Questions tagged [vishnu]

For questions on the god of preservation, among the Trimurti. Also called Narayana. The Supreme God or Brahman in Vaishnavism. In case of questions exclusively on his avataras, the respective tag is preferable like Rama, Krishna.

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Does Vishnu love Lakshmi?

I watched an episode of Hindi serial Shree Mad Bhagwad Mahapurana in which it was shown that while going to Pataal Lok (with Baali) , Vishnu didn't even see Lakshmi let alone say goodbye to her. At ...
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Can you perform Salagram puja in Sutaka/thudaku

I had a question. I am initiated and perform Sri Salagrama Nitya Puja daily. I am under the instruction to do it daily. What do I do when there is a time of uncleanliness in the family. Do I need to ...
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I am 18 years old and I'm Jain [closed]

I made a promise to God that I will never masturbate but I didn't fulfill my promise what will happen to me?
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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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Which God has title of 'Adipurush'?

I thought, it is a term associated with Lord Shiva since he is known as Adiyogi too but a Ramayan adaptation movie is using it for Lord Ram.
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Were Vishnu avatarams liberated by Shakti/Siva?

A page on Quora by the name "Dakshina Kali (দক্ষিণা কালী)" commented Matsya was liberated by Matsyasamharamurti, Varaha by Varahasamharamurti, Narasimha by Sharabha, Vamana by Kankalamurti; ...
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Can you please explain to me why it is specified that the kalki avatar is going to kill people of mixed castes and kings born of sudra women?

As per Vayu Purana I.58.76-83: “He will be called Pramiti. He was born of a part of Visnu formerly in the Svayambhuva Manvantara. He wandered over the earth for full twenty years. He led an army ...
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Do Vishnu , Shiva and Brahma always keep meditating ? And What about Krishna?

Do Vishnu in Baikunth , Shiva in Kailash and Brahma in Brahmloka always keep meditating ? And What about Krishna. He lives in Go-Loka with Radha. What does he constantly keep doing in Go-Loka ?
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Is it true that the scriptural texts denying the attributes of Brahman are of greater authority than those affirming attributes?

I was reading Sampathkumaran's translation of Gita Bhashya by Sri Ramanuja. I found this written in the commentary of 2.13. I wonder if this is true.
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When did Vishnu become brother of Parvati?

Vishnu is not biological brother of Parvati. But still he is considered has her brother. When did he become his brother ? Is Vishnu also brother of Sati ?
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Who was Swami Ramānandacharya? Whose Incarnation was he?

Who was Jagadguru Ramānandacharya? Whose Incarnation was he?
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Who wrote Anand Bhashya? Name some commentries?

Who wrote Anand Bhashya Brahma Sutra? Could you name some commentries of it?
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Is Shri Ram a Avatar of Vishnu? [duplicate]

Is Shri Ram a Avatar of Shri Vishnu? Or Shri Vishnu is avatar of Shri Ram?
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In what form do lord Brahma,Vishnu and lord Shiva exist and what is the only source of their infinite power!? What's Thier life like what do they eat?

So, only lord Brahma lord Vishnu and lord Shiva corresponds to this entire existence and what are they and what are we!? How they were created and what energy they surpass through!? Is there any ...
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Is Parshuram poorna-avatar of Vishnu?

Parshuram is avatar of Vishnu . Is he poorna-avatar of Vishnu ? What is the difference between poorna avatar and ansh-avatar of Vishnu ? Poorna avatar = Full incarnation Ansh avatar = Part ...
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How to chant Sahastranama Stotram?

Can anyone pronounce Sahastranama Stotram? Is it ok if I mispronounce some names, can I take the help of YouTube videos to chant?
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What are the most appropriate times of day to perform puja to lord Vishnu?

I read that the most appropriate time for puja for Lord Shiva is Arunodaya muhurta, that Nishita muhurta is the time to perform puja for the goddess Lakshmi, and that the best time to perform puja for ...
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Does Vishnu/Krishna take very strong examination (Pariksha) of his devotee?

I think normally most gods would take some examination/test (Pariksha) of their devotee's faith to test if they are really their devotee or not. I have heard that Shiva takes very strong Pariksha of ...
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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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Doubts about avatars of Vishnu

My question is how come two avatars of Vishnu (Rama and Parasuraman) can be in the same place in the same time ( Ramayana ) ?
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When did Bhagavan Shree Ram take birth?

Wikipedia says Shree Ram was born in middle half of Treta Yug. And this page also says Treta Yug lasted 1296000 years. But this page and also the film Ram setu says Lord Ram took brith approximately ...
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Who is the husband of Ganga?

Some sources say that Vishnu is the husband of Ganga, and some say that it is Shiva. Also, in the Mahabharata, Ganga married Shanatanu. How can she have three husbands? Did she die each time, then ...
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Vishvarupa nomenclature

Is there any distinctive nomenclature when depicting the expanding form of visnu compared with the transcending form? Is visvarupa vestige the expanding form only? then what is the transcending form ...
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Are there devotional objects for worship of Lord Vishnu (comparable to the shivling used for worshipping Lord Shiva)?

For Lord Shiva, there are shivlings/lingam that people use for devotional worship. Are there any comparable devotional objects that many people use to worship Lord Vishnu, or objects that represent ...
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Vaikunta Ekadashi and Swarga door opening significance

Vaikuntha Ekadashi is known as Mukkoti Ekadashi. This Ekadashi is popularly celebrated in South India. Ekadashi is purely dedicated to worship Lord Shri Hari Vishnu. As per Tamil Calendar, Vaikunth ...
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Who is Shri Ram?

