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Lord Krishna Lord Vishnu lord rudra as karma and sinners according • Devi bhagavatam: 4 book: 2 chapter: 8-9 • Devi bhagavatam: 6 book: 10 chapter: 15-18 slokas When they are sinners how they can ...

I found it in my home. can some one explain what is happening here?

If krishna was ready to break all Rules and Promises why didn't he just kill only Kauravas? He was ready to fight against Bhishma and was ready to break promise by lifting a Wheel. But why didn't he ...

I know the first human does not like being prayed to, but we probably should still do it a little to understand him better, as he is basal to humanity and a very big deal. I'll try making one myself ...

Why do Hindus Animal Worship ?

In GITA there is shloka in chapter 5 Verse 18 vidyā-vinaya-sampanne brāhmaṇe gavi hastini śhuni chaiva śhva-pāke cha paṇḍitāḥ sama-darśhinaḥ My thinking : I didn't deeply understand this quote In ...

Various Asura are mentioned as praying to Prahlāda often and so does Naranārāyaṇa Ṛṣi, after Prahlāda Daitya concedes defeat and decides to be friends with them/him. I just want to know if any of ...

I find the characters in Hinduism rarely discuss the weather, which I find odd.

I know some translations use the word dog, but in context, they could always be talking about any canine (and it probably is not Canis Lupus Familiaris). I find this to be one of the greatest ...

I explained a lot of my reasoning within the Quora thread where I asked this question on there: https://www.quora.com/Heres-a-diagram-showing-how-the-sapient-races-in-Hinduism-are-related-See-anything-...

I am looking for some texts that could teach the basics of Mantra Shastra. I am specially interested in their reasoning, pronunciation and historical context. Kindly recommend texts of the same kind.

I would like to know about Lalleshvari Devi, also known as Lal Ded from Kashmir shaivism who was a central figure in poetic lineage. Would like to know about her life, Guru, and her work.

I heard some scriptures were found with attached images to help explain the text. Since then, I have always wanted to see some.

As per wiki article on Muchukunda: Then Indra said to the king Muchukunda, "O king, we, the Devas are indebted to you for the help and protection which you have given us, by sacrificing your own ...

Why do the evil-doers get continuously hurled into demoniac wombs by the Lord without ever attaining God, if they are puppeted by the Lord who resides in their hearts? Key points: It is God who ...

Achyutananda (and the other four saints) believed in a concept of God (Vishnu) as Shunya (emptiness, void, zero) called Shunya Purusha and/or Shunya Brahman. This shunya signifies a transcendental ...

The verses 67-68 from Gita chapter 2 are given below: Indriyaanaam hi charataam yanmanuvidheeyate Tadasya harati prajnyaam vaayurnaavamivaambhasi what is the deep meaning of this Gita quote ?

This is similar to my previous questions: How do Apsaras look? What are their physical characteristics and physical appearance? How do Rakshasas look? Physical appearance of Rakshasas? But now I am ...

I am referring to this book: Исцеляющие мантры в Аюрведе It is said, that according to Swami Sadashiva Tirtha if Dhanwantari Gayatri Mantra is chanted 21 times over the water, it becomes elixir, ...

Advaitins say that Turiya is not a separate state that is found in isolation of three states (awake, dream, deep sleep) but it is the reality that is underlying all those. But this only caters to a ...

The following is extract from Letters from Sri Ramanasramam, a translation of Suri Nagamma's letters in Telugu. A devotee who has been a regular visitor here for a long time came a week back with a ...

I have heard that nama japa can be chanted without initiation. If this is true, then can someone advise such mantras?

Are there any tangible or real life benefits of kundalini yoga or awakening? Or is it that the benefits are blown out of proportion by spiritual gurus?

Is past life talked about by various spiritual gurus true or it's a scam.. ? Do people who are alive now really lived some time back...and took birth again

It is a belief of some neo-Hindus or modern Hindus that the Rig Veda Samhita (RVS) is the true scripture or foundational scripture of Hinduism, while the other Vedas like the Yajur Veda, etc. are less ...

It is said that in ancient Rome, actors were banned from mixing with common citizens. Certain restrictions were levied on them and they were viewed as one if the lowest rungs of society. I would like ...

