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) is an individual with specialised knowledge or a teacher of any field of knowledge in Hinduism, [1] particularly the Vedic scriptures, dharma, or Hindu philosophy; in colonial-era literature, the term generally refers to lawyers specialized in Hindu law. [3] Whereas, today the title is used for experts in other subjects, such as music.
This tale is fierce verbal dialogue between Sri Rann Khamb Kala, Hindu pundit and daughter of King Sumati, on different religious principles like idolatry, pilgrimage, trimurti, charity, salvation, enlightenment, human worship, avatarvaad, where Hindu pundit lost the verbal battle and later accepted the thoughts of Sumati's daughter after ...
A Hindu priest may refer to either of the following A Pujari or an Archaka is a Hindu temple priest. [1] [2] A Purohita or Pandit officiates and performs rituals and ceremonies, and is usually linked to a specific family or, historically, a dynasty. [3]
Madan Mohan Malaviya (25 December 1861 — 12 November 1946; Hindi pronunciation: [məd̪ən̪ moːɦən̪ maːlʋiːj(ə)] ⓘ) was an Indian scholar, educational reformer and activist notable for his role in the Indian independence movement.
Monier Monier-Williams defines vimāna as "a car or a chariot of the gods, any self-moving aerial car sometimes serving as a seat or throne, sometimes self-moving and carrying its occupant through the air; other descriptions make the Vimana more like a house or palace, and one kind is said to be seven stories high", and quotes the Pushpaka ...
The Hitopadesha is organized into four books, with a preface section called Prastavika. The opening verse expresses reverence to the Hindu god Ganesha and goddess Saraswati. [7] There are several versions of the text available, though the versions are quite similar unlike other ancient and medieval era Hindu texts wherein the versions vary ...
A new piece of legislation introduced in the House of Representatives aims to condemn “Hinduphobia,” a term used by some Hindu Americans to describe what they say are burgeoning anti-Hindu ...
Satnarayan Maharaj on the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha’s TV and Radio Jaagriti's talk show The Maha Sabha Strikes Back.. Satnarayan Maharaj CM, also known as Sat Maharaj, (pronounced [sət̪ənɑːrɑːjəɳə məɦɑːrɑːɟə]; 17 April 1931 – 16 November 2019) [20] was a Trinidadian and Tobagonian Hindu religious leader, educationalist, and civil rights activist in Trinidad and Tobago.