The reasons and results of the Mahabharata war is explored in this article. This article is a transcript of Swami Nirmalanandagiri’s discourse. Based on the analysis he finally cautions that one should not read the biography or autobiography of others.
Hindu texts teaches that one cannot enter heaven in bodily form. It is against the law of the universe.
Did Slavery ever exist in India ? It is clear from Hindu religious texts especially Mahabharata that slavery of any sort was discouraged in the ancient Hindu Society. Only after the Mohammadean invasion did slavery slowly creep into Indian society.
Ahimsa is the rock foundation of Indian Civilisation. Indian Hindu Civilisation tries to make one, aware of himsa one is forced to do and its impact on own life. Himsa makes one fettered and Hindu thinking and action is directed towards breaking-off the fetters and attaining real liberation.
