Hindupedia

September 5, 2008

Hindupedia is an online encyclopedia for Hinduism.  The mission of Hindupedia is to educate the public about the Hindu tradition, including it’s history, philosophy and current events.  There is also information on arts and sciences, including Ayurveda and holy symbols.  The major pillar of hindu philosophy is Vedanta, which emphasizes the importance of transcending limiting [...]

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99 Names of God

April 2, 2008

The 99 Names of God below are from the Sufi and Islamic tradition. Each name represents a different aspect of the One God.
1 Allah (The) God
2 Ar-Rahman The All Beneficent
3 Ar-Rahim The Most Merciful
4 Al-Malik The King, The Sovereign
5 Al-Quddus The Most Holy
6 [...]

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72 Names of God

April 2, 2008

There are 72 Names of God according to the Jewish and Kabbalistic tradition. Here are a few:
Yahweh
Elohim
Adonai
Ehyeh
El
Elohim
Elyon
Shaddai
Explore the meaning behind the 72 Names of God in more depth by visiting the Jewish Encyclopedia.
YHWH
YHWH, or also Yahweh, is the personal name for the God of Israel. This name, above all others is considered the [...]

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