Questions tagged [vedanta]
Vedanta is one of the āstika schools of Hindu philosophy, based on the Upanishads and the Brahma Sutras.
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What symbolises Garbhodakshayi Vishnu?
What is the symbol of Garbhodakshayi Vishnu sleeping in deep state? Is there any relation with the formless Brahman?
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Which side I can pierce my ear please answer
Please answer me on which side I can pierce my ears is it left or right. I saw a lot of videos but I can't know on which side I can do & is it normal to do both of ears because most l've seen they ...
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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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Questions on Vedanta Philosophy [closed]
Advaita Vedanta does talk about one reality (Brahman) becomes many in the form of universe. Is there any explanation on why does one indivisible brahman becomes many?
If one appearing as many is just ...
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Do any of the other classes of beings lack gross bodies?
I heard on this site that the Devas lack gross bodies, and only have causal and subtle bodies. If this is true, does this mean that some other classes of beings, for example, Asuras, lack them as well?...
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Do non-human animals have all five koshas?
Do non-human animals have all of the five koshas? What about plants?
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Do kundalini reaches sahastra during sukshma samadhi?
It is well-known that thoughts cease to exist during samadhi. It can be achieved in different ways after a long sadhana.
This question is about sukshma samadhi which is experienced by every human ...
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What are vedantic teachings in Valmiki Ramayan?
I have read Avdhut Gita, Ashtavakra Gita and now wanted to rea Ramayan by Valmiki ji or Tulsidas Ji. But i am not sure which one to read. I want to know vedantic teachings imbibed in them and not just ...
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doubt about contradiction
In Upanishad it says "Uttisthata Jagrata Prapya Varannibodhata"/ "Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached" and in Gita, it says "Karmanye Vadhikaraste Ma Phaleshou ...
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Brihd Upanishad 3.9.4 says “Purusha Prana” not Organs (Karma-indriya). The same Upanishad is clear in using the term indriya in 6.4.5?
The Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 3.9.4 says “Purusha Prana” not Organs (Karma-indriya). The same Upanishad is very clear in using the term indriya in 6.4.5. There are 5 primary pranas & 5 Upa-pranas, ...
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Is Sāṅkhya philosophy compatible with Advaita Vedānta?
I think Advaita Vedānta holds that all of us are the same Self. (Advaita= Non-Dual)
But I think Sāṅkhya philosphy holds that all of us have different Self . (Correct me if I am wrong)
Are both of them ...
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Which book of Dr. Rangacharya throws light upon Shankara Vedanta?
The following lines are from a book of Dr. Rangacharya:
"That the aim of Shankaracharya was to try to evolve what he himself took to be the teachings of the Upanishads out of the Vedanta Sutras ...
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How are all the different Vedantic schools viewed by the Shakta sampradaya?
Recently I happened to read somewhere that Shaktism more or less rejects Vedanta and accepts only Tantra as the supreme authority, This makes me curious to know how all the different Vedantic ...
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Does Brahman in Shankara Advaita Vedanta know, perceive and act?
In Kena Upanishad we see it is Atman that does all the action, it is the one who forces the mind to think, eyes to see, ears to listen, and so on.
केनेषितं पतति प्रेषितं मनः। केन प्राणः प्रथमः प्रैति ...
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Does Vedanta believe that the intellect is material?
I read someone say that the Vedantins believe that the intellect is material. Is this true?
I really hope that this isn't true, because the intellect is obviously immaterial. Because the intellect ...
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Have any scholars believed that devas are incorporeal and bodiless?
I have come to believe that the devas are immaterial and not free from bodily restrictions. Were there any theologians throughout history who believed that devas are immaterial?
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Does one need initiation from a guru to recite vedas?
I’m thinking of reciting medha suktam and shraddha suktam daily. I have read that these suktams are a part of the vedas. Does one need initiation from a guru for reciting vedas or one can recite them ...
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Question related to papa and punya shastra
I've heard that after a marriage:
When a wife does a sin, the entire karma (100%) of that sin goes to her husband.
