Questions tagged [vedic-gods]
Tag for the Vedic or specifically Rigvedic deities including Mithra, Indra, Varuna, Aryaman, Aditi etc.
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Which deity is to be invoked (or appeased) first in a Vedic ritual?
In today's time most of the worship/rituals that are done are done based on the injunctions of the Tantras. Sometimes the Puranic methods are also followed ( for e.g. Durga Puja in Bengal). Sometimes ...
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What is the meaning of RashmimAlA Mantras
What are RashmimAlA Mantras? What's the importance of these mantras and
Only Goddesses have these mantras ?
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Do the Devas not actually eat or drink?
Ramanujacharya, in his commentary on the Brahma Sutras, says this in his commentary for sutra 3.1.7:
That eating the soul means no more than satisfaction with it, may also
be inferred from the ...
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Who was Rishi Etesha and why was he racing with Surya?
I had earlier asked a question on Indra taking away a wheel from Surya's chariot and from the answer by Pushkar it turned out that he had done that to help his friend Rishi Etesha:
There was ...
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Who is Vena, the possible inspiration for Phoenix?
While researching about the phoenix I came across this interesting website that says:
The Phoenix is a unique bird, there may only exist one at a time, which ... legend of Phoenix, the same bird is ...
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Ambika, the sister of Rudra? [duplicate]
The Shatapata Brahmana Section 2.6.2 mentions something very interesting:
He offers 1, with the text (Vâg. S. III, 57 a), 'This is thy share, O Rudra! graciously accept it together with thy ...
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Who are these deities mentioned in the Shatapatha Brahmana?
Shatapatha Brahmana 2.3.2 while talking about the Agnihotra fire-sacrifice mentions the following verses:
Verily, in him that exists, these deities reside, to wit, Indra, king Yama, Nada the ...
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What is the story of the three previous Agnis who passed away?
The Shatapatha Brahmana 1.3.3 mentions the following interesting conversation between Agni and the other gods:
He then lays the (three) enclosing-sticks (paridhi) around (the fire). The reason ...
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What exactly is the story of the Aditya called Bhaag/Bhaga?
We all are aware of the Adityas being children of Goddess Aditi and Kashyap Maharishi. A few of them are more well known like Surya, Indra and Vamana but I want to know more about a lesser known ...
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Is there any Hindu god associated with muscle/muscle strength?
We all know that god for general medicine is Dhanvantri, but I want to know whether there is any god / deity particularly associated with muscles and muscle powers.
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Who is the daughter of Surya mentioned in Rig Veda 10.85?
The Rig Veda Book 10 Verse 85 describes the bridal of Sun-god's daughter who is called Surya as well:
6 Raibhi was her dear bridal friend, and Narasamsi led her home.
Lovely was Sūrya's robe: she ...
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Who are these Vedic goddesses mentioned as spouses of Devas?
Rig Veda Book 1 Hymn 22 enumerates many goddesses as the souses of the gods:
9 O Agni, hither bring to us the willing Spouses of the Gods,
And Tvaṣṭar, to the Soma draught.
10 Most youthful ...
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Do any other scriptures tell the story of Goddess Aranyani mentioned in Vedas?
Rig Veda Book 10 Verse 146 is dedicated to the forest goddess called Aranyani:
1 GODDESS of wild and forest who seemest to vanish from the sight.
How is it that thou seekest not the village? Art ...
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Who is Ritu mentioned in this Rigvedic verse?
Rig Veda Book 1 Verse 15 is dedicated to Indra but mentions someone or something called Ritu (Ṛtu). Now Ritu generally means season and Reet means the cosmic order and am confused which of these is ...
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Who are the Havirdhanas mentioned in RIgveda?
Rigveda Book 10 Verse 13 is devoted to the Havirdhanas and goes something like this:
I yoke with prayer your ancient inspiration: may the laud rise as on the prince's pathway. All Sons of ...
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Is there any God/Deity of Electricity?
For all the natural & social aspects like water, fire, animals, wind, earth, trees, engineering, sex, day/night, knowledge, maths, strength -- we have certain kind of deity.
Ancient civilization ...
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Why is Surya referred to as Martanda?
