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The Indian culture and civilisation have undergone regormation and revitalisation many times throughout history of mankind. The Bhakti movements of 14th-16th century represented one such phase of revitalisation and reformation of Indian culture. This movement was lead by saints like Hinduism more accessible to the common people by using vernacular languages in religious texts and … Read more
Kabir Scholars differ about Kabir’s parentage, his family, the place of his birth, the time and place of his death etc. Instead of concentrating on various beliefs about Kabir’s life, the scholar deems it appropriate to side with the beliefs that are widely accepted. Scholars agree with the fact that Kabir belonged to the time … Read more
Religious Movements in Rajasthan Rajasthan is blessed with multi-religious Society and all the religions found in the country are practiced in Rajasthan in Harmony to each other. Vedic Religion has been practiced in the state since ancient times and worship of sun has been center of religious practice for several communities. Religious movements … Read more
Philosophy of Advaita Vedanta Advaita Vedānta is one version of Vedānta. Vedānta is nominally a school of Indian philosophy, although in reality it is a label for any hermeneutics that attempts to provide a consistent interpretation of the philosophy of the Upaniṣads or, more formally, the canonical summary of the Upaniṣads, Bādarāyaņa’s Brahma Sūtra. Advaita … Read more
Yoga is being practiced as part of healthy lifestyle and has become part of our spiritual heritage. In the present era, Yoga is popular world-wide because of its spiritual values, therapeutic credentials, its role in the prevention of diseases, promotion of Health and management of lifestyle related disorders. Several clinical studies have lucidly demonstrated the … Read more
Religious Movements in Rajasthan Rajasthan is blessed with multi-religious Society and all the religions found in the country are practiced in Rajasthan in Harmony to each other. Vedic Religion has been practiced in the state since ancient times and worship of sun has been center of religious practice for several communities. Religious movements … Read more
HinduismHinduism emerged as the dominant religious force during the Gupta period, with the Gupta rulers themselves being devout Hindus. Some key aspects of Hinduism during this period include: Patronage of Temples Religious Tolerance Literature and Philosophy BuddhismBuddhism: Decline and Revival Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika, and Mimamsa, each offering different perspectives on metaphysics, epistemology, and ethics. How … Read more
Meerabai was a 16th-century Hindu mystic poet and saint from the Bhakti Movement. She was born into a royal family in Rajasthan, India, and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Indian Literature. Meerabai’s poetry is characterized by its intense devotion to Krishna, the Hindu god of love. She … Read more
Ramanujacharya Statue of Equality The Ramanujacharya Statue of Equality is a statue of Ramanujacharya, a 12th-century Hindu philosopher and theologian. The statue is located in Muchintal, a village in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana, India. It is the second tallest statue in India, after the Statue of Unity. Ramanuja: Philosopher and Saint Commemorating 1,000th Birth … Read more
Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (1836-1886) was an Indian mystic and religious leader who is considered one of the most important figures in the Hindu revival movement of the 19th century. He was born in Kamarpukur, Bengal, into a poor family of Brahmin priests. From a young age, he was drawn to religious practice and often … Read more