Hindu beliefs developed over the centuries and include many influences, including numerous sacred texts, thousands of deities, and holy sites that continue to draw millions of pilgrims.

Discover the gems of sacred literature guiding us towards moksha and spiritual enlightenment, including Vishnu Purana and Bhagavad Gita.

The word "Vedic" derives from the word "Vedas," which are the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism that serve as the primal basis of the astrology system. Hinduism draws from the Vedas, too ...

A quiet tribute to the Hindu sannyasins—wandering ascetics who have renounced the world, their families and material wealth.

Everything clicked when a group of saffron-robed Hare Krishnas arrived on his college campus, sharing copies of the Bhagavad Gita, the Hindu Scripture ... of the ancient text by ISKCON’s founder ...

The Brihad-Aranyaka Upanishad (a sacred Hindu text) states: When the atman is in the land of dreams, then all worlds (Earthly and other realms) belong to that atman. — Brihad-Aranyaka Upanishad ...

It has nearly two million words! Hinduism (unlike Islam, Christianity and Judaism), does not have a single holy book, but many ancient texts and scriptures. Looking for more teaching resources?

Stories from ancient texts like the Mahabharata and Ramayana ... of contemporary relationships. While the sacred rites and vows of a Hindu marriage emphasize endurance and compromise, the ...