I just want to know if a havan/homam can be performed without sankalp/sankalpam

The following is from Letters from Sri Ramanasramam. Sri Ramana Maharshi quoted therein a sloka from Sri Adi Sankara. Can anyone identify as to the scripture in which Sri Sankara stated so?

I would like to know Is it mandatory to chant laghunyasam before chanting Sri Rudram?

What were the Age differences between Lord Rama & Lakshman according to Valmiki-Ramayana, Balram & Lord Krishna according to Vyas-Mahabharata? I mean age difference between Elder brother Lord ...

It is said that Mantras can be chanted in three ways: aloud (vaikhari); whisper (upamshu japa); in mind, with no sound (manasika Mantra). It is also said, that for beginners is easier to chant ...

I have read about Narasimha Stuti By Shani (Saturn). Was wondering if there were other stotras mentioned in Puranas created by the rest of 8 grahas.

The following is extract from Letters from Sri Ramanasramam, a translation of Suri Nagamma's letters in Telugu. A devotee who has been a regular visitor here for a long time came a week back with a ...

According to the material available in the Internet, Anushāsanaparva is not a part of original Mahabharata. If the above material is correct, then Vishnu Sahasranama, which is a part of ...

Chandalohapi munisrestha haribhaktiparayanah | Haribhaktivihinashcha dviijohapi shvapachadhamah || English Translation: Chandalas with Hari Bhakti are superior to Munis. But if a Dvija is devoid of ...

Is kasam same as vachan/shapath? What if It is taken in a fit of anger, that you won't talk to so and so person and it is taken in the name of your deity. Does it have dharmic importance, if yes, is ...

I am little confused here, I thought Mansa was daughter of Shiva but wiki says she was daughter of sage Kashayapa: The Puranas are the first scriptures to speak about her birth. They declare that ...

It has been mentioned earlier that the Mahabharata was in the custody of the Brahmins of the Bhrgu race. The epic got its vast size even before the rise and development of the Gupta reign. The ...

I've heard that as per Ayurveda the combination of ghee and honey is considered as opposite food (Viruddha Ahara). However, in the preparation of banana rasayana both honey and ghee are put together. ...

In general ,in Hindu culture, what do we call those beings who are highly knowledgeable but tend to forget the knowledge sometimes ?

Just wanted to know more about 'Solar Cycles' from scriptures point of view, their effects on human race or entire earth for that matter. So my question is are there any references of Solar Cycles in ...

I have found this Dhanwantari Gayatri Mantra: Om Vasudevaya Vidmahe Vaidhyarajaya Dhimahi Tanno Dhanvantri Prachodayat This Mantra can be found on Internet, but also I have this book Исцеляющие ...

Recently in March 2020 month, we performed the Munj/Thread/Janeau/Upanayana ceremony of my 10 year old son. During the actual Muhurtam time ritual (which was at 9:52 am), my wife was not allowed to ...

Do any Puranas elaborate on the origin of the Śaka, Hūṇā, Yavanas, etc? I have only heard suggestions like being the progeny of Asuras or rogue members of different Varnas.

I have recently learned that Vidura Ji is the incarnation of Yamraj ji because of the curse given by Rishi Mandavya. But it is known that Pandu and Kunti ask Yamraj ji for a son (Yuddhistira).So I am ...

Maybe Arthshastra as an ancient text fits the description,But I am looking specifically for hindu texts on such subject or related to it .

After being a Buddhist for 12 years, I've taken an interest in Hinduism, specifically Advaita Vedanta and Vishishtadvaita. I feel that these lineages—and perhaps lineages I'm unaware of—would be a ...

Using only the Griffith , Book 8 Hymn 63 Mantra 12 , I read : (Griffith) अस्मे रुद्रा मेहना पर्वतासो वर्त्रहत्ये भरहूतौ सजोषाः | यः शंसते सतुवते धायि पज्र इन्द्रज्येष्ठा अस्मानवन्तु देवाः || asme ...

In Gita its said that u should become selflessness and statement is given below “Through selfless service, you will always be fruitful and find the fulfillment of your desires” ― Bhagavad Gita I ...

There was a post that in mundamala tantra and todal tantra there is mention of 10 mahavidya as dashaavatar. The verses of todal tantra is already given But I need verses of mundmala tantra, chapter ...