Questions tagged [puranas]
Puranas (Sanskrit: पुराण) are ancient Hindu texts eulogizing various deities, primarily the divine Trimurti God in Hinduism through divine stories. Questions pertaining to the 18 mahapuranas can use this tag.
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Why curses don't work nowadays?
We read often in ancient texts that someone cursed somebody else and something bad happened to that person. It is obvious that nowadays if somebody curses somebody else we really don't see any effect ...
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Which Purana describes Jatila and her seven husbands
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I have heard in the Purana that a lady of name Jatila, the foremost of all virtuous women belonging to the race of Gotama had married seven Rishis.
Question is, ...
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Had any incident happened in Hinduism history where a Yaksha did penance and got boon from supreme Gods?
Had any incident happened in Hinduism history where a Yaksha did penance and got boon from supreme Gods?
I want to know about Yakshas. Do they also do penance and get boon like Asuras?
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Do devatas have martial tings ? Do Devatas have semen?
Do devatas like Vishnu Shiva krishna ganapati as sense
Do they have semen
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Were Puranas extant during Mahabharata
Did the Mahabharata warriors know about the Puranas (except Bhagavata) during the time of war or before it?
I doubt it, as if they knew the content of puranas, then they would have known that Krishna ...
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Brihan-nandikeswara Purana -Source for Ahuti Mantra
We are looking for PDF text Brihan-nandikeswara Purana & exact source or the ahuti mantra
ॐ दक्ष यज्ञ विनाशिन्यै,महाघोरायै, योगिनीकोटी, परिवृत्तायै, भद्रकाल्यै, ह्रीं ॐ दुर्गायै नमः स्वाहा
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Books on Hindu warriors
I am looking for a book which has stories of great Hindu warriors both from our epics and history
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What is the beejam of Lord Dakshinamurthy?
Every God and Goddess have their beejams. For example, Lord Dattatreya has beejam "Dram".
What is Lord Dakshinamurthy beejam?
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How did Tarakasura know about future incarnations of Lord Vishnu?
In Shiva Purana Rudra-samhita, Tarakasura boasted and also disrespected Lord Vishnu before his war with Kartikeya. During his boasting, he also mentioned Rama avatar and Krishna avatar which happened ...
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Pralaya Mention or related Pralaya Verses in Rig Veda or Only in Krishna leela or other puranic stories
Are there any references to last prlaya in vedas or puranas ? verses appreciated
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Discrepancy in Tarakamaya War as described in Padma Purana
Tarakamaya war was the 5th of the 12 wars fought between Devas and Asura.
The background was as follow :
Maharishi Atri performed very difficult tapasya. So difficult was the tapasya that Atri’s ...
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What are the names of Lakshmi Devi as consort of Vishnu in His form as Kurma and Matsya?
Lakshmi Devi always accompanies Vishnu in each of His incarnations.
What are Her specific forms and names as Shakti of Kurma-Avatara and Matsya-Avatara?
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Some questions on Cobra pearl real [duplicate]
Does cobra pearl and stone are entirely different in shape and colour? And how big is it? A tiny gel like transparent capsule as shown in by youtubers?
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What were the acts of the first human between the Svāyambhuva Manvantara and Vaivasvata Manvantara. (Manvantaras 2-6) What do other humans do then?
In the long period of not hearing about the first human a lot, he was born by the names Svārociṣa, Uttama, Tāmasa, Raivata, and Cākṣuṣa. What was that Sāvarṇi up to during those times? How did his ...
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When Devi Bhagavatam says Gods as doers of karma and that they are sinners, how they can remove my sin?
According to the following chapters of Devi Bhagavatam, Lord Krishna, Lord Vishnu and lord Rudra are doers of karma and thus sinners.
• Devi bhagavatam: 4 book: 2 chapter: 8-9
• Devi bhagavatam: 6 ...
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Does anyone have any the images that sometimes accompany scriptures (e.g. in the Purāṇas)? Can you post them? [closed]
I heard some scriptures were found with attached images to help explain the text. Since then, I have always wanted to see some.
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Are there specific mantras or hymns created by Navagrahas?
I have read about Narasimha Stuti By Shani (Saturn).
