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Dhanurveda original manuscript
Is there any original manuscript of Dhanurveda or the original text which can be read online.
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Who is the wife of Karanodakshayi Vishnu and Garbhodakshayi Vishnu in the Gaudiya Vaishnava sect?
Gaudiya Vaishnava or specially it's offshoot ISKCON has this unique three tier classification of different levels of Vishnu.
Topmost is Karanodakshayi Vishnu from whom different universes comes out of ...
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Can I know any smart tradition dasa?
Can I know any smartha (advaita) tradition dasa like kanakadasa,purundaradas
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Scriptural reference for Navadurga
Navarātri is popularly considered to be 9 days dedicated to the worship of Navadurgā i.e 9 forms of Bhagavatī Durgā. However the Devi-Bhāgavata Purāna, which describes the procedure of Navarātri vrata,...
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Is any rebirths of humans mentioned in Mahabharata?
I know Devas and Asuras' reincarnations is mentioned in Mahabharata? But, Is any human being's reincarnation mentioned in the Mahabharata or it's appendix Harivamsha?
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How did Subhadra die ? What is the story of her death?
How did Subhadra die ? How did her death occur ? What is the story behind it ? Did she die before Arjuna ? If not , why didn't she accompanied him in Swarga-Rohan ?
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How does Svarūpa-Jñāna interact with Vrittis and Actions?
I understand that Swarupa Jnana casts light onto thoughts or modifications of the mind, but how does the process look like when an action is made or a thought is formed?
How does Ahaṁkāra performs ...
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What is Adamarshana Sukhtam? Where is it from?
I am unable to find any information of this Mantra. All I can get is it’s called the Adamarshana Sukhtam.
I came across this video on YouTube.
Sorry, I am also unable to find any lyrics anywhere.
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I masturbated on a photo of Goddess Lakshmi. Is it a sin? [duplicate]
I'm a Hindu, please don't brand me a mleccha for asking this question. My intention is not to blaspheme or insult. My intention is to gain knowledge about dharma.
I've always been attracted to images &...
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What do we know of the lives of Parvati's sisters Ekaparna & Ekapatala?
The Vayu Purana mentions Parvati as having four sisters:
मैनाकचैव दौहित्रो दौहित्री च तथा ह्युमा ।
एकपर्णा तथा चैव तथा या चैकपाटला ॥ ४ ॥
गङ्गा चैव सरिच्छ्रेष्ठा सर्वासां पूर्वजा तथा ।
पूर्वमेव मयो...
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Why did Devaki keep having children even though she knew they'd all be killed except for the last one?
Why did Devaki keep having children even though she knew they'd all be killed except for the last one?
It must have been hard for a mom to see her newborn baby being killed- but she still continued to ...
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What is the Vedic Origin of Lord Shiva?
I am learning about Mount Kailash (Lord Shiva's abode).
Somewhere I read that before people came to India from Central Asia (bringing Vedas, Hinduism, etc), the natives in Indian subcontinent ...
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Why are 'HUMAN BEINGS' different, according to Hindu Philosophy?
All of us inherently recognise the concept of fundamental human dignity - that human beings are BORN FREE and EQUAL. But why are they, what is its philosophical basis in HINDUISM?
What is the basis of ...
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Are there any ancient temples dedicated to Radha devi in the South Indian states?
Many temples dedicated to Radhika devi, beloved of Krishna, are found in Northern India. Specially in Braj mandala region of Uttar Pradesh. These temples have either local folklore significance or ...
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What scriptures mention Shiva's Dakshinamurthi form?
One of the most popular forms of Shiva worshipped in South India is the sage Dakshinamurthi, whose name literally means "the South-facing form". Dakshinamurthi is the subject of the famous ...
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Can a Non-Dvija wear the Tripundra Tilaka?
Can a non-dvija wear the tripundra? (On the head only)
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What is the penance for a Brahmana who will get his Yagnopaveeta Samskara done after the prescribed time?
What is the penance for a Brahmana who will get his Yagnopaveeta Samskara done after the prescribed time?
