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List of Advaita Vedanta proponents: The rishis, sages, gods that supported Aham Brahmasmi
Consider this question as a sequel to this question: Advaita Vedanta Gitas
Advaita Vedanta as an interpretation of Vedanta is one of the oldest. Consider this question as a comprehensive list of all ...
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Was Lord Rama a non-vegetarian?
I have always believed that Lord Rama was a vegetarian, but after reading certain blogs I found out that there might be certain verses in Ramayana (like the one below) which indicate quite the ...
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Is this verse from Narada Pancharatra: Rā śabdoṁ uccāraṇā bhaktoṁ bhakti mukti karātisā, dhā śabdoṁ uccāraṇe naiva dhāvata seva hare padam
I am trying to identify if this shloka Narada Pancharatra:
Rā śabdoṁ uccāraṇā bhaktoṁ bhakti mukti karātisā, dhā śabdoṁ uccāraṇe naiva dhāvata seva hare padam
रा शब्दों उच्चारणा भक्तों भक्ति मुक्ति ...
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Who started the traditon of women being first wedded to three devtas before being wedded to the husband?
In Vedic Vivah (Vedic Wedding) , the girl is first wedded to three devtas (Chandra Dev, Gandharva Vishwashu and Agni Dev) then in the last she is wedded to the husband .
Is it true that this ...
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Conversation between Lord Ram and Daṇḍakāraṇya sages exact verse
I am trying to identify the exact verse for the conversation from Adhyatama Ramayana that happened between Lord Rama and Daṇḍakāraṇya sages.
Where the sages expressed their desire to become Lord Ram's ...
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reference request for verse: Satvam tatvam para tvam cha tvat tryam hanakina tritatva rupini Radha sa api Radhika
Trying to find the reference for this verse:
Satvam tatvam para tvam cha tvat tryam hanakina tritatva rupini Radha sa api Radhika
सत्वं तत्वं पर त्वं च त्वत त्र्यम हनकिना त्रितत्व रूपिणी राधा सापि रा...
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Chakra roses and the Tudor Rose?
I'm curious about the rose petal representation of the chakras - what are the origins and are they universal. And also by extension - It seems there are several in the Tudor Rose?
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Is it wrong to hug a friend of the opposite gender?
I was listening to a katha and the katha vachak said that in our shastras, it is forbidden even to touch a female wooden toy. In which shastra is it mentioned that you shouldn't touch/hug females?
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Does any scripture proclaim Shirdi Sai to be an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya?
I have heard many people claiming that shirdi sai baba was an incarnation of Dattatreya and thus is an Hindu God.Is there any reference in scriptures regarding shirdi sai baba being an incarnation of ...
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Where is Amrit located at present?
Is there any Amrit left at present ? Or All of it has been finished ? Where is currently located ?
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How to find which chakra a lingam is consecrated?
In many old shiva temples we can find Lingams with some markings on it. The markings aren't same in every lingam. Are those markings is to identify that the lingam is consecrated for a particular ...
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What are sense objects ? What are their types?
Often times i see in scriptures, authors say to shun objects of senses. I want to know in detail about them, their types, their effects on Jiva and so on
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What is the significance of sacrificing animals in front of God?
Can anyone kindly tell me the significance of sacrificing animals (like goat) in front of God/Goddess? During Durga Puja I have seen that people sacrifice different things (aka "Balidan") in ...
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Are shudras and women not allowed to chant Aum i.e Pranava?
Are shudras and women not allowed to chant aumkara? I heard many purohits and one great saint say that. Is there any scriptural basis? Please give the reference of scripture for such injunctions. I ...
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Types of Foods mentioned in our religious texts
From Where can I read about Types of foods ( satvik, Rajvik and Tamsik) mentioned in our religious texts?
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What are the repercussions for a woman who remains unmarried lifelong?
If a woman remains unmarried all her life...
Is she sent to Hell?
Who is considered the sinner? She, her father, or someone else?
If she is sent to Heaven, then on what grounds? She did not even ...
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Will a sati go to heaven or hell?
Parasara Smriti 4.30 “A widow, who immolates herself on the same funeral pile with her deceased husband, resides in heaven for ten millions of years, which is the number of hairs on the human body.”
