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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As per Advaita, Atman/Self/Brahman is unborn and doesnt "pass" away when body dies? What is the reference for it?
As per Advaita Vedanta, its the Sukshma Sharira(Subtle Body/Mind) which reincarnates after a body dies and Atman/Brahman/Self does not "pass away" or "leave" when body dies. But in ...
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Tonsuring head of new born
Apart from the family customs, is it alright to do the shaving head ceremony of the newborn after the first year is completed?
I have read in many places that the tonsuring is done before the first ...
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Good karma yields good results. What is role of GOD here?
Good karma yields positive results, while bad karma leads to negative outcomes. Consequently, our experiences are shaped by our karma, prompting curiosity about the role of God in this process.
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Scrupulous obsessive compulsion disorder
Pls explain the Hindu system of sin for people who are suffering from scrupulous ocd , which makes a person have intrusive thoughts which are largely negative towards God he so dearly loves , because ...
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If absolute consciousness cannot be objectified ,what is the way to realize it? How to know it exists and all 5 sheaths appear to it and not the mind?
Advaita Vedanta says, Pure Consciousness (Chit) cannot be known as an object unlike Reflected Consciousness (Chidabhasa). How can we understand that all things appear to Pure consciousness but not the ...
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How does Vedanta differentiate between reflected consciouness(Chidabhasa) and pure consciouness(Chit)?
Pure consciousness is said to be the source of reflected consciousness. How does Vedanta try to separate the mixture of mind and reflected consciousness from pure consciousness and establish the "...
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Are there any refutations of Jinasena's criticism of Hindu (astika) philosophy?
From Sources of Indian tradition:
The following example of Jain dialectic is taken from the Great Legend (Mahapurana), a lengthy poem in excellent Sanskrit, composed by the Digambara teacher Jinasena ...
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List of Advaita Vedanta proponents: The rishis, sages, gods that supported Aham Brahmasmi
Consider this question as a sequel to this question: Advaita Vedanta Gitas
Advaita Vedanta as an interpretation of Vedanta is one of the oldest. Consider this question as a comprehensive list of all ...
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Meditation in Ramcharitramanas
Is there any meditation prescribed in Ramcharitramanas ? lIKE Meditating on Brahman or Brahman etc
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To expect or not to expect in life?
According to Buddhism, attachment and expectations causes suffering. Even in the Vedas, it is written that maintaining relationships without expectations avoids pain. So what does it actually mean ...
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Do Advaita Vedanta followers perform rituals and rites?
Do the followers of Advaita Vedanta believe in performing rituals like Yagna, Puja, Darshan, Mantra upchaar etc???
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Why and how do Advaitans reconcile that one's true nature is Atman/Brahman alone?
While I understand that Upanishads try to reconcile and prove logically that Atman is the true witness, why can't it be that Subtle body alone is our true nature ? Where and when was this subtle body ...
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Is experience of Self/Atma not a mystical experience as per Traditional Advaita Vedanta? If so how can it be experienced?
Padmapāda, in his commentary upon Sankara’s introduction to the
Brahmasūtras, explains that there are two factors involved in the very
notion of ‘I’: there is the ‘not this’ (anidam amid) aspect which ...
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How to experience consciousness in every experience?
Swami Sarvapriyananda writes in "Sat Chit Ananda: The Philosophy of the Upanishads
", " Your true Self Chit , is not an experience, yet all experiences shine in Chit.Chit
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How does Advaitic realization of Brahman help improve concentration,overcome anxiety,depression,stress, jealousy, helplessness, guilt and sufferings?
How does Advaitic realization of the world as the appearance in consciousness help in manifesting divine qualities and tackling above challenges? People might desire some or other unfulfilled things ...
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Difference between astika and nastika
What is the difference between astika and nastika. I used to think Who believes in God and who don't ; but in many places they say who believes in Vedanta and who don't please clarify my doubts.
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Who is the Sakshi/Witness-Consciousness that watches the mind? How to realize it or be situated in it?
Drig Drishya Viveka says I am aware of the contents in my mind and hence I should be different from my mind. But that awareness of being different from the mind or watching the mind only comes when I ...
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What is required for a Westerner who agrees with Advaita Vedanta to attain a good rebirth?
In more detail, I am someone who lives in the West (1) who accepts the teaching of traditional Advaita Vedanta (through self-study), but (2) who doubts I will be able to attain moksha in my current ...
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Can a human be born again as animal in next life if he lives materialistic life?
I want to know if a human can go back in evolution if he doesn't live spiritually and commit thefts and sins throughout his life
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What happens to the past desires of a person when they get enlightened?
Let's say a person who is a drug addict gets enlightened, then what will happen to his addiction? Will it just fade away just because he realized the drugs, the fun, and the one who enjoyed are part ...
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What is the position of Lord Vishnu according to Srikanta Shivacharya?
According to different Shaiva traditions, Lord Vishnu is either a baddha jivatma (transmigratory being) or samashti jivatma (Qualified being), for an example Kashmiri Shaiva Sampradaya gives the ...
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Is there a book of logic by god , god giving reasons?
God talking about why did he create universe particularly why? Did god ever give his discourse on reason, why did he not create everything peaceful? God talking by logic, just pure reasoning?
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Is there any Vedantic teacher or organisation who uses pure reasoning to explain Vedanta?
I fully believe in the Upanishads. But, is there any teacher who teaches Vedanta, using pure reasoning? I am interested to learn. Thanks.
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How do souls attain moksha according to Shuddhadvaita Darshana?
How do souls attain moksha according to Shuddhadvaita Darshana?
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What is the logic behind claiming the world is an appearance in brahman/atman/Self in advaita vedanta?
Advaita Vedanta claims that we are consciousness and this world is an appearance in consciousness. I understand that we are consciousness but I don't understand how this world is an appearance in ...
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how to experience god?
How do we exactly experience god? Isnt it be more reasonable to aim for materialistic goals? Are there some practises we have to do for experiencing god? How to experience god as a young person 18?How ...
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Is there any Scriptural proof of Ruju Ganas,Jeeva Jeeva Bheda,Svarupa Jnana etc concepts propounded by Shri Madhvacharya ji?
Is there any Scriptural proof of Ruju Ganas, Jeeva Jeeva Bheda, Svarupa Jnana, etc. concepts propounded by Shri Madhvacharya ji?
Kindly quote scriptural references
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What kind of experiences does god want to share?
I have read in HSE that God created this world to share His experiences. However not everyone gets the same experience. Some are rich while others are poor. Some are happy while others are sad. There ...
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Want more details on Devata khanda sutra by kasakrtsna
It is clear that the complete mimansa was supposed to be not comprised of just two mimamsas (purva and uttara) but three mimamsas (add to the list the devata khanda sutras by kasakrtsna), but the ...
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What is meant by experiencing god?
Let us take an example of a person suffering from famine, what he needs is food what he will ask for is food, experiencing god will not come to his mind first, so what does god want us to experience?...
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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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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
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?
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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)
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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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