Questions tagged [vedic-rituals]
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Brahmasutra Lingam and its types
I found some lingams with lines carved on them but for some lingams there are no lines carved. I've heard that the lingam which has these lines is more auspicious than the regular ones. So I'd like to ...
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What is panchagni?
I have seen mentioning of panchagni several places; especially in Chhandogya Upanishad. There one sadhana is referred as "panchagni sadhna". Literal meaning of panchagni would be pancha + ...
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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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Before the daily fire ritual - what is the purification?
This information coming from a Tamil Brahmin based on reference to Mahaperiyava's instructions and
book on Achamanam written by the great Vedic Scholar Sri Sharma Sastrigal.
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Seeking information about panchmahabhuta
I want some information about the panchmahabhuta (the five elements of nature) and the rituals or traditions related to them in Hindu culture. Can someone please answer about the same?
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What are the meal timings according to Smritis?
While there is Intermittent Fasting and Time Restricted Feeding buzz going on in the fitness community, I want to know what is the take of Smritis regarding
Time of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Are these rituals really done in Ashvamedha as per Brahmanas? Is the translation correct?
When the water for washing the feet is ready, they make the chief
queen (Mahishi) lie down next to the horse, and they cover the two of
them up with the upper cloth as they say the verse, ‘Let the ...
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What is the deeper connection of vedic rituals to sunrise?
What is the deeper significance of the tradition of vedic rituals being indispensable for the sun to rise in the morning (consequently the world to continue to exist)?
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Can anyone please provide me with a link or pdf of rig veda khilani for reading online.?
I have been searching rig veda Khilani or khila (which are later additional hymns to rig veda including shri suktam) for so many days, but I couldn't find it. So can anyone please provide me with the ...
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What is the proper procedure of celebrating new year?
Yesterday, it was seen how some Hindus were overexcited in celebrating the Christian New Year in a typical European fashion. Yet the same enthusiasm is absent while observing the Hindu New Year, which ...
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Time to perform Sandhyavandanam
Sandhyavandanam is a Nitya karma of every Dvija(twice born). It is performed when the sun and the stars are together visible which means early morning and late evening when the sun is on the horizon.
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Leaving death site after final rites without taking leave
Following death/ obsequies and even after Punyahavachanam is performed there is a custom among some sections of society: the visiting relations or guests leave the place without saying so or taking ...
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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 is the horse breed that is used in Ashvamedha yagna?
Is it Equus sivalensis?
I remember them being white for the ritual but do we know the breed?
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Can we do Sandhyavandanam in Bedroom?
Is there a restriction in doing Sandhyavandanam in particular place or it can be done anywhere?
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Did followers of all Astika schools perform Vedic rituals?
While all the Astika schools of thought accept Vedas as one of pramana. Only Mimansa consider performing Vedic rituals as way to attain Moksha.
So, did followers of other schools like Nyaya, Samkhya, ...
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Can Sandhyavandanam be performed by Sanyasis?
Can Sandhyavandanam be performed by Sanyasis?
I am not sure of this topic and there are different answers which state otherwise.
Can someone please clarify who and all can perform Sandhyavandanam and ...
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Regarding meat eating
Is there any process or procedure available in Hinduism before eating meat like halal in Islam or some other process in Christianity? Any prayer or deity to be remembered before eating meat? Please ...
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Does naming a person according to vedic astrology have any benefits
I have seen so many astrology sites suggesting names for specific kundali. Does naming someone according to vedic astrology hold any specific benefits according to the so called swara siddhantha.
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Women, Agnihotra and the Manusmriti
The Agnihotra is an essential Vedic ritual that a householder must practice. In practise we see both husband and wife sitting together to do it. For example here.
Further the dharmashastras prescribe ...
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In which book are the hand movements written while recting vedic mantras?
While reciting vedic mantras I witnessed some people making some actions with hand.
I want to learn them. Where can I learn them from. Is there a refrence book for it ?
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Conditions for changing sacred thread?
Yagnopavitam is worn by dwijas, it should be changed when it gets impure or during Upakarma, what gṛhya sūtrās or Dharma śāstrās discuss the situations or conditions under which we have to change the ...
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Are there any stotras for curing baldness or enhancing physical beauty
Yes I do know that this is a materialistic request but honestly some of us can’t shed the materialistic part of life that easily and I believe that our ancient yogis had an answer for everything in ...
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What are the fruits received by performing an Ashwamedha?
Ashwamedha is a Vedic yajna done mainly by Kshatriyas and is supposed to have wondrous benefits including getting rid of Brahmahatya and attaining the post of Indra, if 100 of them are performed.
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Is sannyasa a Vedic way of life? Is it recommended by the Vedas, the ten authentic Upanishads or Grhyasutras?
Sannyasa is BELIEVED to be the so called "fourth stage" of life, i.e after brahmacharya, grihastha, and vAnaprastha. However, when one has ALREADY moved to the forest in seclusion after retiring from ...
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What is the difference between pronounciation of alphabets श and ष in mantras [closed]
There are many mantras with the above two alphabets. Obviously both of them cannot have the same sound. What is the exact difference in their pronounciation. Official references are welcome.
