Questions tagged [vaishnavism]
Vaishnavism is one of the branches of Hinduism with followers worshiping lord Vishnu as the greatest or supreme god
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Moksha According to Shiva and Vasihnav agamas
I have heard that the Vaishnava and Shaivite Agamas mention that the Jiva is different from the Param Atma and that during moksha, the Jivas main their individual personality. Can anyone provide these ...
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Signs of Kali Yuga
Just a question.
I have heard that an onset of certain things would indicate that Kali Yuga is getting increasing worse.
Just recently, I have seen a lot of friends and family get daughters rather ...
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Jayanthi Determination of Gurus
Yesterday (25th April 2023),was Sri Ramanujar Jayanthi (Chithirai Thiruvadhirai) and Sri Sankara Jayanthi (Vaishaka Panchami).
Why is the birth of one Guru based on Star and the other Guru based on ...
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What is the meaning of Vishwaroopa Sevai in Vishnu Temples?
What is the meaning of Vishwaroopa Sevai in Vishnu Temples?
Can someone tell me what is the meaning of this sevai?
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Moolavar and Utsavar
It seems that in every temple (predominantly Vishnu Temples, I am not that very sure about all Shiva temples, please correct me if I am wrong) there are 2 presiding deities, namely, Moolavar and ...
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What are the important Vaikhānasa texts?
Vaiṣṇavas usually use Pāñcarātra āgamas. However, there is also another South Indian Vaiṣṇava tradition, that worships according to Vaikhānasa āgamas. What are the principal Vaikhānasa āgamas? If ...
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Vaali and Sugriva
I just want to know whether, when Vaali returned back to the Kingdom while Sugriva was made the King, did Sugriva apologize?
Some lectures say Sugriva apologized while some say, he apologized but ...
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Difference between Gopi Chandan & Vibhudhi
Can someone tell me the Differences between Gopi Chandan & Vibhudhi? Who wears which one?
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Are there tantric forms of Vishnu too?
The purpose of the following question is to have a deep understanding of the nature of Sanathana Dharma
From my basic understanding (please correct me here if I'm wrong).
The basic pillar of central ...
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Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur's Opinions
Is there any evidence that shows that Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur (founder of Gauriya Mat) was critical/not critical of Ramkrishna Paramhamsa, Omkaranath Thakur, and Prabupad Bijoy Krishna ...
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Difference between Sorgam (heaven) & Trishanku Sorgam (Heaven) - Anusham Star
I've heard from one experience that one Mahaperiyava - The Great Sage of Kanchi saying that his highness's birth Star (Anusham) is special because it is not found in Trishanku sorgam.
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Can we do Sandhyavandanam without taking bath?
Can we do Sandhyavandanam without taking bath? Is there some restrictions before doing Sandhyavandanam?
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Sandhyavandanam and Maadhiyanikam
Many people in this current world are not able to do Trikala Sandhyavandanam.
In that case, I have heard people saying the Prata Sandhyavandanam and Maadhiyanikam can be done together.
Is it allowed ...
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Why in Ramayana, Rama is referred as Raghuvamsha?
In Ramayana, there are many Kings before Lord Rama.
But yet, while referring in certain places, why only it is said as Raghu-vamsha and Ishvaku clan?
Why Raghu and Ishvaku are referred, leaving the ...
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Are there any good references about ShruthaKeerthi in Ramayana?
I'd like to know any good references about ShrutaKeerthi in Ramayana.
Also, Is it a good name to name a child as Shrutakeerthi?
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Does the our karma influence the gender of the child that we might have? Does the gender indicate something about our karma?
Let me try to convey my question better.
Keeping the gender-based Hindu stereotypes aside, usually, in normal Hindu tradition, after marriage, it is the girl who moves to the boy's side and lives with ...
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Etymology of Thaligai and Samayal
In Srivaishnava Sampradaya, the cooking of food is called "Thaligai" and in Smarta Sampradaya, it is called as "Samayal".
Can someone please tell me the etymology of the two words, ...
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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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Correct way of performing lamp aarti
I've heard the following ways of performing Lamp aarti:
offer four circles to the lotus feet, two circles to the navel, and three circles to the Lord’s face; then offer seven circles to the Lord’s ...
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Oldest scriptural reference of Sri Hayagriva
What are the oldest known scriptural evidences of Sri Hayagriva?
Does He already present inside the Vedas with some sort of Horse hymn ?
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Why do Gaudiyas believe that Krishna and Gopis are eternal teenagers?
I have heard that Gaudiyas believe that Krishna is eternally 15 years old and that Lalita is eternally 14 years old.
Why do they believe this? Is this stated in scripture?
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Under what category of texts does Narada Pancharatra come?
I have seen the term Panchatantra being used for Panchatantra agamas.Under what category does Narada Pancharatra come?
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While eating among devotees
While eating food among devotees, what is the permission word to ask the elder, when we finish and get up before they complete eating?
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Why do we give betel leaves and nut?
Like, when we give money or cloth to some relatives, as per tradition or customs,
people say to provide it with betel leaves and nuts. It is along with some fruit (usually banana)
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What is the exact literal translation of the word "Shaligram."?
As we all know, Shaligram Shila is the symbol which represents Lord Vishnu just like a Shiva Linga represents Lord Shiva.
But, i want to know what is the literal word meaning or translation of the ...
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What is the story of Tulasi and her emergence from the Samudra Manthana?
There are two legends of Tulasi that are currently known, the one related to Jalandhara and the other related to Shankhachuda, both currently found in the Shiva Purana. In both the stories, Lord ...
