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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Where is the mention of 'Chanting Rama three times is equal to chanting 1000 names of Vishnu'?
In the ending part of Vishnu Sahasranaam Stotra these verses are recited:
पार्वत्युवाच :
केनोपायेन लघुनां विष्णुर्नामसहस्रकम् ।
पठ्यते पंण्डितैर नित्यं श्रोतुमिच्छाम्यहं प्रभो ॥ 26 ॥
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Significance of chariots of Jagannath Rath Yatra?
Three beautiful chariots are used in Rath Yatra festival for three persisting deities. What are the significance of the chariots of Rath Yatra ?
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Does anyone know about Hera Panchami?
Fight Between Lord Jagannath And Laxmi at the time of Rath Yatra; known as Hera Panchami. Does anyone know about Hera Panchami mythology and the reason to celebrate it?
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Do any scripture tell us of Lord Vishnu giving boon to asuras?
In puranas, we frequently see Lord Shiva or Lord Brahma giving boon to some danava or daitya for their austerities which usually causes some problem in future which needs to be solved in some ...
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What actually is the Daru Brahma In the idol of Lord Jagannath?
I have heard that the heart of Lord Krishna which was unburnt is kept inside the idol of Lord Jagannath in Puri. Is it True???? Probably the heart is termed as 'Daru Brahma'. Does anyone know the true ...
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What is the difference between Narayana Maya and Asuras?
According to Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, chapter 1, Third Brahmana, it is said that Asuras win against gods when one follows his natural inclinations such as wanting to eat something that tastes good ...
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Is there any worshipping of water in Hinduism?
I get confused often when I read Hindu scripture translations because it always seem like there is no straight answer to anything.
I read that Narayana is water that Vishnu came from, but then some ...
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What did Lord Ram tried to Teach? [duplicate]
I have heard many times that Lord Vishnu's incarnation as Lord Ram was to teach people how to live life. But it is not possible for me to understand this.
Could any one Please help me in ...
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What surviving works of the Rudra Sampradayam are there before Vallabhacharya?
As I discuss in my question here, Vishnu is said to have taught the principles of Vaishnavism to four disciples: Lakshmi, Brahma, Shiva and Sanatkumara. And in turn they started the four main ...
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The Lord is tri-yuga? [closed]
The Lord is tri-yuga
The above translation states that the Lord descends in three yugas: Satya, Treta, and Dvapara. Or rather, the translation doesn't say that, but the commentary does. This makes no ...
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What is the story of Prahlada being held hostage by the gods?
Most people only know the childhood of Prahlada, who was rescued from his from Hiranyakashipu by Vishnu's incarnation. What is less well-known, however, Prahlada's adulthood. As king of the Asuras, ...
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Why did Lord Vishnu stop King Bali from becoming Indra (King of Devtas)?
As we know, King Bali held a Yagna to become the King of Lords. But by taking Vamana Avatar, Lord Vishnu asked him for three steps worth of land. By his original divine avatar, Lord Vishnu covered ...
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Why does Narayana take incarnation if He says- I dislike taking Avataara?
In ShreemadDeviBhagawatam, First Skandha, Fourth Chapter
Conversation between Vishnu and Brahma
Vishnu says-
शक्तिरूपं महाभाग किं पृच्छसि पुनः पुनः॥ ५२॥
O Highly Fortunate Brahma! even after ...
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Can anyone provide me all the verses of Buddha and their translations in the puranas?
From wikipedia, I found Lord Buddha who is said to be the ninth avatara of Vishnu to be mentioned in the following texts:
Harivamsa (1.41)
Vishnu Purana (3.18)
Bhagavata Purana (1.3.24, 2.7.37, 11.4....
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Ashwathama and Swaminarayan
What is the story of Ashwathama cursing Parents of Lord Swaminarayana?
I read it on wikipedia. But I would like to know what is the source of this story? Which Hindu scripture describes this incident?...
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How could Bharata and Shatrughna be incarnations of inanimate objects?
