Valmiki Jayanti or Pargat Diwas

The Yoga Vasistha is credited to Maharishi Valmiki. He is the author of the Hindu Epic Ramayana. He is believed to give shelter to Sita in his own ashram and Luv- Kush were also born and brought up here. Valmiki ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2011

Current Affairs : January 14, 2010

Abbreviations:USAID: United States Agency for International DevelopmentISKCON: International Society for Krishna Consciousness Awards & Honors:Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Award – Vilas Rao TopeVilas Rao Tope the great grandson of Tatya Tope gets Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose award. The award will ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2010

Quick Fact Sheet : Vedic Civilization in India

  1. Vedic Literature is known to be written between 1000 to 600 BC. Veda means to know or to get knowledge. 2. Arya means Foreigner (ary in Russian language is outsider or unknown). Aryas were originally from south Russia ..

Dharma and Rta in Indian Philosophy

Dharma and rta are important concepts in Indian philosophy that have been central to the development of Hinduism and other Indian religions. These concepts have evolved over time and have been interpreted in different ways by different philosophers and traditions. ..