I am actually not getting it done too late, like I am not getting in my late 20s or early 30s. ...
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What are the crimes for which people become ghosts, and for how long do they stay so? [duplicate]
What are the crimes for which people become ghosts, and for how long do they stay so? (I got this part here), but for how much time will they stay as ghosts? (references are better than personal ...
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What is the significance of Astrology in Hinduism?
What is the significance of astrology in Hinduism? I see many famous sages don't really talk much about it, but why do Hindus give a lot of importance to it?
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Is there a mention of Nava-Durga in Vedic scriptures?
The Wikipedia page on Ma Katyayini mentions:
She is first mentioned in the Taittiriya Aranyaka part of the Yajurveda. Skanda Purana mentions her being created out of the spontaneous anger of Gods, ...
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Is there a tradition that recitations of Krishna-Bhagavatam should last exactly one week?
According to Bard the Google AI engine:
Bhagavata Saptaham is a seven-day religious discourse on the Srimad Bhagavatam, one of the eighteen major Hindu Puranas. It is a popular tradition in Hinduism, ...
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A philosophical question about karma
A philosophical question about karma
My question is based on two common assumptions:
Karma is the cause of one’s suffering
Any bad karma can be reduced to basically causing harm (In any possible way) ...
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Regarding rebirth of animals and other non humans
The human birth is considered to be an opportunity to realise oneself and attain moksha through punya karmas. Hence only the vedas propound such truths.
My question is regarding animals, how could ...
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Are any of the Upapuranas translated into English or published in Sanskrit?
I know that the 18 Mahapuranas are translated into English. But, Is any Upa Purana translated in English or published in Sanskrit?
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Is it possible 9th avatar of Vishnu not happened yet?
Some people consider the 9th avatar of Vishnu as Buddha/Balaram. Is it possible 9th avatar of Vishnu has not yet occurred yet itself? And it's unknown?
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I am Vashishtha Brahmin by Gotra but I don't know my shakha .I live in Bijnor Uttar Pradesh
I want to know the shakha of my Gotra. I am vashistha by Gotra. There is no elder one here in my family. How can I know.
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Question about ancient rakshas, asur dharm?
Which dharm (tradition & customs) does rakshas, asur, daitya and danava follows in ancient time according to hindu scriptures?
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Where can I get English or Kannada translation of Khandanatraya of Shri Madhwacharya?
If you have online links of one or more of Khandanatraya Granthams of Shri Madhwacharya with Kannada or English translation, please share it.
Khandanatraya:
1. Mayavada khandana
2. Upadhi khandana
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What are the core items that came out of the ocean that are listed in all major scriptures featuring Samudramanthanam?
I have posted elsewhere that there is no Lakshmi in the Ramayana version. If I am not mistaken there is a version in which kalakuta doesn't come out.
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Are there any examples of monochrome flags in scripture?
Flags in scripture usually feature animals - Garuda for Vishnu, the bull for Siva, and so forth.
Are there any other monochrome flags like the Bhagwa flag mentioned in scripture?
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Ganesha Chathurthi in Bhadrapad or Magha month?
Someone today told me that Ganesha chathurthi, birthday of Ganesha, is not in Bhadrapada month but in Magha.
What does Puranas say about Ganesha's birth (or the day He was made the lord of Ganas) ...
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Is the "ocean of milk" made of milk or is it a metaphor for a frothy ocean?
Is the "ocean of milk" made of milk or is it a metaphor for a frothy ocean?
How can something like Kalakuta arise from churning milk?
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What do the words 'Dhatu,' 'Moola,' and 'Jeeva' mean in Vedic astrology?
What do the words 'Dhatu,' 'Moola,' and 'Jeeva' mean in Vedic astrology?
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Were Meghnada and Kumbhkarna aware that they were supporting adharma?
In Ramayana, Vibhishana was wise enough to know that Ravana was doing adharma and therefore refused to support him in the war. But did Kumbhkarana and Meghnada know that they are on the side of ...
