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Religious practices of Hinduism including rituals, prayers, poojas, worship, etc.
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Should we remove gemstone while sleeping? Any other situation where we should remove it?
When should we remove gemstones? Should we remove them at night while sleeping? Should we remove them while having sex and bath?
I know that during funerals we should remove them, but apart from that ...
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Is there any esoteric meaning of Hanuman Chalisa?
Is there any esoteric meaning of Hanuman Chalisa ?
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Gomukhi mala bag attachment to Sakshi Mala
How does one attach Gomukhi Mala bag, and a Sakshi Mala?
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Turya (state) Beyond waking state, dreaming state and sleeping state
In many Upanishads concerning liberation, it is said that an enlightened man (or jivanmukta) is beyond three states: Sleeping, Waking, and Dreaming states (e.g. Mandukya Upanishad). Some excerpts as ...
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Why does Hindus add "Darbha Grass" to every food during moon eclipse?
Today is Moon Eclipse, so my mother added "Darbha Grass" to every food. Why so?
Why Hindus add "Darbha Grass" to every food during moon eclipse?
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What's the proof that Karma is doing its job?
I am not that much of a religion virtuoso you will excuse my materialistic reasoning plane We keep being told that Karma will catch with you . Good Karma and Bad Karma are awarded appropriately etc ...
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Is it true that chanting mantra without moving lips and tongue gives more effect?
Is it true that chanting mantra without moving lips and tongue gives more effect? Is it called Aajapa mantra?
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How grave a crime is it to do ritual without perfect purification and observance?
In Kaliyuga and now it is impossible to as perfect ly ritually pure as in the past. Does this mean that sitting with or entering places where non- vegetarian food is served makes them impure? How does ...
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Does Anushasan Parva, chapter 88 of the Mahabharata, allow cow sacrifice?
In the following video, Dr. Zakir Naik says that Bhishma Pitamaha tells Yudhishtira that sacrificing a cow will satisfy their dead ancestors for a period of 1 year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
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Is there merit in continuing with a practice if you have faltered?
Sometimes when trying to follow practices like partial fasts on Ekadashi or meditating every day during certain periods, something happens that disrupts the practice, and I would like to know the best ...
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How to practise hinduism? [closed]
How to practise Hinduism for a college student ?or how to practise Hinduism in general?Are there any benefits of it?
I am really confused on practising Hinduism? I am so much focused on my studies ...
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Does Hinduism have any test for virginity?
Do Hindu scriptures tell us how to test if someone is a virgin or not? (Male or female)
Which scripture tells about this process and what are the details of it?
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What should be the sequence of Morning Routine?
I am confused about morning routine. After waking up, In what order should one perform these actions:
Brushing Teeth (Is usually the first thing)
Bathing (15 mins)
Meditation (takes 15-30 mins, ...
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How to surrender to God alone?
I have gone several posts here, Lord Krishna says if you want to stay out of this all materialistic life surrender to me alone. But all these social culture forces us to get trapped again to this what ...
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What water is kept in three brass kalanchi?
I recently read an online article but now I cannot find the page. There are three brass kalanchi (kalanji) that are placed at the feet on deities. What is the purpose of these and what should be kept ...
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How to read Hindu Scriptures.?
Ok, I understand there are lot of Hindu scriptures.
How to read them?
I wish to read them for.:
meditation
to gain wisdom/knowledge
raise positive vibrational energy
but most importantly break out ...
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How can one achieve happiness?
I have heard discussions of Hinduism scriptures telling how to achieve fulfillment, divinity etc but I have yet to hear one talking about how to achieve happiness. Is this covered in Hinduism? If so, ...
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What is Kayakalpa?
I would like to understand more about Kaya Kalpa, is it some type of Ayurvedic treatment or some sort of yogic practice? What I do understand is that it can actually reverse the physical degeneration ...
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What is the truth behind the practice of Sati? How is it related to Hinduism?
Many people use the practice of Sati (सती) as a weapon against Hinduism to point out that it is full of bad practices. I have heard that it was limited to one particular community in one of the states ...
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Do scriptures provide any guidelines or any information for vegan puja and rites?
Do the Hinduism scriptures have any info for vegan puja rituals/reet/rasam ?
Like performing abhishek with almond milk and coconut milk and such?
Daan/charity as being only vegan food, prasad as being ...
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Is kumkuma to be applied only to the forehead?
Sacred ash can also be applied to the body and arms. But kumkuma seems to be applied only to the forehead.
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what is Nadi Astrology(nāḍi jyotiṣa) in Hindu astrology
What is nadi jyotish(nāḍi jyotiṣa) in Hindu astrology?
How much the predictions exactly true?
Does anyone have any idea about that temple's name ?
How nadi jyotish is different from kundli?
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What is the source of Saptapadi Shlokas which are recited during Vivaha Sanskar?
This answer to the question "What are the Saptapadi or the seven promises of marriage?" provides seven shlokas known as "SaptaPadi" and is said to be of great importance in Vivaha ...
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What is the overall take of Hinduism on menstruation?
One of the debated topic related to Hinduism is menstruation and related matters. There are some texts including smritis which seem to depict menstruation with antipathy.
In some of the regions and ...
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What is the recommended age for marriage for girls as per Shastra?
I remember reading that girls should be married within the age of 12. The intention of the question is not to incite a debate on the ideal age for marriage in today's world, but to know what our ...
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What do the Vedas say about animal sacrifice?
In ancient times, there had been animal sacrifices at various Yagyas and rituals were performed by Brahmins for kings, while on the other hand they also used to advocate non-violence and preferred a ...