Was wondering if there were other stotras mentioned in Puranas created by the rest of 8 grahas.
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Importance of kasam in Hinduism?
Is kasam same as vachan/shapath? What if It is taken in a fit of anger, that you won't talk to so and so person and it is taken in the name of your deity. Does it have dharmic importance, if yes, is ...
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Where do mlecchas come from? [duplicate]
Do any Puranas elaborate on the origin of the Śaka, Hūṇā, Yavanas, etc? I have only heard suggestions like being the progeny of Asuras or rogue members of different Varnas.
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Mention of Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi as Masik Shivratri Tithi in Hindu Shastras other than Skanda Purana?
Aside from one previous reference I found in the Skanda Purana (What is the importance and concept behind Masik Shivratri?) is there any additional reference to Masik (monthly) Shivratri in the Hindu ...
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Are there any English puranic storybooks ? Specific purana or multiple both will do
I am looking for Puranic storybooks in english.
Can be one specific purana or stories from many puranas.
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Scriptural verses that assign masculinity and femininity to varnas
So my friend (of the Katyayan gotra) she is saying that kshatriyas are the masculine dominated varna, while braahmins are the androgynous dominated varna, a combination of masculine and feminine ...
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Can someone mention the puranic source of Navgraha mantra?
For example, the mantra for Surya is the following one -
Japakusum Samkasam Kashyapeyam Mahadhyutim
Tamoarim Sarvapapaghnam Pranatosmi Divakaram
Like this one there are mantras for nine planets. ...
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Why aren't other religions detailed in Puranas and other scriptures?
Why don't Hindu texts talk much about other religions?
Some people say no other religion existed at the time of Santana Dharma but as per holy books of other religions their religions existed right ...
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Qualification to read the puranas
Is there any qualification required to read the puranas.
can you please quote from hindu scriptures to prove your point.
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Where to find the puranas with slokas in it [duplicate]
I wanted to know if there is any site/book to read the puranas with slokas in it.
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Condensed form of Shaiva Purana
Just wondering if there are any works like Narayaneeyam which is a condensed version of Srimad Bhagavatham, similar to Purana of Lord shiva, Shiva Purana, Linga Purana, etc., in Sanskrit language?
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What is the background story behind the creation of Sri Rudra Kavacham by sage Durvasa?
What is the background story behind the creation of Sri Rudra Kavacham by sage Durvasa? Who was he telling it to? It is found in the Skanda Purana.
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Are there any references in Puranas to justify the deification of epithets, which is contrary to Rig Vedic principles?
Rig Veda II.1 states that there is only one Brahman, though attributed different epithets like Indra, Vishnu, Rudra, etc., to denote different actions of the same Almighty. The same was reiterated in ...
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The other bow of Shiva - Ajagava
Lord Shiva had 2 bows - Pinaka and Ajagava. There are few stories associated with the first bow Pinaka like Sita swayamvar.
Are there any distinct stories/incidents associated with Ajagava that have ...
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How did the Puranas justify the deification of epithets, which is contrary to Rig Vedic principles, therefore, anti-Hindu or anti-Sanatana Dharma? [closed]
Rig Veda II.1 states that there is only one Brahman, though attributed different epithets like Indra, Vishnu, Rudra, etc., to denote different actions of the same Almighty. The same was reiterated in ...
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Are Vaishnavism, Shaivism, etc., which encouraged sectarian attitude, contrary to Rig Vedic principles, therefore, anti-Hindu or anti-Sanatana Dharma? [closed]
Rig Veda II.1 states that there is only one Brahman, though attributed different epithets like Indra, Vishnu, Rudra, etc., to denote different actions of the same Almighty. The same was reiterated in ...
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Did the Battle of the Ten Kings really occur? [closed]
There is already a question existing - Timeline of the battle of the ten kings in the Vedas. However, there are no answers posted yet and my question is different.
It was mentioned in this wikipedia ...
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What is the story of Svarbhanu, the asura responsible for eclipse?
There is an existing question that has reference to mention of Svarbhanu in Rig Veda. But I am more interested in related stories - be it from brahmanas, ithasas or puranas. Specifically, what was his ...
