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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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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which upanishad is this shloka from ? Iti cha 'pahatapāpmādasya cha guṇā na bhūtakāśe sambhavanti jīvā saṅkāpi nivaritā
I am trying to find the upanishad from which this shloka occurs:
Iti cha 'pahatapāpmādasya cha guṇā na bhūtakāśe sambhavanti jīvā saṅkāpi nivaritā
इति च ऽपहतपाप्मादस्य च गुणा न भूतकाशे सम्भवन्ति जी...
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Refrence for this sentence in vedas
In class 6 history books, this line is quoted frm rigveda to prove that Varna migration was easy in early Vedic period.
'l am a singer; my father is a physician, my mother is a grinder of corn . ' ...
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Are there any proofs in Hindu Scriptures as well as cited by scholars that Shudras might have / can read Vedas?
Can there be any proofs from Hindu Scriptures where we could say that Shudras read Vedas ?
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Who started the traditon of women being first wedded to three devtas before being wedded to the husband?
In Vedic Vivah (Vedic Wedding) , the girl is first wedded to three devtas (Chandra Dev, Gandharva Vishwashu and Agni Dev) then in the last she is wedded to the husband .
Is it true that this ...
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Shatdarshanas: Who is understood to be the one that grants liberation and enlightment?
Consider this question as the sequel to: Foundational texts of Shatdarshanas
Out of shatdarshanas: The Vedanta school has primarily three sub-schools: Advaita Vedanta, Vishishtadvaita and Davita.
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Is Shiva or Rudra born and is he still alive? Was he killed or merged with supreme brahman at any point of time?
Is there any references in Vedas, ithihasas and puranas or any scriptures about birth of Siva or Rudra? Also, shiva purana says that Siva also has incarnations. So are all these incarnations still ...
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Devas(Gods) and their digestive system
According to Brahmanda purana, brahma commensed creation in this following chronological order [Bh Purana - Quote 25 - 50].
Prākrta Creations (pertaining to Prakruti)
Mahat -- Great Principle
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What is the difference between Buddhi (बुद्धि) and Mann (मन)?
I know Buddhi (बुद्धि) means intelligence/intellect and Mann (मन) means mind. But what is difference between them?
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Can anyone share the source of famous sloka gange cha yamune chaiva?
Famous sloka for water purification or during bathing:
गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरि सरस्वति ।
नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरि जलेऽस्मिन् संनिधिं कुरु ॥
Can anyone share the source of this sloka?
Based on my ...
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where is this sloka from: "Jīvana muktā api punar bandhanaṁ jānatī karma bhī "
I am trying to identify the source of this shloka,
Jīvana muktā api punar bandhanaṁ jānatī karma bhī
जीवन मुक्ता अपि पुनर बंधनं जानती कर्म भी
researched online but couldn't find anything relevant, ...
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Reference source of this shloka - Niścalātavai bhaktir yā saiva muktiḥ janārdana
I am trying to identify the reference/source of this shloka,
Niścalātavai bhaktir yā saiva muktiḥ janārdana
निश्चलात्वै भक्तिर या सैव मुक्तिर जनार्दन
Any hints or suggestions are appreciated.
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What is a real story of god Kaal Bhairav?
What is a real story of god Kaal Bhairav and also what is a story associated with his temples,Shree Kaal Bhairav Mandir, Ujjain and Kaal Bhairav Mandir,Varanasi.
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How are Asura and rakshas so powerful?
If it is said that seminal energy brings strength, power, and peace, then how are so many Asura and rakshas powerful if they don't practice celibacy? (Sometimes even more powerful than god)
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Where can I get true info about god?
They sing in songs that what you wish from God God fulfills it but when I see around the world doesn't send to work like that it means it's a false info, so where can I get true info about god and how ...
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unicode char for gvaṁ and how it is pronounced correctly
Wanted to know how the word
gvaṁ
ग्वं
pronounced correctly and written represented in unicode, For example in this sloka
स विश्वकृद्विश्वविदात्मयोनिर्ज्ञः कालकारो गुणी सर्वविद् यः।
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What does the word "Neela(नील)" actually mean in the vedas
The Shatarudriya mentions Rudra as Nīlagrīva , some translators translate this is "black necked" , so what is the actual meaning of the word "Nīla(नील)" mean in the Vedas?
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Which scripture is this shloka from? (etasya kṛtakṛta vatāt kṣāstra nivṛtite)
I am trying to identify which scripture this sloka is from ? I came across this from a lecture:
etasya kṛtakṛta vatāt kṣāstra nivṛtite
एतस्य कृतकृत वतात क्षास्त्र निवृतिते
Researching online so far ...
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Why does the Rig Veda call Vishnu a mountain-roaming bull?
As you can see in the Rig Veda Anukramani I provided in my answer here, Book 1 Hymn 154 of the Rig Veda is addressed to Vishnu. Here is one of the verses from that hymn:
Let the hymn lift itself as ...
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What is the origin of the word "Hindu"?
It is a fact that the term "Hindu" derives from the river "Sindh". But most of Hinduism's tenets and teachings derive from the Vedas. Why wasn't it named after the Vedas, but it's rather given a name ...
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How are Asura and rakshas so powerfull
If it is said that seminal energy brings strength power and peace, then how are so many Asura and rakshas powerfull even more than god's if they don't follow celibacy
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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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What is Tvarita Rudra? Where is it found?
Linga Purana (chapter 64) states worship of Lord Shiva done by Parashara using various Vedic Suktas which I also mention in my answer here. The verses are as:
अदृश्यंति वशिष्ठं च प्रणम्यारुन्धतीं तत ।...
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Is Rig Vedic Indra only Sri Rama?
