Sanātana Explained
Short, clear answers to the questions young Hindus actually ask. 251 pieces.
Why does Shiva do the tandav?
You’ve obviously seen Lord Shiva dancing in movies or serials - what’s the real meaning?
Sanātana ExplainedWhy does Kali Ma have her tongue out?
Why is the Hindu Goddess Kali Ma always seen with her tongue out?
Sanātana ExplainedHow Nazis used the Hindu Swastika
How did our Hindu Swastika become Hitler’s Nazi Symbol? Here’s the tea.
Sanātana ExplainedVedic Astrology, simplified
If you thought that astrology & kundalis are fake, scams or superstition, you’re in for a shock when you get the science behind it.
Sanātana ExplainedTypes of Narakas in Hinduism
Will you go to hell if you’ve been a bad person? Not as per Hinduism & here’s the tea.
Sanātana ExplainedExploring Time in Hinduism
Hinduism has the most mind-blowing concept of time that make Western Science look boring … here’s the tea!
Sanātana ExplainedWho came first - Shiv or Vishnu?
Who exactly is the #1 - Bhrama, Vishnu or Shiv? The answer isn’t what you think & here’s the tea.
Sanātana ExplainedWhy do we offer Milk & Bel Patra to Shiv?
Why do we offer certain foods, flowers & liquids to certain Gods? Here’s the tea.
Sanātana ExplainedKrishna’s Rukmini, Radha & 16k Wives
What’s up with Radha rani, Rukmini & 16,000 wives of Krishna? Here’s the tea.
Sanātana ExplainedWhat does Hare Krishna mean?
When you say “Hare Krishna” or “Hare Ram,” what exactly does the Hare stand for? Here’s the tea.
Sanātana ExplainedWhat exactly happens after death? (A Gist)
What exactly happens after you die? Here’s the tea.
Sanātana ExplainedWhat is Shubham Karoti Kalyanam?
You remember daadi or amma used to make us say this prayer called “Shubham Karoti Kalyanam” in the evenings? What was the reason? As always, it’s scientific & here’s the tea!
Sanātana ExplainedWhy are Gods paired with animals in Hinduism?
Why do we always see animals paired with Gods in Hinduism? Here’s the tea (Part 1)
Sanātana ExplainedWho are the 8 cheeranjeevi in Hinduism?
Do you know there are at least 8 immortal beings called as the “cheeranjeevis” living here on Earth? Here’s the tea.
Sanātana ExplainedWhy do Hindus wear a tilak?
Why do Hinduism wear a tilak on their forehead? Do you know the meaning? Here’s the tea.
Sanātana ExplainedWhy is Cow considered holy in Hinduism?
Why is the cow considered to be holy in Hinduism? Here’s the tea. First, we consider all animals holy as all beings have an atman that is part of the Super Soul, the Bhraman.
Sanātana ExplainedWhat does Shiva’s third eye mean?
When you imagine Lord Shiva, one aspect you can never ignore is the third eye, right? - but what’s the meaning & scientific explanation behind it? Here’s the tea.
Sanātana ExplainedUnderstanding different Terms in Hinduism - Part 1
Vedas, Puranas, Shlokas, Mantras … You’ve heard so many terms in Hinduism but do you know what they mean & what are the differences? Here’s the tea.
Sanātana ExplainedWhy do we use Camphor/Kapoor in aartis?
You know why we Hindus use camphor or “kapoor” during our aartis, havans & pujas? Here’s the tea!
Sanātana ExplainedWhy do we worship different Gods every day?
Why do we worship different Hindu Gods on different days? Here’s the tea!
Sanātana ExplainedDecoding the 12 Poses of Surya Namaskar
What’s the meaning of Surya Namaskar & why did dada dadi ask you to do it in the morning? Here’s the tea.
Sanātana ExplainedWhy is Saffron important in Hinduism?
Why do Hindus mostly wear or use the colour orange … to be more specific, saffron? What’s the meaning? Here’s the tea!
Sanātana ExplainedIntroducing the 7 chakras
What exactly are the 7 chakras in the body? Part 2 & here’s the tea!
Sanātana ExplainedWhy do we break the coconut?
Why do we Hindus break the coconut when we’re starting or inaugarating something new or travelling? Here’s the tea.