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Can a Mleccha/Uninitiated person chant 'Om Namaḥ Śivāya'?
Namaskar. My question is related to the mantra 'Om Namaḥ Śivāya'. Can a Mleccha/uninitiated person chant it fully or should he/she just chant 'Namaḥ Śivā'? Even without the 'Om' in the beginning, '...
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How can a brahmin attain powers in Kaliyuga similar to the Trikala Gnana brahmarshi's or Saptharishi's in other yugas?
How can a brahmin attain powers in Kaliyuga similar to the power of Trikala Gnana brahmarshi's or Saptharishi's in other yugas?
Examples: Vasishta, Agasthya, Atri, Gautama, Kashyapa, Bharadvaja, ...
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Can the 4,000 years old mural etched into the Darband-i-Belula cliff, Iraq be linked to Sri Rama and Sri Hanuman?
A mural found in Iraq:
An Indian delegation undertook an expedition in Iraq in June to look
at a mural from circa 2000 BCE that the Ayodhya Shodh Sansthan
believes represents an image of Lord ...
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Do the reason or consequences behind bad dream of killing snake mentioned in scriptures?
From this answer, we can notice that dream of killing snake is a bad dream
Bad dreams are a shaven head of one’s own, wearing shabby clothes,
drinking oil, house collapse, angry Gods or Brahmanas,...
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Relationship between waking state and dreaming state?
Our Upanishads talk about four different states, out of which the two are:
Waking state, which basically is the reality experienced externally in the outer world and Dreaming state, which basically ...
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How old is "Om Jai Jagdish Hare"? What are the original lyrics?
I am teaching myself Om Jai Jagdish Hare on Bansuri(flute).
What are the official lyrics? Everywhere I see there are slight variations. And some are longer than others.
Also, how old are these Hymns?...
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Why Bala Parameswari not included in Dasamahavidyas
As far as i know, SriVidya krama has included Bala mantra upasana.
But, why DasaMahavidyas doesn't include mentioning of Bala Parameswari.Though, it has Tripurasundari, Bhuvaneswari, TarA etc..
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Where is it mentioned that Lord Krishna is 16 kalas but Lord Ram is 12 kalas, when both are same? [duplicate]
It is being popularized by ISKCON I think, that Krishna is purna avatar with 16 kalas but Rama is 12 kalas and is inferior to Krishna, when both are same. Is this even mentioned anywhere by any of the ...
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What form of Vishnu were the scholars referring to while saying he is adorned with four earrings?
Azhwars (or Alwars) are 12 saints who wrote poems in Tamizh on Vishnu. This collection of poems is called as Nālāyira divya prabandham. Out of these 12, Nammzhwar is the first azhwar born in Kaliyuga ...
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Why is Shiva, Hanuman, Gayatri are shown with 5 heads, but not Vishnu or Durga?
Shiva, Hanuman, Ganesha and Gayatri deities are shown with 5 heads in idols but not Vishnu or Durga? What's the reason for this?
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I want to get a permanent tatto on my body. Is it sacred in Hinduism or not? [closed]
Can I get a permanent tattoo of mother Earth as a respect towards her? I want to get it on my back just between the shoulders. Is getting a permanent tattoo on our body sacred according to Hinduism?
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Does Shankara teach to renounce one's own duties?
Padma Purana 6.236:
The doctrine of illusion (Mayavada) is an impious, wicked belief and
against all the conclusions of the Vedas. It is only covered Buddhism.
My dear Parvati, in Kali-Yuga I ...
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Why is Sri Krishna called as Kalamanika?
What is KalaManika?
What is the significance of referring Lord Krishna as Kalamanika?
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Reference
A village student of 7th class studying in Oriya medium, once asked me this question.
This ...
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When Shiva & Parvati had met for first time and what was the situation?
According to Shiva purana, I have found that parvati with her father had went to meet Shiva. It was happened before the kaam dahana. Then how they met with each other and what was the situation. ...
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Do Vedas describe about Rudra riding on a black chariot driven by red horses, about wearing golden jewellery and holding pinaka bow and deadly arrows?
I have read or found that he is also mentioned as the lord of thieves and robbers (taskaranaam pati), wears golden jewellery, rides on chariot & carries deadly weapon. He was also considered as a ...
