Questions tagged [identification-request]
Use this tag for questions regarding story identification, verse identification from scriptures and image identification of Hindu God, goddesses and characters from Hindu mythology.
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Who is Soma Natha?
For Kaliyuga, Lord Shiva has appointed 12 great gurus each for 500 years. Which will keep repeating till the arrival of Satyuga.
Therefore, henceforward twelve Great Souls shall uphold My Law ...
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Who is the goddess Ahoi worshipped on Ahoi Ashtami?
Today is Ahoi Ashtami in northern India in which women keep fasts for their children's well-being just like they do for their husbands on Karva-chauth. While they break the fast on Karva-chauth after ...
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Can some one explain this painting of Fire God with people watching?
Can some one explain this painting of Fire God with people watching? looks like a painting from 1500 AD. I found it in my home. can some one explain what is happening here?
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Is there any mythological/scriptural reference linking Periyachi with Narasimha
I recently came across the deity Periyachi Amman (See pic).
The iconography is very reminiscent of Narasimha (see other pic), though the story is rather different. However, the net import of the story ...
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What is the source of "Bootha hitha yathartha bashanameva satyam"?
In which context of which Upanishad, the following statement is present?
Bootha hitha yathartha bashanameva satyam
Provide reference, if available.
Watch this for a minute for more details (in ...
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What is the source of a mantra called Mahā saṃkalpaṃ?
Many are aware about the saṃkalpaṃ which is recited during rituals like saṃdhyā vandanam, vratas etc., But there is another mantra called Mahasankalpa(pronounced Mahā saṃkalpaṃ in IAST). Sankalpa ...
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Are there any references for claims that "purush sukta in Rigveda" is an interpolation?
Many people claim that as per many scholarly studies and references, "purush sukta in Rigveda is an interpolation"
Can somebody provide references to such scholarly studies and references ?
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About these goddesses mentioned in Agni Purana
This chapter of Agni Purana mentiones four goddess, Rudracarcika, Rudrachamunda, Siddha Chamunda and Siddhayogeshvari.
30-31. (The image of) Rudracarcikā (the manifestation of) the goddess may have a ...
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What is the name of asana in which Lalitha devi sit?
Consider the following picture of Lalita Devi
She sat in a particular asana. I want to know the exact name of the asana here.
What is the name of the asana in which the Lalita Tripura Sundari sit?
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Mentioning of Rakhi in Mahabharata
Consider the following paragraph from raksha-bandhan.com
Raksha Bandhan finds a mention in Mahabharata when Lord Krishna advised Yudhishthir to perform the ceremony to protect himself and the army ...
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What scripture descibes the story of Goddess Kalikrishna?
According to this website, there is a place in Bengal where Goddess Kaali is worshiped as Lord Krishna and Her name is KaliKrishna. It says, once Radha was caught by Her husband when She was with Lord ...
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Information on list of Sri Vishnu's weapons requested
Sri Madhvacharya, the propagator of Dvaita siddanta and the Brahma sampradaya, has authored a book called TantrasArasaMgraha.
In the same book, under adhyAya 4, verse 18-20, Sri Madhvacharya lists ...
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Looking for that passage or verse from Ramayana where Rama acknowldeges the power of Bhakti
So pleased with Hanuman at a certain time in Ramayana Lord Rama declares that by dint of his love and Bhakthi Hanuman has become in fact even more powerful than himself (Rama)... a sort of win-over. ...
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Could anyone tell me what verse is being recited in the video?
In Ramanada Sagar's adaptation of the Ramayana whenever some yajna is performed, I can hear background recital of some verses which is repeated again and again. In the below video, at ~18:10 mins ...
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Where is Subrahmanya Sahasranamam mentioned in the Skanda Purana?
I am unable to find the exact portion in the Skanda purANa where Brahma composes the Sahasranamam for Lord Subrahmanya- It says Eswara Proktam in the Skanda Purana, but I cant find it in the Skanda ...
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Which shloka explains this statement related to Shiva
If a person falls in dangerous situations such as in front of dangerous animals, then if such person says "Shiva", then the total situation comes under control and the animals don't harm that person.
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What is the source of shloka: "Daivadhinam Jagat sarvam, mantradhinam tu daivatam Tan mantram brahmanadhinam, brahmano mama devata"
What is the source of shloka:
"Daivadhinam Jagat sarvam, mantradhinam tu daivatam
Tan mantram brahmanadhinam, brahmano mama devata"
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देवाधीनं जगत सर्वे, मंत्राधीना च देवता, ...
