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The worship of murtis in Hinduism represents a deep connection between devotees and the Divine, facilitating a one-on-one relationship. Murtis serve as symbols that help focus the mind for worship, offering both psychological support and spiritual reminders. They also enrich Hindu iconology and reflect the secular nature of Hindu art through diverse representations, notably of Lord Ganesh.
The Republican Hindu Coalition organized a fundraising event for Donald Trump, calling themselves “Hindus for Trump” and featuring the sacred symbol “om” on the event poster. However, the juxtaposition of Trump and this revered Hindu symbol raises questions, as the meaning of “om” is complex and varied within Hindu traditions, representing diverse voices and beliefs.
Hinduism likely originated around 7000 BC in the Indus Valley Civilization, which peaked around 2000 BC. Its development lacked a single founder, allowing the religion to evolve freely and adapt over time. This absence of a specific initiator has provided Hinduism with a distinctive advantage in its growth and evolution.
ॐ भूर्भुवस्व: | तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यम् | भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि | धियो यो न: प्रचोदयात् Aum bhur bhuvah swah, tat savitur varenvam. … More
Hindutva, introduced by Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in 1923, embodies a nationalist ideology emerging from Hinduism, emphasizing a collective cultural identity. While attempting to secularize and include all Indian-born communities, it excludes foreign religions. Savarkar defines it as a broader cultural concept distinguished from the religious nuances of Hinduism, though it risks undermining India’s pluralism.
By Promod Puri OM PURNAM MANTRA “Om purnam adah purnam idam purnat purnam udachyate purnasya purnam adaya purnam evavashishyate”. An … More
Image formation is a very natural trait in human psychology. In our conscious state all our feelings, ideas and impulses … More
One major drawback instituted in ambiguous rituals is the fear factor. And in absurdity, some rituals promise to work like … More
The art community’s fascination for Lord Ganesh is due to His unique appearance as a clearly recognizable elephant tusk-hooded portrayal. … More
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