Questions tagged [resource]
Questions about finding resource about Hinduism. If you're looking for scripture, use translation-request or scripture tag
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What are some online sources to get unabridged Hindu Scriptures or to learn Hinduism?
What are some good websites to find unabridged versions of Hindu Scriptures and to learn Hinduism (with proper interpretations)?
Also, see:
Where can I find/get basic information about Hinduism on ...
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Complete English translations of Puranas
Some English translations of Puranas can be found online here:
Vishnu purana
(a) Garuda purana (abridged)
(b) Garuda purana (full)
Bagavata Purana
(a) Shiva Purana (b) Online proofread edition
Linga ...
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Is the complete Shiva Purana available online in English?
I already have a PDF of 812 pages in Hindi language but I find that the language/words used are sometimes a bit tough to understand. I have visited some sites which have downloadable versions in ...
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Should ONLY ISKCON English translations of Scripture be cited when Traditional versions are also available? [closed]
ISKCON has more or less denied being Hindus. They focus on only a small subset of Hindu scripture but their translations are often significantly different from translations by established Hindu ...
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Resources to learn about Hinduism for an ex muslim who has been agnostic for about 10 years [duplicate]
Om swastiastu.
I'm an ex-muslim who has been agnostic for about 10 years. I’ve read Bhagavad Gita (translated by Eknath Easwaran) and the Katha Upanishad (translated and explained by the same author). ...
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How many commentaries have there been of the Vishnu Purana?
I would like to have the list of commentators of the Vishnu Purana. How many of these commentaries have being translated to English? Are any of the commentaries available online?
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Is the Kaliyugada Kalpataru available online?
The book Kaliyugada Kalpataru, written by Raja Gururajacharya, (who was the son from the poorvashrama of Sri Raghavendra Swami), is a complete biography of Sri Raghavandra Swami.
While writing my ...
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Do we have a Trishati Namavali for Varahi?
Do we have Trishathi Namavali (a stotra consisting of 300 names) for Varahi? I heard it's there in "Uddamaresha Tantra" (not Uddamareshvara Tantra). If anyone can provide any information it will be ...
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Sanskrit/vedic text describing relationship between male and female
I wanted to know if there is a sanskrit/vedic text that describes as to
why there is these two forms of existence of life i.e. a male and a female and what their relationship is(things like why they ...
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Where can I find an online version of the Adhyatma Ramayana?
I am looking for an accompanied translation in either Hindi or English. A translation done by an Indian author would be preferred.
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Where can I find/get basic information about Hinduism on the web?
I think getting information and knowledge about Hinduism is very useful for knowing and learning about Hinduism. So, I want to ask:
Where can I find/get basic information and knowledge about Hinduism ...
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Where can I get authentic translation of all four Vedas?
Translation of Griffith is only available at sacred texts.com. Arya Samaj translations are also bogus for many mantras. So where can I get true translation of Vedas along with word by word?
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Where can I read Sridhara Swami's commentary on the Srimad Bhagavatam online?
I would want to read Sridhara Swami's commentary of the Srimad Bhagavatam online in English. Can anyone of you provide me the relevant pdf or link?
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How is the SrIsUktam revealed in the sAmaveda?
OM namaH sAmavedAya
As this post describes, a form of the puruShasUkta is found in the sAmaveda, How is Purusha Sukta revealed in Samaveda?. Malola Kannan has also recited SrI sUktam from sAmaveda, ...
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English or Hindi translation of Vyasa Smriti
Is there any site or way to get a pdf or epub of Hindi/English translation of Vyasa Smriti?
I have searched many sites and couldn't find it.
Please of someone has it kindly provide a link.
Thanks
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Basic Texts on Mantra Shastra
I am looking for some texts that could teach the basics of Mantra Shastra. I am specially interested in their reasoning, pronunciation and historical context. Kindly recommend texts of the same kind.
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Origin of Ravana's name
What is the story reference of Ravana, who made a loud cry (thus deriving this name ) crushed by Shiva? { When proud Ravana tried to lift and trouble Shiva on the Kailash mountain).
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English translation of Garga Samhita on Krishna
Garga Samhita is written by sage Garga.
Is there any English translation for Garga Samhita available online?
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Where can I get the Vishnu Purana with Ramanujacharya's commentary in English online?
I would like to read Ramanujacharya's commentary on the Vishnu Purana in English online. Can anyone provide me the relevant link?
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