• Garbhodakhyi Vishnu exhales

    According to Hindu cosmology, when Garbhodakhyi Vishnu exhales from his pores of skin, countless universes are created. Each universe is said to be a miniature replica of the universe that we live in, with its own gods, demigods, and other beings. The number of universes that are created when Garbhodakhyi Vishnu exhales is said to… Read more

  • Pralaya, The End of Brahma Life

    In Hindu scriptures, pralaya refers to the dissolution or destruction of the universe. It is a cyclical event that is said to occur after a certain period of time. When pralaya happens, the universe is said to be absorbed back into the primal source, or Brahman. In the context of Brahma creating the universe, pralaya… Read more

  • Hiraṇyagarbha The Golden Womb

    Hiraṇyagarbha (Sanskrit: हिरण्यगर्भ) is a concept in Hindu cosmology that refers to the “golden embryo” or the “golden womb”. It is said to be the source of all creation, and it is often depicted as a giant egg floating in the Garbhodaka Ocean. In the Bhagavata Purana, Hiraṇyagarbha is described as being “the seed of… Read more

  • Garbhodaka Ocean

    The Garbhodaka Ocean (Sanskrit: garbhodaka sagara) is a vast ocean of milk in Hindu cosmology. It is located in the Mulaprakriti, the primordial matter from which the universe is created. The Garbhodaka Ocean is said to be home to the Vishnu, the preserver god in the Hindu Trimurti. The Garbhodaka Ocean is said to be… Read more

  • Brahmi Scriptures

    Brahmi scriptures are the earliest known written records of the Indian subcontinent. They are written in the Brahmi script, which is the ancestor of most of the writing systems used in South and Southeast Asia today. The earliest Brahmi inscriptions date back to the 6th century BCE, and they are found in various parts of… Read more

  • Pitris Day and Night

    The day and night of the Pitris, or forefathers, is a concept in Hinduism that refers to the different periods of time that they experience in the afterlife. According to Hindu texts, the lifespan of a Pitri is 100 of their years, which is equivalent to 3,000 solar years. Their day and night is also… Read more

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