Questions tagged [manuscripts]
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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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Details on the Original Upāṅga viz. Dharmaśāstra of Prajāpati Manu and the abridged one by Sumati
Understanding Scriptures - Part 1
Summary: through this question I would like to gain as much insight as possible about the original Dharmashastra of Manu containing 1,00,000 verses and also try to ...
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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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How were scriptures, stotras & other texts preserved from the ancient ages to the modern days?
We have two main itihasas, ramayan and mahabharat and hundreds of stotras which actually say in viniyoga that they were given by many ancient rishis or figures like bhishma or various gods and ...
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Does naming a person according to vedic astrology have any benefits
I have seen so many astrology sites suggesting names for specific kundali. Does naming someone according to vedic astrology hold any specific benefits according to the so called swara siddhantha.
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Does any sacred Hindu text have knowledge of electricity?
At many places our ancient books exhibit deep knowledge of various branches of maths, and that is discussed a lot. For instance, Yuktibhasha, a 15th century Malyalam textbook of maths teaches ...
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What are the differences in the Brahma Vaivarta Purana and the Brahma Kaivarta Purana?
The Brahmavaivarta Purana is one of the eighteen major Puranas (Maha-purana) which centers around Krishna and Radha. Now Wikipedia claims that there is another such Purana available in South India ...
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Do manuscripts of Rāmāyaṇa and Mahābhārata have footnotes in them?
Do manuscripts of Vālmīki Rāmāyaṇa and Mahābhārata have footnotes in them?
For example, in Rāmāyaṇa at the end of the war, when Hanumān visits Sītā to relay the news of Rāma's victory, she tells him ...
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Do our scriptures say anything about how to deal with an abusive parent?
Namaskaram, I am aware that our scriptures tell us to respect our parents. But what should one do is his/her father is totally horrible as a human being, who keeps on abusing and exploiting his family ...
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Where can I find some forgotten inventions of our Vedic Era?
I recently watched Sadhguru's video on youtube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxPlm44PCK0) where he said that Pushpak Viman(aeroplanes) was already built by us in Vedic Era.
I am aware that our ...
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Oldest Garuda Purana manuscript?
How many versions of Garuda Purana are available ?
From which manuscript, the present form of Garuda Purana is printed ?
How many manuscripts are there?
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Is doing a good deed conscious of the resulting karmic reaction, bad?
If one wants to do some good deeds like feeding stray dogs,and he/she is consciously well aware that they are accumulating good karma based on the karmic law, Does the deed count as good karma?
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Does any manuscript provide guidance about what to do with spent up cows
The beauty of our sanatan is that we worship the nature. Cow worship is just an example of it. But now a days, after a cow becomes spent up, ( when the cow is not fit for breeding anymore) they're ...
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What is kedar-kalpa?
Here it says -
The Kedar-Kalpa is a relatively little-known Shaiva text;
What is the origin or source of this text, and what all information is available about it? Any extant manuscript?
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Is lord Dattatreya a Chiranjeevi?
I have read somewhere that guru Dattatreya still resides in the Sahyadri mountains. Is this true
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Time period of Kapila muni
If Kapila muni lived during Svayambhuva-manvantara, did he live approximately 426 Maha-yugas back?.
Reasons for this question:
Current Manu is 7/14. Swayambhu Manu is 1/14. Each Manu rules 71 Maha-...
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Can anyone provide download links of Shabar mantra books?
Download links of real shabar mantra books.
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difference in relationship between a human mother and the divine mother
I'd really like shlokas from scriptural sources to verify your ideas. And as the question states, what is the difference in relationship that a son has with his mothers, his human mother and his ...
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What other yoga scriptures has kak bushundi or bhushundi maharaj gifted to mankind?
Kak bushundi or bushunda maharaj or kagabujandar as he is referred to in south India has written yogic scriptures such as
Kagabujandar upanishad.
Kagabujandar pernum noel kaviyam 1000
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What is the significance of feeding cows in hinduism
Usually, it is said that feeding cows is equivalent to feeding many gods. Is this just a figurative speech or is the significance of feeding cows, mentioned anywhere in our scriptures?
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What is brukta rahita taraka raja yoga
I have come to know about it a few days ago. But I’m kinda surprised that we haven’t heard anything about that philosophy in any scriptures. Do any scriptures mention details of shambhala or brukta ...
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Can prayers manifest a wish? Is there any significance to prayer according to hinduism
Do prayers hold any real benefit and significance with respect to the karmic functioning of the universe. Can communal prayers i.e. numerous people praying or asking for something manifest a wish?
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According to our manuscripts, what traits should a devotee have inorder to meet the divine
How a real devotee should be. What are the traits that are needed for a devotee to make his worshipping deity appear before him?
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Are there any mantras for each of the twelve jyotirlingas
Are there any specific japa mantras for each of the twelve jyotirlingas? Are they mentioned in any sacred text?
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Are there any particular food macros instructions given in our vedas
I would like to follow a strictly sattvik diet. I would like to know if there are any instructions given in the vedas or scriptures about the proportions of protein carbohydrates and fats to be ...
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Punishment for the crimes committed by the head of the house?
The Smriti texts and other religious treatises deals with a lot of prescriptive rules on the householder' lives and rituals.
A commonly pointed out situation is of discipline, crime and subsequent ...
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The confusion between fruits & vegetables
Science classify several eatables, which in layman vernacular are called vegetables, to be fruits and vice-versa. Kind of oxymoron in itself.
For example:- Tomato, Cucumber, Chilli, Capsicum, Bell ...
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Ancient texts on Karnavedha
Are there any quotes from ancient texts that talk about Karnavedha?
Although there are various reasons that are cited to justify it as in it helps regulate menstruation in women, or that it helps in ...
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Do we have complete knowledge/texts of Shaivism & Vaishnavism?
Bharata is a country where many invasion took place: Alexander, Chengiz Khan, Mohammed Bin Qasim, Timur, Nadir Shah, Ahmed Shah Abdali, and British etc.
And, many of them tried to destroyed our ...
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Does anyone have access to the texts or manuscripts of the Parameswara Tantram and the Vadavanaliya Tantram?
Paarameshwara tantra ( Contains Unmatta bhairava panchanga)
Vaadavaanaliya Tantra ( Contains Shweta Kaalii panchanga)
Does anyone have access to the texts or manuscripts of these two Tantras?
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