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If only Sanskrit has to be used for prayer/rituals what is the value of works composed in Apabhramsha,Tamil etc.?
The phenomenally popular Hanuman Chalisa authored by Tulsidas in the Awadhi language
The Divyaprabandam and Tevaram in Tamil
are examples of powerful scriptures that are not in Sanskrit.
Do they have ...
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What are the instances in Hindu mythology where Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva are said to have met?
What are the instances in Hindu mythology where Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva are said to have met? I came across these bhajans which mention meetings between Bhole Bhandaari (Lord Shiva) and Braj Ki ...
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What is this story about Lord Vishnu that this Muslim youtuber is reffering to?
In this video a Muslim youtuber is speaking about why he thinks Hinduism is false and Islam is superior.
Keeping aside his lack of basic understanding of Hinduism and its philosophical depth, which is ...
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How does Hinduism explain sudden sexual desire between a man and a woman from the perspective of chakras?
Aside from hormones, I recall feeling extreme lust for a specific girl. It did not happen with other girls; I even felt the lower chakra swadhistanas working.
How does Hinduism explain this from an '...
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Do 'Tamasa' Puranas ask its readers to practice Adharma?
We are aware that practice of adharma leads to sin, paapa and one will have to reap the fruits of paapa in hell, naraka. The Padma Purana says:
सात्त्विका मोक्षदाः प्रोक्ताः राजसा सर्वदा अशुभाः ।
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Shatdarshanas: Who is understood to be the one that grants liberation and enlightment?
Consider this question as the sequel to: Foundational texts of Shatdarshanas
Out of shatdarshanas: The Vedanta school has primarily three sub-schools: Advaita Vedanta, Vishishtadvaita and Davita.
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Did Lord Rama know that Ravana was going to come?
In the famous serial Ramayana that aired on DoorDarshan, I saw Lord Rama saying he knew that Ravana was going to come. Then he asked Lord Agni to safeguard Sita and create an illusionary Sita. Is this ...
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Is Shiva or Rudra born and is he still alive? Was he killed or merged with supreme brahman at any point of time?
Is there any references in Vedas, ithihasas and puranas or any scriptures about birth of Siva or Rudra? Also, shiva purana says that Siva also has incarnations. So are all these incarnations still ...
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Which Purana talks about the incident of Lord Shiva saving The Sage Markandeya?
There is this popular story that Sage Markandeya was saved from death by Lord Shiva. Does any one know the source of this account? In which Purana is this described?
As far as I know there is no ...
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Do any commentators of Brahmasūtras other than Ādi Śaṅkarācārya disagree with both Pañcarātra and Śaiva Āgamas?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedānta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sūtras, a work by the sage Vyāsa ...
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Laya Yoga: Upanishad References
Laya Yoga - references in Upanishads.
I've heard that the methods of creation of mantras (beeja mantras specifically) follow from laya yoga where they use petals of certain chakras (or nadis) OR hear ...
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Linega of Sri Sampradaya (Shri Ram Mantraraj Parampara)
Lineage of Sri Sampradaya Shri Ram Mantraraj Parampara by Anantanandacharya
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Which verse/scripture is this shloka from? (tavam vastu nushmshi gamdyi yatr gavo bhuri sringa ayasa)
I am trying to identify the source of the sloka. I came across this sloka while listening to a lecture:
tavam vastu nushmshi gamdyi gavo bhuri sringa ayasa
तावां वस्तु नुष्म्षि गम्द्यि यत्र गावो भूरि...
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Who expelled Buddhism from India and why?
Who expelled Buddhism from India and why?
Please list any books that contain authoritative information about this topic.
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Nakshatras of the Nambudiri Brahmins
Please help to find out:
How exactly do Brahmins Nambudiri define their Nakshatras?
They define the Nakshatra along the Moon's course in equal sectors along the ecliptic, i.e. in conventional signs ...
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Brahm sutra number for pashvādabhis cha vīśekā
I am trying to identify the brahmsutra chapter and verse number for this verse
pashvādabhis cha vīśekā
पश्वादभिस च विशेका
I came across this sloka in a lecture so might not have converted into text ...
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Foundational texts of Shatdarshanas
The six orthodox schools are called as shatdarshanas and include Nyaya, Sankhya, Yoga, Vaisheshika, Purva Mimamsa, and Uttara Mimamsa (Vedanta Philosophy). Most of these schools of thought believe in ...
