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Can animals attain moksha?
Can animals attain Moksha or do that have to take human birth to attain Moksha ?
There is this story of Gajendra Moksha where an elephant gets Moksha. Is it just a special case or is it possible by ...
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Hindu astrology and the timing of birth
The Skeptic's Dictionary while arguing that astrology is nothing more than a superstition brings up some interesting questions:
Astrologers emphasize the importance of the positions of the Sun, ...
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In which Yuga was Tarakasur born?
In which Yuga was Tarakasur born?
Was he born in Satya Yuga, Dwapara Yuga, Tetra Yuga and which Maha Yuga of which Manavtar?
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Why was Lord Rama born on the 9th tithi and Lord krishna on the 8th tithi?
Is there any relation between each choosing those 2 dates.
Thanks. Any help is appreciated.
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Does the pumsavana seemanta ritual pray for a male child?
I think this ritual is performed both in the north and south. The Brahminical Pumsavana has been blended with basically a baby shower. I have heard that the ritual prays for a male child and also ...
