Explore the stories, practices and ideas that shape Hindu culture. Search the journal or choose a subject below.
Follow the ocean-churning story through the Bhagavata Purana: Mandara, Vasuki, Shiva’s compassion, Lakshmi and the struggle over the nectar.
Samudra Manthan: The Churning, Its Treasures and Meaning Read More »
Explore brahmanda as a cosmic-egg image, its realms and coverings in the Bhagavata Purana, and the limits of comparisons with modern cosmology.
Brahmanda: The Cosmic Egg in Hindu Cosmology Read More »
Read the waters of dissolution and the ocean of milk in their distinct Hindu narratives, with attention to Vishnu, churning and symbolism.
The Cosmic Ocean: Waters in Hindu Creation Stories Read More »
Understand four yugas, the 4.32-million-year mahayuga, Brahma’s daylight and equal night, with clear arithmetic and calendar distinctions.
Traditional Hindu Time: Yuga, Mahayuga and Kalpa Read More »
Compare Hindu and Muslim teachings on God, worship and spiritual life, with careful attention to differences and shared South Asian histories.
Hinduism and Islam: Beliefs, Worship and Encounters Read More »
Compare atman, Christian body and soul, Islamic ruh, and Buddhist not-self through named texts and clearly attributed teachings.
Atman and Soul: Hindu, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist Views Read More »
Compare a Hindu diaspora wedding guide with Latin Catholic marriage practice, exploring vows, sacred actions and family participation without stereotypes.
Hindu and Christian Weddings: Two Specific Traditions Read More »
Explore worship in Hindu, Christian, Muslim, Buddhist and Sikh communities through specific prayers, offerings, chanting and respectful questions.
Worship Across Five Faiths: Learning Through Practice Read More »
Compare Hindu and Christian marriage through varied ceremonies, named church teachings and the distinction between religious and civil law.
Hindu and Christian Marriage: Ceremonies and Diversity Read More »
Ashtakavarga uses eight reference positions to build traditional astrological point tables. Understand separate and combined scores, the 337-point total and a checked example.
Ashtakavarga: point tables, totals and a worked example Read More »