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Was Bhishma really not aware about the difference between Dharma and tradition?
In Star Plus Mahabharat, season 3 episode 2, when Karna was a teenager, he wins a little competition which involved bow and arrow. Karna won, but Bhishma only praised his chariot driver skills, and ...
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How to become spiritual?
I'm trying to become spiritual in the way of Hinduism. But I don't know how to start.
I have few questions:
What scriptures to read that focus on spirituality?
What is the definition of spirituality ...
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Why did gopis spend their time with Sri Krishna?
Why did the gopis hang out with Krishna? Was it because they were romantically attracted to him?
Was it because he was charming, or was he good looking (handsome) or did he possess high masculine ...
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Why agni is known as jaatavedas? [duplicate]
A shloka of Kena Upanishad says:
tey agnim abruvan jaataveda etad vijaanihi kim etad yaksham iti
tatheti
Agni – Fire, is called jaatavedas – ‘the knower of the Vedas.’
My question: Why is agni ...
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Do Vedas support the practice of Satī?
Are there any instances of Satī in the Vedas?
Do Vedas support this practice?
Some people argue RV 10.18.8 is evidence against Satī. What is the context of this hymn/verse?
HYMN XVIII. Various ...
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Which texts mention Patanjali other than Yoga Sutras? Which scriptures mention that Patanjali is an incarnation of Shesha?
Do texts besides Yoga Sutras mention Patanjali? In which Shruti and Smriti text Patanjali is mentioned as an incarnation of Shesha?
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Neela Saraswathi and Nila Devi
I came across some websites that mention that Goddess Neela Saraswathi and Nila Devi, the third wife of Lord Vishnu, could be the same. The websites are here and here. Is this fact mentioned in any ...
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What are the details of vanaspativijñāna (botany) in Atharva Veda?
I have heard that classification of plants is described in Atharva Veda and this classification is somewhat similar to the modern plants classification found in botany.
Where in Atharva Veda, this ...
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Kurukulla : The Hindu Version
I would like to know if possible, the real story viz Hindu Version of Kurukulla according to the Veda texts.
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Did Pandavas ever participate in sex only for sensual pleasure?
This question contains only for those who want to perform brahmacharya vrat. But I never heard or read that Pandavas are askalitha Brahmachari as Krishna.
Did Pandavas ever do sex just for the sake ...
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Is English translation of Baskala Shaka available?
The vedas form the base of Hinduism.Rigveda the most oldest and important scripture of Hinduism has 5 parts as discussed in my previous question and I am interested most in the baskala Shaka.
So I ...
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Who is the first person to quote verses from Uttara Khanda of Padma Purana targeting Shankara and his philosophy?
Uttara khanda, chapter 236 of Padma Purana classifies Puranas into three categories and attacks Shankara's Advaita by saying Shiva incarnated as Shankara to preach a doctrine that resembles Vedas but ...
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Experiences of pregnant mothers in the scriptures who had notable children [closed]
What are the stories and experiences during pregnancies of to-be-mothers mentioned in the scriptures, who had notable children like krishna, rama, arjuna, ravana, karna, etc.?
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Bringing metals into home on Saturday
There is a popular belief that one should not bring metals (iron afaik) into the home on Saturday.
Is this belief a valid one according to scriptures? If yes, what are the metals mentioned and is ...
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Where do I find the authentic information about Ganesha Yantra?
I wish to learn about Ganesha Yantra but unable to find any details other than Ucchishta Ganapati Yantra. What is the authentic Tantra text that discusses Ganesha Yantra and its worship particualrly ...
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Does Lord Krishna tell about Kundalini?
Does lord Krishna talk about Kundalini anywhere in Bhagwat Gita or somewhere else ?
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Questions on thoughts of Jealousy, Lust and Anger.......do they ever stop and where are they stored?
I am more inclined towards Advaita which says that for any person pursuing freedom, these qualities are necessary:
Viveka
Vairagya
Sat-Sampatti - control of senses, mind, etc
Mumukshutva
So my ...
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Is it possible to travel to different Lokas in turiya?
