The concept of Guna (गुण) is originally notable as a feature of Samkhya philosophy. The guṇas are now a key concept in…
Matsara (मत्सर) is a Buddhist/Hindu term translated as “stinginess” or “miserliness”. It is defined as being incapable of enjoying one’s…
Mada (मद) is a term used in both Hindu theology and mythology and is one of the Arishadvargas. It refers…
Moha (मोह), a Sanskrit term often translated as “delusion,” refers to the Hindu and Buddhist concept of ignorance that prevents one from…
Lobha (लोभ) is a Sanskrit and Pali word—often translated as “lust,” “desire,” “craving,” “greed”—which has different meanings depending on the context. In Hinduism, it is…
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…