Questions tagged [advaita]
Literally non-duality; a school of the Vedanta philosophy that declares the oneness of God, soul, and the universe.
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Why Does the Avadhuta Gita 1.36 say that The Absolute truth is devoid of Both Duality and Nonduality?
While Going through the Avadhuta Gita recently, I came across the following verse.
Avadhuta Gita 1.36:-
Some seek nonduality, and others duality. They do not know the truth,
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Do Advaita Vedanta followers perform rituals and rites?
Do the followers of Advaita Vedanta believe in performing rituals like Yagna, Puja, Darshan, Mantra upchaar etc???
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Etymology of word and Phrase [closed]
I'd like to understand the origin and Etymology of certain words and phrases mentioned as I could find any authentic answers anywhere.
Pillaiyar - One of the names of Lord Ganesha
Relation: Or-pidi (...
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Is Aham Brahmasmi the embodiment principle of seeing the veda by the Maharshis?
Since source of divine knowledge is impersonal Brahman, through the Maharshi's, which principle, statement or shloka from Vedas, Puranas and Bhagavatam elucidates this, or supports it? All ultimate ...
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For which deity is the Gayatri Mantra? Why do we chant it, and what exactly does it mean or signify?
To which deity is the Gayatri Mantra addressed? What exactly does it mean or signify? Why should we chant the Gayatri Mantra ?
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How does Advaita Vedanta assert and prove the eternality of cognition of Non dual Atman?
This article [1] says
Śāntarakṣita has however refuted the Upanishadic non-dualism in the
Tattva Sangraha’ chapter 7, section 5. In his refutation of the
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Why and how do Advaitans reconcile that one's true nature is Atman/Brahman alone?
While I understand that Upanishads try to reconcile and prove logically that Atman is the true witness, why can't it be that Subtle body alone is our true nature ? Where and when was this subtle body ...
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Is experience of Self/Atma not a mystical experience as per Traditional Advaita Vedanta? If so how can it be experienced?
Padmapāda, in his commentary upon Sankara’s introduction to the
Brahmasūtras, explains that there are two factors involved in the very
notion of ‘I’: there is the ‘not this’ (anidam amid) aspect which ...
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How does a Jnani forbearer various unpleasant events from perspective of Atman?
Swami Sarvapriyananda while quoting Gita 2.14, 2.55-57, writes , "Events which would make most ordinary men miserable, leave him unshaken, for he sees the same infinite Atman shining through (or, ...
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How to experience consciousness in every experience?
Swami Sarvapriyananda writes in "Sat Chit Ananda: The Philosophy of the Upanishads
", " Your true Self Chit , is not an experience, yet all experiences shine in Chit.Chit
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Do only Advaitists regard Moksha as the ultimate goal?
This
https://hinduism.stackexchange.com/a/2183/12489
answer says so. Do followers of other darshanas also seek Moksha but call it by a different name?
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is Krishna making an Advaitic statement in Vishnu Purana?
At the end of the Banasura fight, Krishna says to Siva:
https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/vishnu-purana-wilson/d/doc116055.html
When he had concluded, Govinda, dismissing his resentment against ...
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How does Advaitic realization of Brahman help improve concentration,overcome anxiety,depression,stress, jealousy, helplessness, guilt and sufferings?
How does Advaitic realization of the world as the appearance in consciousness help in manifesting divine qualities and tackling above challenges? People might desire some or other unfulfilled things ...
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Who is the Sakshi/Witness-Consciousness that watches the mind? How to realize it or be situated in it?
Drig Drishya Viveka says I am aware of the contents in my mind and hence I should be different from my mind. But that awareness of being different from the mind or watching the mind only comes when I ...
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If not all of Hinduism focuses on Advaita Vedanta, what is the point of studying Hinduism? [closed]
I am only a follower of Advaita Vedanta and find the complexities of Hinduism very difficult, I am old, and my memory is not that good for Sanskrit or the minute details of even Advaita. I have ...
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How would a dualist respond to the following argument
How would a dualist respond to the following argument made by a nondualist?
Brahman cannot be the knower of anything. To know and to understand involve time. There is a before and an after. The ...
