सत्सङ्ग Sat (truth) + Sang (together) Satsang Definition There may be no older term for a spiritual gathering than satsang, or satsanga, a Sanskrit word derived from: Sat – truth, being, reality, purity, and; Sang – association, together, community, fellowship. It is sometimes understood to mean a sacred gathering or spiritual congregation. At its core, … Read more
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
जैनधर्मः Jainism/Jain Dharma Jainism Definition Jainism is a non-theistic Indian religion, derived from the Sanskrit verb ‘ji’ meaning ‘to conquer’ and referring to Jains’ ability to conquer all inner passions and bodily senses to achieve liberation. Jainism deep dive History of Jainism Jainism was founded in ancient India, some scholars believe that its roots are … Read more