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Which other texts besides Padma Purāṇa describe a deity having scriptures as parts of their body?
In the Svarga Khaṇḍa of the Padma Purāṇa, we get a beautiful composition, where various Purāṇas are described as parts of the body of Śrī Hari Viṣṇu himself.
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श्रीपाद्मे महापुरा...
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Why do many Gods and Goddesses bear a serpent? [duplicate]
I've observed that many Gods in one form or the other bear a serpent. For example, Devi Durga holds a serpent in one hand. Is there a spiritual significance to this?
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Does any scripture mention that forms of God or Goddess are symbolic?
Often I read different interpretations of the Forms of God. For example, the ten hands of Durga repesent the ten directions, the standing of Kali over Shiva repesent the Saguna Brahman or Prakriti ...
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what is the reason behind the snake with several gods and goddess
I saw some of the god's and goddess having snake with them is there any particular reason for this. And also I want to know each and every deities having some birds and animals domestic and wild ...
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Is there a systematic theory to the symbolism in Hindu itihasas and puranas?
I have noticed for some time that certain themes occur in different forms in the itihasas and puranas. The characters and the settings may change in the stories or depictions, but there is an ...
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Difference between 9 direction gods in Balinese Hinduism and other Hinduism
I was at the Pura Ulun Danu Bratan in Bali, Indonesia, where I took the following photos, which – I was told by our guide – represents the 9 direction gods, their color, and their weapons.
Center is ...
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Why Deities had more faces and humans have only one?
Brahma has 4 faces, shiva has 3 eyes , vishnu has 4 arms and many deities has many various shapes. Why? were they mutating their body or they had power of soul? Does any scripture state something ...
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What is the significance of calling Mahalakshmi "Mahodare"?
As we all know that Mahaganapaty is described as having a large belly.In fact one of His many names is "LambaJathara" or "Mahodara" literally meaning one having a big belly.
But in the Mahalakshmi ...
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Why do Hindu Gods carry weapons?
I always wonder why Hindu Gods carry weapons. I mean they are "Gods", why do they need weapons?
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Why some of God and goddess sitting on Lotus flower?
As you can see in many pictures of god and goddess sitting or standing on lotus flower.
Is there any specific reason on sitting or standing on lotus flower?
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Why do Hindu Gods have multiple organs?
Why do Hindu Gods have multiple heads & multiple shoulders?
Is it just meant to symbolically represent the God we worship is cosmic?
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Does any God exist without form/image in Hinduism?
In Hinduism, every God is having its own image/form and characteristics.
Is there any God who having no form/image in Hinduism?
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Significance of certain deities using a particular animal as their vehicle
The Hindu texts are replete with references of deities using a particular animal as their primary vehicle. E.g., Ganesha has a mouse for his vehicle, Shiva uses an ox (Nandi), while Karthikeya is ...
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Why are Gods and Yogis shown sitting on animals skins?
It can be observed that many Hindu Gods and saints are shown sitting on animal (tiger) skins. What could be the reason behind this?
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