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Fastest and easiest way in KALIYUGA to attain LIBERATION
What are the fastest and easiest ways in KALIYUGA to get rid of LUST, ANGER, GREED,FALSE PRIDE and ENVY of ONE's SELF?
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Why low-caste people are not allowed inside some temples and homes?
In most temples and homes, especially in villages, low-caste people are not allowed.
These regulations are being followed for thousands of years now.
What is the reason behind such practice? What do ...
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What is the correct procedure to chant Narasimha 32 letters maha mantra?
The correct Narasimha maha mantra with 32 letters is:
उग्रं वीरं महाविष्णुं
ज्वलन्तं सर्वतोमुखं ।
नृसिंहं भीषणं भद्रं
मृत्युमृत्युं नमाम्यहं ।।
Please note that a screenshot from Nrisimha Tapani ...
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Where did manu tell "Achaara heenan na punanti Veda"?
Recently while hearing about the importance of sadhachara, I encountered the following interesting statement
Achaara heenan na punanti Veda
Vedas cannot purify the person who does not perform acharas
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Chanting Devi Mahathyam (Durga Saptashati)
I would like to chant the Devi Mahathyam but may not be able to do the full text together in a single sitting or in a day. So if I am to split the chapters across days, are there any prescribed format ...
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Is there any advantage for a person dying as virgin?
I know staying virgin whole-life really needs good discipline, strong will power et cetera.
But what are Spiritual & Material benefits of being Virgin whole life? Id est, dying as a virgin? Do ...
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Is having more than one Ishta-devta, a defined concept in the scriptures?
Sometimes back, I was having a discussion with my friends on the concept of 'Ishta' (one's personal favorite tutelary deity).
In the course of the discussion, one of my friend told me that since their ...
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What is the significance of the janeva (sacred thread)?
In Hinduism, all male brahmins are required to go through an initiation called thread ceremony (upanayanam or yagnopachhedan) in which their heads are shaved before they are given the sacred thread (...
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What is the significance of facing East?
When I was brought up, I was told to face East when starting some new task or while doing prayers or chanting mantras.
My guess is that it might have come out of ancient sun (Surya) worship as sun ...
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What do the various forehead dots and marks signify?
I currently live in an area which has a high Indian population. I've noticed a number of Indian men and women with various marks and dots on their foreheads but have never asked about the significance ...
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What is the theological justification behind chanting the holy names in Gaudiya Vaishnavism?
Gaudiya Vaishnavas chant the name of the Supreme Lord Sri Krishna and Rama. They call it Nama Yajna.
In some places, they have been doing continuously it for hundreds of years. For example, in Katwa (...
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What are the Puranic verses which say Tapta Mudra Dharana should be done?
This question asks what are the puranic verses that advise against Tapta Mudra Dharana.
I want to ask, what are the Puranic verses which say Tapta Mudra Dharana should be done?
Please answer with the ...
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Why do widows wear white sarees after their husband's death?
After the death of a man (husband), the wife (widow) is not allowed to wear bangles, kumkum (sindhur) and is asked to wear white saree & shave her head. Is there any reference for such a practice ...
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What was the true reason behind the practice of Child Marriage?
In our country Child marriages were done in Hinduism at Large Level and still continuing in a small level.
Many people were against this child marriage with scientific basis that it is Bad and was ...
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If a Brahmin doesn't perform duties as per his varna, is he still called as brahmin?
Normal duties of Brahmana varna are waking up early morning, learning and chanting Vedas, etc, But if a Brahmin doesn't perform these duties, is he still respected like other brahmins who perform ...
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What proportion of Hindus are aware of Vedanta in their religious practice?
Hinduism as practiced today consists of temple worship of deities, Puja and Bhajans at home, going to pilgrimage sites, getting Samskaras conducted (most importantly - marriage ceremony and last rites)...
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What proportion of present day Hindus are aware of Vedanta? [duplicate]
It has been repeated many times at HSE that
by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school. But there are five other Astika or orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy: Purva ...
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Do the scriptures recommend not leaving one's home empty stomach in the morning?
I have heard Elders say that we mustn't leave the home in the morning on an empty stomach for that results in ill-fortunes and bad-omens for the upcoming day. The common reasoning given by them is it ...
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What is pradosh kaal/ pradosh kaalam?
What time is referred to as pradosh kalam? I’m not asking about pradosh vrat. Pradosh kalam is a particular time period in every day. I want to know which time period exactly. Thank you
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Will Divorced Wifes go to heaven if they die before Husband passes away?
Usually, wives do Tulasi pooja and to be Muthaidhe and they pray for it to attain heaven by dying before their Husbands.
These practices now drastically come down but still, traditional people follow. ...
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What happens to those who keep lying using God/Mother promises?
I have witnessed many people who try to escape always by keeping God Swear, Mother swear in tough situations. This is not just once, it is their habit of keeping it and has no value/worth on it. They ...
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Can we find the meaning of Sandyavandanam In our local convenient language?
Brahmins do Sandyavandanam mugging the book. How do we understand or know the meaning of the mantras we chant?
Only those who is master in Sanskrit can understand, rest they just chant full book.
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What is the purpose of Hindu girls attire?
Why Hindu girls or women should wear Bangles, Nosepin, earrings, Gezze, and even flowers behind head? Also, toe ring after marriage?
Thaali is something we all know it shows that they are married and ...
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Why people are named after Shantanu?
Before anyone flag this post as duplicate of why-gods-name-to-people let me clarify that this question is specific to name Shantanu and I am not asking why people name their kids with Hindu God's ...
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