Questions tagged [philosophy]
Questions about Hindu Philosophy, which is divided into six main schools: Sankhya (also called Samkhya), Yoga, Nyaya, Vaisheshika(Vaiśeṣika), Mimamsa and Vedanta.
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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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What does knowing one’s soul mean?
When describing virtuous people one of the phrase that’s repeatedly used by Valmiki is विदितात्मनः
valmikiramayana.net translates this to the knower of self.
Bibek Debroy (Chapter 5(2), Para 3) ...
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Is Rama giving contradictory justifications for killing Vali?
I have been stuck at the Vali sarga for over a week now because there was something here that was bugging me the cause of whom I now seem to have recognised.
Rama justifies the reason of killing Vali ...
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Does Hinduism have different types of rebirths?
Does Hinduism have a Wheel of Samsara like Buddhism and Jainism, which categorize 6 different options of possible rebirths based on past karma?
Or in Hinduism the only possible rebirths are human or ...
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Sampradayas and Injunctions
We know there are different Sampradayas(Sects) and sub sects and each have their own injunctions about the social life/interaction as well as devotional/spiritual/ritual interaction. Which among ...
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What are some of the scriptures which talk about Human Psychology at length?
So we have a group of scriptures called Darshana, which I think is possibly close to philosophy text from a Western perspective, We have scriptures for Tantra and Vigyaan, similarly what are some of ...
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Are there any philosophies other than Dvaita that have the concept of Nitya Samsari?
I have heard that the Dvaita school of Madhvacharya has the concept of 'Nitya - Samsarins'; which means that as per them a particular class of souls would perpetually be bound in the cycle of rebirth.
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Are there any rules for a Snataka?
Every ashram has its own rules and duties what are the duties of a Snataka?Just finding a job?
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Why are 'HUMAN BEINGS' different, according to Hindu Philosophy?
All of us inherently recognise the concept of fundamental human dignity - that human beings are BORN FREE and EQUAL. But why are they, what is its philosophical basis in HINDUISM?
What is the basis of ...
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A philosophical question about karma
A philosophical question about karma
My question is based on two common assumptions:
Karma is the cause of one’s suffering
Any bad karma can be reduced to basically causing harm (In any possible way) ...
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Is there a book of logic by god , god giving reasons?
God talking about why did he create universe particularly why? Did god ever give his discourse on reason, why did he not create everything peaceful? God talking by logic, just pure reasoning?
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Character who repeatedly fails even after trying?
Is there any character in epics/scriptures (Mahabharata, Ramayana, etc.) who does not gain a skill they have worked on for long? What is their thought process after this; what do they do?
For example,...
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Surrender vs medication?
I wanted to find out what Hinduism says about this matter:
Its a bit hard to put into exact words, but basically, if a person has a medical condition and is given prescription medication by a doctor, ...
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Why they keep on changing god?
when i was a child they used to say me parents are god after that they used to say me teachers are god then they say me god is in everyone and now they are saying god is formless, why are you changing ...
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What is meant by experiencing god?
Let us take an example of a person suffering from famine, what he needs is food what he will ask for is food, experiencing god will not come to his mind first, so what does god want us to experience?...
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What's the difference between the chariot and the two birds?
In the Upanishads, there are two metaphors that are both included. These are
"The chariot" and "The two birds" but what is the difference between the two?
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Explain the metaphysics (the nature of Ultimate Reality) of the Upanisads as expressed in the metaphor of the “chariot” and the “two birds”.?
Critically explain the metaphysics ( the nature of Ultimate Reality ) of the Upanisads as expressed in the metaphor of the “chariot” and the “two birds”. Clearly bring out their differences. What ...
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Do any of the other classes of beings lack gross bodies?
I heard on this site that the Devas lack gross bodies, and only have causal and subtle bodies. If this is true, does this mean that some other classes of beings, for example, Asuras, lack them as well?...
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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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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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Is someone bound to the religion he is born into by birth?
Is someone obligated to follow a certain religion that he/she is born into or does that person has the freedom to leave it based on Hinduism?
The reason I'm asking this question is a Hindu family I ...
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My question is on the Bhagavad Geeta Chapter 1 verse 1.?
In Chapter 1 and 1st verse of the Bhagavad Geeta, Dhritarashtra said.:
"O Sanjaya, after my sons and the sons of Pändhu assembled in the place of pilgrimage at Kuruksetra, desiring to fight, ...
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Is it true we cannot change the minds of the Gods?
Is it true that we cannot change the minds of the Gods, and that we cannot change their plans?
I assume it is true that we cannot change them, but I'm asking to see if there are any scriptures or ...
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Are the Brahma Sutras saying that idols are the physical forms of the Gods?
If it be said that (the corporeal individuality of the gods involves) a contradiction to (sacrificial) works; we deny that, on account of the observation of the assumption (on the part of the gods) of ...
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Are subtle bodies colorless and shapeless?
Would I be correct if I were to say that subtle bodies are colorless and shapeless, unlike fleshy bodies?