From this answer, we find
Continuing with the tale of Sri Ram, Lord Mahadeva told Parvati–Dasharath requested Vashishth to perform the Jaatkarm Sanskar of Sri Ram. In course of time Kaikeyi gave ...
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Was Vishnu's Vyuha form Sankarshana a commentator on the Devata Kanda Sutras?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sutras, a work by the sage Vyasa ...
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Is Avatar of Mohini a sign of support for homosexuality?
Vishnu took the female role of Mohini during Samudra Manthan(churning of the ocean). Few misinterpret it to be gay interest of Hindu God Vishnu and that prompts some Hindu Godmen/sannyasis to fool ...
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What is Adi Shesha's role during Kalki avatar?
In Ramavatar, Adisesha took the avatar of Lakshmana. In Krishnavatar, he incarnated as Balarama. After that, Adisesha took the avatar of Ramanujacharya to spread the Vaishnavism. It is also believed ...
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Who started the practice of Sadagopam?
The Alwars (also spelled Azhwars) are a group of 12 ancient Vaishnava saints who lived in Tamil Nadu and are famous for their devotional poetry in praise of Vishnu. The collection of their 4000 poems, ...
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How can Kubera give loan to Supreme God Vishnu/Venkateshwara?
Since Lord Vishnu is considered supreme God of universe (at-least from Vaishnava's perspective), so each and every part of universe comes under him.
If this is the case how can Kubera lend huge ...
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Thirumangai alwar
What are the special characteristics of this alwar and how many names was given to him by almighty? What is his significant contribution towards Vaishnavism ?
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Why isn't Lord Venkateswara included in avatars of Lord Vishnu? [duplicate]
Why isn't Lord Venkateswara included in avatars of Lord Vishnu even though Lord Venkateswara is a form of Lord Vishnu?
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Are Simhadri Appanna & Narasimha swamy same?
Are Simhadri Appanna & Narasimha same gods or different?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narasimha
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What is the story of Narasimha being born in the ocean?
Yesterday was Narasimha Jayanti, so I thought I'd post a question I've had about Narasimha's birth. Most people only know the story of how he emerged from a pillar in Ahobilam in order to save ...
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What is the oldest hindu temple? [duplicate]
which temple among the Vaishnava/Shiva shrines are the oldest?
Thanks.
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Death has a Theory?
I saw in movie "Final Destination Series" that if you cheat death once, the next time you would die in a more brutal way? So, according to many websites, it is done by grim reaper. But would this be ...
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Sri Hayavadana Kavacham (alternately, Sri Hayagreeva Kavacham)
Sri Hayavadana Perumaal is the Horse headed Avatara of Sriman Narayana. Kavacha Stotram or Kavacham are hymns of Exhortation and/or Reassurance with an usual intended effect of bestowing protection to ...
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Origin of the ThiruNaamam(Exalted Name) of Lord Narayana as Achyuta
Sriman Narayana amongst his ThiruNaamams(holy names), is referred to as Achyuta. In fact, Sri Krishna is fondly referred to as Achyuta by Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita.
Is there a narrative thread ...
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What was the surname of Lord Krishna?
I want to know the surname of Lord Krishna. Is there any reference from scriptures which points to Krishna's surname?
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Symbol's Meaning on Lord Vishnu's Lotus feet?
There are different symbols present on Lord Vishnu's Lotus Feet, I found from Internet,But my question is that what they represent and Is there any evidence in Scripture and Is there any meaning ...
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Color of Krishna's Garud-dhwaj flag?
There are many accounts of Krishna using a flag with the Garuda Emblem on his chariot. I'd like to know if the color of the flag is mentioned anywhere?
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What is the story of Arjuna's previous birth sage Nara fighting with the Gandiva bow?
In the Vana Parva of the Mahabharata, Shiva disguises himself as a hunter and fights with Arjuna. Finally Shiva reveals himself, and tells Arjuna about Arjuna's past birth as the sage Nara:
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Kalki -- Birth or Destruction
It is easy to understand why Lord Vishnu, descended on Earth taking avatars. To finish evil. But why is it necessary for him to descend on earth? If he comes to earth to save us, that means he is the ...