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Is the adhyatma Ramayana part of the brahmanda purana?
It is traditionally accepted that adhyatma Ramayana is a part of the brahmanda purana but according to Wikipedia it was written in 14th century.Does that mean it was added later to the brahmanda ...
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Vishnu Purana, 1st Amsha, chapter 4 Shloka 35, refers to Varaha as “one who enveloped earth in 1 step”. How can Vamana reference come?
Vishnu Purana, 1st Amsha, chapter 4 Shloka 35 (पदक्रमक्रांता भुवम), refers to Varaha as "one who enveloped earth in 1 step". Can someone please explain as to how Vamana avatar reference ...
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What happens to previous Nirguna Parabrahmans from previous cosmic cycles?
Trying to find this answer for many years and unable to receive answer
If Parabrahman can take different forms after each Mahapralaya, then what happens to the previous Nirguna Parabrahmans from ...
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Oldest scripture that mentions Lord Parashurama?
Which scripture (Itihasa, Purana, etc.) mentions Lord Parashurama for the first time?
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What arguments are made by scholars and non-Śāktas to prove the Devī Bhāgavata isn't a major Purāṇa?
As the title says, what are the arguments usually made by scholars and non-Śāktas (Vaiṣṇavas & others) when they say the Devī Bhāgavata Purāṇa doesn't belong in the list of 18 Mahā-purāṇas?
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Why many people say that supreme god is kabir? [duplicate]
I know this might sound crazy but I wanna know how many of you know about sant rampal? I'm not promoting anything here just wanted to know the truth about this. He said kabir is supreme god. Can ...
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What are the exact 18 Mahapuranas? [duplicate]
What are the names of 18 Mahapuranas?Some resources have Bhavisya Purana but do not have Shiva Purana in their list, while some have Shiva Purana in place of Bhavisya Purana. I came across this ...
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Do new God's emerge from Parabrahman at the end of each Mahapralaya?
Please clarify the following:
If other Mahapralayas have occurred before, have the same God's always emerged from Parabrahman (such as Shiva, Shakthi, Vishnu etc) or do different God's emerge at the ...
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Story where rishi Durvasa cursed Mother Saraswati
In particular, I'm looking for the story, where rishi Durvasa cursed mother Saraswati, because he couldn't pronounce something that lord brahma had taught him and mother Saraswati laughed at him when ...
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Who is Lord Dattatreya and Lord Dakshinamurthy? What is their relation with other avatars? When did they originate? What is their true timeline?
I know many say lord dattatreya and lord dakshinamurthy are guru rupas or avatars of Vishnu and shiva, but are they really? Can someone really tell the truth?
Also what were they doing in other kalpas ...
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Can anyone share the complete pdf of bramhanda purana. i've came across many websites but it doesn't contain the full brahanda purana
Can anyone share the complete PDF of bramhanda Purana in Sanskrit or Telugu. I've came across many websites but they doesn't contain the full bramhanda Purana with Bandasura vada story.i want to read ...
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Who is lord varaha? [duplicate]
I have read lots of references about lord varaha but I wanna know the actual truth. From where and whom did lord varaha came from? In which timeline? What happened after? Is he mentioned in Vedas?
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Which are the 10 Mahapuranas dedicated to Shiva according to Skanda Mahapurana?
The largest Mahapurana, Skanda Purana of Shaiva sect in Kedara Khanda 1 says:
अष्टादशपुराणेषु दशभिर्गीयते शिवः। चतुर्भिर्भगवान् ब्रह्मा द्वाभ्यां देवी तथा हरिः॥ or ‘अठारह पुराणों में दस में शिव-स्तुति...
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Are Shiva , Vishnu and Brahma non vedic Gods?
I got to know that Shiva is non Vedic god that got assimiliated into mainstream hinduism on the Puranic age. Are Vishnu and Brahma also non Vedic gods? As those three are considered manifestation of ...
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Are there any Puranic or other references / pictures to Shiva having Five-headed Vasuki?
Are There any Puranic or other references / pictures to Shiva having Five-headed Vasuki? Or for Lingam or Amba. Appreciate Your help!
