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Adityas and Kashyapa before the 7th manvantara
It is believed that Kashyapa gave birth to Adityas, with his wife Aditi, who went on to become Devtas in the present manvatara which is the 7th.
Where was Rishi Kashyap in the first 6 manvataras and ...
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How is Aryama linked to the Pitrs, and how is his role different from Yama's?
It is said that the Vedic god Aryama, the son of Aditi, is the foremost among the Pitrs or manes. This has also been stated by Lord Vasudeva in the 10th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita:
अनन्तश्चास्मि ना...
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Who are the eight vasus?
The list of 33 types of gods in Hinduism comprises 12 Adityas, 8 vasus, among others.
The 12 Adityas are said to be sons of Aditi and include Varuna the water god, Vivasvan or Surya.
The 8 vasus ...
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How many times Aditya Hridayam Stotra should be recited in one sitting?
It is written in Walmiki Ramayana that Lord Rama recited Aditya Hridayam Stotra thrice before attacking Ravana in battlefield.
The time domain was Tretayuga and Rama was a very pious human being.So, ...
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What is the meaning of this verse 2:2:10 of Krishna Yajurveda?
Asavadityo na vy arocata tasmai devah, prayascittim aichan tasma etam.
Somaraudram carum nir avapan tenaivasmin rucam adadhus (Krishna Yajurveda 2:2:10)
What is the exact meaning of this shloka?
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What exactly is the story of the Aditya called Bhaag/Bhaga?
We all are aware of the Adityas being children of Goddess Aditi and Kashyap Maharishi. A few of them are more well known like Surya, Indra and Vamana but I want to know more about a lesser known ...
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Any descriptions of the chariot of Soma and Pushan?
This particular Rigvedic verse mentions the gods Soma and Pushan riding together on a chariot:
1 SOMA and Pūṣan, Parents of all riches, Parents of earth and Parents of high heaven, You Twain, brought ...
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What is the proper time to recite the Aditya Hrudayam?
What is the proper time for recitation of this stotra? Is it forbidden to listen/chant Aaditya Hrudayam after sunset?
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