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Scriptural basis for Ramakrishna's claim about 'inner nerve of memory' (medhā nāḍī)
In The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna / Volume 1 / Rules for Householders and Monks, Ramakrishna Paramahansa makes the following claim.
MAHIMA:
Sir, why does a man become deluded by worldly ...
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Whose Idol is this?
In the Sri Sri Taraknath temple,Tarakeswar, West Bengal (a very very famous Shiva Temple of Bengal), an idol with two hands holding a trident is seen just beside the anadi-linga of Baba Taraknath.
So ...
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Is Vayu identical to Pavan in Dvaita philosophy?
Is the Vayu deva (Mukhya Prana) in the Devata taratamya of Acharya Madhwa identical with Pavan deva or is he someone different?
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Who is Gajasura whose head is attached to Lord Ganesha?
There is a popular story on how Ganesha got an elephant head. There was an ardent devotee called Gajasura. He does severe penance Lord Shiva beheads Lord Ganesha who was guarding the entrance of ...
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Are the three laws of motion (which is attributted to Sir Isaac Newton) really present in the Vaisheshika Sutras of Kanada?
Certain web articles such as this one, over the past few months have been claiming that the three laws of motion which are attributed to the famous British scientist Sir Isaac Newton, were actually ...
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Vedic verses connecting Gunas and Varnas
Are there any verses in the Vedas, CLEARLY connecting Gunas with Varnas?
Let me clarify what I am looking for. I am looking for verses that define;
A particular Guna or a combination of particular ...
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Which scripture has the following verse about Sri Vishwamitra?
Can someone tell me from where this verse is taken?
The verse comes in the title song of a TV serial on Maharshi Sri Vishwamitra.
It starts at 0.25
https://youtu.be/wfxrSyrajyQ?t=24s
Srushtikartaa ...
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Which scripture mentions the verse "Sanghe Shakti Kali Yuge" used by RSS?
The verse "Sanghe Shakti Kali Yuge" (संघे शक्ति कलियुगे ) means "Unity is strength in Kali Yuga". It's mostly used by RSS(which is also known as Sangha) and other Sangh Parivar ...
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Which book or books contains all the Stotra of Bhairav
Books or Scriptures which contains all the stotras of Bhairav
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Source of the story Mrigari - The Hunter and Narada?
The story of Mrigari - The Hunter transformed by association of Narada muni is briefly recollected in Chaitanya Charitamrita, madhya lila, 24th chapter from verse 229.
I found it in Stories from the ...
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Is Cat the vahana of Devi Shasthi according to any scripture?
In Bengal, a cat is shown as the Vahana of Devi Shasthi, as shown in the enclosed image. But I did not find any Dhyana-Mantra of Devi Sasthi mentioning this.
Can anyone provide the scriptural ...
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Has there been any mention of withdrawal of maya sarees by Krishna in any version of Mahabharata?
It is stated in the video by the Swamiji (as narrated to him by his Guru) Lord Krishna supplied unending sheet lengths of saree at first as a rescue measure in the hour of Draupadi's need when ...
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What is the source of the verse "Ajnanta-jnapanam sastram"?
There is a popular Sanskrit phrase Ajñāta-jñāpanam śāstram which means scriptures are meant for something which cannot be known through empirical evidence. What is the source of this phrase?
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What do these Mahabharatha shlokas mean and which part of the epic do they come from?
So, both of these shlokas are used in the bollywood movie Vaastav. I deduced that these shlokas must have come from Mahabharatha and not the Geeta because I felt it is inconsistent with the Geeta ...
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How is the ritual of Vratyastoma performed?
Vratyastoma, is a ritual performed by Vratyas (people who have failed to perform Upanayana in time) to readmit themselves to the fold of Varnashrama Dharma. Many Westerners who convert into Hinduism ...
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Significance of the bed time mantra
One of the mantras, which we usually recite before going to bed is,
Ramaskandam Hanomantham Vynatheyam Vrukodharam
Shayanesha Spatenithyam Dhuswapnam Thasyanashyathi
which is a prayer to Hanuman,...
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Does the Mahabharata contain the quote "When is peace not peace?"
