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The Dates when the Yuga-s and the Manvantara-s begin

The Dates When Yugas and Manvantaras Begin

Hindufy.Me Team / May 19, 2024

The Dates When Yugas and Manvantaras Begin. In the grand tapestry of Hindu cosmology, time unfolds in cyclical epochs known as the Yugas. These epochs mark distinct phases in the evolution of human consciousness, from a golden age of spiritual enlightenment to darker times of moral decline. According to ancient scriptures, the Yugas follow a precise order, each characterized by its unique attributes and durations. The sacred texts provide specific details regarding the commencement dates of the Yugas, offering a glimpse into the cosmic rhythm of creation.

Article, Hindu Festivals, Hinduism

The Greatness of Akṣaya Tṛtīyā

Hindufy.Me Team / May 10, 2024

In this article let’s understand the real glory of the ‘‘akṣayatṛtīyā’ festival. In the modern times, Hindus have reduced this great day to a day for purchasing Gold assuming that would make their wealth inexhaustible. But the truth is exactly opposite to this.

As per the sacred scriptures of Hinduism, we are asked to give away on this day, instead of buying and bringing in. Giving generates the merit of donation. Buying is an expense of our spiritual merit. But somehow buying gold has become the standard in modern times. Let’s now look at the greatness of this sacred day from the scriptural perspective.

Article, Dharmashastra, Hinduism

THE GLORY OF KṢAMĀ (FORGIVENESS)

Hindufy.Me Team / January 9, 2024

The ‘daṇḍa (punishment)’ is a state’s concern rather than an individual’s responsibility. If every aggrieved person starts taking the law in their hands and goes punishing the offenders, that would lead to anarchy and chaos. When a King punishes a criminal, he doesn’t do that in personal interest; rather the punishment is accorded keeping community welfare in the mind. Also, the punishment is given just in the proportion of the offence committed. Decision is taken keeping the ‘daṇḍanīti (penal code)’ in reference instead of basing the decisions on emotions. No other person other than the offender is harmed in such a model.

On the other hand, when it comes to an individual’s personal vengeance, often humans cross the boundaries of objectivity and more often than not inflinch pain on the opponent in much larger proportions than the measure of the offence committed. The decisions are based on the intensity of the wrath and many a times the harm is extended to others like family members and friends of the offender as well even if they do not have any involvement in the offence. An individual’s vengeance arises from wrath and not out of judgement of the mind. Here we’ll learn about – THE GLORY OF KṢAMĀ (FORGIVENESS)

Article, Hinduism, Ramayana

The Meaning and Glory of Satyam – The Truth

Hindufy.Me Team / January 8, 2024

As they say, “If you are always a speaker of truth, you don’t need to remember anything anytime”. That’s a beautiful thought isn’t it? If we always speak truth, even after several years if we are asked about a past incident we would tell the same what we knew that time also. If we are habituated to speaking falsehood, we will always have to remember to which person what story we have told and even years later when that person asks about that again, we will have to exactly tell the same story otherwise we will be caught. So difficult isn’t it? That’s why speaking the truth always makes lives easier.

Article, Hinduism, Ramayana

Lord Shri Rama The great teacher: 7 Reasons

Hindufy.Me Team / January 7, 2024

Bhagawan Vishnu had incarnated on earth in the form of a human prince as the son of King Dasharatha and Queen Kousalya. He walked as a human suppressing his divinity for the purpose of his mission. However, he was not any ordinary man, he enacted himself as a human.

Hindus worship lord Rama NOT because of showcasing of any miracles or display of superheroic deeds. Although he is Supreme Being, yet Rama attracts everyone not by blowing his supremacy trumpet, rather he absorbs the minds of even great sages by his – principles, words and deeds!

Article, Hinduism, Puranas

Hinduism: Beyond Mythology, Embracing Itihasa

Hindufy.Me Team / January 6, 2024

Hinduism, often misunderstood as a collection of myths and legends, transcends conventional definitions of mythology. At its core, Hinduism is rooted in Itihasa, meaning “history” or “thus indeed it was.” Unlike myths, which typically connote fictional narratives, the stories within Hindu scriptures are perceived as events that transpired on various planes of existence, including the celestial realm. This essay aims to elucidate why Hinduism cannot be confined within the constraints of mythology, drawing upon its rich tradition of Itihasa and the profound implications it carries.

Article, Puranas

Who is Elder between Gaṇeśa and Kārtikeya?

Hindufy.Me Team / January 1, 2024

This question of ‘Who is elder between Gaṇeśa and Kārtikeya?’ has been perplexing the Hindus of India for ages. In the North Indian states Kārtikeya is held as the first born son of Lord Maheśvara and mother Pārvatī. On the other hand, in the extreme Southern parts of the country especially in the Tamil Nadu, Lord Gaṇeśa is held as the older one. Which side of the country is correct?