Hindu Philosophy—Part 17
The Dvaita Philosophy of Sri Madhvacharya
Sri Madhvacharya evolved a dualistic system of philosophy out of the Prasthana-Traya, viz., the Upanishads, the Bhagavad-Gita and the Brahma Sutras. It is an unqualified dualism. Madhva’s Vaishnavism is called Sad-Vaishnavism,...
Allegory of the Mahabharata
The Mahabharata warfare allows itself to be viewed allegorically. Laws of nature are eternal and uniform. What happens once is bound to repeat itself under similar circumstances. The Law of Incarnation of God is equally...
Hindu Philosophy—Part 16
The Soul—A Distinct Individual Entity according to Vishishtadvaita
The soul is a higher Prakara of God than matter, because it is a conscious entity. It is of the essence of God. According to Ramanuja, God, soul and...
Life beset with Problems: The Dilemma of Arjuna
Until he made his appearance on the battle-field Arjuna was actually panting for a deadly encounter with the wicked. He was erstwhile a stranger to doubts and despair. Just as an...
What is Brahman according to Vishishtadvaita?
Hindu Philosophy-Part 15
According to Ramanuja, whatever is, is Brahman; but, Brahman is not of a homogeneous nature. It contains within Itself elements of plurality on account of which It truly manifests Itself in...
Mahabharata condensed into philosophy becomes Bhagavad Geeta
The Mahabharata or the Great Epic is held to be the fifth Veda. The Bhagavad Gita finds a place in this stupendous record of human activities, aspirations and achievements. Chapters twenty-five to forty-two...
Celebrating world renown Swami Chinmayananda
On Pujya Swami Chinmayananda’s 110th birth anniversary, The Hindu Media Guyana joins with all disciples, devotees and admirers of Swamiji worldwide to reflect and honor his life, works and teachings. We are sharing a biography...
Sri Adi Sankarachaarya Jayanti
Today commemorates the birth of Bhagavaan Sri Adi Shankaracharya--the great Advaita Vedanta Philosopher, Hindu Reformer, World Teacher, Author and poet.
“Religion is realisation. It is not mere learning, or dialectic.” This is the divine message which stands...
Celebrating Swami Vivekananda 163 years later
The Hindu Media Guyana (THMG) joins the world in observing the Swami Vivekananda’s birth anniversary today January 12. On September 11th, 1893 the unknown Sannyasin Swami Vivekananda appeared on the American soil at the...
Bhagavad Geeta asserts the Immortality of the Soul
The great truth to which the Hindu hold on and which they can never forget or disbelieve is the immortality of the Soul and the continuance of life after death. The...