Rig Veda Book 10 Verse 72 mentions a curious story about Surya's birth:
7 When, O ye Gods, like Yatis, ye caused all existing things to grow,
Then ye brought Sūrya forward who was lying hidden in ...
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Does Rig Veda declare Gods to be immortal?
There may be some poetic descriptions of Soma conferring immortality - but are the Gods explicitly declared to be immortal in Rig Veda?
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What is the procedure for Agnishtoma ritual that leads to Heaven?
Agnishtoma is a Vedic ritual that takes its name from three hymns to Agni recited in it and was performed by those who want to ascend to heaven. This Hindupedia page - Agniṣṭoma gives the basic steps ...
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Does rig-vedic Mitra occur in post rig-vedic works, especially epics and puranas?
Mitra is largely paired with varuna in rig veda but is also praised separately. Vishnu takes his three steps by the laws of Mitra. He is also praised as "he supports all the gods".
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Who is the Rig Vedic god Manyu who resembles Indra?
Rig Veda Book 10 Verse 83 mentions someone called Manyu while describing the exploits of Indra:
HE who hath reverenced thee, Manyu, destructive bolt, breeds for himself forthwith all conquering ...
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Who is Aja Ekapada and why is this form of Lord Shiva very rare in Hinduism?
From what I have researched so far,Aja Ekapada is considered as one of the Rudras of Lord Shiva.The various forms which depicts include Ekapada Shiva,the one legged shiva,the ekapad trimurthy(Brahma ...
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Who are the Ribhus?
Wikipedia mentions this about the Ribhus:
Ribhus are depicted in some legends of the Vedic literature as three sons of the goddess of morning light named Saranyu and Hindu god Indra. In other ...
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Is Indra the chief god of the Vedas?
While some puranas describe Indra as a devotee of Lord Vishnu or other gods, the Vedas, in contrast depict Lord Indra as the most important gods. This is visible across the length and breadth of the ...
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Does Rig Veda anywhere say that Vishnu is the mightiest? [duplicate]
As far as I can tell, in the Rig Veda, Indra,Rudra Agni Soma have been extolled as the mightiest, separately (what westerners call henotheism). It is not even clear if Vishnu in the rig veda is ...
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Why devi 'Ambika' is called Lord shiva s Sister in Yajurveda?
Goddess ambika is considered wife of Lord shiva but here yajurveda calls devi ambika sister of Lord shiva
एष ते रुद्र भाग: सह स्वस्त्राम्बिकया तं जुषस्व स्वाहैष ते रुद्र भाग S
आखुस्ते पशु:।।57।।...
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What does the word 'Asura' mean in the Vedas?
The Danavas and Daityas are referred to as Asuras in the Puranas but in The Vedas many Devas are also referred as Asuras.
May the golden-handed, life-bestowing, well-guiding, exhilarating and ...
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Why is the Milky Way called aryamṇáḥ pánthāḥ?
In the Rig Veda, Aryaman is described as the protector of mares, and the Milky Way (aryamṇáḥ pánthāḥ) is said to be his path.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aryaman
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Is this true that Gods can not make their own food?
One of the main process of yajna is to prepare food to be offered to a particular deity which is known as havi. I have read somewhere that in order to maintain balance as being immortals the Gods can ...
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Are Vedic Gods Tvashtar And Vishwakarma the same?
Lord tvastar is an artisan God who is praised In the Vedas and Vishwakarma is also considered An artisan God in puranas and epics. So are these the different names of the same god or are they two ...
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Did Lord Vishnu fight battles in the company of Indra Deva?
Rig veda describes Lord Vishnu as an ally of Indra dev, so is there any story where they have fought battles together or is it an indication to Vamana avatar?
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Which Vedic verses declare Lord Brahma as supreme?
Lord Brahmaa is a very important figure in Vedic tradition. He is referred to as PrajApatI and hiranyagarbha in the Vedas. As per Puranic tradition he is the part of trimurti's or trinity.
However, ...
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Was it really Indra who killed Trishiras or was it someone called Trita?
Indra is described as having killed Trishiras and in revenge Tvastar created Vritra who was also slayed by Indra. But few verse from the Vedas mention someone else as the slayer of Trisiras:
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Why did Tvastar, the father of Vritra fashion the Vajra that killed his own son?