Who is Lord Rama? Is he the avatar of Lord Vishnu or the supreme lord of the universe above even Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh?
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Does Vishnu take avatar from women's womb?

Vishnu keeps taking avatar from time to time . Does he take birth from women's womb like normal humans do. Or Does he take avatar outside of womb i.e. he appears outside of the womb ?
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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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Did Krishna experience human passions and sensations?

Did Krishna suffer from human weaknesses, and did He experience pain, pleasure, temptation, emotions, and other human passions and sensations while on Earth? Or did he not experience those things?
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Who is greater Vishnu, Ram or Krishna?

Who is greater Vishnu, Ram or Krishna?
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Oldest scriptural reference of Sri Hayagriva

What are the oldest known scriptural evidences of Sri Hayagriva? Does He already present inside the Vedas with some sort of Horse hymn ?
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Are the other avatars of Lord Vishnu mentioned in Mahabharata.?

I found the 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu in this chapter of Santi Parva. Appearing in the forms of a swan (Hansa), a tortoise (Kurma), a fish (Matsya), O foremost of regenerate ones, I shall then ...
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Can anyone help me in finding the source (reference) for the following given verse.?

ॐ तुभ्यं नमामि नारायणाय तुभ्यं नमामि जगदीश्वराय । हे लक्ष्मीकांतम तुभ्यं नमामि हे शांताकारम तुभ्यं नमामि ।। Translation.: "O Lord of the universe (Jagadishwaraya), I offer my respectful ...
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Did Vishnu create Krishna?

Are there any scholars who have supported the view that Krishna was a creation of Vishnu? Or is he identical to Vishnu?
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Interpretation of Stories that depict Shiva and Vishnu as bodily?

How are we to interpret stories in scripture that seem to depict Shiva and Vishnu as corporeal, bodily beings? We know that Shiva and Vishnu are eternal, immaterial, and omnipresent. So what does it ...
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How did the Varaha Avatar took out the earth from the sea?

My question is that the Varah incarnation of Vishnu took out the earth from the sea, but the sea is in the earth, then how was it taken out of the sea?
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While eating among devotees

While eating food among devotees, what is the permission word to ask the elder, when we finish and get up before they complete eating?
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Source of Vishnu Stuti

Shuklambardharam Vishnum Shashivarnam Chaturbhujam, Prasannavadanam dhyayet sarvavighnopashantaye. Shantakaram Bhujgashayanam Padmanabham Suresham, Vishvadharam Gaganasdisham Meghavarna Shubhangam. ...
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Did Shiva get angry about Vishnu giving Amrutha only to Devas?

Both Asuras and Devas were involved in Amrutha Mathana? But because of misdeeds of Asuras they were not given the Amrutha. I have alread read sources claiming Shiva got angry about the partiality ...
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The story of Prithu chasing Prithvi

I have read an Wikipedia article on Prithu (an incarnation of Vishnu) and the story of him chasing Prithvi who later agreed to give vegetation and grains? What is the story of this incarnation of ...
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What is the exact literal translation of the word "Shaligram."?

As we all know, Shaligram Shila is the symbol which represents Lord Vishnu just like a Shiva Linga represents Lord Shiva. But, i want to know what is the literal word meaning or translation of the ...
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What is the story of Tulasi and her emergence from the Samudra Manthana?

There are two legends of Tulasi that are currently known, the one related to Jalandhara and the other related to Shankhachuda, both currently found in the Shiva Purana. In both the stories, Lord ...
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Who are eligible to eat the Prasad?

The food offered to God is called Naivedya while the sacred food sanctified and returned by God as a blessing is called Prasada So who all can have the Prasad, Can someone who had non-veg eat it? Can ...
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Difference between kāmahā and kāmakṛt

Vishnu Sahasranama mentions the names kāmahā and kāmakṛt kāmahā - He who destroys all desires kāmakṛt - He who fulfills all desires How can Vishnu do both? Why does he stress on not having desires ...
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The incarnations of Vishnu who used the Sharanga

Vishnu's celestial bow is the Sharanga and I am aware that lord Rama and used it and is known as Kodandapani too, Are there any other incarnations of Vishnu who used the Sharanga other than Rama and ...
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Meaning of the name - sahiṣṇuḥ from Vishnu Sahasranama

In the Vishnu Sahasranama, There is a mention of the name - Sahiṣṇuḥ Sahiṣṇuḥ - He who can suffer patiently I don't understand Vishnu being the ultimate, free from all bondades? Why will he have to ...
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Which Avatars of Vishnu hold a sword (Nandaka)

Vishnu is usually depicted as four-armed with the four attributes in his hands: the shankha (conch), the Sudarshana Chakra, the padma (lotus) and the Kaumodaki gada (mace) But Vishnu also has a sword ...
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The curse to the dvarapalakas of Vishnu by the sons of Brahma

Vishnu, the infinite manifestation knows everything that will happen in the future? Did he already know the Brahma Putra would curse Jaya and Vijaya? Was it all Vishnu's leela to get into the Material ...
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Material world being the shadow of Spiritual World

What does it mean to say Material world is the shadow of Spiritual World Can someone brief it, I don't get what the above statement claims?
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Are all the forms of Vishnu 4 handed?

The original spiritual planet which resembles the whorl of the huge Lotus flower, is called Goloka Vrindavana.It is the abode of Lord Krishna, the original personality of Godhead. This original planet ...
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