Shiva as Nirguna Brahman and Saguna Brahman
Of the many names for God in the Sanatana Dharma, Brahman is the most often used in metaphysics....
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Category: Hindu Cosmology
The Fourteen Lokas (Planes of Existence) in Hindu Cosmology
“Lord Śiva said: “My dear son, I, Lord Brahmā and the other devas, who move...
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Kirtimukha: The ‘Face of Glory’ in Indosphere Temple Art
Kāla in Candi Kidal, Java Initially posted on Medium The Kirtimukha or ‘Face of...
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The Borobudur Temple: a Cosmic Mandala
Image source – Joel Santos Built by the Sailendra (‘Lords of the Mountain’)...
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The Cult of Ganesha in Southeast Asia
Image source: Didi Trowulanesia Ganesha is also known as Vinayaka (‘one who removes...
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Gunungan: the Javanese Cosmic Mountain
Originally posted on Medium Gunungan (from gunung = ‘mountain’), also called Kayonan...
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Tri Hita Karana: the Three Causes of Prosperity in Balinese Culture
Tri Hita Karana are the 3 underlying principle of the Balinese lifestyle. It is a Sanskrit formula...
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Poleng: the Indonesian ‘Yin-Yang’
Originally posted on Medium Balinese and Javanese wisdom teaches that there is no joy without...
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The Vatika: Ancient Hindu Astrological Gardens
A vatika is a sacred ‘cosmic garden’ planted according to precise instructions from...
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The Dewata Nawa Sanga (“Surya Majapahit”)
Image source — Didi Trowulanesia The Surya Majapahit is perhaps the most recognizable...
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The Dvārapāla: Guardians of Sacred Places
Dvārapāla at Luhur Poten Temple (Bromo Tengger Semeru) The Dvārapāla...
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Kalpavriksha: the Primordial World Tree
Sacred Waringin tree (Ficus benjamina) in Mendut Temple The Kalpavriksha is the divine,...
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