In turiya, is it possible to travel (teleport like narada) to different Lokas, such as Vishnu, deva loka? Like how devas went to Vaikunta, begged Vishnu to reincarnate to get rid of Ravana and other ...
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Can gods appear to a turiya person
Can gods appear to a turiya person, by doing tapas or mantra with pure devotion combined with bodily spiritually purity, , as well as is it possible to ask for and get boons or astras? Considering ...
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Was the name mArIcha (मारीच), a demon in Raamayana, adopted from the word marīcikā (मरीचिका)?
marīcikā (मरीचिका) means mirage.
https://www.sanskritdictionary.com/?q=mar%C4%ABcik%C4%81&iencoding=deva&lang=sans&action=Search
Mirage means an unrealistic hope or wish that cannot be ...
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Naivedyam / offering of food
Namaste,
When making food for naivedyam, is it ok to save half of it, especially the stuffing (poornam) and use it next time to make fresh food (example: poli, kozhukkattai, etc) and offer it to god? ...
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What scriptures describe the layers of the Earth mentioned by Engalalwan?
This verse in Amsha 1 Adhyaya 4 of the Vishnu Purana describes the aftermath of Vishnu’s incarnation Varaha rescuing the Earth from the water:
Uttishtatah tasya jalaardra kuksheh mahaa varaahasya ...
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If Sati's body was fully burned, then how 51 shaktipeeth came into existence?
I have read that (according to Shiva Purana) Sati's body was turned into ashes.
6-7. She desired to cast-off her body due to her anger with Dakṣa. She desired to burn off the body and retain the ...
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Every Brahmin does aachman (purification) in the name of Vishnu. Then on whose name shukracharya will do so (aachman)?
Is shukracharya does aachman in the name of Vishnu or any other way? Because every Brahmin does aachman in the name of Vishnu. So what about shukracharya who hates Vishnu.
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What is the scenario when Shiva consumed halahal (poison) as per Shiva purana
Please describe briefly about the incident, when Shiva had consumed poison in the request of gods & to keep low the body temperature of Lord Shiva, moon was placed on his head & how gods have ...
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Is taking deeksha important in current situation or time?
Is taking deeksha important these days? Because according to some scriptures it was said that without talking deeksha, your worship will be incomplete.
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Maa Tara Tarapith prayers and chants in Sanskrit
i would like to ask if someone knows some chants or prayers to worship Tarapith Maa Tara , if possible transliterated into english (not translated).
Thank you in advance
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Who was Arishtanemi?
I was watching lakshmi Narayan 1951 movie, Laxmi reincarnates on earth as bhuvan Mohini, while purandar indra and his enemy cousin Arishtanemi try to abduct her, then Arishtanemi with help of vritra, ...
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Are Ursa Major and Ursa Minor associated with Jambavan and Jambavati astrologically? [closed]
Astrologically/astronomically, Are Ursa major correspond/associated with jambavanta, Ursa minor with jambavati, because both being bear constellations, and Vega, Pole star of dwapara Yuga, krishna ...
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On what basis do some people claim Krishna is really the only ultimate God? [closed]
Some people say Krsna is the ultimate supreme personality of Godhead. It is also mentioned by them that all scriptures, in fact, declare this fact.
Also, I hear that the stories, facts, and other ...
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Which flowers & leaves ought to be offered to Lord Shiva?
I know of Bilva leaves and Datura flowers. Are there any other leaves & flowers which are dear to Lord Shiva?
Scriptural references and/or pointers would be highly appreciated.
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What is the earliest reference of three truths doctrines found among Advaitin's literature? [duplicate]
As of today, almost all Advaita VedAntins espousing three truths theory using below terms
prAtibhAsika satya
vyAvahArika satya (Relative truth)
pAramArthika satya (Absolute reality)
Does any Adi ...
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Birth Rashi of Lord Rama
According to Valmiki Ramayana, Lord Rama was born in Punarvasu nakshatra. The first three Padas of Punarvasu lie in Mithuna rashi and the last Pada lies in Karkataka rashi. Valmiki does not mention ...
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Where all gods left? [duplicate]
As per my knowledge, at the start of Kaliyuga all gods left from earth and no one knows where they went. Till Kaliyuga they were staying on earth so where they all went and how/when will they come ...
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