Sanātana Explained
Short, clear answers to the questions young Hindus actually ask. 251 pieces.
What is the story & science behind Chyavanprasha?
Do you remember having this black jelly in the morning as a kid? Do you know the history and science behind Chyavanprash?
Sanātana ExplainedKashmir Shaivism is so trippy!
I just found out about Sanatan Dharma’s trippiest, wildest philosophy and it has broken my mind. Yup, it’s Kashmir Shaivism, and here’s the tea!
Sanātana ExplainedWhat is the Kama Gita? (Lessons on Desire)
You’ve heard of the Kama Sutra by Vatsyayana.
Sanātana ExplainedWhy are there only 4 Vedas? (Decoding the logic)
“Manik, we have four Vedas (वेद), right? But why not six-seven?”
Sanātana ExplainedWhy great devotees insulted, scolded & mocked God
Have you ever felt angry at God? What if I said that’s awesome?
Sanātana ExplainedWhat’s “Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnu?” (Marriage Hymn)
"Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnu…"
Sanātana ExplainedWhy did Sri Ram let Sita Ma go through Agni Pariksha?
“Bro, I heard that Sri Ram asked Sita Ma to walk through fire, just to prove her purity - that’s so sexist & unfair ya.”
Sanātana ExplainedMeeting Vishwakarma - The Cosmic Architect of Hinduism
Who is the creator of the universe?
Sanātana ExplainedImages of Sanatan - How Shiva rescued Markandeya
Do you know the secret story behind this photo - and how this guy cheated death itself by praying to Lord Shiva?
Sanātana ExplainedHow can I pray to a deity who millions of others pray to?
“Bro, if I'm praying to God along with millions of others at the same time, how will he choose or come me? He must be SOOO busy answering prayers from the whole world, right? “
Sanātana ExplainedChhatrapati Shivaji & Bhavani Mata’s Hidden Connection
Why is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj being offered a sword by this Goddess?
Sanātana ExplainedWhat is the Wari? (Warkari Pilgrimage of Maharashtra)
You were taught about the European Renaissance, but not our own Indian spiritual revolution, called the Bhakti movement, and one of it’s biggest chapters was carried by the Warkari sect of Maharashtra.
Sanātana ExplainedWhy we can’t prevent all suffering! (Karma 101)
“Bro I did exactly as that astrologer asked me to & offered money at the temple everyday but she still rejected my proposal. This religion is a scam!”
Sanātana ExplainedWhy falling behind is OK!
Do you ever feel like you’re falling behind but everyone around you is somehow moving ahead in life? If you think you’re slow, lost or wasting your potential, here’s a story from Hindu scriptures to give you clarity.
Sanātana ExplainedWhy Maya Devi is your nourisher, not an illusion!
Once upon a time, Bhagvan Shiva roasts Ma Parvati telling her that this material world & the food that nourishes it, are all a fake illusion or “Maya.”
Sanātana ExplainedAnant Chaturdashi & Ganpati Visarjan
What does Ganpati Bappa’s Visarjan (विसर्जन) have to do with Vishnu’s Anant Chaturdashi (अनन्त चतुर्दशी)?
Sanātana ExplainedWhat’s your Nakshatra? Explaining the 27 Lunar Houses
“So what is your Sun Sign?”
Sanātana ExplainedWhy do great Gurus fall sick? (Karma 101)
If our spiritual masters are truly enlightened, why do they still get cancer or fall severely ill? If they have achieved self-realization, shouldn't they be immune to physical suffering?
Sanātana ExplainedNakedness in Hindu/Sanatan Culture
So this clip of a Devi’s (देवी) dance blew up online & every Hindu should know the truth.
Sanātana ExplainedArthashastra - India’s Science of Governance
Do you think our Indian ancestors only cared about theoretical philosophy?
Sanātana ExplainedAn overview of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
Did you know our Sanatan Dharma has its own curriculum like any other university degree that you get?
Sanātana ExplainedUnderstanding the Panchamakara
Why does this Hindu group have meat, alcohol & sex in its rituals - aren’t they banned? Those are the Panchamakara, the most misunderstood aspects of Tantra & here’s the wine!
Sanātana ExplainedSuryavanshi & Chandravanshi Lineages
Do you know Sri Ram (राम) & Sri Krishna (कृष्ण) surnames? What if I told you they’re related & not in the way you think!
Sanātana ExplainedTypes of Authorities in Sanatan Dharma
Other religions know their Popes & Prophets, but we Hindus don’t know the formal authorities, titles & spiritual designations of our Sanatan Dharma.