an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jaganatha: Encyclopedia Ii - Jaganatha - The Temple
The Temple of Lord Jaganatha is one of the major temples in India. The worship of Lord Jaganatha is so ancient that there is no accurate ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jagannath: Encyclopedia Ii - Jagannath - Jagannatha Puri
Jagannath Sanskrit is the name of the presiding deity of the eponymous temple situated in the temple town of Puri, in Orissa, India. ....   » 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

Dictionary - Jagannatha: Sai Baba Dictionary On Jagannatha
Jagannatha: Jagannatha: "Lord of the Universe". A deity of Krishna worshiped all over India for thousands of years, espec...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jagannatha: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Jagannatha (-deva)
Jagannatha (-deva) “Lord of the universe,” an ancient Deity of Krishna. He was established along with His brother Balarama...   » 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

Encyclopedia - Rohini Devi: Encyclopedia Ii - Rohini Devi - Vasudeva's Imprisonment
Rohini's husband, Vasudeva, was also married to another lady, Devaki. Immediately after the wedding of Devaki and Vasudeva, an oracle pre...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Yogamaya: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Yogamaya (mahayoga)
Yogamaya (Mahayoga) The aspect of Krishna’s personal energy who enhances His loving pastimes with His devotees by putting the d...   » 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

Dictionary - Ratha-yatra: Bhakti Yoga Dictionary Ii On Ratha-yatra
Ratha-yatra The yearly festival in Puri during which Lord Jagannatha, His brother Lord Baladeva, and Their sister Subhadra move in pro...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Jagan-natha: Spiritual Theosophical Dictionary On Jagan-natha
Jagan-Natha (Sanskrit). Lit., "Lord of the World", a title of Vishnu. The great image of Jagan-natha on its car, commonly pr...   » 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

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

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 - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - The Story Of Krishna
The tales of Krishna appear in a number of ancient and medieval Hindu texts - virtually every Purana tells the full life-story or some hi...   » 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

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 - 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 - Atharvaveda: Encyclopedia Ii - Atharvaveda - Status
The Atharvaveda, while undoubtedly belonging to the core Vedic corpus, in some ways represents an independent parallel tradition to that ...   » 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 - Atharvaveda: Encyclopedia Ii - Atharvaveda - Dating
From alleged internal astronomical references (AVS XI.7), it has been surmised that the Atharvanic period included the time when the Plei...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - The Name
The Sanskrit name and word is written kṛṣṇa in IAST transliteration (the equivalent of Devanagari कृष्ण; see Sanskrit for...   » 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 - Krishna In Jainism
The most exalted fugures in Jainism are the 24 Tirthankaras. Krishna when he was incorpoarted into the Jain list of herioc figures presen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orissa: Encyclopedia Ii - Orissa - Religion, Temples, And Festivals
Konark Temple - This is also known as the Sun Temple and is famous for its exquisite Orissan style of architecture. The sun temple was bu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atharvaveda: Encyclopedia Ii - Atharvaveda - Recensions
The Caraṇavyuha (attributed to Shaunaka) lists nine shakhas or schools of the Atharvaveda: paippalāda ... See also:Atharvaveda, Atha...   » 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 - 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 - Orissa: Encyclopedia Ii - Orissa - Religion Temples And Festivals
Konark Temple - This is also known as the Sun Temple and is famous for its exquisite Orissan style of architecture. The sun temple was bu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - Krishna In The Performing Arts
The earliest mention of any performance based on the Krishna story is mentioned in Patanjali's Mahabhashya. But it is not clear what kind...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - The Indo-greeks And Other Faiths
Indo-Greek Kingdom - Hinduism. The first known bilingual coins of the Indo-Greeks were issued by Agathocles around 180 BCE. These coins...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Krishna: Encyclopedia Ii - Krishna - The Worship Of Krishna
Krishna - Early references. The first possible recorded instance of a Krishna who may be identified with the deity can be found in the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - Indo-greeks In The Art Of Gandhara
The Greco-Buddhist art of Gandhara, beyond the omnipresence of Greek style and stylistic elements which might be simply considered as an ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Telugu Literature: Encyclopedia Ii - Telugu Literature - History
Telugu literature - Early History. Any Telugu literature prior to Nannayya Bhattarakudu’s Andhra Mahabharatamu is not available, exce...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - The Indo-greeks And Indian 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 - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - Scythian And Kushan Invasions
From 130 BCE, Indo-European nomads (the Scythians and then the Yuezhi) started to invade Bactria from the north. In 125 BCE the Greco-Bac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - Religion
In addition to the worship of the Classical pantheon of the Greek deities found on their coins (Zeus, Herakles, Athena, Apollo...), the I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kings Of Shambhala: Encyclopedia Ii - Kings Of Shambhala - The 25 Kulika Rigden Kings
The most recent 25 of the 32 Kings of Shambhala are known as Kulika (or Kalki; Tib. Rigden) Kings. Kulika means "Holder of the Castes" or...   » 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 - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - Art
Indo-Greek Kingdom - Incipient Greco-Buddhist art. Main article: Greco-Buddhist art In general, the art of the Indo-Greeks is poorly do...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - Economy
Very little is known about the economy of the Indo-Greeks. The abundance of their coins would tend to suggest large mining operations, pa...   » 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 - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - Armed Forces
The coins of the Indo-Greeks provide rich clues on their uniforms and weapons. Typical Hellenistic uniforms are depicted, with helmets be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - Later History
Indo-Greek Kingdom - Eastern territories. After around 100 BCE, Indian kings recovered the area of Mathura and Eastern Punjab east of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - Historical Outline
The Indo-Greek kingdom was established by Demetrius, the son of the Greco-Bactrian king Euthydemus. Indo-Greek Kingdom - Occupation of N...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - The Indo-greeks And Buddhism
Main article: Greco-Buddhism The Edicts of Ashoka, inscribed during the reign of the Indian emperor Ashoka (273-232 BCE), claim that the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - Early History
Local turmoil preceded the invasion of northern India undertaken by Demetrius, son of the Greco-Bactrian king Euthydemus, circa 180 BCE. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - Aftermaths
From the 1st century CE, the Greek communities of central Asia and northwestern India lived under the control of the Kushan branch of the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - Main Indo-greek Kings Timeline And Territories
There were over 30 Indo-Greek kings, often in competition on different territories. Many of them are only known through their coins. Not ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indo-greek Kingdom: Encyclopedia Ii - Indo-greek Kingdom - Enduring Legacy Of The Indo-greek Kingdom
From the 1st century CE, the Greek communities of central Asia and northwestern India lived under the control of the Kushan branch of the...   » 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

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