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Does Hinduism encourage dead body preservation?
I have had a doubt that do hindus encourage body preservation as Muslims and Egyptian did?
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Do gods feel uncomfortable when they approach human bodies?
I heard from this video that gods does not like to stay near human bodies and they feel uncomfortable to stay with in or nearer to human bodies?
Which slokhas of which vedic scripture tells this?
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What kind of body do ghosts have?
Did the ancient rishis comment anything about the kind of body ghosts have? And please don't say that ghosts do not have any bodies. People from all over the world have reported seeing their dead ...
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How our body parts are classified as Vata, Pitta and Kapha Dosha in Ayurveda?
I am interested in knowing the science behind the classification because Ayurveda is based upon this foundation.
Even Astrology is also based upon these doshas.
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What are views on Laughter, as per Scriptures?
There is a story as to How blinking of eyes came into existence. The story is of a King Nimi, father of King Janaka, Sita's father. The story is mentioned in-
Devi Puraanam- Chapter 15, Book 6
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Scriptural references and significance of the Lotus symbol on the thumb
In studying Samudrika Shastra, an important part of Hindu scriptures, I've learned that certain signs or symbols on the body bear significant importance. A recurring symbol I've come across in various ...
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What is the astral universe mentioned here that is different from the universe in conscious dream?
The universe which we experience with the physical body is the physical universe. The universe experienced by the subtle body is a dream universe (say). The book I am reading mentioned another ...
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Are subtle and causal bodies inseparable?
There are three bodies for every living being including human: stula (physical), sushma (subtle) and causal (karana).
It is evident that physical body can be separated from reamining two. Subtle and ...
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To which body the "prana" belongs to?
Every existing living being has at least three bodies: physical, subtle, and causal.
physical organs are related to physical. Manas, buddhi, etc., are related to subtle, and impressions are related to ...
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Deities associated with various organs in Human body?
I need a scripture reference for Deities associated with various organs in Human body.
This site gives information about it. Is it real or made up by website author?
Is there any Verse which gives ...
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Is it allowed to preserve a body in a temple's premises?
Ramanujacharya's body is preserved in Sri Rangam temple by mummification. Is it allowed as per agama or other shastra to bury/preserve a body inside a temple premises?
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Are there any instances in scriptures where a human reached other lokas beyond Swarga with their physical bodies?
In Hinduism, there are several lokas, such as Satya (Brahma), Tapa, Jana, Mahar, Svar (Svarga), Bhuvar, Bhu, Atala, Vitala, Sutala, Talatala, Mahatala, Rasatala, and Patala. It is known that human ...
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What is the concept of mind/intellect and body in Nyaya philosophy?
How did Nyaya theologians think about the mind and intellect in their philosophy? What is the relation between self, intellect, and body in their philosophy?
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Is there any person who experienced the subtle body temporarily leaving body due to vichara?
There are several stories in which I heard people experiencing their subtle body leaving their physical body for some time and coming back into it.
One of them is HH Sri Siddheswarananda Bharati. He ...
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Does wearing a ring affect you?
What is the effect of wearing ring on our body? What are the external things one can wear for his progress- physically or spiritually?
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Do individual persons have corresponding mudras according to body Constitution?
Kapha body means earth + water.. So is there corresponding mudra for that person ie thumb joined with ring and little finger?
And what will be the effect.. Will dosha get balanced?
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Who is it that is looking for Brahmgyan?
My long quest for the Brahma gyan or moksha has led me to a lot of reading, research and meditation and today a question just popped in my mind that seems to be absolutely essential for me to get ...
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Various tattvas and how to enhance them?
As per astrology , a human body has five tattvas - Agni,vayu,Prithvi,Akash,and jal. How can each of these be enhanced in everyone’s body through physical practice and what are the effects that are ...
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Exact location of Agya chakra
Generally, everyone says the location of Agya chakra is between the eyebrows at the forehead.
Is agya chakra really located at the forehead or is it located inside the forehead?
Let's take the ...
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Why is Mariamman sometimes depicted as having red skin?
Mariamman is a fertility goddess primarily worshipped in Southern India. My family in Coimbatore lives near one of her temples, and the last time I visited, I noticed that they'd changed the Murti. ...
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Do non-human animals have all five koshas?
Do non-human animals have all of the five koshas? What about plants?
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Hindu Texts Knowledge Of Things You Can Tell About A Person’s Future & Personality By Their Foot & Face & Body Type
I understand fate of universe clearly written in planets stars position, for trained Indian people who can actually read that properly from being educated in that stuffs.
Also that fate of a person is ...
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Why did Ramunajacharya say that Devas were corporeal?
According to Ramanuja:
Pragâpati with fuel in their hands, staying with him as pupils for thirty-two years, &c. (Kh. Up. VIII, 7 ff.), clearly shows that the devas possess bodies and sense-organs....
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Do Devas normally have a physical location?
Devas have bodies that are made of a matter very different from the matter of our experience.
Do devas normally have a physical location, under typical circumstances?
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Can two devas occupy the same space?
Can two or more devas occupy the same space?
Another question: Can a deva be in two or more places at once?
Cite theologians please.
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Does a Jeevatman have any gender?
As discussed in this question - Does a soul have any gender?
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No. All souls that enter the human body are not male because the soul (or the Self) doesn't have any gender.
However, most people ...
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Do gods have 12 impurities (aśhuddhis)?
Human body is said to have 12 impurities, as discussed in this QnA.
What about gods? As discussed in one of the answer in this QnA, God created the humans in his image. So, do gods also possess these ...
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Non-decaying property of Yogi body after death
It is well-known that the body of Paramahamsa Yogananda, after his death, did not decay like any other dead body. And we can read it from here.
Are there any other instances from either history or ...
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How to keep Pancha Kosha in Good state possible?
Are there any exercise, or anything to do, So I can keep Pancha Kosha in Good state possible..
Like Im guessing that for a Good
Annamaya Kosha - Asana, Good food Diet..
Pranamaya Kosha - ...
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Are bodies of Devtas and Gods also made of Panch-Tatva?
Are bodies of devtas (eg- Indra, Vayu etc)and Gods (Vishnu, Shiva etc) also made of Panch Tatva like that of humans ?
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What does Hinduism say about having multiple birthmarks on a body?
I have seen or heard people talk about their birthmarks and noticed that they only have one..but not in my case; I have a total of six birthmarks on my body...one of the birthmarks is on my back and ...
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Are there any other deities similar to Ardhanarishvara?
Ardhanarishvara is a form of Shiva/Parvati who is (simply put) physically half-man and half-woman. Are there any other similar deities? (Not mortals.)
(Doesn't necessarily have to be a synthesis of ...
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If devas do not have gross bodies, does that mean they do not experience material sensations?
If it is true that devas do not have gross bodies but only causal and subtle bodies, does that mean that they do not experience material sensations or desires? Are there any assertions in scripture or ...
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Does Vedanta believe that the intellect is material?
I read someone say that the Vedantins believe that the intellect is material. Is this true?
I really hope that this isn't true, because the intellect is obviously immaterial. Because the intellect ...
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Have any scholars believed that devas are incorporeal and bodiless?
I have come to believe that the devas are immaterial and not free from bodily restrictions. Were there any theologians throughout history who believed that devas are immaterial?
I believe that devas ...
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Do devas have physical bodies?
Do devas have bodies? Or are they purely spiritual beings?
If they do have bodies, what type of matter is it made out of?
If they don’t have bodies, then do they have physical location? Do they have ...
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