History of Hinduism
Saptarishi Names – The Names of Seven Sages
Saptarishi names differ from scripture to scripture. According to Jaiminiya Brahmana, which is the earliest scripture, the Saptarishi names are Agastya, Atri, Bharadwaj, Gautama, Jamadagni, Vashistha, and Vishvamitra. Saptarishi is a group of seven sages in ancient India who laid the foundation of Hinduism. It is believed that in each manvantara, there are different Saptarishi. Saptarishi Names per Different Hindu Scriptures: A. Jaiminiya Brahmana (2.218-221): 1. Agastya. 2. Atri. 3. Bharadwaja. 4. Gautama. 5. Jamadagni. 6. Vashishtha. 7. Vishwamitra. B. Shatapatha Brahmana and Brihadnayaka Upanishada 2.2.6: 1. Atri. 2. Bharadwaja. 3. Gautama. 4. Jamadagni. 5. Kashyapa. 6. Vashishtha. 7. Vishwamitra.…
Origin and Meaning of the words Hindu and Hinduism
The origin and meaning of the words Hindu and Hinduism are related to the Sindhu river. To understand the meaning of Hinduism, we first need to know the origin and meaning of the word Hindu. The terms Hindu and Hinduism are relatively new compared to the history of Hinduism. As you know, Hinduism is the world’s oldest religion and dates back to at least 5000 years. In ancient times, its name was Sanatan Dharma or just Dharma. It was not a religion but a way of life. There is no word “Hindu” in the Sanskrit language. Origin and Meaning of…
When Lord Khandoba Made Aurangzeb Flee For His Life
Khandoba is a very popular deity in the Maharashtra and Karnataka region of India. He is the family deity of many people in these regions. There is a very beautiful temple of Lord Khandoba on the Jejuri fort, popularly known as the Jejuri temple. Khandoba is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and is a very powerful god. Even the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb had to flee for his life when he tried to destroy this magnificent Hindu temple. Lord Khandoba made Aurangzeb Flee for his Life: Invasion of Aurangzeb on Maharashtra: After the death of the great king Shivaji, Aurangzeb sensed…