In Hindu philosophy, Shadripu (Sanskrit: षड्रिपु), meaning “six enemies,” refers to the six inner vices or negative tendencies that obstruct…
Dvapara Yuga (द्वापर युग), in Hinduism, is the third and third-best of the four yugas (world ages) in a Yuga Cycle, preceded by Treta Yuga and…
Treta Yuga (त्रेतायुग), in Hinduism, is the second and second-best of the four yugas (world ages) in a Yuga Cycle, preceded by Krita (Satya) Yuga and…
Kali Yuga (कलियुग), in Hinduism, is the fourth, shortest, and worst of the four yugas (world ages) in a Yuga cycle, preceded by Dvapara Yuga and…
Svadharma (स्वधर्म) is a term (from sva: proper, and dharma: law, duty) which, in Hinduism, designates the responsibilities of an individual, according…
Pativrata (पतिव्रता) is a term used in Hinduism to refer to the conjugal fidelity of a woman towards her husband. It…
Shatkarma (षटकर्म), also known as Shatkriya, is a set of Hatha yoga body purifications to prepare for the main work of yoga towards moksha (liberation). These…
Kama (काम) is the concept of pleasure, enjoyment, and desire in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It can refer to “desire,…
Sakam karma (सकाम कर्म) means to act selfishly, or with personal gain and self-interest in mind. From Sanskrit, sakam means “together,” “jointly”…
Black magic (काला जादू) has traditionally referred to using supernatural powers or magic for evil and selfish purposes. The links and interactions between black magic…