When a wife does a punya, the entire fruit (100%) of that punya goes to herself only.
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Hindu God that uses hair as a weapon
I went through deconstruction from evangelical Christianity about a year and a half ago. I studied every major religion and have landed on Advaita Vedanta.
When first studying Hinduism I had some ...
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What is Sphere of Lighting or Electric Sphere according to Swami Vivekananda?
In Complete works of Swami Vivekananda, Volume 1, Lectures and Discourses, in Steps of Hindu Philosophical Thought, he says
When through good deeds all its sins and misdeeds have been washed
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Do any of the Hindu Scriptures have any perspective on loneliness and/or how to deal with mental health in general?
I've lately been feeling quite lonely, due to - at least what I feel is a lack of - deep/meaningful connection. I am not sure where this sudden desire for community/friendship came from. I'm a ...
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Are the devas immortal?
Do the devas have finite lifespans? Or do they live perpetually?
Please cite scholars, not just scripture alone.
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Full version of English translation of Advaita Siddhi
I was searching for English translation of Advaita Siddhi but could only find this which is a part 1 of volume 1. But I couldn't find other parts of this book. Can anyone please provide the links for ...
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Do devas have length, height, and width?
If devas have a length, width, and height? Or do they have no physical size?
Another question: Do devas have a physical location, or are they without any physical location.
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How can there be waves in Brahman? Is Brahman like a three dimensional ocean?
Swami Vivekananda says this,
Suppose there is a wave in the ocean. The wave is distinct from the
ocean only in its form and name, and this form and this name cannot
have any separate existence from ...
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Do the Vedas say they are eternal?
Many Hindu theologians, especially those of the Vedanta school, believe that not just the meaning, but the very words and sentences of the Vedas are eternal. Is there any support in the Vedas ...
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What is a good roadmap to learn Shiva Visistadvaita philosophy?
I want to learn about Śrikānth Acharya's Shiva Visistadvaita.
What is a good place to start for a beginner? I don't have any background in any philosophy before. Any resources, references and ideas ...
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Do Humans achieve the state of Moksha or Turiya in Deep Sleep(Sushupti) according the Prasthana Traya of Shri Adi Shankaracharya?
There is a debate going on between the followers of school Shri Satchidanandendra Saraswati and Bhamati Vivarana schools of Advaita.
Whether humans temporarily achieve the state if Moksha during sleep ...
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How Vedic philosophy and Puranic philosophy related with each other?
Aditi (Vedas) referred to Shakti (Puranas) :
Aditi is mentioned as Devamata (Mother of all God's) and Adi Parashakti is mentioned as Mahadevi (Mother/Goddess of all God's)
Hiranyagarbha (Vedas) ...
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What was the real purpose of Shukla Yajurveda?
What was the purpose of Shukla Yajurveda when the Krishna Yajurveda was already present?
Inviting answer from Any Vedic scholar on any references to the purpose. Sun instructed that to Ygnyavalkya.
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What exactly is Moola Avidya? Is it found in Adi Shankaracharya's Prasthana Traya Bhashya?
Shree Satchdanandendra Saraswati Swamiji claims that Moola Avidya is an add on concept which was later inserted into Advaita by Bhamati and Panchapadika Vivarana school.
He says it is not found in the ...
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What are the manifestiontion of Purusha
Which one is correct?
Purusha 5 manifestation : Indra, Vayu, Agani, Varuna and Yama
Purusha 7 manifestation : Indra, Shakti, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Shani and Yama
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Did Pre-Shankara scholars of other darshanas consider Vedanta to be Advaita only?
Shri Sacchidananda Sarawati in his Introduction to the Brahma Sutra Bhashya Kannada translation, Part 1, page 14, which says,
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As in Vedanta other Darshanas are taken up for refuting them,...
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How do Madhwas explain Taittiriya Upanishad 2.1.1?
Madhwas hold that Akasha was not created and it was eternally present.
