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Hindu Bible – What is the name of Hindu Bible?

Hindu Bible is the name used by non-Hindus to refer to the Holy Scripture in Hindu religion. The Hindu Bible is the Bhagavad Gita. Apart from this Hindus have numerous other Holy Scriptures important among them are the Vedas, (Upanishads which are part of Vedas), Yoga Vasishta, Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Puranas. Related Similarities between the Bhagavad Gita and the Bible Download Bhagavad Gita in English Lessons from Bhagavad Gita Bhagavad Gita on Desire Bhagavad Gita - Chapter 18 Teachings

Book – Bol Bam Approaches to Shiva

The book titled “Bol Bam Approaches to Shiva” written by Scharada Dubey is a book based on journey to temples and sacred places associated with God Shiva. This is not the usual travel book. The book is an amalgamation of author’s personal experience during the journey; her doubts, disbeliefs, dislikes; conversations with devotees and locals. The book is a good read if you are a true believer of Sanatana Dharma – it gives opportunity to understand more about Shiva. Understanding Shiva is understanding Truth. But if you are a believer of Hinduism, which is being moulded in the present day like monolithic religions, then some observations might be sacrilegious. There are six chapters in book – journey to different abodes of Shiva. We do not need to agree to all her observations. But each observation helps us in  understanding Shiva more. The book also helps us in remembering numerous stories of Shiva. But author’s imagination (fantasy) as to what Goddess Parvati or Shiva might

Teachings From Tamil Folklore Stories

A small but effective collection of teachings from Tamil folklore stories. Only when both hands meet sound is produced -  This philosophy suggest the idea that collaboration and cooperation are necessary to achieve meaningful outcomes. Just as both hands need to come together to produce sound, individuals or groups must work together in harmony to accomplish goals or create something significant. Another interpretation could emphasize the importance of balance and harmony in life. Just as both hands need to meet to produce sound, balance between different aspects of life or between opposing forces is necessary for fulfillment and success. The danger that was aimed at the head luckily went off with the turban -  this tamil saying conveys a sense of relief and gratitude that despite being targeted by danger, the person managed to avoid serious harm due to some form of protection or fortunate circumstance. It underscores the importance of resilience, adaptability, and ha