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Meaning of Varavave Munaye namah
I've seen in many places, "Srimathe Varavara Munayeh Nama:" along with "Srimate Ramanujayah Nama:"
Can someone tell the meaning of "Srimathe Varavara Munaye Nama:" and ...
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The curse to the dvarapalakas of Vishnu by the sons of Brahma
Vishnu, the infinite manifestation knows everything that will happen in the future? Did he already know the Brahma Putra would curse Jaya and Vijaya? Was it all Vishnu's leela to get into the Material ...
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Importance of Rama Nama
We all know that the Lord has 1000s of names.
But only the name, "Rama" stands out.
If we chant, "Rama" once, it is equal to chanting the 1000 names of Lord Vishnu.
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How important is the seemandhan function and is it OK to be avoided?
I'd like to understand a few points on the Seemandham function.
How important is it to the mother and the baby? Is it OK for the function to be avoided overall?
How important is the Udhagha Shanthi ...
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Who are the first relatives whom we have to inform for any function
I've heard that, if we are going to start any function we have to inform our 7 relatives (boys and girls side relatives included) to get their blessing first.
Can someone tell me who are those first 7 ...
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Do Vaishnavas believe in JivanaMukti?
I want to know if the concept of JivanMukta(attaining moksha while in this very body) exist in Vaishnava sects? From what I know through ISKCON/Gaudiya Vaishnava, Advaita Moksha/Mukti means merging ...
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Shiva Mahatmya in Vaishnava Puranas?
In this question we can see that Vishnu is praised as supereme in Linga Purana which is Shaiva Purana.
Is there examples of praising Shiva as supreme in any Vaishnava Puranas or Puranas which are ...
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Learn the meaning of some Terms in Srivaishnava Sampradaya 2
I've been conversing with a few people in the Sri Vaishnaava Sampradaya. Often they use the below terms. I'd like to understand the meaning of it and whether they are tamil or sanskrit words.
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Do you know any Vaishnava Kundalini Yoga Guru?
Namaste,
I am searching for a Vaishnava Guru who teaches Kundalini Yoga. Most Gurus, (With Due respect) I know teach either Advaita or Shaivism/Shaktism or a combination of both. But I am searching ...
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What are the types of Bhakti-Yoga?
I wanted to know what types of Bhakti-Yoga are, and the appropriate one for me to follow and worship Sriman Narayana, as I love him very much.
Jaya Bhagavan
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Narasimha is a form of Devi Durga?
In the Durga Chalisa, it says that:
धरा रूप नरसिंह को अम्बा
प्रकट भई फाडकर खम्बा
रक्षा करि प्रह्लाद बचायो
हिरण्याक्ष को स्वर्ग पठायो
You Assumed the Form of Lord Narasimha,
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Narashimha as "Yoga Narashimha"
I have seen many Divya Desams (Divya Desam or Vaishnava Divya Desam is one of the 108 Vishnu and Lakshmi temples that is mentioned in the works of the Alvars) where lord Narashimha is mainly in Dhyana(...
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Meaning of Uchimuhurdhal
I've heard this word many time -"Uchimuhurdhal"
I'm not sure whether I am spelling it right?
But I have heard this word , which might probably mean, "Elders doing uchimuhurdhal on young ...
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Does this verse of Mahabharata Shanti Parva say that Vayu also alomg with Rudra consumed poison, as some Madhwas claim?
In Shanti Parva, The 16th verse in
chapter 329 ब्राह्मणमाहात्म्यमग्निषोमीयात्मकम् of BORI edition
अमृतोत्पादने पुरश्चरणतामुपगतस्याङ्गिरसो बृहस्पतेरुपस्पृशतो न
प्रसादं गतवत्यः किलापः अथ बृहस्पतिरपां ...
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Few questions regarding the meaning of functions
Can someone tell me what are the meaning of the two below functions?
Rudra Ekadesi.
Udaga Shanthi
Naandhi
Can someone tell me what are the purpose of these functions?
Why and when should it be done.
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Learn the meaning of some Terms in Srivaishnava Sampradaya
I've been conversing with a few people in the Sri Vaishnaava Sampradaya. Often they use the below terms. I'd like to understand the meaning of it and whether they are tamil or sanskrit words.
Perumal ...
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What is the meaning of U.Ve. in letters or invitations?
I've read (or actually seen) a lot of places where a person's name (or an acharyas name) starts with the initials U.Ve.?
I have researched but unable to figure out the meaning of U.Ve.?
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Moksha on putrada ekadashi
My Dad expired on Putrada ekadhashi will get get Moksha or rebirth? What can I do to give him sadgati if he has not attained moksha?
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How to get more punya and attain moksha
I've listened that there are 2 separate accounts of Karma: Like one is for Papa (sins) and one is for Punya.
Both get accumulated as per our activities.
Only when both are equal, we get Moksha.
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What is the Vaishnava interpretation of Sri Rudram?
How do Vaishnavas interpret the names of Rudra in connection to Sri Vishnu?
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Are there any vaishanava schools that allow occasional meat consumption?
It is believed that orthodox vaishnava path is more rigidly against meat consumption than other sampradayas.
I want to know if there is any exception to it. Are there any vaishnava schools that accept ...
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What is Saatarumarai and why is it done?
I've heard this term called Saatarumarai. But don't know anything on when, where and why it's done. Can someone please tell me
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After marriage, why does the ladies have to follow the man's customs?
This is a general query for which I just want to understand the fundamental reason why after the marriage of a man and a woman (as per Hindu traditions - More specifically Brahmin traditions), the ...
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Prahalada vs Abhimanyu story misunderstanding
I have heard two stories and one seem to be in conflict with another. Please correct my misunderstanding.
In the story of Prahalada, Prahalada was educated by Narada (while Prahalada was inside his ...
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