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Reflections On Maya , The Illusion Of Things
According to many schools of Hinduism, the world is an illusion, a play of the supreme consciousness of God. It is a projection of things and forms that are temporarily phenomenal and sustain the illusion of oneness and permanence. The illusion of phenomenal world is created and sustained by stand alone objects thrown together either by an act of randomness or through the deliberate choice of conscious will. From the human body to a giant galaxy, each object in the material universe is what it is because of the aggregation of things that sustain its current state.

Distortions in Indian History – Dealing With Core Issues
This article analyses the distortions besetting Indian history and how they color our perception of certain historical facts such as Rama's Bridge and the dating of the epic Ramayana.

Mysticism and the Saints of Maharashtra
Mysticism and the Saints of Maharashtra The mystic saints of Maharashtra interpreted their mystical experiences and deeper of states of ecstatic union with God in simple human terms and opened a new chapter in Hindu mysticism. Read more about them in this article.

The Atheists and Materialists of Ancient India
This essay explains the salient features of the Carvaka philosophy, a heterodox atheistic school of thought that originated in ancient India prior to the rise of Buddhism and played an important role in the development of Indian philosophy.

Dhyana or Meditation In Hindu Tradition
This essays explores the practice of dhyana or meditation in Hindu tradition, from a historical perspective, based on the Hindu scriptures such as the Veda Samhitas, the Upanishads, the Bhagavadgita and the Tantra shastras, with a brief analysis of meditation practices of Jainism and Buddhism

The Early Western Images Of Hinduism by European Historians
There were three marked stages in the development of indological studies: the period of curiosity and speculation, the period of appreciation and vilification, and the period of archaeologists. Among the first Europeans who tried to understand India's cultural past were the two eighteenth century Jesuit priests at Malabar -Father Johann Hanxledon who compiled the first Sanskrit grammar in Latin which remained unpublished, and Father Coeurdoux who established a linguistic and ethnic kinship between the Brahmins and the descendants of Noah.1

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Hinduism - The Faith Eternal
This is an introductory essay on the multidimensional aspects of Hinduism and part of a book that is due for publication soon.

The Concept Of God In Hinduism In The Context Of The Vedas And The Upanishads
This article is about the origin and development of the concept of God in Hinduism in the context of the Vedas in general and the Isa Upanishad in particular and whether the elements of monotheism entered Hinduism indigenously through prevailing traditions or through some external source such as Judaism or Christianity.

Aum, Om, Pranava and Nada, Meaning and Symbolic Significance
Find out the history, meaning, significance and symbolism of the sacred word Aum and its use in Hinduism and Buddhism.

The Meaning and Practice of Mindfulness - The Path To Ceto-Vimutti
The practice of mindfulness is useful even if you are not a Buddhist and do not intend to practice the Eightfold Path. By practicing it you will gain better awareness and insight into your own behavior and thinking.

The Causes Of Fear, The Types of Fear and Coping With Fears
This article is about ordinary fears which we experience under normal circumstances in our daily lives and which may interfere with our decisions and actions and prevent us from being who we are and what we can actually accomplish in our lives.

Samkhya, Yoga And The Power Of The Subconscious
Samkhya's causality is very similar to the current theories regarding the use of thoughts, affirmations and visualization to manifest reality. Find out how the knowledge of the ancient Samkhya and Yoga philosophies is useful and relevant in using the powers of the subconscious mind to manifest reality.

Hindu Manners, Customs And Ceremonies - The Hindu Caste System
Find out the caste system and the social conditions prevailing in India nearly 200 years ago from a detailed documentation by a Christian missionary. Download the entire book in text format

Hinduwebsite Book Section
Visit Hinduwebsite Book Section. The book lists have been updated and several new resources have been added. Find out.

Information on Lord Siva and Saivism Sects From Saivism.net
Saivism.Net is exclusively devoted to providing information on Saivism, history of Saivism, Sects of Saivism and literature on Saivism. We have updated this website and added a lot of new information. Please visit today/ If you want to contribute articles on Saivism please contact us.

A Brief History Of The Soul According To Hindu Tradition
Much of the speculative philosophy of Hinduism is about the nature of the individual souls, how they came into existence, nature of Brahman or the Universal Self, how He manifested creation and nature of the relationship between the two.

A General Outline Of Stress And Various Stress Related Issues
Find out how stress effects the conscious mind and the five stages of stress or emotional health people experience.

The Seven Fundamental Teachings of the Bhagavadgita
The Bhagavadgita is a spiritual discourse delivered by Lord Krishna in the middle of the battle field. It contains 18 chapters, which deal with a variety of subjects such as the nature of the self, the need for restraining the mind and the senses, withdrawing them from the sense objects through the practice of yoga, performing desireless actions, the vision of the Universal Self, the qualities of Nature, incarnation of God and reincarnation of individual souls, devotion to God, liberation and so on.

Articles On Hinduism

The Atheists and Materialists of Ancient India
This essay explains the salient features of the Carvaka philosophy, a heterodox atheistic school of thought that originated in ancient India prior to the rise of Buddhism and played an important role in the development of Indian philosophy.

The Samkhya Philosophy and 24 Principles of Creation
Hinduism owes a great deal to the Samkhya school of thought. According to Richard Garbe, Samkhy philosophy is "the most significant system of philosophy that India has produced." It exerted profound influence on many scholars in ancient India, China and, according to some, even Greece.

Symbolism Of Puja In Hinduism
In Hinduism we come across a common method of worship called puja. "Puja" is the most popular form of worship practiced in almost every Hindu household even today, either on a daily basis or during some important religious function or ceremony. A puja can be either a simple ritual worship or a very complicated one, depending upon the way it is performed.

Hinduism And Evolution
Hinduism believes in the concept of evolution of life on earth. Although it is not the same as the one known to modern science, in many ways and in a very fundamental sense, it is not much different from the latter.

Symbolism of the Descent Of The River Ganga or Ganges To The Earth
The river Ganges is very sacred to the Hindus. Those who take a dip in the river are said to be ridden of all their sins and attain immortality. It is believed that the river used to flow in the heavens till the sage, Bhagirath, made severe penances and directed its flow towards the earth to save his 60000 ancestors who were lying in the nether world (patala) in a heap of ashes due to a curse delivered by sage Kapila.

Symbolic Significance of The Hindu Trinity, Brahma, Vishnu And Siva
In Hinduism God is viewed as one and the many. He is also described as both the known and the unknown and the One with qualities and the One without qualities. He is compared to the sky, the space, consciousness, ether and even emptiness. He is both the known and the unknown, the lower and the higher, the immanent and the transcendent.

The Practice of Tantra and Tantric Ritual in Hinduism and Buddhism
It is difficult to trace the history of tantra which is mostly obscure as in case of the history of religions. Many tantras offer mythical explanations for their origins, often setting themselves as the given word of either Siva or a goddess such as Devi. Scholarly depictions of their origins are often as varied, ascribing tantras to pre-Aryan, Indus Valley civilizations or similar aboriginal, tribal groups or as integral part of an Indian cultural fabric.

Hindu Marriages And The Duties Of Husband And Wife In A Traditional Hindu Family
According to Hinduism, marriage between two souls is a very sacred affair that stretches beyond one lifetime and may continue up to at least seven lives. The relationship between the two does not necessarily have to begin only when they have attained birth as human beings. The gender of the two partners also does not have to be the same in all the births.

Hinduism & Children
Hindus loves their children dearly. They believe that their children are gifts from gods and products of their previous karma. Many presume that their children were related to them in their past lives or were their close friends. According to Manu, a man recreates himself through his own children.

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