http://www.artipot.com/dir/society-and-culture/religion-and-spirituality/hinduism/ Latest Hinduism articles from Artipot - your one-stop resource for free articles. http://www.artipot.com/articles/371356/esoteric-wisdom-is-enlightenment-for-spiritual-transformation-and-the-kundalini-awakening.htm Esoteric wisdom has life-changing power when we allow it to work through us for spiritual transformation. It so powerful that we can reach a Kundalini state which releases serpent power. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:04:35 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/371356/esoteric-wisdom-is-enlightenment-for-spiritual-transformation-and-the-kundalini-awakening.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/369740/the-gift-of-powerful-sanskrit-mantras.htm Sanskrit mantras also work to transform our vibration. And those of us on the path of enlightenment know that when we change our vibration, we change our life. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:52:45 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/369740/the-gift-of-powerful-sanskrit-mantras.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/340035/teluga-style-weddings-beloved-blessings-and-sacred-moments.htm We are from the South of India, so we had a Telugu style wedding. The traditional way to start the wedding is to offer prayers to the Lord Vinayaka, who is said to watch over the wedding, making sure that everything goes perfect. Fri, 01 May 2009 17:27:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/340035/teluga-style-weddings-beloved-blessings-and-sacred-moments.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/325652/puja-rituals-for-hindu-god-ganesha.htm Every devout Hindu begins his daily worship, all important events and religious festivals by invoking Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:46:17 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/325652/puja-rituals-for-hindu-god-ganesha.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/310293/hinduisms-favorite-god-ganeshas-family.htm Ganesh is the most beloved Hindu God. This article talks about Ganesha's family Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:17:02 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/310293/hinduisms-favorite-god-ganeshas-family.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/304831/ganesha-and-his-brother-kartikeya.htm This article discusses the Ganesha's relationship with his brother Kartikeya. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:54:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/304831/ganesha-and-his-brother-kartikeya.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/300608/hiindu-god-ganeshas-broken-tusk.htm Hinduism's favorite God Ganesha is depicted with a broken tusk. This article discusses three popular versions of how Ganesha acquired a broken tusk. Mon, 09 Mar 2009 23:24:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/300608/hiindu-god-ganeshas-broken-tusk.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/268336/the-four-major-divisions-of-hinduism.htm The most prominent of them were regarded as the appointed loka palas, or guardians of the world, and as such they were made to preside over the four cardinal and according to some authorities the intermediate points of the compass. Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:30:09 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/268336/the-four-major-divisions-of-hinduism.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/268331/the-hindu-denominations-throughout-the-world.htm Today in the Hindu movement, there are actually four main denominations, which consist of the Shaivism, Shaktism, Vaishnavism, and Smartha. Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:23:16 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/268331/the-hindu-denominations-throughout-the-world.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/267723/the-dwelling-place-of-kali.htm This terrific and poignant imagery definitely reveals the real and true nature of Kali as the divine mother as she suckled the baby. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:50:05 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/267723/the-dwelling-place-of-kali.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/267714/the-ten-avatars-used-by-krishnas.htm This article describes the ten incarnations of Vishnu or Ishvara. However, this does not imply that Ishvara is a kind of supreme god or lord of all the other deities. Ishvara is just the name used to refer to God in general, when no particular deity is being referred to. Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:43:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/267714/the-ten-avatars-used-by-krishnas.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/264943/some-deities-used-in-worship.htm Followers of Krishna believe there are different forms of deities which are used in the worshiping of their supreme being. Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:44:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/264943/some-deities-used-in-worship.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/191206/understanding-the-meaning-of-tantra.htm What is Tantra? This article explores the historical definitions and uses of the word Tantra, and explains its many facets for a deeper understanding of what it is. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:41:31 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/191206/understanding-the-meaning-of-tantra.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/188768/introduction-to-the-epic-mahabharata.htm This article gives a brief introduction to the epic drama from India - The Mahabharata. It is of immense importance to the culture of the Indian subcontinent, and is a major text of Hinduism. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:47:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/188768/introduction-to-the-epic-mahabharata.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/181863/the-five-most-important-limbs-of-devotional-practice.htm This article briefly describes the importance of practicing the five main limbs of bhakti, devotional service. They also describe the way you do them. