Questions tagged [scripture]
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Why we say "jay" before the name of gods and godesses?
It means victory to the specific god, like jay maa durga means something like victory to you mother durga.
But why is it used in praises in scriptures?
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Where is the shloka "bramha janati iti brahmanaha" found?
Where is this verse found "The knower of Brahman is a Brahmin"
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What is Hinduism's view on appropriate societal norms?
Nowadays one of the recurrent views I see expressed on the internet is that the current norms in Indian society were brought in by the British or the Islamic invaders, and were not present in ancient ...
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Find some money on the road
I have heard people say that finding money is God's wish, and that this is completely fine, and that nothing in the world happens without Krishna's will. But, people also say that money shouldn't be ...
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How many times does the word 'अनन्त' (Ananta) come in the Vedas?
I would want to know how many times does the name 'अनन्त' (Ananta) come in the Vedas?
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In what scripts the oldest Sanskrit literature was written?
In what scripts the oldest Sanskrit literature was written? When was Brahmi script used for it? I am aware that Vedas were orally memorized -- and were not written for a long time.
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Looking for english version of the kalika puran.?
Looking to read the kalika puran. What is the best unabridged/critical English translation to get into.?
Links or author name will be greatly appreciated.
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How should disabled people live their life?
Disabled people have difficulty leading lives like normal people, like career, marriage,etc. So, do scriptures tell specifically about their duties or how should they lead their life in case its ...
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Does any scripture talk about extinction of Vanaras?
I have never heard of any scriptures talking much about vanaras after Ramayan and except lord hanuman. And they seem to have gone extinct in today's time except for lord hanuman again. Does any ...
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Why Atma is interpreted as a witness.?
Namaste, please help with the understanding of Atma is a witness or Sakshi. Reference: BG 9:18. In the materialistic world, the act of witnessing requires something (perhaps light) to enter something (...
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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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Who is the Hindu god of sacrifice?
Who is the Hindu god of sacrifice?
I tried to find out by Googling it, but all I found out was that it was Agni. But I thought that Agni was the god of fire. So, who is it then?
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Which God should i pray to get rid of speaking ghost and evil spirits and what mantra should I chant according in Vedas and Hinduism [closed]
I am suffering from speaking ghosts and evil spirits. They sometimes attack me and cause pain in my body.
What do the Vedas say about getting rid of haunting ghosts and evil spirits attached to humans?...
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Hindu Epic Mahabharata-
In the Hindu Epic Mahabharata-
Q1-Relating to Bhishma.
How can Bhisma renounce the throne of Hastinapur without considering the future consequences?
He was appointed crown Prince of Hastinapur by ...
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What does "Hare Rama" means here.?
I was watching a movie called final destination and there's a part when a stranger guy appears and says this phrase.:
Hare Rama.
Well I suppose this is an hindu phrase because he showed a book that ...
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Do i need to include om in start of this mantra?
This mantra is mentioned in karpuradi strots do I need to add om before this mantra??
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Spiritual work of past life
Suppose I get initiated into a mantra and chanted it in my past life would I need initiation to chant that same mantra in this life
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About Girl child - What does Vedas and Shastras say in Sanatana Dharma.?
Just curious to know what do Vedas or Shastras say about a girl child? Like from when it's born to her journey of life.
Can someone give some references.?
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Does Shiva live in invisible form in Kailasa?
Does Shiva and Parvati live in Mount Kailasa in invisible form ? As He is not seen there by normal people.
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Is gold considered pure all the time as per the shastras?
Is gold considered still pure if it is worn all the time, after going in toilet or antyesthi? (Need Shastric Evidence).
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Is there any Sanskrit and English version of Critical Edition of Mahabharat available?
Sanskrit and English version of NeelKath edition of Mahabharat is available online.
Sanskrit and Hindi NeelKanth edition is of Gita Press.(Gita Press has removed many verses)
Is sanksrit & English ...
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What are the different outcomes of Mahabharat and Ramayan as seen by KaakBhushandi?
Kakabhushundi saw Ramayan 11 times with different outcomes and saw Mahabharat 16 times with different results in different universes. Please tell me what are the 11 different outcomes of Ramayan and ...
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Strota to increase attraction power?
I've been surfing through the internet about strotas like kali sahasranama/karpuradi stotra, that can increase attraction power of an individual. Is there any other stotra or anything like this?
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How to pronounce this sloka?
I found this sloka online and I think there are some misspellings or mistakes in this version:
"Pathaya vaa patale , Sthapaya vaa sakala Bhuvana samraye |
Matha thava pada yugalam , munchami ...
