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Doesn't the Aswamedha sacrifice debunk Vedic Hinduism completely and show that the rishis and Vedas were not divine?
Aswamedha sacrifice is an important sacrifice. It was done by Dasaratha, by Rama in Uttara Kanda, by Yudhisthira on recommendation of Krishna, by Indra, and by several kings.
And in that, there is ...
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Where can I find the rules of Vasordhara homa?
In Shukla Yajurveda, the mantras of chapter 18 are used for Vasordhara. From Mahidhara's commentary, I can see that these mantras should be uttered while a continuous flow of ghee is poured on the ...
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Are these rituals really done in Ashvamedha as per Brahmanas? Is the translation correct?
When the water for washing the feet is ready, they make the chief
queen (Mahishi) lie down next to the horse, and they cover the two of
them up with the upper cloth as they say the verse, ‘Let the ...
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If two kings perform a sacrifice which yields victory, and fight each other, who wins?
The Vedas have sacrifices which, when performed, yield guaranteed victory in the next battle fought.
If two kings perform that sacrifice and fight each other, who wins?
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