Punya: The Ancient Art of Earning Good Karma in Modern Life

Punya (पुण्य), also rendered punyam (पुण्यम्), is a concept in Hinduism with various definitions. It generally refers to virtue or merit, and the…

Three Gunas Explained: Sattva, Rajas, Tamas & How To Balance Them

Gunas (गुण) refers to the three fundamental tendencies or forces that constitute nature, or the matrix of material existence in…

Divine Deeds Encompass the Extraordinary Actions of Mahadeva

Divine deeds (दिव्य कार्य), according to Purana, encompass the extraordinary actions of Mahadeva that demonstrate his power and authority over the…

Prarabdha Karma: How Past Karmas Shape Your Present Life, and Destiny

Prarabdha karma (प्रारब्ध कर्म) are a part of sanchita karma, a collection of past karmas, which are ready to be…