Hinduism is one of the most diverse religions in the world and is associated with a multitude of myths and deities. This belief in more than one god brings with it a plethora of festivals. Let’s take a look at 10 major Hindu festivals and what they mean. Diwali The festival of lights – Diwali or Deepavali – is the […]
Religion has been an important element for societies for ages. During the ancient Greek and Egyptian civilization, people were already worshiping Gods as the main part of their culture. Religion has held a strong power in the past and continues to do so in the present; it influences any part of life, be it political or societal. There is a […]
Warning: This article is purely based on personal experiences and beliefs. If you are going to bring in hard-headed skeptic thoughts or if you think this article will be too spiritual for your “highly intellectual” mind, I suggest you stop right here. Do you believe in witchcraft? I’m well aware that this question would only evoke incredulous stares. As […]
Welcome to one of the most ancient religions in the world. You might know part and parcel of it as the law of Karma, yoga, and chakras; all these have been co-opted by white people and made them the new craze while excluding the fact that they come from a religion that is still alive and thriving today. Hinduism is […]
Despite their differences, all major faiths teach the same thing: human souls are eternal constructs that originate from a heavenly realm, and will return there once our earthly body perishes. Since the earliest forms of spiritual expression, this is the great promise and hope that religions have offered to their followers. It is the believer’s eternal answer to the unbelievers […]
If you are here for the first time, welcome! Today, we’ll talk about hell. Oh! Yeah, I know it’s a psychologically frightening concept, that is, if you think about your butt burning in a fiery pit forever. But, honestly, I’ve never really understood why this subject disturbs most people so much? Are they afraid of the possibility […]
During a religious ceremony, you will notice that right after making the first offering to Sri Ganesh, most Hindus will offer the next offering to the Navgrah, that is, the nine planets. Even when you move into a new house, it takes a Navgrah pooja to bless it and make it truly your own place. There is no way of […]
What do you think when you hear about Christianity? “Oh, just another religion, same as the others.” But, what if I tell you that Christianity is not a religion, it’s a relationship? I know this is a common mantra that many of you must have heard of and must have even been bothered by it. I am not here to […]