But Taittiriya Upanishad, Brahmananda Valli, First Shloka (2.1.1) says
तस्मा॒द्वा ए॒तस्मा॑दा॒त्मन॑ आका॒शः सम्भू॑तः ।
Tasmadva ...
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Is Advaita refuted by Brahma Sutras?
Adi Shankaracharya taught:
If the universe be true, let it then be perceived in the state of deep
sleep also. As it is not at all perceived, it must be unreal and
false, like dreams.
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Why does Ramanujacharya reject yoga-pratyaksha as a pramana?
In the Sri Bhashya, his commentary on the Brahma Sutras, Ramanujacharya rejects "yoga pratyaksha" (yogic perception) as a pramana:
(Paraphrased by me for readability)
Perception is of two ...
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Why do Vedantin matha-adhipatis take Sannyasa ashrama?
The matha-adhipatis of the Vedantic sects like Sri Vaishnavism, Smartha, and Madhva are sannyasis. In fact, taking up sannyasa ashrama is a requirement to become matha-adhipati.
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What is Srikantha's Visisthadvait Philosophy?
Does any one know what Siva Visishtadvaita (Shrouta Shaiva Siddhanta) philosophy by Srikantha Acharya is all about?
I know what is advaita philosophies but not this one.
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Proof of past eternity of souls in Vedas and Upanishads
The past eternity of souls, that is, the concept that souls have always existed from eternity is clearly well attested in Bhagavat Gita
न त्वेवाहं जातु नासं न त्वं नेमे जनाधिपाः |
न चैव न भविष्याम:
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Can a Jeevatma be re-incarnated as a non living being?
I have gone through many lectures on Advait Vedanta.
Here is what I understand.
Bramhan
Anything you are aware of i.e. sound, signs, smells all these, they are
objects of consciousness. You are aware ...
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How is the Advaita Brahman a controller?
In Aparokshanubhuti 18th shoka it says
But how can the Brahman be the controller as it is akartha(non doer) and cannot influence maya at all?
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What is correct - Sat-chit-ananda or Sat-chit-anantha?
We have always been given to believe that the state that you achieve when you realize Moksha and the experience of the highest truth is best described as Sat-chit-ananda. And this is often described ...
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Source of Madhvacharya telling that a soul can be split
As I discuss the implications of this question here,
The YouTube link given in the main question says it no more available
https://youtu.be/NiIuuyW_IRo?t=1865
Can any one give the source as to where ...
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How can Dvaita explain splitting up of soul?
I was researching Dvaita vs Advaita and came across this really interesting question.
According to Dvaita, a person can split his soul and take multiple bodies and dissolve karma.
But how is this ...
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Human exceptionalism in Vedanta and Hindusim?
Shankaracharya in Vivekachudamani says
Jantoonam Narajanmadurlabham
Of All life forms human life is
difficult to get.
What is so much special about the Human body, that it helps the soul to realise ...
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Source of Soul being a reflection of God or Bimba Prathibimba Vada in Vedas or Upanishads?
Praribimbavada is a vedantic argument which says God is the original image and all souls are the reflections of his image.
Where is it given anywhere in the Vedas or Upanishads that Soul is a ...
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What proportion of Hindus are aware of Vedanta in their religious practice?
Hinduism as practiced today consists of temple worship of deities, Puja and Bhajans at home, going to pilgrimage sites, getting Samskaras conducted (most importantly - marriage ceremony and last rites)...
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What proportion of present day Hindus are aware of Vedanta? [duplicate]
It has been repeated many times at HSE that
by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school. But there are five other Astika or orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy: Purva ...
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How were scriptures, stotras & other texts preserved from the ancient ages to the modern days?
We have two main itihasas, ramayan and mahabharat and hundreds of stotras which actually say in viniyoga that they were given by many ancient rishis or figures like bhishma or various gods and ...
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Wouldn’t life had been better if one suffers his prarabdh karma in the same life time [closed]
I am aware of the three types of karmas. But wouldn’t the creation be better if the beings experience their prarabdh karma in the same life time instead of the next life? Maybe in that way everyone ...
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