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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 ...
In the centuries that followed, Kashmir produced many poets, philosophers, and artists who contributed to Sanskrit literature and Hindu religion. Among notable scholars of this period was Vasugupta (c. 875–925 CE) who wrote the Shiva Sutras which laid the foundation for a monistic Shaiva system called Kashmir Shaivism. [6]
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]
This is a list of religious people in Hinduism, including gurus, sants, monks, yogis and spiritual masters.. A guru is defined as a "teacher, spiritual guide, [or] godman," [1] by author David Smith.
An old photograph of Shachidevi Mishra, mother of Rambhadracharya. Jagadguru Rambhadracharya was born to Pandit Shri Rajdev Mishra and Shrimati Shachidevi Mishra in a Saryupareen Brahmin family of the Vasishtha Gotra (lineage of the sage Vasishtha) in Shandikhurd village in the Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. [29]
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 ...
The Hindu. 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. "Veerashaiva seers endorse lesson on Basaveshwara but with a few modifications". The Hindu. 6 June 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. News articles "Hyderabad devotees welcome 57-feet tall Ganesh idol". The Asian Age. PTI. 25 August 2017. Nearly 500 weavers who took part in making the 'kanduva' and 'jandhyam' ...