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Why did Goddess Lakshmi choose Lord Vishnu as her consort?
Lakshmi is also called Sri. Lakshmi personifies wealth, riches, beauty, happiness,
grace, charm and splendour. She was born from the churning of the primordial ocean
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Story behind Lord Mahavishnu lying on a 5 headed serpent in the ocean [duplicate]
What is the story behind Lord Mahavishnu lying on a serpent with 5 heads in an ocean?
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I am devoted to God, but doubts keep on coming in my mind about existence of God. Please save me. I want real devotion. [closed]
I am so much devoted to my Mother ShriLalita Maheshwari AdShakti.
When I was small I loved God, but as I reached 13-14 years, I thought that the concept of religion, God and others is a superstition, ...
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What is the difference between various Vaishnava Sampradayas?
There has been lots of Spiritual masters (I'm avoiding the word Guru deliberately, because of such rampant misuse of it) who were proponents of various sects of Vaishnavam such as Madhava (Brahma-...
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What did Vishnu's incarnation Prithu say about being one with the Universe?
Generally, Vaishnavas follow the Pancharatra Agamas, Shaivites follow the Shaiva Agamas, and Shaktas follow the Shaiva Agamas. But long ago, there was a group of people in Kashmir who followed the ...
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What is the location of Vishnu's sacred place of Mallakupa?
As I discuss in this answer, the Pancharatra Agamas are the foundational texts of Vaishnavism. Similarly, the foundational texts of Shaivism are known as the Shaiva Agamas, aka the Shaiva Tantras. ...
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What scriptures describe Vishnu riding a tortoise?
The term "Shaivite" is overused nowadays. For instance, Iyer Brahmins are often called Shaivites, but they're actually followers of Adi Shankaracharya's Smartha sect (which I discuss here and here), ...
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Guidelines inside any south Indian temple
South Indian temples are a lot different from North Indian temples. When we enter into the temple, there are lot of other gods and demi gods inside. Some people go straight to see the 'Moolavar'(the ...
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Origin of the Maha Sudarshan Mantra?
My question is about this mantra -
Om Kleem Krishnaaya Govindaaya Gopeejana vallabhaaya
Paraya Param Purushaaya Paramathmaney
Para Karma Manthra Yanthra Thantra
Aabhichara Aushadha Astra ...
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Avatarams of God [duplicate]
Lord Ranganatha of srirangam or srirangapatna and Lord Venkatachalapathy of Tirupati are not coming under ten Avatars of God Vishnu. Why is it so? Any reference from puranas will be of great help to ...
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What is Sri Vaishnavism? What is the Vishishtadvaita?
I'm a liberal Vaishnava ... I was formerly practising Gaudiya Vaishnavism but recently got dissatisfied with it as their doctrines about Goloka and Krishna's supremacy based on Rasa concept wasn't ...
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What is the significance of Satagopuram?
Why is it placed on our head after Darsan?
If I am correct, the Satagopuram is not offered in Shakthi temples. What is the reason behind this? (In which kind of temples can this be seen?)
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Is Vedic Vishnu the same as Puranic Vishnu?
Are there any references in the Vedas which suggest that the Vishnu, as described by the Puranas is the same as that of the Vedic?
Because in some places Vishnu is referred as one among the Adityas (...
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What is the story of the "Sudarśana Chakra"?
How did Lord Mahavishnu get the Sudarśana Chakra? Why is it called the ultimate weapon among other weapons?
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Is there a correspondence between Antahkarana and Chaturvyuha?
The Antahkarana (Inner Organ or Inner Cause) is composed of four parts:
Chitta (Consciousness)
Manas (Mind)
Ahamkara (Ego)
Buddhi (Intellect)
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Is Lord Vishnu a Brahmin?
I once saw an image of Lord Vishnu wearing a sacred thread which Brahmin's wear on their body. Does this mean that Lord Vishnu is a Brahmin?
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