Questions tagged [vedas]
Vedas are the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. There are four vedas viz., Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda and Atharva Veda. They were compiled by Sage Vyasa.
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Does anyone know about the Sanskrit name for Australia?
Is it recorded in any of our sacred texts. On Google search, it is said that Mahalamka or Mahalanka is the name for Australia. I am not sure though.
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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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Are the Āraṇyaká-s and the Upaniṣád-s part of the Véda?
Mántra–Brā́hmaṇayor Veda-nāma-dheyám.
"The name 'Véda' is given to the Mántra and the Brā́hmaṇa."
—Āpastamba-şrāuta-sūtrá 24.1.31
Ádhi-Dāivam áth' ā́dhy-ātmam
ádhi-yajñam íti trayám
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How many times does the word 'अनन्त' (Ananta) come in the Vedas?
I would want to know how many times does the name 'अनन्त' (Ananta) come in the Vedas?
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For the past 2 millenia, have the mantras of the Vedas been chanted wrong?
My doubt arises from this article https://lrc.la.utexas.edu/books/rigveda/RV00
Also the Tāittirīya-saṁhitā́ contains both mántra-s (poëtry written in meter) and yájus-es and brā́hmaṇa-s (prose not ...
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Who is the god of craft?
In greek myths, there is one god named Hephaestus. He is the god/patron of craftsmen and forges and blacksmiths etc.
Is there a similar god in Hinduism? I think that there is one, just he isn't very ...
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If the only way to get Moksha in the Kali Yuga is through Bhakti, what is the point of Yajnas, Puja, Sandhyavandana?
कृते यजन् यज्ञैस्त्रेतायां द्वापरेऽर्चयन्। यदाप्नोति तदाप्नोति कलौ
सङ्कीर्त्य केशवम् ।। १७ ।।
kṛte yajan yajñaistretāyāṃ dvāpare'rcayan । yadāpnoti tadāpnoti kalau
saṅkīrtya keśavam ॥17॥
"That ...
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What was the point of studying Vedas for Ravana?
I mean if Ravana had to be bad even after studying the Vedas what was the point of it? What did he learn from it?
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Why Atma is interpreted as a witness.?
Namaste, please help with the understanding of Atma is a witness or Sakshi. Reference: BG 9:18. In the materialistic world, the act of witnessing requires something (perhaps light) to enter something (...
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What's the difference between the chariot and the two birds?
In the Upanishads, there are two metaphors that are both included. These are
"The chariot" and "The two birds" but what is the difference between the two?
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Explain the metaphysics (the nature of Ultimate Reality) of the Upanisads as expressed in the metaphor of the “chariot” and the “two birds”.?
Critically explain the metaphysics ( the nature of Ultimate Reality ) of the Upanisads as expressed in the metaphor of the “chariot” and the “two birds”. Clearly bring out their differences. What ...
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Who is the Hindu god of sacrifice?
Who is the Hindu god of sacrifice?
I tried to find out by Googling it, but all I found out was that it was Agni. But I thought that Agni was the god of fire. So, who is it then?
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If everything is Mithya as per Advaita, are Vedas Mithya too?
Advaita Vedanta says that everything is Mithya and Brahman is the only truth. Are not the Vedas Mithya too? How can true knowledge be attained by Vedic statements?
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Which God should i pray to get rid of speaking ghost and evil spirits and what mantra should I chant according in Vedas and Hinduism [closed]
I am suffering from speaking ghosts and evil spirits. They sometimes attack me and cause pain in my body.
What do the Vedas say about getting rid of haunting ghosts and evil spirits attached to humans?...
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What are some verses in which "Aham Brahmasmi" is written? [duplicate]
Are there any mentions of the phrase "Aham Brahamasmi" (it doesn't have to be exactly that, anything similar would be fine) in either the Puranas or the Gita? If so, please provide.
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How could Madhu and Kaitabha have stolen the vedas before they'd been written down as scripture?
How did Madhu and Kaitabha "steal" the Vedas? How could the Vedas have been stolen by Madhu and Kaitabha when the Vedas hadn't yet been revealed as scriptures and written down in book form?...
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What does "Hare Rama" means here.?
I was watching a movie called final destination and there's a part when a stranger guy appears and says this phrase.:
Hare Rama.
Well I suppose this is an hindu phrase because he showed a book that ...
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What are some arguments given by Advaitins against Dvaita philosophy of Madhvacharya
What is refutation of Tattvada philosophy of Madhvacharya?
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Spiritual work of past life
Suppose I get initiated into a mantra and chanted it in my past life would I need initiation to chant that same mantra in this life
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About Girl child - What does Vedas and Shastras say in Sanatana Dharma.?
Just curious to know what do Vedas or Shastras say about a girl child? Like from when it's born to her journey of life.
Can someone give some references.?
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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.
I just want to ...