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Are there any other devas than the 33 named in Scripture? [duplicate]
33 devas are named in the Vedas. But are there any indications, in the Vedas or in any other writings, that there exist other devas, that are not named in the Vedas, and are not manifestations of the ...
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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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Story about Gargacharya revealing to Shri Krishna the truth about his birth
Sadguru once said that "Then Gargacharya thought it was time to reveal the truth about Krishna’s birth. He spoke about the prophecy that Naradamuni had made and revealed to him for the first time ...
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Is there some kind of varnashram system among the Devatas
Since the varnashram system is an important part of Sanatan Dharma and since Sanatan Dharma applies to the whole brahmanda (at least according to the Vedic people), I was wondering if some sort of ...
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Who first coined the term Sanatan Dharma?
When did we get the name "Sanatan Dharma"? Is "Sanathan Dharma" and Hinduism one and the same? I see hardly people know about Sanatan Dharma. Mostly in North India, people know it ...
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Is there any single nama of devi recommended by scriptures for japa while eating?
Scriptures recommend names to recite based on the task we are doing.
For suppose, during bathing, the name Gomati is recommended
A person who, as he bathes, says the word “Gomati" attains the ...
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What are the different origins of Saraswathi?
It is well known from the scriptures that devathas use to manifest themselves from various origins. The origins may vary from kalpa to kalpa, but there is always an inner meaning. For example, the ...
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Why god do not change human's brain to worship god and do good work?
I heard that without the permission of god a leaf can't move. So, my question is Why god do not change human's brain to worship god and do good work. Please give me answer to this question by giving ...
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What are the scriptures of Tantra that explicitly deals with the (all) devi forms of ma Saraswathi?
Although I do not know all the forms of Saraswathi that are explained in the Scriptures, I heard about Swetha Saraswathi, Neela Saraswathi, and some others. Each such devi has a visual form, mantra, ...
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How to chant Sahastranama Stotram?
Can anyone pronounce Sahastranama Stotram?
Is it ok if I mispronounce some names, can I take the help of YouTube videos to chant?
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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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Is there any way to fulfill a wish?
I want to know if there is any way to fulfill a wish per Hindu scripture.
I've seen people saying on the Internet saying that chanting a certain mantra for a specific number of times (10 times, 108 ...
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What is the astral universe mentioned here that is different from the universe in conscious dream?
The universe which we experience with the physical body is the physical universe. The universe experienced by the subtle body is a dream universe (say). The book I am reading mentioned another ...
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Can anyone chant saum sanischaraya namha?
I've been listening to a spiritual master(online) he advised to chant om saum shanischaray namha on Saturday for blessin of Saturn can anyone chant this mantra??
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How to chant ashttotar satnamavali?
I want to know which is a better way to chant ashttotar satnamavali like all 108 names at one time by seeing a book,page or phone (coz obviously I can't remember every name line by line) or chanting ...
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Origin of the interpretive tradition that Puranas describe multiple cycles?
I have often heard it said here that whenever there are two or more contradictory versions of a narrative found in the Puranas, that these versions should be seen as describing events in different ...
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Seemantham Putran or Putri, according to our scriptures/references
Seemantham Putran or Semmantham Putri?
Can someone tell me which is given more preference according to our scriptures?
Can someone tell me the things mentioned about baby boy and baby girl according ...
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Which sins are equivalent to or even greater than Brahmhatya?
Brahmhatya is a very grave sin , and is frequently used as a parameter to judge other sins.
Which other sins are equivalent to or greater than Brahmhatya ?
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Where do I find the PDF version of Sivatatwaviveka?
Where do I find the PDF version of Sivatatwaviveka? I have searched all possible websites and still searching.
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Any sloka/strota to improve my skills?
I want to be an actor but my acting skills aren't that great is there any sloka/strota/prayer which can help me with it
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Instances of doing physical tasks by will in ancient texts
In recent modern texts of sanathan dharma that cover the life history of a sidda or sadhaka, we can come across several instances of miracles. My question is restricted to the miracles of doing ...
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Is there any sattvic sadhana to experience divine beings extremely fast?
There is an abundant number of sadhanas in Hinduism. The nature of sadhanas can be classified into three categories: Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic.
Doing Sattvic sadhanas are highly recommended for ...
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Are Sikh gurus the incarnations of Janaka?
I found the following interesting line while reading The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna by Swami Nikhilananda
Sri Ramakrishna accepted the divinity of Buddha and used to point out
the similarity of his ...
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Benifit of chanting devi suktam individually?
In an article on hindupedia website which talks about strota chintamani it says to chant ya devi sarva bhuteshu smirti rupenaa" 108 times for 40 days to improve memory does same applies to things ...
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