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Signs of Kali Yuga
Just a question.
I have heard that an onset of certain things would indicate that Kali Yuga is getting increasing worse.
Just recently, I have seen a lot of friends and family get daughters rather ...
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Is any scriptures mentioned about Lakshmi's 18 sons and Astha Lakshmi?
I know Lakshmi has 18 sons and she took eight forms called Astha Lakshmi. But, Is any scriptures mentiones about them ?
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Is it proper to call "world in swapna" as srusti?
There are three avasthas for humans: Jagrath, Swapna, and Sushuphi.
In Jagrath avastha, srusthi of Brahma exists and humans experience their karma in the srusthi.
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why isnt god fixing everything?
I have heard that knowledge is like a sword and depends on the wielder how he uses it, so my question is why not only people who wants the welfare of everyone? Someone plz help what kind of a sport is ...
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what kind of a sport is this creation?
https://hinduism.stackexchange.com/a/37172/23020
If it is a sport for god why not only create a healthy sport in a healthy environment. Just why isnt someone asking this to god. What kind of a sport ...
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Did Hindu scriptures predict Muhammad and/or Jesus?
There are some claims that ancient Hindu scriptures have mentioned Jesus Christ or the Prophet Muhammad.
BBC - "Hinduism: Jesus in Hinduism"
"Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in Hindu scriptures" at Islam101
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Does the first verse of Nammalwar's Thiruvaimozhi intentionally spell out AUM?
The Tamil TV serial "Ramanujar" is about the life story of Ramanujacharya, the most famous Acharya of the Sri Vaishnava sect (of which I'm a member). (You can watch past episodes here; it's ...
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Is the power of Tapasya the highest in Kali Yuga?
Krita or Satya yuga 10,000 years
Treta yuga 100 years
Dwapara yuga 1 year
Kali Yuga one day
are all said to yield the same benefit from Tapas.
What is the scriptural basis for this?
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How much time past sunrise is it safe to sleep again?
It is said that one should not sleep during sunrise. Suppose I was awake all night for study, job, mahashivratri or whatever. I stayed awake during sunrise and after the sunrise I decide to sleep. How ...
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What is the meaning of this sloka?
I heard the below shloka from my friend. The below shloka is:-
ॐ बन्धूक कुसुमाभासां पञ्चमुण्डाधिवासिनीं।
स्फुरच्चन्द्रकलारत्न मुकुटां मुण्डमालिनीं॥
त्रिनेत्रां रक्त वसनां पीनोन्नत घटस्तनीं।
पुस्तकं चा...
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Is this an accurate calculation of paskha bala in vedic astrology?
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const moonLong = 3;
const sunLong = 2;
const isMoonLower = moonLong < sunLong;
const dif = isMoonLower ? 360 + moonLong - sunLong : moonLong - sunLong;
const beneficsPakshabala = dif > ...
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Is Sookshma Sharira really made of Prakriti's 5 subtle elements or Tanmatras?
I posted a similar question here before but didn't recieve any answer. So i'll just post this again.
In which holy text is there mention of sookshma sharira being a product of Prakriti's Tanmatras?
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What sort of creatures are the Vinayakas?
As stated here, there are a number of different creatures mentioned in scriptures, one of them being the Vinayakas. As per the answer, they are described as:
Vinâyâka(विनायक): Malefic spirits ruled ...
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How can we easily identify the 'meter' in vedic scriptures?
Most would be familiar with the vedic meter system of gayathri, usnih, anushtubh etc. Apart from just saying that the difference is in number of syllables or lines, is there an easy way how we can ...
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If everything is a fairytale(vijnana bhairava tantra) then aren't all religious disputes just people arguing about which fairytale is better?
Hare Krishna,
Recently while reading the english translation of Vijnana Bhairava Tantra, i came across a verse..
अप्रिद्धु मतीनाम एता िाऱविभीवषका्
मातृमोदकित्सिं प्रिृत्त्यथ धमदु ाहृतम १३ ॥
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