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Are there Tamil Brahmin followers of Madhvacharya who aren't relatively recent migrants from Karnataka/Andhra Pradesh/Mahrashtra?
On the Wiki page for Madhva Brahmins, included is a list of Madhva Brahmin communities with a presence in Tamil Nadu, along with notes on where specifically they migrated from. Reproduced here:
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Do there (or did there historically) exist Tamil Brahmin communities that are strictly Shaivite (i.e., neither Smarta nor (Sri) Vaishnavite)?
Do/did strictly Shaivite Tamil Brahmin subcastes exist, and if so what is their origin. In the case of such a a Shaivite community that no longer exists, to which groups were they later assimilated to ...
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How can one have their wishes fulfilled
I am going through a really bad phase and need help. I have tried various remedies including various fasts which did not work.
Does anyone know of any stotras which’s can fulfil one’s wishes? Ways to ...
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Brahmasutra Lingam and its types
I found some lingams with lines carved on them but for some lingams there are no lines carved. I've heard that the lingam which has these lines is more auspicious than the regular ones. So I'd like to ...
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Which scripture is this shloka from? (atamaramo pyrirmat sakshan manmath manmatha)
I am trying to identify which scripture this sloka is from. I came across this sloka in an audiobook:
atamaramo pyrirmat sakshan manmath manmatha
आत्मारामों पयरिर साक्षण मन्मथ मन्मथा
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How did Shantanu get his name?
In Adiparva there are two ways by which Shantanu gets his name. First was that he healed elder people by touching them. Second is that because of his fathers peaceful nature he gets this name. I am ...
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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.
I am ...
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Hanuman God's birth history
In Shiva Puran according to some sources it is narrated that Parvati and Shiva has had carnal relation through which Hanuman God was born in the form of Vanara and after that, not wishing to carrying ...
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If absolute consciousness cannot be objectified ,what is the way to realize it? How to know it exists and all 5 sheaths appear to it and not the mind?
Advaita Vedanta says, Pure Consciousness (Chit) cannot be known as an object unlike Reflected Consciousness (Chidabhasa). How can we understand that all things appear to Pure consciousness but not the ...
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Where can I find the rules of Vasordhara homa?
In Shukla Yajurveda, the mantras of chapter 18 are used for Vasordhara. From Mahidhara's commentary, I can see that these mantras should be uttered while a continuous flow of ghee is poured on the ...
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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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How do we reconcile with scripture's apparent promotion of child marriage.?
Child marriage is a crime and is illegal by law. Yet, there are verses in Hindu texts that seem to promote it. Please explain how this is reconcilable.?
पराशरस्मृति (Parāshara Smriti) 7.7-8.:
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Transliterate this Sama Veda Mantra
This is from the Sama Veda; Google Translator didn't help me with the transliteration, and I don't speak Sanskrit either. Can someone provide a transliteration.?
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Forms of Parvati/Durga that depict her riding a wolf
Agni Purana, in 'Describing the Characteristics of An Idol of Devi Parvati' says the following:-
10b-13. (In the worship of the manifest form of the goddess) (the
goddess should be worshipped) as ...
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how to do bhakti with non bhakt parents?
I am a jee aspirant belongs to a middle class family and my parents wants to see me studying any time every second. they behave very angry and awkward when they caught me listning a bhajan on youtube. ...
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Which verse/scripture is this shloka from? (tavam vastu nushmshi gamdyi 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
In the lecture, it was mentioned it's from ...
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Ganesha naam japa / mantra for sankalpa?
I have a question in my mind and I am planning to do a 10 day sankalpa meditation on Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles from my mind.
Please recommend a simple naam japa or a basic mantra.
I am ...
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Difference between Gita Press Sankshipt version of Puranas with full version Puranas?
I was looking for some Puranas and found that Gita Press have Sankshipt version of many Purana. I want to know what is difference with Full version. Do Sankshipt version contains all spiritual ...
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Simple definition of karma according to Hinduism
I wanted to ask about the simple definition of karma according to Hinduism. In most websites or sources I've come across Karma means Action/Deed, but on one website it says "Karma means only good ...
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What does Hinduism say about having multiple birthmarks on a body?
I have seen or heard people talk about their birthmarks and noticed that they only have one..but not in my case; I have a total of six birthmarks on my body...one of the birthmarks is on my back and ...
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English translation of 'Sanskriti Ke Char Adhyay' by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
As the title suggests, I am looking for an English translation of 'Sanskriti Ke Char Adhyay' by Ramdhari Singh Dinkar. I would be grateful if anyone could provide.
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Wearing Turbun/cloth on head
In this answer it is mentioned that head covering allowed only certain instances but not during worship.
But we do see priests wearing turban when carrying utsava murthy for proceedings, like in the ...
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Trimming of Shikha/tuft
It has already been discussed here that without Shikha, one is considered naked and hence shaving is not allowed.
My question is, can it be trimmed to certain length?
If not trimmed, it would grow ...
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Which Cow should be donated to brahmana? Cow with calf or Any single healthy Cow?
Namaste, If someone wishes to buy a cow and donate to a Brahmana, Is it necessary that at present that cow should be in the milking stage or is it okay to donate a healthy cow which will get pregnant ...
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Are there any temples of Vishnu or certain forms of Vishnu where he is worshipped with animal sacrifices?
Recently, I came across the following reference from Varaha Purana (A Vaisnava Purana), where Varaharoopi Bhagavana Vishnu approves of animal sacrifice and meat offerings of certain kinds in his ...
