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
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
बगलामुखी The crane-headed Bagalamukhi Definition The eighth personification of the Mahavidya, a group of ten tantric goddesses, Bagalamukhi is the one who ‘paralyzes enemies’. She is also known as Bagalā as well as Pitambari in North India. Bagalamukhi deep dive Mythology Representing the divine feminine, or Shakti’s, hypnotic power, the Goddess is said to be … Read more