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A mortgage is a loan secured against property, where the lender holds a legal claim on that property until the borrower repays the debt. There’s a darker story behind this word. “Mortgage” comes from the Old French mort gage, meaning…
In prominent Sri Vaishnava temples such as Tirumala Tirupati, devotees can see a Bhasyakarala Sannidhi – a shrine dedicated to honoring Ramanuja, whom devotees honor as Bhasyakara. The term Bhasyakara translates to “author of a bhashya,” referring to Ramanuja’s monumental…
Dhanurmasam is a sacred month in the Hindu calendar that spans mid-December to mid-January, when the Sun transits the zodiac sign Dhanus (Sagittarius). The name comes directly from this solar movement. Unlike many ritual periods defined by lunar days, Dhanurmasam…
Chidambara Rahasyam, literally meaning “the secret of Chidambaram,” refers to a profound theological idea in Shaivism that the ultimate truth is subtle, formless, and present within every individual. The concept is deeply associated with the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple in Tamil…
The Vishnu Sahasranama, literally “the thousand names of Lord Vishnu,” is one of the most revered stotras (hymns) in Hindu tradition. Mentioned in the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata, it is revealed by the great warriorBhishma to Yudhishthira on the…
What comes to your mind when you think of the Dalai Lama? A calm figure with a gentle smile? You’ll be surprised to know that “Dalai Lama” is not a personal name, but a title that carries centuries of political…
Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the auspicious beginning of the festival of Diwali. It falls on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartika. The term combines the Sanskrit words Dhan (wealth) and…
Bhaja Govindam, one of Adi Shankaracharya’s most loved compositions, was born from a moment of deep compassion. According to a traditional account, as Shankaracharya walked through the streets of Kashi (Varanasi) with his disciples, he saw an aged scholar sternly…
Did you know the word vaccine traces its roots to the Latin vaccinus, meaning “of or from cows.” Ever wondered why? This connection goes back to the late 18th century, when English doctor Edward Jenner noticed that milkmaids who caught…