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As per Advaita, is Shakti Brahman?
As we know that according to Advaita, Shiva and Vishnu are both Brahman. Is Shakti also a Brahman or is Maya (illusion) of Brahman?
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Did Adi Shankara view the Tantras as authority in regard to Hindu scriptures?
Did Adi Shankara accept the Tantras as authority when it comes to Hindu Scriptures? And more specifically did he accept the Kularnava Tantra?
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Bhagavad Gita 12 3-4 endorses Advaita as a valid, though hard way for realization. Why do schools who worship a personal Brahman condemn Advaita?
https://www.holy-bhagavad-gita.org/chapter/12/verse/3-4
ये त्वक्षरमनिर्देश्यमव्यक्तं पर्युपासते |
सर्वत्रगमचिन्त्यञ्च कूटस्थमचलन्ध्रुवम् || 3||
सन्नियम्येन्द्रियग्रामं सर्वत्र समबुद्धय: |
ते प्रा...
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does Gita has a sub commentary?
I mean specifically a sub commentary on shankara bhasya
I have Google "Gita sub commentary" but the result refers to sridhara commentary not shankaras'
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Looking for a biography of Totapuri Maharaj by Monika Mitra
I came across a lady namely, Monika Mitra who had the good fortune of being in close contact of Totapuri Maharaj who was a wandering saint. She has written the only account of the saint with the title,...
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Authenticity of Jagannath Ashtakam being a composition of Adi Shankaracharya
As we know a lot of devotional hymns are misattributed to Shankaracharya with Jagannath Ashtakam being one of them. Some hymns are verified by the commentaries on them, some by the writing style and ...
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Do any of the Puranas praise Advaita?
The Puranas are very dualistic in nature, so do any of them praise Advaita Vedanta? And if they do praise Advaita please put up the verses in which Advaita is being praised.
Note: I only want praising ...
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How do Advaitans refute the claim that their philosophy is wrong?
This is according to Padma Purana 6.236.7 which reads:
Mayavada or Advaita philosophy is an impious, wicked belief and against all the conclusions of the Vedas. It is only covered Buddhism. My dear ...
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In advaita, does the drop (atman) transmigrate?
In Advaita tradition, the word "soul" is rightly used by some advaitins to refer to the mortal jiva or sookshma sharira that transmigrates to heaven, hell, various lokas or other physical ...
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Are there any smart tradition dasa?
The Madhwa Sampradaya, subscribing to the Dvaita philosophy, has a renowned tradition of Haridasas. Their primary aim is to sing praises I.e. do Kirtana of Lord Vishnu. The tradition includes famous ...
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Signs of Kali Yuga
Just a question.
I have heard that an onset of certain things would indicate that Kali Yuga is getting increasing worse.
Just recently, I have seen a lot of friends and family get daughters rather ...
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What happens to the past desires of a person when they get enlightened?
Let's say a person who is a drug addict gets enlightened, then what will happen to his addiction? Will it just fade away just because he realized the drugs, the fun, and the one who enjoyed are part ...
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Does Shri Adi Shankaracharya's Advaita say that all Jeevis get liberated at the end of the kalpa?
I came across this website which claimed,
At the end of the kalpas, Lord Parameshwara, unites all those souls
with the Nirguna ParaBhrahman.
Is this true? Does authentic orthodox view of Shri Adi ...
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Is there any Vedantic teacher or organisation who uses pure reasoning to explain Vedanta?
I fully believe in the Upanishads. But, is there any teacher who teaches Vedanta, using pure reasoning? I am interested to learn. Thanks.
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Jayanthi Determination of Gurus
Yesterday (25th April 2023),was Sri Ramanujar Jayanthi (Chithirai Thiruvadhirai) and Sri Sankara Jayanthi (Vaishaka Panchami).
Why is the birth of one Guru based on Star and the other Guru based on ...
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What is the logic behind claiming the world is an appearance in brahman/atman/Self in advaita vedanta?
Advaita Vedanta claims that we are consciousness and this world is an appearance in consciousness. I understand that we are consciousness but I don't understand how this world is an appearance in ...