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:08:04 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/181863/the-five-most-important-limbs-of-devotional-practice.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/181857/mundane-attachments-the-cause-of-spiritual-failure.htm This article describes how attachment can keep one in the cycle of birth and death and describes some of the ways one can escape them. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:58:33 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/181857/mundane-attachments-the-cause-of-spiritual-failure.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/176178/vrindavan-the-land-of-the-supreme-cowherd-boy.htm This article describes the location and the special features of Vrindavan, the sacred piece of land, and discusses its greatness. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:58:21 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/176178/vrindavan-the-land-of-the-supreme-cowherd-boy.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174200/the-sacrifices-of-the-different-ages.htm This article briefly explains each type of worship that was performed in each previous age and the appropriate method for the age we live in. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:35:59 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174200/the-sacrifices-of-the-different-ages.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174199/vaishnava-sarvabhauma-jagannath-das-babaji-and-his-teachings.htm This article gives a few instructive points from the life and teachings of this great personality and discusses their special significance. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:33:00 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174199/vaishnava-sarvabhauma-jagannath-das-babaji-and-his-teachings.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174197/the-six-goswamis-the-embodiments-of-spiritual-perfection.htm This articles briefly describes the glories of the six Goswamis and looks at the special ways in which they pleased God. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:27:23 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174197/the-six-goswamis-the-embodiments-of-spiritual-perfection.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174184/the-powerful-devious-demons-and-their-exploits.htm This article explains the source of power of the demons and their devious mentality. It also describes the adventures of some of them. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:01:29 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174184/the-powerful-devious-demons-and-their-exploits.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174180/the-demigods-and-the-heavenly-enjoyments.htm This article defines the abodes of the demigods and Lord Shiva. It also looks closely at the nature of Lord Shiva and at His relationship to Lord Krishna. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:53:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174180/the-demigods-and-the-heavenly-enjoyments.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/174175/shiva-the-auspicious-one-and-his-glories.htm This article brieftly introduces Lord Siva and his names and qualities. The article also looks at the means to appease Him. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:42:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/174175/shiva-the-auspicious-one-and-his-glories.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173967/prayers-of-queen-kunti-words-of-divine-inspiration.htm This article explores the piety and devotion of Queen Kunti. It also discloses the glories of Queen Kunti's prayer to her Lord, Sri Krishna. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:12:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173967/prayers-of-queen-kunti-words-of-divine-inspiration.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173953/puranas-stories-and-teachings-from-ancient-times.htm This article gives a brief description of the puranas, especially Bhagavat Purana, and of famous Puranas in other religions or sects. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:44:10 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173953/puranas-stories-and-teachings-from-ancient-times.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173952/prayer-beads-medium-for-vibrating-transcendental-sound.htm This article gives a brief introduction to the uses of beads in different religions. It looks at the special features of prayer beads. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:41:50 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173952/prayer-beads-medium-for-vibrating-transcendental-sound.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173947/not-a-feature-of-this-world.htm This article talks about immortality. It discusses the various implications of the term and focuses on the Indian views on the soul and its immortality. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:32:40 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173947/not-a-feature-of-this-world.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173938/offending-devotees-the-mad-elephant-offense.htm This article describes in brief the effects of offending the devotees of the Lord and discusses the means to escape from it. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:23:01 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173938/offending-devotees-the-mad-elephant-offense.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173936/the-river-that-gives-liberation-to-the-soul.htm This article describes the source and course of the famous Indian river the Ganga. It also discusses its special glories. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:22:25 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173936/the-river-that-gives-liberation-to-the-soul.htm http://www.artipot.com/articles/173933/reality-and-illusion-modern-and-vedic-living.htm This article explains the benefits of following on the footsteps of great people and the scriptures and describes the way the world is heading to possible ruin. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:14:54 +0000 http://www.artipot.com/articles/173933/reality-and-illusion-modern-and-vedic-living.htm