Maitri and Metta Refers to Benevolence Towards all Beings

Maitri (मैत्री) or Metta (मेटा) means benevolence, loving-kindness, friendliness, amity, goodwill, and active interest in others. It is the first of the four sublime states…

Nonattachment is not About Renouncing the World Entirely

Nonattachment (अनासक्ति), non-attachment, or detachment is a state in which a person overcomes their emotional attachment to or desire for things, people,…

Bhagavad Gita is Part of the Epic Mahabharata

The Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता), often referred to as the Gita, is a 700-verse Hindu scripture, which is part of the epic Mahabharata. It forms the chapters…

Ganesha is a Most Popular and Revered Deities

Ganesha (गणेश), also spelled Ganesh, and also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, Lambodara, and Pillaiyar, is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon and is…

Anatman Challenges the Belief in a Permanent, Unchanging Self

Anatman (अनात्मन) in Sanskrit means “which is different from atman” or “non-self”. In Hinduism, the former definition is found in some…

Sakam Karma Means to Act with Self-Interest

Sakam karma (सकाम कर्म) means to act selfishly, or with personal gain and self-interest in mind. From Sanskrit, sakam means “together,” “jointly”…