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Meaning of words in a marriage/baby shower invitation
I recently came across an invitation for baby shower. I have mentioned below some terms mentioned in it on which i wanted some clarification/their meaning.
Dhouhitran (and there was another word with ...
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What are all the entities that are induced by ones kula (कुल)?
The word कुल is used across scriptures in different contexts. I am using the meaning of family here. Many entities are induced in an individual born in a kula.
I want to know all the entities that are ...
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What exactly is Hrudayam?
There are several similar and related terms in the scriptures of Sanatana Dharma. But there will be subtle differences between those terms. Manas, Chitta, buddhi, Hrudayam are one such example.
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Sanskrit references for the usage of the word varna for a given sense
The word Varna has been used by scriptures in different senses/meanings based on the context. This question is restricted to the usage of Varna in Humans only.
I know at least five senses:
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Partition of night in to parts
Night or nighttime (also spelled night-time or night time) is the period of ambient darkness from sunset to sunrise during each 24-hour day.
Consider the following statement of Vyasa from the ...
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What exactly is Vamachara?
For any great verses or naamas in scriptures, there can be different kinds of interpretations. Dharmic, vedic etc., are the types of interpretations.
I heard that there can be another type of ...
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A person capable of knowing anything and everything
In sanathan dharma, Sarvajna stands for a person who realizes that everything is Brahman.
So, Sarvajna is not the person I'm asking for.
I know that saguna brahman satisfies the property mentioned in ...
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Person without parampara cannot be a sadhguru
Sadguru may have several definitions across scriptures.
I want a definition from scriptures that is similar to the following
A person is not eligible to be a Sadguru if (s)he has no known
parampara(...
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Who exactly are Charanas?
In Mahabharata and many other scriptures, there is a class of elite people called Charanas.
For example, consider the following excerpt from Mahabharata
The men carried the message in a trice to the ...
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What is meant by Kavacha?
There are Kavachas for several gods and goddess.
Is it a mantra? If yes, then which mantras falls into the category of Kavacha? If no, then what is the exact (scriptural) definition for Kavacha?
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Which scriptures should be suffixed with the term Samhita?
According to the Wikipedia
Samhita literally means "put together, joined, union", a "collection",
and "a methodically, rule-based combination of text or verses".
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Is the word vanara mentioned for a particular race in scriptures can be different from monkeys?
According to the dictionary, the word वानर has multiple meanings. One among them is Monkey.
But others include ape, Monkey-like etc.,
Hanuman, Sugreeva etc., are said to be of Vanara race.
In this ...
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What is the exact scriptural meaning of Shraddha?
In chapter 4 verse 39 of Geetha, lord Krishna told that a person with Shraddha achieves gnanam.
In this context what is the exact meaning of Shraddha according to scriptures?
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What is meant by Karika bhasya?
What is meaning of Karika bhasya(commentarary)? How is it different from normal bhasyas?
What are examples of few Karika bhasyas apart from Gaudapada Karika bhasya on Mandukya upanishad?
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Which is the earliest scripture to use the word "varna" to denote caste?
The Rig Vedic Purusha Sukta mentions Rajanya, Brahmin, Vaishya and Sudra, but doesn't call them Varnas. Which scripture first uses the word varna for the classification-scheme?
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Is akshaya(अक्षय) used as substitute of thousands (numbers) any where?
Akshaya in Hindu texts is generally translated as everlasting, forever etc.,
Does Akshaya is used anywhere in the scriptures as a substitute for large numbers (hundreds, thousands etc.,)?
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What is the difference: Tapas (तपस्) vs Yajna (यज्ञ)? [duplicate]
What's the terminology difference between Tapas-austerities and Yajna-sacrifice/perseverance?
Also when to choose one over the other?
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Do any Hindu scriptures say that Hinduism is not a religion but simply a way of life?
I have seen in many answers here that a lot of people have this notion that Hinduism is a way of life (as opposed to a well-defined religion. I find this notion amusing because I think Hinduism is ...
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What's the meaning & relevance of LIC logo "yogakshemam vahamyaham"? [closed]
What's the philosophy of "yogakshemam vahamyaham" & how is it relevant to LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India)?
अनन्याश्चिन्तयन्तो मां ये जना: पर्युपासते | तेषां नित्याभियुक्तानां यो...
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What is "Brahm" in "Brahmacharya"? How does it relate to celibacy?
My perception was that, "Brahm"(ब्रह्म) in "Brahmacharya"(ब्रह्मचर्य) is the same "Brahm", which is referred in Gita at many places. In this site, we mainly refer it as "Brahman" (ब्रह्मन्). And "...
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Who is a pasandi?
The word ''Pasandi'' comes numerous times in the Chaitanya Charitamrita while ISKCON uses the word to describe ''devotees of demigods''. What is the meaning of this word according to the scriptures?
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Why is Brahma referred as Viranchi in Scriptures?
In some scriptures Brahma is referred as Viranchi (विरञ्चि):
Whenever I see sun raising in early morning, following mantra automatically pops out from my mind/month:
नमः सवित्रे जगदेकचक्षुषे । ...
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