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Pronounciation of Sanskrit words [closed]
Sanskrit is a very pure language and care must be taken when pronouncing its words in a Sloka or a Mantra. Are there any websites or resources that help in learning the "correct" ...
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Do Any of the Puranas mention stories of Asuras overcoming Shiva or Vishnu in a Battle?
Vishnu and Shiva are regarded as two of the ultimate Godheads in Sanatana dharma and they both revered as the Ultimate Vanquishers of Demons. However, Are there any instances in Puranas where certain ...
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Does any Purāna (or other scripture) mention the name of all 18,000 kalp?
Per verified sources, it's said that we are in the 1st day of the 51st year of the present Brahma, which means that 18,000 Brahma days or Kalp have elapsed. Do any Purānas or other scriptures mention ...
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Japa mantra for Lakshmi-Narayana?
I get Lakshmi and Narayan mantras separately, but looking for a siddha/popular japa mantra to worship them together.
Please if anyone has any recommendations.
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What exactly is Svecchachara? Does it justify evil?
I saw on Wikipedia various definitions of Svecchachara, acting as one likes, arbitrariness, acting without restraint, "behaving as one desires" or "in accordance with one's will (iccha)&...
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Why do Hindu Gods have parents if they have no masters?
Why do Hindu Gods like Lord Krishna and Lord Ganesh have parents, even though Upanishads (see Shvetashvatara 6.9) say that god has no master, lord, or even parent?
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What is the detailed story of Rishi Jabali turning cow meat into onions?
In the book "Accounts of the Writings, Religions and Manners of the Hindoos" by William Ward published in 1811 there is a section on extraordinary deeds by various high-souled Rishis. (Pages ...
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Can you provide clarification on the Arka Saptami reference in the Brahma Purana?
27.26-32 states "On the first day of the following holy rite the devotee shall drink a palmful of water held in a leaf cup of the Arka plant."
Is the reference to a holy rite that of the ...
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How many sects of Shakta Tantra are there?
How many sects of Shakta Tantra are there? There's one called Sri Vidya. What are some of the other sects or sub-sects of Shakta Tantra?
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Problem solving approach by hindus
When a hindi is seriously inflected by problems, some take the prashne way. It cud be of any time. And many times answers are similiar type - stree shapa, untimely death in family, family diety not ...
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Narayan and Vishnu are different?
I have a long debate with a guy and he try to proving that Narayan and Vishnu are different.
He gave this reference from Mahabharat haran parv
"supreme Purusha, the all prevarding Lord of the ...
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If Yamuna gave way to Lord Krishna, then why didn't the Ocean (Varuna) do the same for Rama?
If Yamuna gave way to Lord Krishna, then why didn't the Ocean (Varuna) do the same for Rama?
Two possible reasons I could think of are that
The Ocean affects the earth's wind cycle
Splitting the ...
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Do any scriptures mention Vettakkorumakan?
I've recently learned about Vettakkorumakan, the son of Shiva and Parvati. (Also known as a form of Dharma Sastha.)
But, do any scriptures mention him? Possibly with alternative names?
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Bhagavad-Gita Adi Shankara Bhashya text
Please help me with online links to Gita Bhashya from Adi Shankara, with Sanskrit text as well as English translation. I am fine if it's advertised two separate sites.
I managed to get English ...
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What did Adi Shankara say on idol worship?
Being a proponent of Advaita i wonder What did Adi Shankara say on idol worship ?
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Birth of Sri Vaishnavism
I want to know when Sri Vaishnavism came into existence, and whether it was before the bhakti movement or after.
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Purascharana for stotras?
While doing purascharana of Mantra firstly we do japa then what about purascharana for stotras ?
Purascharana for stotras is japa or reading loudly?
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How can I change my Varna from Shudra to Brahmin?
I want to change my Varna from Shudra to Brahmin, what is the procedure as per vedas or other authentic book.
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Nitya Granth by Ramanujacarya
Does anyone know if there is an English translation of Nitya Granth by Ramanujacarya? Any links to the book or to purchase it would be really appreciated.
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Is there any pdf of Siva Dharma and Śiva Dharmottara puran available?
Is there any pdf file of both Shiva Dharma Puran and Shiva Dharmottara Puran available ?
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How does Vedanta differentiate between reflected consciouness(Chidabhasa) and pure consciouness(Chit)?
Pure consciousness is said to be the source of reflected consciousness. How does Vedanta try to separate the mixture of mind and reflected consciousness from pure consciousness and establish the "...
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Does chanting Ram's name during Brahma Muhurat or the month of Kartika affect the quality/quantity of the japa?
Does chanting Ram's name during the Brahma Muhurat give 10x results than the normal japa? Is mansik japa 1 crorex more powerful than Vaikhari japa?
Does chanting Ram's name during the month of Kartika ...
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What is Pitriloka (Pitṛloka)?
What is pitṛloka? In many Hindu rituals (such as nandishraddha) pitṛs are invited from pitṛloka. I know that pitṛs are ancestors. But I want to know, where is the pitṛloka? Is it a sort of heaven? A ...
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Panchakshari Mantra is "Om" and not "Om Namah Shivaya"?
I came across this article, and it seems to introduce many controversial ideas about the Mahamantra. He provides references and quotes, too.
https://www.jagatgururampalji.org/en/shiv-puran/om-namah-...
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How does hinduism translate reality and how is maya related?
How does hinduism translate reality? Is it maya - but I kind of thought that was deception-illusion? If maya is related to reality then an aspect of reality, unreality, fullness?
or maybe the ...
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