The miracles attributed to Krishna in Hindu tradition offer a captivating perspective on the divine intervention in human affairs. While the stories of Krishna’s extraordinary feats stand as profound examples of his divine nature, some scholars and thinkers have explored the possibility that these miracles, recorded circa 1500-1200 BCE, might
The concept of marriage is deeply embedded in the broader framework of Hindu philosophy, emphasizing the importance of dharma (moral and social duty), artha (material prosperity), and kama (sensual and emotional fulfillment). The marital relationship is also seen as a means of spiritual growth and mutual support in the journey of life.
Kubera (Sanskrit: कुबेर, romanized: Kuberā) also known as Kuvera, Kuber and Kuberan, is the god of wealth, and the god-king of the semi-divine yakshas in Hinduism. He is regarded as the regent of the north (Dikpala), and a protector of the world (Lokapala). His many epithets extol him as the
Viṣṇu (pronounced Vishnu) is among the most important deities of Hinduism. Along with Brahmā (see: Father Ahman) and Śiva (Shiva, self absorbed god of destruction), Vishnu forms the principal trinity of Hindu religious practice. “Persons who are strongly entrapped by the consciousness of enjoying material life, and who have therefore
The learned brāhmaṇa (Sudama), joined by some local brāhmaṇas*, passed three guard stations and went through three gateways, and then he walked by the homes of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s faithful devotees, the Andhakas and Vṛṣṇis, which ordinarily no one could do. He then entered one of the opulent palaces belonging to
Kalki (meaning “eternity” or “mighty warrior”) is the last incarnation of Vishnu. He is not expected to appear until the end of Kali Yuga, the current time period. Kalki will come, it is believed, to rid the world of oppression by unrighteous rulers. It is said that he will appear
Kuntī thanked the Lord within herself. As she watched Karṇa leave the arena her mind went back to the day of his birth. She had only wanted to test Durvāsā’s boon. She had no idea the mantra would prove so powerful. Kuntī remembered how she had been lying on her
According to the Bhagavata Purana immediately after Krishna’s birth Kamsa, the wicked king of Mathura, threatened Krishna’s life. The baby’s adopted father, Vasudeva, secretly took him to the countryside as soon as he was born. His night time escape from the city was during a rainstorm. The swollen Yamumna river
Devaki conceived Krsna by divine conception as the child was transferred into her womb by mind to mind transference. Krishna was the 8th child of Devaki and also the 8th avatar of Vishnu. From Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam “Thereafter, accompanied by plenary expansions, the fully opulent Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is all-auspicious
Hayagriva succeeded in stealing Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda and Atharva Veda (books of scripture) from Brahmaloka (the abode of God). Brahma (Father) knew that the people on earth would not be able to make use of the Vedas (scriptures) until they were purified. He knew that social values