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Five sacrifices of domesticity
The pigeon in Sibi's story says
one is especially bound to do so if one happens to lead a life of domesticity that consists of the five sacrifices. If one, while leading a life of domesticity, does ...
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Do idols/deities in the temple have soul and consciousness or only prana
I have read about what happens exactly during a prana prathista ritual. I understand that certain procedure is followed for instilling prana in an idol. But I want to know if the idol does have any ...
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Are there any other vedic ritual other than yajnas?
Samhita is the ritualistic part of the Vedas. There must be many rituals in the Samhita.
So are there any other vedic ritual other than yajnas
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Giving Arghya to Surya even when not visible?
I have watched several people giving arghya to Surya, even before sunrise (when sun is even not visible ).
Sometimes, people give arghya when sun in above the head. They'll just point to the east ...
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What's the alternative to fire used in Yajna or homa?
Sometimes, especially in foreign countries maybe, due to fire alarms or similar state laws governing the infrastructure, which might forbid fire lighting inside home, it might not be possible at all, ...
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On amavasai day, When is Sandhayandam to be performed
On Ammavasi day, when is the Sandyavandanam t be performed. Whether after Tharpanam or before Tharpanam
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What do Shastra say about building Temples outside of India?
I want to build a Temple in Europe. Which Shastra would I refer to? Vastu, Agama or something else?
Moreover I want to know what every geographical places carry as Karma Veda and if and how that ...
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Can one do deeparadhana and pooja after 12pm? If not, why?
Is daily worship and deeparadhan after 12pm okay? Please give appropriate reasoning
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What scriptures describe the UpAkarma dates calculation and performance details
Upakarma or Avni Avittam is a ritual performed before/on Shravan Paurnima/Pournami (it depends on Veda). Generally Rigveda Upakarma is one day behind Yajurveda Upakarma.
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Does Vedic karma yield fruit in foreign countries? Will it give adverse results?
Do religious rituals bear effect in other countries like America, UK, mleccha deshas? Do vedic rites like sandhya-vandana, tarpana, shraddha give phala in countries other than India (Bharata varsha / ...
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Who has the authority to change the procedure for vedic rituals and under what circumstances?
Being born in a smartha brahmana family, I have had the chance to observe and also perform many vedic rituals at home and other places, starting with nitya karmas like sandhyavandanam to major homams/...
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What was the position of Women in the Vedic era?
Since there are lot of difference of opinion and lack of clarity regarding women and its status in hinduism, especially in the Vedas. There is a lack of clarity with respect to the important things ...
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Origin of the practice of Piśṭa paśu in Vedic Yajnas?
Piśṭa paśu is said to be the replacement of animals with images of animals made of corn-flour in Vedic rituals. My question is, in which scripture is this practice mentioned and what are the details ...
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What are the correct mantras while giving arghya to Surya?
I only chant om suryay namah but now I want to learn complete mantras while giving arghya to Surya and should we also chant the Gayatri mantra? As a Brahmana (Brahmin) what else should I do beside ...
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Was there any form of discrimination in the yajurveda?
Since the Purusha Sukta of RigVeda is open to interpretations, I have read in certain places of various passages of YajurVeda having some passages that pertain to discrimination of some form in ...
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Where is the injunction to do Sandhyavandanam found in the Vedas?
I know the injunction for Dvijas to do Sandhyavandanam is found in the Manusmriti, but where is this injunction found in the Vedas?
The Gayatri mantra is found in the Vedas, but where is the ...
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Janeau wearing direction
Does the Janeau or Poonol (Yajnopavitham) for Brahmins wearing direction from left to right is for signifying that they have to be more Justice and Righteous oriented?
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Are Upanishad's really parts of the Vedas?
While the hymns of the Vedas emphasize rituals and the Brahmanas serve as a liturgical manual for those Vedic rituals, the spirit of the Upanishads is inherently opposed to ritual. The older ...
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Can I do Pitru Paksha rituals while my parents are still alive?
I would like to do Pitru Paksha rituals, such as offering black til seeds and water to my ancestors, like my grandfather and great grandfather and maternal grandmother. My paternal grandmother and my ...
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What is the prayashchit for late Yagyopaveet for a 20 year old Bramhin putra?
What is the prayashchit for late Yagyopaveet for a 20 year old Bramhin putra ?
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How are animals killed in the Soma Yajna?
In the Soma yajna, a few animals are killed (I think 3 different animals are killed). My question is, how are they killed? Through beheading, strangulation, etc?
This answer says that the horse is ...
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Ancient texts on Karnavedha
Are there any quotes from ancient texts that talk about Karnavedha?
Although there are various reasons that are cited to justify it as in it helps regulate menstruation in women, or that it helps in ...
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Where in the Vedas do we find : 'aharahah sandhyAm upAsita'?
In Ahnik-Krutya, Shyamacharana Kaviratna Vidyavaridhi mentions that 'aharahah sandhyAm upAsita' (Sandhya should be worshipped everyday) is a Vedic instruction. But he did not mention where exactly in ...
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What do the Devas do with offerings of sacrificial blood in Yajnas?
It is known that whatever is offered to the Devas in Yajnas is consumed by them. So things like milk, butter, ghee, soma, meat, liquor etc are all eaten and drank by the Devas.
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