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…
In Hindu philosophy, Shadripu (Sanskrit: षड्रिपु), meaning “six enemies,” refers to the six inner vices or negative tendencies that obstruct…
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…
Pranayama is the yogic practice of focusing on the breath. In Sanskrit, prana means “vital life force”, and Yama means to gain control. In yoga, breath…