The Shatpatha Brahmana states that Vritra was created by Tvastar to avenge the killing of Trisiras by Indra. However, many verses in RV call Tvastar the creator of Vajra for example Rigved 1.32.1 says:...
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Is there any online Anukramanika (Index of Sages and deities) for Krishna Yajurveda?
Is there a list of seers and devatas of the mantras of krishna yajurveda?
Is there any online reference which details the chapters of Krishna Yajurveda and its related rishis and devatas?
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How many Lord Indra temples are there in India?
Are there any temples in India which are exclusively dedicated to Lord Indra?
If yes, then where are those temples located?
If no, what are the reasons for Lord Indra not having temples dedicated ...
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Who are the Vajin gods?
This excerpt from the Baudhayana Shrauta Sutras, a text associated with the Yajur Veda, describes a ritual which ironically is not from the Yajur Veda:
athātathchandasyanāmrātāni hutānumantraṇāni ...
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Who are the Rashmi gods worshiped before a Yagna?
In this excerpt from the Baudhayana Shrauta Sutras, a text associated with the Yajur Veda, a ritual is described where a person who wants to perform a Yagna (fire ritual) begs the priests to give him ...
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nyAsa on murti during prANa pratishthA
This wikipedia article says that during prANa pratishthA, nyAsa is done ON THE MURTI where various deities are installed in various parts of murti.
The ritual typically involves a Puja, chanting ...
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What are the spiritual benefits of worshipping God moon?
As God moon is connected to feminine aspects of brain (emotions, love, devotion etc). Will worshipping God Moon helps us to ( helps mean being lubricant or catalyst ) make us femininely strong, i.e ...
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Which scriptures describe the chariot of Sun God?
सप्ताश्व रथमारूढम् प्रचंडम् कश्यपात्मजम् |
श्वेत पद्मधरम् देवम् तम् सूर्यम् प्रणमाम्यहम् ||
saptāśva rathamārūḍham pracaṁḍam kaśyapātmajam |
śvēta padmadharam dēvam tam sūryam praṇamāmyaham |...
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What is Niyati? [duplicate]
I've been unable to find following answers regarding Niyati. Can anyone describe?
What is Niyati?
Who decides it? Is their any Deity to decide ? Or god ?
Can it be changed?
Or there is no Niyati at ...
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Do Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara die?
It is said during universal dissolution the universe gets merged into Supreme Brahman. Do Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara also die at that time?
Please try to answer with Vedas as proof if possible.
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In which hindu scripture, savitar(god of speed) is mentioned? [duplicate]
Recently I came across a name Savitar (God of speed). And as a Hindu I never heard this name.So in which scripture we find the description of this deity.
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What is the story of Savitṛ deity?
What is the story of Savitṛ deity? I am really confused between him and Surya, are they related? As per Wikipedia:
Savitr disappeared as an independent deity from the Hindu pantheon after the end ...
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Who is the god Tvashtar?
Who is Tvashtar deva? Is he Lord Ganesha?
This is from reference to Rigveda where they wrote :Sukta 13, verse 132
Eha tvashtarmagriyam Vishwaroopamupaya Hraye |
Asmakmastu kevalah ||
Meaning: (...
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Is there any verse in Vedas explaining Instantaneous Action at a distance
I'm a Theoretical physicist rather than that I am a Hindu.These days, I'm on my research on Quantum Entanglement.
This simply says that "An event at one place can instantaneously event at another ...
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What scriptures describe the love story of the sage Shyavashva Atreya?
As you can see in the Rig Veda Anukramani in my answer here, the sage who heard Rig Veda Book 5 Hymn 61 from the gods is Shyavashva Atreya. Here is what the hymn says in part:
1 O heroes lordliest ...
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Relationship with Gods
What sort of relationship do the worshippers have to the Vedic deities such as Indra, Agni and Varna? Looking ahead: Do you think it is similar to or different from the relationships to later deities (...
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What is the story of Janaka meeting with the gods of the Days and Nights?
This excerpt from the Taittiriya Brahmana of the Yajur Veda describes the building of the Savitra altar, during which the names of the days and nights of the Hindu calendar are recited. The ...