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Are there any other devas than the 33 named in Scripture? [duplicate]
33 devas are named in the Vedas. But are there any indications, in the Vedas or in any other writings, that there exist other devas, that are not named in the Vedas, and are not manifestations of the ...
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If yajna doesn't include killing, why do brahman granths promote animal killing?
As per Nirukta 1/8, Yajna is adhvar means "non-killing" i.e, no animal slaughter is allowed in yajna right?
If so, why does shatpath brahman includes slaughtering of bulls and other animals?
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Who first coined the term Sanatan Dharma?
When did we get the name "Sanatan Dharma"? Is "Sanathan Dharma" and Hinduism one and the same? I see hardly people know about Sanatan Dharma. Mostly in North India, people know it ...
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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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What do you mean by Veda shakhas? are those a copy, or preservation styles of Vedas? [duplicate]
I'm not sure if Veda shakha means copies of Vedas or a particular preservation style. Please quote sources as evidences.
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Who are Rig Veda , Yajur Veda and Atharv Veda?
In Gita Krishna says to Arjun that among Vedas he is Sama Veda.
Is there any information anywhere as to who are Rig Veda , Yajur Veda and Atharva Veda ?
Is is true that Sam Veda has three wives, while ...
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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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Do any of our scriptures mention benefits of having a girl child?
In traditional or even modern-day India, I hear from my elders that the birth of a girl baby is not as welcoming as a boy baby.
I also heard from elders that during Punyavachanam a special portion/...
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How did Dayanand Saraswati deal with the fact that the Krishna Yajurveda forbids Shudras from performing yajna?
Dayanand Saraswati was a religious leader in the 19th century who believed people of all castes should be allowed to study the Vedas. He created the Arya Samaj for this purpose and in the the centres ...
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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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Are all the different recensions of the Vedas meant to be accepted as the source of dharma?
As we all know back in the past there existed many different śākhās ("branches" or "recensions") of various Vedas. For example, in the case of the Rigveda, the pariśiṣṭa ("...
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Any sloka/strota to improve my skills?
I want to be an actor but my acting skills aren't that great is there any sloka/strota/prayer which can help me with it
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Who is God of Oldness? What are the details about him?
Jara is called the god of oldness. Who is he? Where does he live? Any story about him?
Anyone who has defeated him?
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Reference of this shlokah
I need reference of this shloka.:
प्रत्यक्षे करणं त्वगाद्यविरलाः षट्संख्यकाः देहिनां
पञ्चैतेषु बहिर्गतां न हि सदाप्य क्षीणरूपास्तथा ।
षष्ठं यन्मन इत्यगोचरगतिश्चित्रं भवेत्तद्वहि-
व्यपारेण विनैव तुष्टि...
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I would like to know the story of Kesari, the father of Hanumanji
We know Kesari was a powerful being. Recently I came across an article on Bharatpedia.org and I came to know that he was a chief in the Vanara sena and fought Ravana's army. I am curious to know what ...
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What is the meaning of "tat tvam asi"?
Is this "tat tvam asi" referred to brahman who is sung in vedas?
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Who calm the Narasimha's anger after killing Hiranyakashyap?
I heard many stories like lord Narashimha was uncontrolled with anger after killing Hiranyakashyap. So Lord Shiva and Mata Laxmi come to calm him. Want to know is any scripture tell about this ...
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How to change your personality?
Is there any method mentioned to change your personality coz there are many descriptions how a man should act like but is there any method to change your personality to that
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Did Buddha Praise Gayatri Mantra?
I wish to ask something about Gayatri Mantra and its relation to Buddha.
In a Buddhist text Buddha is quoted as saying
"Of sacrifices the fire sacrifice is the chief,
Of Vedic hymns Savitti is ...
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Is there any difference between Chandas (meter) in Vedic and non-vedic literature
I am new to learning the RigVeda and have some formal education in Samskrita.
While going through the Veda, I could not comprehend the Chandas cited there.
The significant difference is that non-Vedic ...
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When does a man become-Dwija(twice-born) , when he undegoes Upnayan or when he complete his Vedic studies?
In past men (possibly of three varnas) would undergo Upnayan and then would start the study of Vedas.
Now at what point does the man becomes dwija- when he undergoes upanyan and start to wear the ...
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Why it always happens with me?
After consulting you guys many time on how to start spiritual journey I decided to chant ashttotar satnamavali of my deity,I decided to chant one name every night before sleeping for 108 days I even ...
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Is there some scriptural background to this phrase?
Mata
Pita
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Devta।
Translation.:
Mother Father Teacher God.
This means the order of respect and reverence that one should give in decreasing order. With Mother worthy of most respect and ...
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Can I take back a promise made to kali? [closed]
I(29M) made a promise to goddess kali that I will stop watching porn/masturbation. But I could not keep up this how hard I try. I have been stuck in this for 8 years and in one way or the other I ...
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Is it possible to learn the Vedas part time? Or is only through proper enrollment in a gurukul?
Do any scriptures support this? If so, which ones?