According to Rig Veda (and other Vedas) Indra is the all pervading and supreme being:
In every figure he [Indra] hath been the mode... Indra assumes many form by his Maya (6.47.18)
He who is Lord of ...
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Transliterate this Sama Veda Mantra
This is from the Sama Veda; Google Translator didn't help me with the transliteration, and I don't speak Sanskrit either. Can someone provide a transliteration.?
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Can brahmins of different regions such as AP/KA or north India wear PurvaShikha or is it only for brahmins of Kerala and Tamil Nadu?
I have a friend who is from Karnataka but was wearing a purvashikha... is it permitted??
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How to purify water for shiv abhishek or Japa?
If we keep water in copper vessel, and plan to use that water for abhishek of shiva linga or want to keep it during japa.
Here are the following questions:
What mantra to chant on the water?
What is ...
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Who were the witches whom Indra crushed to death?
Rigved Verse 1.133 mentions this curious story:
WITH sacrifice I purge both earth and heaven: I burn up great she-fiends who serve not Indra, Where throttled by thy hand the foes were ...
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What is the difference between Bhaava Lagna, Hora lagna, and Ghati lagna?
What is the difference between Bhaava Lagna, Hora lagna, and Ghati lagna?
I am confused about the concepts of Bhaava Lagna, Hora lagna, and Ghati lagna, and I am not sure what their respective ...
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English translation of 'Sanskriti Ke Char Adhyay' by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
As the title suggests, I am looking for an English translation of 'Sanskriti Ke Char Adhyay' by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. I would be grateful if anyone could provide.
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Does any Purāna (or other scripture) mention the name of all 18,000 kalp?
Per verified sources, it's said that we are in the 1st day of the 51st year of the present Brahma, which means that 18,000 Brahma days or Kalp have elapsed. Do any Purānas or other scriptures mention ...
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What is the significance of HRAAM beej mantra
What is the significance of hraam beej mantra and which god or goddess is the beeja related to?
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is there any referance of SWAMINARAYAN in Ved, Puran, Upnishad, Ramayan, Mahabharat etc Hindu Shashtras?
Thay first claimed SWAMINARAYAN as a revolutionary saint.
After a little success they claimed him as an Avtar of Shri Krishna.
After some time they claimed him to be even higher (SUPREME /
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How to practise fire worship in modern times?
Is there a simple way to practise fire worship more suited to modern times and not too complex and time-taking?
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How rishi markandeya can be the composer of Mahamrityunjay mantra?
If Mahamrityunjay mantra was described in Vedas very before then why it was said that it was composed by rishi markandeya? Does it was added later in the puranas to highlight this mantra?
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seeking melodic veda mantra recitations
I'm interested in locating Veda mantras with precise pronunciation of all alphabets (swar + akshar), akin to a melodious recitation. A notable example is the recitation of this Veda mantra from the ...
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Veda Mantra related to 2 people talking privately without realizing god is listening
There was a Vedic mantra that I came recently across in a book, but apparently, I can't recall the exact mantra. I do remember its meaning, though; it was something like:
When two people are talking ...
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Meaning of विश्वासः according to Vedas
श्रद्धः means शास्रस्य गुरुवाक्यस्य विश्वासः इति श्रद्धः,
I want to know that meaning of विश्वासः according to Vedas?
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Why does the Yajur Veda call Vishnu the Nikhuryapa and the Nibhuyapa?
The Seventh Kanda of the third Prapathaka of the Taittiriya Samhita of the Yajur Veda explains various Yagnas (Vedic fire-rituals), and in particular, the third Prapathaka of this Khanda provides some ...
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Any reference for this particular mantra performed during the Ashvamedha?
According to Wikipedia, the mantra (sacred recitation) at the end of the annahoma ("food-oblation rite") performed during the aśvamedha and uttered just before-, during-, and just after ...
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regulations in Kali Yuga regarding hearing the vEda
It is discussed in the question here: Definition and ritualistc rights of vrAtyas in the present day that mostly everyone except the brAmhanas are vrAtyas (and thus entitled to the rights of sUdras).
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Can an Aryan be a disciple of a Mleccha?
Can an Aryan/Arya (Brahmana) become a disciple of a Mleccha (Muslim)? Is it valid according to the Vedic scriptures?
I read in Mahabharata that it is forbidden to even hear the language of Mlecchas...
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What is meant/represented by the numbers in this Vedic Chant table on Wikipedia?
I am looking here:
What do these numbers mean in terms of the chanting? I don't follow. Can you provide an example of romanized sanskrit (possibly alongside devanagari) and show what these numbers ...
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What is the theory regarding how far back the Vedic chants were first composed into the rigid memorization system?
I saw on Quora someone suggesting that the chants/texts content reference some geographical features stretching back at least 50,000 years ago, maybe as far back as 500,000 years ago. Now, the Vedic ...
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Is Indradhanush really bow of Indra?
This question came to my mind when I heard/noticed about Indradhanush (hindi/Sanskrit name for Rainbow). So If Indradhanush is really Bow of Indra does it have a significance?
Scientifically ...
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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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Why is Hinduism male centric in terms of marriage and family? [closed]
If a child inherently has genes of both mother and father then why is the Gotra decided on patrilineal basis and not from mothers lineage? Is female body so exception to humanity?
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Can Islamic beliefs be accommodated into certain sect of Hinduism?
Islam is a strict monotheist faith like Judaism and Sikhism, and we also find support of monotheism in the Vedas to the extent that there are some sects which prohibit idol worship among the Hindus.
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Correct Ruchi krut Pitra stotra in sanskrit and the benefits of chanting everyday
Please let me know Ruchi krut Pitra stotra in sanskrit and English transliteration. Also the benefits of chanting everyday.
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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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