Revered Hinduism

Dhanyashtakam: Mantra with Meaning Dhanyashtakam is an eight-versed hymn, composed by Shri Adi Shankaracharya. Dhanya literally means "blessed person" and Ashtakam means "collection of eight verses". Hence, Dhanyashtakam describes what kind of person is truly blessed or what noble qualities should a person have to be considered spiritually blessed. Regular recitation of this hymn, with clear understanding of the meaning, develops the knowledge of inner Self, feeling of Oneness, equality in everything, freedom from the duality that arises in the senses, and freedom from earthly bondage, thus clearing his path for the success (spiritual success, or self-realization). Composed By: Adi Shankaracharya Spiritual Guru teaching the knowledge of Vedas and Upanishads to his disciples Play the music, and sing the stotra along with it. NOTE: Verse 5, 8 and its quick succedding verse is not in the audio. ॥ धन्याष्टकं ॥ तज्ज्ञानं प्रशमकरं ...

Why are there so many Gods in Hinduism? Different forms of God in Hinduism First of all, there are not many Gods, but many manifestations of the same God (energy). And second, if there can be different caretakers in the society (like doctor, policeman, firefighters, teachers, etc.), why can't there be different caretakers in the Universe! Do we ever question the existence of doctor? or pilot? No. Then why in case of God? Human intelligence is limited and thus a person is usually specialized in only one profession. But the intelligence of God is unlimited (beyond measurement and comprehension by mortal being), and He is expert in everything. That’s why He alone does everything. He alone does creation, He alone does preservation, and He alone does destruction. However, as human wears specific cloth to perform specific task (even though they are same human being from inside), so does God take specific manifestation to perform specific task (even though it's...