अग्नि Agni (fire) Agni Definition Agni is an important God in Vedic-Hinduism, known as the deity of fire. The Rig-Veda’s opening hymn refers to the Agni deity as “worthy of praise by past and present seers” (1.2) Agni Deep Dive You will find the word Agni predominantly within Vedic texts in reference to the God/deity … Read more
महादेव Mahadeva (greatest God) Mahadeva Definition Mahadeva is a Sanskrit term meaning the greatest or most powerful God. In Hinduism, this is often used as another name for Lord Shiva, one of the chief deities. Mahadeva Deep Dive Mahadeva as Shiva Mahadeva, or Shiva, is the absolute. The unchanging, limitless, transcendent God whose wisdom and … Read more
सद्धर्म पुण्डरीका सूत्र Saddharma Pundarika Sutra (the Lotus Flower Law of Good Dharma) Lotus Sutra Definition Saddharma Pundarika Sutra (Lotus Sutra) is one of the famous Mahayana sutras. It is considered by many to be one of the most influential and essential sutras in this collection of Buddhist scriptures. Lotus sutra deep dive What are the Mahayana … Read more
आनन्दमयकोश Body of bliss Anandamaya Kosha Definition Anandamaya Kosha is the final of the five koshas, it translates to the ‘body/sheath made of bliss’. In the Upanishads, it is also known as the causal body. Anandamaya Kosha deep dive Firstly, what are the koshas? The koshas are the five layers, or sheaths, that make up … Read more
Moksha Definition Moksha is liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth which is central to Indian religions and their philosophies. You will find the principles of moksha in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. Moksha is achieved by eradicating karma and by overcoming desires and ignorance. Moksha Deep Dive Moksha is a concept central to … Read more