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Moolavar and Utsavar
It seems that in every temple (predominantly Vishnu Temples, I am not that very sure about all Shiva temples, please correct me if I am wrong) there are 2 presiding deities, namely, Moolavar and ...
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Vaali and Sugriva
I just want to know whether, when Vaali returned back to the Kingdom while Sugriva was made the King, did Sugriva apologize?
Some lectures say Sugriva apologized while some say, he apologized but ...
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Difference between Gopi Chandan & Vibhudhi
Can someone tell me the Differences between Gopi Chandan & Vibhudhi? Who wears which one?
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Questions on Vedanta Philosophy
Advaita Vedanta does talk about one reality (Brahman) becomes many in the form of universe. Is there any explanation on why does one indivisible brahman becomes many?
If one appearing as many is just ...
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If everything is Mithya as per Advaita, are Vedas Mithya too?
Advaita Vedanta says that everything is Mithya and Brahman is the only truth. Are not the Vedas Mithya too? How can true knowledge be attained by Vedic statements?
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what are advaitin's established arguments against yoga school of Patanjali?
the only weakness I know is that since Patanjali subscribes to samkhya, his philosophy also inherites the same weakness of samkhya,
a potential follow up conclusion would be "if yoga philosophy ...
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What are some verses in which "Aham Brahmasmi" is written? [duplicate]
Are there any mentions of the phrase "Aham Brahamasmi" (it doesn't have to be exactly that, anything similar would be fine) in either the Puranas or the Gita? If so, please provide.
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About Girl child - What does Vedas and Shastras say in Sanatana Dharma.?
Just curious to know what do Vedas or Shastras say about a girl child? Like from when it's born to her journey of life.
Can someone give some references.?
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Gandhi's superstitious gambit
Mahatma Gandhi attributed the 1934 earthquake that killed 20,000 ppl to collective karma. i guess he was attempting to arouse the emotions of his countrymen regarding the caste system. as you ...
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Difference between Sorgam (heaven) & Trishanku Sorgam (Heaven) - Anusham Star
I've heard from one experience that one Mahaperiyava - The Great Sage of Kanchi saying that his highness's birth Star (Anusham) is special because it is not found in Trishanku sorgam.
I just want to ...
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Is Shatrubodh allowed in Advaita philosophy?
ESTABLISHED FACTS: (based on readings of J Sai Deepak, Dr Omendra Ratnu, Sanjay Dixit, Koenard Elst and logic itself)
SECULARISM IS FOREIGN AND ATTEMPTS TO DESTROY DHARMA.
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Is it true that the scriptural texts denying the attributes of Brahman are of greater authority than those affirming attributes?
I was reading Sampathkumaran's translation of Gita Bhashya by Sri Ramanuja. I found this written in the commentary of 2.13. I wonder if this is true.
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Can we do Sandhyavandanam without taking bath?
Can we do Sandhyavandanam without taking bath? Is there some restrictions before doing Sandhyavandanam?
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Sandhyavandanam and Maadhiyanikam
Many people in this current world are not able to do Trikala Sandhyavandanam.
In that case, I have heard people saying the Prata Sandhyavandanam and Maadhiyanikam can be done together.
Is it allowed ...
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Why in Ramayana, Rama is referred as Raghuvamsha?
In Ramayana, there are many Kings before Lord Rama.
But yet, while referring in certain places, why only it is said as Raghu-vamsha and Ishvaku clan?
Why Raghu and Ishvaku are referred, leaving the ...
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Are there any good references about ShruthaKeerthi in Ramayana?
I'd like to know any good references about ShrutaKeerthi in Ramayana.
Also, Is it a good name to name a child as Shrutakeerthi?
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Does the our karma influence the gender of the child that we might have? Does the gender indicate something about our karma?
Let me try to convey my question better.
Keeping the gender-based Hindu stereotypes aside, usually, in normal Hindu tradition, after marriage, it is the girl who moves to the boy's side and lives with ...
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Do any of our scriptures mention benefits of having a girl child?
In traditional or even modern-day India, I hear from my elders that the birth of a girl baby is not as welcoming as a boy baby.
I also heard from elders that during Punyavachanam a special portion/...
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