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…
Krodha (क्रोध) is derived from the Sanskrit word krodha (क्रोध), meaning wrath or rage. This is a state of mind recognized and classified…
In Hindu philosophy, Shadripu (Sanskrit: षड्रिपु), meaning “six enemies,” refers to the six inner vices or negative tendencies that obstruct…
The Surya Siddhanta (सूर्य सिद्धांत) is a Sanskrit treatise in Indian astronomy dated to the 4th to 5th century, in fourteen chapters. This Siddhanta describes rules to…
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…
Satya Yuga (सत्य युग), also known as Krita Yuga (कलियुग), is the first and best of the four yugas (world ages) in a Yuga…
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…
Kalki (कल्कि), also known as Kalkin, is the prophesied tenth and final incarnation of the Hindu Deity Vishnu. According to Vaishnava cosmology, Kalki is destined to appear…
The Buddha (बुद्ध) is considered the ninth avatar among the ten major avatars of the God Vishnu, according to the Vaishnava tradition of Hinduism. The Buddha has been…
Krishna (कृष्ण) is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and also as the Supreme God in his own right. He is…