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Who are the Vishnu Dutas?
There is the mention of Vishnu Dutas in the story of Ajamila mentioned in the Srimad Bhagavatam, Are there any other associated stories/information about them in other scriptures?
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Devas(Gods) and their digestive system
According to Brahmanda purana, brahma commensed creation in this following chronological order [Bh Purana - Quote 25 - 50].
Prākrta Creations (pertaining to Prakruti)
Mahat -- Great Principle
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Should we remove gemstone while sleeping? Any other situation where we should remove it?
When should we remove gemstones? Should we remove them at night while sleeping? Should we remove them while having sex and bath?
I know that during funerals we should remove them, but apart from that ...
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What is the difference between Buddhi (बुद्धि) and Mann (मन)?
I know Buddhi (बुद्धि) means intelligence/intellect and Mann (मन) means mind. But what is difference between them?
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Good karma yields good results. What is role of GOD here?
Good karma yields positive results, while bad karma leads to negative outcomes. Consequently, our experiences are shaped by our karma, prompting curiosity about the role of God in this process.
Can a ...
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How Do Non-Vedantic Darsanas of Hinduism such as Samkhya, Nyaya, Yoga, Mimamsa etc. view the Puranas?
Among the Six-schools of Indian philosophy, Uttara-Mimamsa or Vedanta (with all it's variations such as Advaita, vishishtadvaita, dvaita etc.) is known to accept Puranas as A Valid Authority for ...
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Can a person do only Bhakti in his life ? Or Is engaging in wordly activities also necessary?
Gita is the ultimate book to know how should one live his life.
Gita focuses on Karma Yoga and in Gita Krishna asks Arjun to engage in war i.e. Krishna didn't tell Arjun to do only Bhakti of him.
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The way to reaching God is to think about him lifelong?
I am assuming that a person can max think about God but nothing else then how a person's thinking helps in getting moksha?
Whether it's worship or singing songs about God or constructing temples etc ...
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Is Vishnu avatar of Krishna or krishna avatar of vishnu?
You know in general perspective it was always vishnu taking avatar as Krishna
but if you go in depth and listen to the devotees of iskon they seem to say the reverse infact they even go a step ahead ...
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About Ganesha's wife, Pushti
In this chapter of Devi Bhagavata Purana, it mentioned Ganesha's another wife, Pushti:-
O Child! As Lakṣmī Devī is of Nārāyaṇa, as Rādhikā is of Kṛṣṇa; as is My Sāvītrī, as Bhava’s is Bhavānī, as ...
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Where is the island called Ramaniyak (mentioned in the story of Garuda) located?
Section XXVI of the Astika Parva of Mahabharata mentions the incident of Garud and his mother Vinata carrying snakes and their mother Kadru to an island called Ramaniyaka.
The next section describes ...
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Languages of Mahabharatha and Ramayana
What were the languages of communication among ordinary people in times of Ramayana and Mahabharata?
During war and in courts, marketplaces and travel Sanskrit could not have been used as it is more ...
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Does Krishna give material success to his devotee?
Aim of our life is getting Moksha. But sometimes getting material success is also needed (भूखे भजन न होय गोपाला i.e. How can one do bhakti of Krishna with a empty stomach ?)
So, does Krishna give ...
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Question about brahmacharya recommendations and rules
So my question is there are many text about brahmacharya and they may also be with some rules and recommendations.
https://www.swaminarayan.faith/scriptures/en/satsangi-jeevan/prakran-5/52#:~:text=A%...
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Where is this statement written - "त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव...." [duplicate]
There is a popular Sanskrit Stanza
त्वमेव माता च पिता त्वमेव,
त्वमेव बन्धुश्च सखा त्वमेव।
त्वमेव विद्या च द्रविणं त्वमेव,
त्वमेव सर्वम् मम देवदेवं।
What is the source for it ? And for whom it is ...
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Which verse/scripture is this shloka from? (na karoti svayaṁ kiṅchit sṛṣṭiādika mahān)
I am trying to identify the source of the sloka. I came across this sloka while listening to a lecture, It sounds mostly like from Bhagwata Mahapurana but somehow I am not able to find it researching ...
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