Humans, Devas, and Asuras in Sanatana Dharma
This article considers the living powers that operate within the cosmos: the devas, the shining intelligences associated with the forces of nature; the asuras, whose opposing energies also serve a purpose in evolution; and the relationship between human beings and these subtle orders of existence.
The Cosmic Egg (Brahmanda) in Sanatana Dharma: How the Universe Unfolds
In this article we explore the profound concept of the Brahmāṇḍa—the Cosmic Egg, the sacred model through which Hindu cosmology explains the birth, structure, and evolution of a universe-system.
The Many in the One: Creation, Pralaya, and the Trimurti
Here we explore the emergence of “the Many” from the One–describing the cyclic manifestation of universes, the mystery of pralaya, and the functions of the Trimurti as expressions of Ishwara within each world-system.
Shakti and Maya in Sanatana Dharma: The Power Behind Creation
This article explores one of the most profound teachings of Indian philosophy: the nature of Shakti, the divine power of Ishwara, known in its cosmic function as Maya.
The Three Gunas: How Nature Behaves
This article introduces one of the most essential concepts in Indian philosophy: the three guṇas. Understanding tamas, rajas, and sattwa is indispensable for grasping how nature operates.
Unity in Duality and Duality in Unity: Satchidananda
One of the most subtle and profound teachings of Sanatana Dharma is that ultimate reality is neither simply one nor simply many, but a unity that appears as duality without ever ceasing to be one. Find out more in this posting.