by HEBAdmin | Nov 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
There is only one Reality, Brahman. The world is not the ultimate reality. World is the relative reality. It appears and disappears. The individual self, Jivatma is identical with the Supreme reality, Paramatma (or Brahman). Since Brahman alone exists, all the...
by HEBAdmin | Nov 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sri Adi Shankara was an 8th century Indian Hindu philosopher and theologian whose teachings had a profound influence on the growth of Hinduism. He was a religious reformist who critiqued the rituals-oriented schools of Hinduism. Adi Shankara is best remembered for his...
by HEBAdmin | Nov 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Guru Purnima 2018: Friday, 27 July The word Guru is derived from two words – ‘gu’ and ‘ru’. The Sanskrit root ‘gu’ means darkness or ignorance. ‘Ru’ denotes the remover of that darkness. Therefore, a Guru is one who removes the darkness of our ignorance. According to...
by HEBAdmin | Nov 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Shravan Kumar is a historical character whose short and poignant life is depicted in Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic. Shravan Kumar was a young boy of fifteen with parents who were blind. Ever since he was young, he cared for them. He took his responsibility most...
by HEBAdmin | Nov 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sri Mariamman Temple in the 1800s – the original Rajagopuram constructed for the Temple was three-tiered and less ornate than the one which can be seen today. (Left Photo: National Archives of Singapore) Sri Mariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore....
