Hinduism Essays

Personally I believe that both forms of worship are equally as important. I do not think that individually it makes much of a difference and believe that each compliments each other. However I also think that without both forms of worship, that worshipping could not be done effectively. Worshipping at home includes many advantages. There […]

Something right a t the start of his reign may be considered great. Akbar was only 13 when he became emperor in 1556. This I think is great because he was so young. Another thing that was great was, from the beginning Akbar had to fight to stay in power. There was rebellion from his […]

Twilight in Delhi, written by Aimed All, gained international fame and acclaim for its portrayal of the decay and demise of the indigenous Muslim culture in Delhi. Considered a social chronicle and a novel on Imperialism, it is often overlooked as an elegy. This study aims to analyze the novel as a multi-dimensional elegy, using […]

In Mahabharata, the mainstream Hindu society consisted of four primary castes: Brahmans, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras. Alongside these four main orders, there were additional castes that originated from the blending of these four classes, entered through foreign invasions or were celestial beings and Nagas. Such communities that were not part of mainstream Hinduism and were […]

It is a cosmic organization. And it is an organization by the people, of the people and for the people. It is absolutely organic and existential. It is basically built on the very need of the existence. I strongly believe that the very need of the existence has to be the need of every individual. […]

The city was then known as ‘Shreesthanak’. The Thane Central Jail, originally a historical fort was constructed by Portuguese in 1730 A. D. The prison, which was earlier a fort named Thane Killa, is associated with the Indian Freedom Struggle and is also one of the heritage structures of the city. The 279 year old […]

English: This is a manuscript of an English poetry written by Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902). The full poetry is: The mother’s heart, the hero’s will, The sweetness of the southern breeze, The sacred charm and strength that dwell On Aryan altars, flaming, free; All these be yours, and many more No ancient soul could dream before […]

Lakshmana is the twin brother of Shatrughna, born in Ayodhya to Sumitra, the third wife of Dasharatha, king of Kosala. Thus, Rama is the eldest, Bharata is the second, Lakshmana is the third, and Shatrughna is the youngest of the four brothers. Despite being the twin of Shatrughna, Lakshmana is specially attached to Rama, and […]

Holi, a well-known Hindu festival, is celebrated with great enthusiasm, joy, and the presence of vibrant colors. March is when Holi is usually celebrated. This festival of colors is widely celebrated in North India with joy. Recently, the South has also started embracing the celebration of Holi. Various stories exist explaining the significance of this […]

“We are like chameleons; we take our hue and the color of our moral character, from those who are around us” (John Locke, English philosopher and physician). Everyone in the world influences others in many various manners. The influence can be diminutive or extremely significant but they always have an impact. In the novel, Fahrenheit […]

If one’s perception of mythology is that of mystical creatures, gods and demons and boons and curses, then Hindu mythology fits the bill perfectly. A glance at the introduction of any of the books written on the subject could make one dizzy at the sheer number of gods, demons and stories about the world it […]

Vinayagar or Ganesha is best known as the God of new beginnings. This aspect of the God can be explained by the stories of his origins. The Padma Purana tells that Ganesha was the son of Shiva and Parvati and was born a perfect and normal child. At Parvati’s invitation, the other gods and goddesses […]

I would like to start by explaining what this essay is not. This essay is not a whimsical attempt at Justifying the academic study of religion by suggesting it is of higher moral worth to do so. I have no interest in saying that Just because religion has no practical application, that should not stop […]

The poet expressed his sorrow for the loss of his country’s former glory and reverence in his poem To My Native Land. He nostalgically depicted a time when the country was adorned with a beautiful halo and worshipped like a deity. However, he questioned why that glory and reverence had vanished. The poet, who was […]

During her childhood, Gayatri Devi was the daughter of Prince Jitendra Narayan of Cooch Behar, West Bengal, who was the younger brother of the Yuvraja (Crown Prince). Princess Indira Raje of Baroda, the mother of Gayatri Devi, was the only daughter of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. She was known for her exceptional beauty and was […]

Every religious movement aims at not only initiating a spiritual awakening but also reforming the contemporary society by trying to remove ignorance,superstitions,doubts and dogmas from the minds of people,thus ushering in a new kind of religious renaissance. In this respect,the Arya Samaj,as a religious movement,did not fall far behind,as it made a dynamic impact upon […]

India is renowned for its multitude of festivals which offer a respite from the tedium and stress of daily existence. The celebration of festivals holds a special place in the memories of many individuals, as it entails the exchange of gifts, revelry, and quality time spent with dear ones. India distinguishes itself from other nations […]

The Ayodhya issue is a political, historical and socio-religious debate. The controversial issue of Ram Janambhoomi and Babri Masjid has always been a big influence on Indian politics for several decades. The disputed land at Ayodhya in Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh has always played major role in disturbing the communal harmony of India. Ayodhya […]

Human life source The Mandala tree is a very important symbol in the East, in which religions it is used to represent eternity, luck, security and good fortunes from Mother Nature. Being the equivalent of the Christian tree of life, sometimes the Mandala tree is said to be the source of human life, and is associated […]

This movie takes place at the time of Sukkot, a one week holiday for the Jews with big agricultural and historical significance. It commemorates the forty years of wandering in the desert after moving out of Egypt, during this time, the Jews were living in temporary shelters, Sukkot. Production of the movie involves an unusual […]

In the Mahayana Buddhism perspective compassion is an essential virtue. In a pursuit to minimize suffering and obtain inner peace, having compassion for nature, and the every other living being is a course to enlightenment due to the belief that all things are connected. Because of an unselfish perspective the belief of Mahayana Buddhism ensures […]

Significant differences abound between the two principal schools of modern Buddhism, Mahayana and Theravada. Among the many distinctions that exist, a few could be considered especially integral to an understanding of how these mutually exclusive divisions contrast with each other.Before treating these specific dissimilarities, however, it must be established that the one, fundamental divergence between […]