Sanskrit numbers (saṃskṛta saṅkhyāḥ - संस्कृत संख्याः) represent one of the most ancient and structured numeral systems in the world, systematically organizing numbers using place value and distinct names for each scale. Sanskrit has unique names for numbers 1–10 and

Telugu aṅkela daṇḍa (తెలుగు అంకెల దండ) refers to the systematic nomenclature and structure of numbers in the Telugu language. In Telugu, the numbers from one upwards are traditionally called oṇṭlu (ఒంట్లు, “units”). Each oṇṭu represents a place value, and the

In the Vedic educational tradition, ṣaṭśāstra (षट्शास्त्र, “six śāstras”) refers to the six key disciplines of systematic knowledge that were studied alongside the Vedas to equip scholars with comprehensive intellectual, practical, and dhārmic training. These six śāstras represent various dimensions

The Vedāṅgas (Sanskrit: वेदाङ्गम्, literally, 'limbs of the Vedas') are six auxiliary disciplines of Hinduism that emerged in ancient India. These disciplines were traditionally studied to ensure the proper understanding and performance of Vedic rituals and the correct recitation of

Remover of Obstacles, the Deity of Wisdom, and the Patron of Arts and Sciences In the Gaṇeśa Purāṇa, Bhagavān Gaṇeśa is not merely the elephant-headed remover of obstacles — He is exalted as a fully realized, supreme tattva, the embodiment

The Origin Creation of the Mahārsis There is no tale of Nārada without a history, no Purāṇa or gātha where he does not appear. These mahārṣis are the fathers of the physical world. When Brahmā created only the five elements

Origin, Birth, Family and Lineage Brahmā, born from the navel lotus of Śrī Mahāviṣṇu, desired assistants in his work of creation and thus willed into being several mind-born sons (mānasaputra). These sons, through their progeny, completed the divine task. Thereafter,

Agastya Maharṣi’s greatness and influence extend far beyond any single region of Bhārata. Countless sacred sites from one end of the land to the other—and even beyond—bear his footprint in their sthala-purāṇas. In South India, Tamil tradition holds Agastya as

Parāśara Smṛti as the Dharmaśāstra of Kali Yuga In Kaliyuga, the dharma to be observed is the Parāśara Smṛti, compiled by the great sage Parāśara. Each yuga requires its own smṛti because the mental and physical capacities of humanity differ

The life of Pippalāda Maharṣi is recounted in both the Padma Purāṇa and the Śiva Purāṇa. Birth and Early Life The Fate of Daḍhīci’s Bones Daḍhīci Maharṣi, son of Cyavana, once offered his body to the gods so that they

Early Life and Ancestry Markandeya is celebrated as a cirañjīva, one destined for long life. His grandfather was Vidhāta, born to Bhr̥gu Maharṣi, who married Niyati and begot a son named Mr̥kaṇḍa. Mr̥kaṇḍa, together with his wife Manasvī, adhered to

Origin and Lineage Bhr̥gu Maharṣi was one of the nine great Prajāpatis born from the heart of Brahmādevī. Among his illustrious descendants were many revered sages and teachers, including Chyavana Maharṣi, Jamadagni, Śukracārya, and Dadhīci. In addition, Śrī Mahāviṣṇu Himself

Origins of Atri Mṛṣhi In the epoch when Brahmā was preparing to create the fourteen worlds, and even before the emergence of the jīva-koṭi, he willed a partner in that grand task. From his tapas he manifested Atri Mṛṣhi, for

Name and Origin Durvāsa Maharṣi—grammatically rendered as Durvāso­ maharṣi—was born as the divine son of Ṛṣi Atri and his wife Anasūyā, of the Haihaya line. He emerged with the essence of Rudra, granted to Atri as a boon by the

Lineage and Renown of Gautama Maharṣi Gautama Maharṣi was counted among the mind-born sons of Brahmā (Brahmā-manasaputra) and ranked foremost among the Saptarṣi. He composed the celebrated Gautama Dharma-sūtras. The Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa describes him as the mind-born son of Brahmā,

Śrī Mudaliyāṇḍān, originally named Dāśarathi, stands as a beacon of unwavering devotion and selfless service within the illustrious lineage of Śrī Rāmānuja's disciples. Revered as an embodiment of guru-bhakti and a pillar of the Viśiṣṭādvaita tradition, his life exemplifies profound

Śrī Kūreśa, also known as Koorathālvār, (alternatively written Kūrathāḻvār), is a luminous figure in the history of the Śrī Vaiṣṇava tradition. As a paramount disciple of Śrī Rāmānuja, his sacred journey is a testament to unwavering guru-bhakti (devotion to the

The First Guru of Śrī Rāmānuja Śrī Yādavaprakāśa was a figure of considerable intellectual stature, widely recognized as a celebrated scholar and exponent of the Advaita philosophy in the venerable city of Kāñcīpuram. It was to this esteemed preceptor that

The most important exponent of Viśiṣṭādvaita Vedānta (qualified non-dualism) In the grand dhārmika tapestry of Bhāratavarṣa, the life and work of Śrī Rāmānuja stand as a blazing beacon of bhakti, jñāna, and śaraṇāgati. His life is not merely a historical

From Gaṇeśa Purāṇa: Upāsanā Khaṇḍa Rukmāṅgada (रुक्माङ्गद) is a king featured in the Purāṇa, a central figure in the lineage of kings who upheld the worship of Gaṇeśa. His story is narrated as part of the discourse between Vyāsa Maharṣi

Dakṣa (the skillful one) is a royal figure mentioned in the Gaṇeśa Purāṇa Upāsanā Khaṇḍa, distinguished as the ancestor of (great king Bhīma). His life, as narrated by Viśvāmitra Maharṣi centers on overcoming severe congenital defects through profound devotion to

From Gaṇeśa Purāṇa: Upāsanā Khaṇḍa Bhīma Mahārāja is a king of the Vidarbha kingdom mentioned in the Purāṇa: Upāsanā Khaṇḍa. He is described as a sovereign of immense strength and valor, profoundly charitable, and deeply righteous, earning renown for his