The third eye (also called the spiritual eye, mind’s eye, or inner eye) is an intangible eye, usually depicted as located on the forehead, supposed to…
The Trimurti (त्रिमूर्ति) is the triple deity of supreme divinity in Hinduism, in which the cosmic functions of creation, preservation, and destruction are personified as a triad…
Purusha (पुरुष) is a concept in Vedic theology and Indian philosophy, variously referring to the cosmic being or self, awareness, and universal principle.…
There are three main energy centers in Hara or Dantian meditation (हरा या डैनटियन ध्यान). The lower Hara is in…
According to Hinduism, papa [पाप], i.e., sin, is a concept that is tied to the cycle of rebirth (samsara). Hindu texts mention various categories…
Punya (पुण्य), also rendered punyam (पुण्यम्), is a concept in Hinduism with various definitions. It generally refers to virtue or merit, and the…
Gunas (गुण) refers to the three fundamental tendencies or forces that constitute nature, or the matrix of material existence in…
Divine deeds (दिव्य कार्य), according to Purana, encompass the extraordinary actions of Mahadeva that demonstrate his power and authority over the…
Prarabdha karma (प्रारब्ध कर्म) are a part of sanchita karma, a collection of past karmas, which are ready to be…
The Rudra Samhita (रुद्र संहिता) is one of the most significant sections of the Shiva Purana, which is the most widely read…