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Upanishads
(Encyclopedia) UpanishadsUpanishads&oomacr;pănˈĭshădz [key], speculative and mystical scriptures of Hinduism, regarded as the wellspring of Hindu religious and speculative thought. The Upanishads…pessimism
(Encyclopedia) pessimism, philosophical opinion or doctrine that evil predominates over good; the opposite of optimism. Systematic forms of pessimism may be found in philosophy and religion. In…guru
(Encyclopedia) gurugurug&oomacr;ˈr&oomacr;, g&oobreve;rˈ&oomacr; [key], in Hinduism and Buddhism, spiritual teacher. The guru gives initiation into spiritual practice and instructs…world soul
(Encyclopedia) world soul, Lat. anima mundi, in philosophy, term denoting a universal spirit or soul that functions as an organizing principle. While many early Greek philosophers saw the world as of…Merapi, Mount
(Encyclopedia) Merapi, MountMerapi, Mountməräˈpē [key] [Indonesian=mountain of fire], volcano, 9,551 ft (2,911 m) high, central Java, Indonesia, 20 mi (32 km) NNE of Yogyakarta. It is the most active…mantra
(Encyclopedia) mantramantramănˈtrə, mŭn– [key], in Hinduism and Buddhism, mystic words used in ritual and meditation. A mantra is believed to be the sound form of reality, having the power to bring…Diwali
(Encyclopedia) Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs; one of the most popular holidays in South Asia. Extending over five days, it marks the beginning of the new year…Diwali
The Hindu festival of lights by Holly Hartman Diwali, "the festival of lights" Related Links Hinduism India | Map Hindu Festival Dates…Kali
(Encyclopedia) KaliKalikäˈlē [key] [Hindi,=the Black One], important goddess in popular Hinduism and Tantra. Known also as Durga [the Inaccessible] and as Chandi [the Fierce], Kali is associated with…Vivekananda
(Encyclopedia) VivekanandaVivekanandavēˌvəkənŭnˈdə [key], 1863–1902, Hindu mystic, major exponent of Vedanta philosophy. He was born of a well-to-do family in Calcutta (now Kolkata), and his given…Trending
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