We've popular tag philosophy which stands for: Questions about Hindu Philosophy, which is divided into six main schools: Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaiaeaika, Mimamsa and Vedanta. I've recently found a tag shad-darshana where darshan means philosophy and shad means six. This is already included ...

Hindu astrology = Jyotish. So, make tag jyotisha synonyms of astrology which clearly says: The branch of knowledge that deals with study of planetary positions to calculate time and determine its auspiciousness, forecast events, predict future and so on.

I want to know who is the supreme god of Nath Sampraday ? And what are the main scriptures of Nath Sampraday ?

What are the signs of Bhakti as enunciated by different Rishis in Narada Bhakti Sutras?

This research paper, The Speed of Light and Puranic Cosmology, by Subash Kak discusses the various notions of distance between places and also the speed of Sun, light etc. It mentions that the speed of light is mentioned in the Taittiriya Brahmana of the Yajurveda (in a commentary by Bhatta Bhas...

I remember reading about an allegory which uses the Moon and its shadow in water to describe the viewpoints of Dvaita, Advaita and Vishisht Advaita. I cannot seem to find it online now. Does anyone have a reference to that? Or, a reproduction from memory is also welcome.

This question discusses Chakravyuha. Which Vyuha is described in most detail in the Mahabhrata, after the Chakravyuha?

One of the arguments given by people (incorrectly) to show oppression in Hinduism is that the Brahmans were elite and unfairly discriminated against the lower caste people, also known as anti-Brahminism. The counter argument given is that there have been many Rishis who had parents of lower cast...

As an expat and my parents living in India, I understand that it is my duty to support my parents. Even though my father is working and our family running without any deficit even without my contribution, I would like to chip in my part towards the income. What percentage of salary according ...

As far as I understand, in Jyotisha, Amavasya and Poornima are being related to the positions of Surya (Sun) and Chandra (Moon). What is this relationship? Also, how do these positions change in between an Amavasya and Poornima?