Yesterday I was listening to an American political radio show, and I was surprised to hear a reference to Hinduism. An African American activist who was being interviewed said the following:
In ...
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What is the earliest scripture mentioning the word Nirvāṇa?
The word nirvāṇa literally means extinguishment. It implies the extinguishment of self. Bhagwat Geeta also mentions the word,
लभन्ते ब्रह्मनिर्वाणमृषय: क्षीणकल्मषा:|
छिन्नद्वैधा यतात्मान:
सर्वभूतहि...
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Where in the Vedas do we find : 'aharahah sandhyAm upAsita'?
In Ahnik-Krutya, Shyamacharana Kaviratna Vidyavaridhi mentions that 'aharahah sandhyAm upAsita' (Sandhya should be worshipped everyday) is a Vedic instruction. But he did not mention where exactly in ...
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What is the source of the Navadurga Stotram and Stuti?
The Navadurga stotram comprises of nine/ten verses, with each verse describing one aspect of the nine-formed goddess.
Quoting from the document hosted by Sanskritdocuments
नवदुर्गास्तोत्रम्
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What is the source of this verse attributed to Madhavacharya?
This answer cites a verse supposedly written by Madhavacharya:
Swami Vidyaranya (aka Madhavacharya) the 12th Jagadguru of Śringeri
Śarada Pītham from 1380-1386 who is credited for founding the
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What is the the mantra being chanted in this video?
Could someone please tell me what mantra the person in this video is chanting?
If you do know could I have the words for this chant please.
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What is the basis of this image of Goddess Kali?
The dhyana-mantra of Dakshina-Kali quoted in Tantra-saara says that She is holding Kharga in Her upper left hand, chinna-munda in lower left hand, abhaya-mudra in upper right hand and vara mudra in ...
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What are the symbolisms associated with the fingers of the hands?
I read somewhere recently that with your palm facing you and going clockwise (anti-clockwise if left hand), starting from the middle finger, the Panchabhuta in order of creation are represented. To be ...
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Which purana states the story of Neela Devi lending hair to Lord Vishnu for covering scar?
Which Puranas has the story of Neela Devi giving hair to Lord Vishnu for covering his scar on head? This is the story famous for giving hair at Tirupati Venkateshwara temple.
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Do any scriptures apart from the Brahmavaivarta Purana forbid sannyasa?
The Brahmavaivarta Purana, Krishna-Janma-Khanda 185.180 states:
asvamedham gavalambham sannyasam palapaitrkam
devarena sutopattim kalau panca vivarjayet
Five things are forbidden in the age ...
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Is the feeling of "Deja Vu", a glimpse of self realization?
As per below post, a philosophy called "Eternal Return" states that all events are repeating infinitely & hence predetermined.
Does "Free Will" really exist, even if universe repeats ...
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Sarpa Dosha Nivarana Mantra in Mahabaratha
The following is Sarpa Dosha Nivarana Mantra.
Anantho Vasukee Seshaha Padmanaabhascha Kambalaha Sankhapaalo
Dhaatharaastraha Takshaka Kaaliyasthatha Ethaani Navanaamaani
Nagaanaam cha ...
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Where is this story of death of a Hindu avatar found?
As a child I heard this story about a Hindu avatar which has stayed with me as I find it very interesting.
It's regarding death of one of the Vishnu's avatar (or that of an another Hindu god). The ...
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Other Details about Shiva's these incarnations
In this chapter from Satarudra Samhita of Shiva Purana mentiones the Mahakala, Tara, Bala, Sodasha, Bhairava, Chinnamastaka, Dhumavan, Bagalamukha, Matanga and Kamala avatars of Lord Shiva.
I know ...
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In which scripture did Shankaracharya mentioned not to say "Aham Brahmasmi"?
I heard that it is not recommended to say "Aham Brahmasmi" in a vague sense. It is because of the reason that Adi Shankaracharya told to split the tongue of one who says "Aham Brahmasmi&...
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What is the scripture verificiton of the sine-wave based seven vedic gods concept?
some of These picture everyone can see flying around the net, tellings about 7 modes of the supreme bhrahman realities.
i thinks , There is some of the peculiar answers in several platforms regarding ...
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What is Kaisika Mahatmyam?
What is Kaisika Mahatmyam?
What does "Kaisika" mean? Does it have something to do with the Vaishnavite devotee Nampaduvan who was afflicted by a Brahma Rakshasa?