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Which verses of Brahma Sutras state that devas do not have gross bodies? [duplicate]
I have heard it claimed on this site that the Brahma Sutras state that the devas have only causal and subtle bodies, and do not have gross bodies. What are the specific verses stating this?
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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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Are the devas invisible?
Possible answer 1: The devas are essentially invisible, but may take on visible forms, the same way that humans are essentially naked, but may take on clothing.
Possible answer 2: Devas are by nature ...
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Are the minds of the devas not fully comprehensible to humans?
Are the depths of the minds of the devas incomprehensible to human intellects? Or are we capable of fully or mostly understanding them? Are there any statements answering this in scripture or by ...
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How did Leadbeater know about Jiddu Krishnamurti potential?
I've been watching Krishnamurti's discussions with the physicist David Bohm and other scientists, as well as his various other talks. I delved a bit into his biography and there's a section that ...
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doubt about contradiction
In Upanishad it says "Uttisthata Jagrata Prapya Varannibodhata"/ "Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached" and in Gita, it says "Karmanye Vadhikaraste Ma Phaleshou ...
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Which scripture or scholar states that devas have no gross body?
I often hear it stated here that devas only have causal bodies and subtle bodies, and do not have a gross body. Where does this idea originate? Which scripture or scholar says this?
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Is it impossible to exploit the gods?
Is it true that the minds of the gods are fixed, that humans cannot change them, and that humans can never exploit the gods for their own advantages?
Is there any scripture, or any scholars stating or ...
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Do devas ever make mistakes?
Do devas ever make mistakes, or are they infallible in all their actions?
Are there any examples of devas committing mistakes? And if so, are these real mistakes or merely play?
If we have to obey the ...
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Is Sāṅkhya philosophy compatible with Advaita Vedānta?
I think Advaita Vedānta holds that all of us are the same Self. (Advaita= Non-Dual)
But I think Sāṅkhya philosphy holds that all of us have different Self . (Correct me if I am wrong)
Are both of them ...
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Is Śūnyavāda of Liṅgāyata or other Śaiva traditions same as the Śūnyatā in Buddhism?
Śūnyatā usually emphasis on non-existence of Supreme reality, assertion of no-self and that all things are empty and devoid of intrinsic nature (svabhāva).
On the other hand, Liṅgāyats are theists and ...
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Did Krishna experience human passions and sensations?
Did Krishna suffer from human weaknesses, and did He experience pain, pleasure, temptation, emotions, and other human passions and sensations while on Earth?
Or did he not experience those things?
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Do the bodies of devas have physical shape and size?
Two possible answers to this question.
First possible answer: The bodies of devas have a physical shape and size.
Second possible answer: The bodies of devas do not have the physical attributes of ...
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Brahmā of Brahmā Sütrā
What is the name of the Brahman who has been depicted in the Brahma Sutras?
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If devas aren't sinless, how can we trust devas not to do wrong to us or to lie to us?
Sometime ago, a user here asked if devas were sinless, although I forgot the name of the question. The answers said no.
But if devas are not incapable of sinning, how can we trust them? How could we ...
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What beings are on the same level as the devas?
There are only 33 devas. Since there are so few devas, I presume there are a great many other beings which are on their level but are not called devas.
Which beings are of a similar nature to, and on ...
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What class of beings are above the devas?
There is an order of things in nature. Plants are above inanimate objects, animals are above plants, humans are above animals, the devas are above humans, and God is above the devas.
What class, or ...
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What famous paintings depict Hindu multiverses?
If anyone knows any good ones, is there a place I can view these works?
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Are devas similar or dissimilar to human beings?
Are the devas very similar to humans beings in most aspects, and are they like the material beings and objects that we encounter in daily experience?
Or are the devas very dissimilar to human beings ...
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Are the devas prescient?
Do the devas have knowledge of what will happen in the future? If so, how thorough is this knowledge? Is it complete and perfect?
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the bodhi of kunti
A boon - to beget a child with any god of her choice - was given to Kunti by Durvasa the sage he knowing she was unavailable to give natural childbirth. henceforth she wanted to test the quality of ...
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What is the phrase in these verses from Bhāgavata Purāṇa referring to?
Following is the translation of verses (3.20.49-51) from Bhāgavata Purāṇa by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami. https://prabhupadabooks.com/sb
One day Brahmā, the self-born, the first living creature, felt as ...
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How are all the different Vedantic schools viewed by the Shakta sampradaya?
Recently I happened to read somewhere that Shaktism more or less rejects Vedanta and accepts only Tantra as the supreme authority, This makes me curious to know how all the different Vedantic ...
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Have any scholars taught on the nature of the devas?
Have any scholars set forth any systematic doctrine about the nature of the 33 devas? On what they are, their nature?
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Is worshipping of devas solely for our own benefit?
It is obvious that devas do not rely on humans, and that worship of devas is solely for human benefit, and not to devas' benefit. We know this, because the devas have enough power to create this world....
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