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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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How was Lakshmi born? Was she born in Samudra Manthan? [duplicate]

How was Lakshmi born? Is it true that she was born in Samudra Manthan? If yes, did Vishnu not have a wife before that?
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If I see any Yaksha (Demi God) in Hindu philosophy, how do I know if this Yaksha is good or bad? Any documented source is good.?

I have seen some spirit (as I perceived), Female person as well as Male person at different times, after some research, I am thinking they are Yaksha, Then why they are showing to me? is they are good ...
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what is the meaning of Knowledge and wisdom in Gita chapter 6 verse 8? [duplicate]

Source Gita chapter 6 verse 8 jñānavijñānatṛptātmā kūṭastho vijitendriyaḥ yukta ityucyate yogī samaloṣṭāśmakāñcanaḥ Meaning :The YOGI who is satisfied with knowledge and wisdom, who remains ...
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What to do for a peaceful and a fulfilling life?

Are there some mantras or some practices or just by fulfilling the purushartha?
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How to explain Jarasandha's birth

For those who believe in the birth account of King Jarasandha found in the Sabha Parva of the Mahabharata, how do you explain his birth? How is it possible for two deformed fetuses, each looking like ...
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What are all the Authentic Tantra Scriptures accepted by the Srikula branch of Shaktism?

Can someone list all the authentic Tantra Scriptures that are accepted by the Srikula Branch of Shaktism?
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Should a Brahmin who work for wage be considered as brahmin?

If a Brahmin man work for wage (a shura attribute) , should he be considered as Brahman ? I had read somewhere that no matter what a brahmin man does, even if he indulges in wrongful things , he ...
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Does Tridev get angry when they are not worshipped?

Does Vishnu and Shiva gets angry when people on earth not worship them ? I am asking this I was thinking what will happen when Hinduism gets weakned in future , Will the gods destroy the world ? As ...
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What is the word for female transgender in Sanskrit? [closed]

I think the word for a man who identifies himself as female is Napunsak. (Arjun was given curse to become Napunsak and he become transgender) (Napunsak is loosely be used for men suffering form ...
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Should a woman do everything for her husband , and not for herself?

Is it true that a woman should everything for her husband , whatever her husband orders , do seva of her husband. She shouldn't be having any life of her own. Doing any other thing is useless for her.
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What is Pind Deh? Does it attach to Soul and transmigrate to next life, imparting karmas etc?

What is Pind Deh? Does it attach to Soul and transmigrate to next life, imparting karmas etc? Karma, influence of previous birth, reincarnation.
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This shloka is from which scripture?

Looking for scriptural reference for this shloka.: आकाशस्याधिपो विष्णुरग्नेश्चैव महेश्वरी। वायोः सूर्यः क्षितेरीशो जीवनस्य गणाधिपः।।
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This sloka is from which scripture? "आदित्यं गणनाथं..."

Looking for scriptural reference of shloka: आदित्यं गणनाथं च देवी रुद्रं च केशवम्‌। पंच दैवत्यामि त्युक्तं सर्वकर्मसु पूजयेत॥
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Iconographic attributes of Devi Durga?

I use a translator, I speak Spanish. Could someone please describe the attributes of the image you sent? Arms, Head, lion horse, the headdress on his head? Who are the ones that show up there? And if ...
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Unluckiest character in Mahabharata [closed]

Who according to you is the unluckiest character in epic Mahabharata? Some say it's Karna, but according to me it is Dhitrashtra, as he could not see Lord Krishna himself with his very own eyes before ...
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Has Krishna actually said this in Mahabharata ? (Gambling , Meat Eating , Alcohal drinking and adultery leads a person to destruction)

Has Krishna actually said this in Mahabharata ?
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Oxford/Cambridge Sanskrit Book

A few years ago I came across a book on Sanskrit that belonged to the "Classical Language Series" from either Oxford or Cambridge -- about a 1000 pages. I later came across it in google ...
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Do we have any video proof or some real place where baba/sadhus showing miracles?

I have heard neem karoli baba/ Sai Baba had miraculous powers. But I haven't seen for myself. Is there a video or some sadhu/baba still showing miracles?
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According to scripture, how should we eat on banana leaves?

In many parts of India, people eat using banana leaves as plates. Oftentimes, each food is arranged differently and placed in a particular corner or part of the leaf, and the type/taste of each item ...
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Where can I find the reference of Lord Ayyappa?

I have seen a cartoon movie about lord Ayyappa. It shows that he is the son of Mohini (Vishnu took the form of Mohini) and Lord Siva. If I am not wrong, it also shows that after the death of ...
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Is Shri Vishnu's Mohini avataram the only avatara where a deity adopts the form of opposition gender?

Mohini came during samundra manthan to treat devas with amritam. She also came other times like to kill evil bhasmasura demon. Is mohini the only avataram which came from opposite gender god? Or other ...
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Shiva/Rudra in Shrauta and Grihya sutras

How do the Shrauta and Grihya sutras of different shakhas describe Lord Shiva/Rudra? , i.e appearance, names etc.
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What are the authentic verses and source of Shri Hanuman Chalisa?

Many people chant Hanuman Chalisa, which was written in Awadhi language by Shri Goswami Tulasidas like it given here. But recently many people have started saying this is not the authentic version, ...
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How to increase my concentration for Japa?

Recently, I'm not getting interest to do japa. While I somehow doing the japa internally (Rama nama), I used to get Maa Kalika sometimes in meditation too. Now, I'm not getting interest to do any japa ...
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Which Shastras say that we should not eat after Sunset?

In one of the discourse or dialogue, Jagadguru Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Mahaswamigal, while describing the good qualities of crow, said It wakes up at Bramhamuhurtam……it caws and wakes you ...
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What are some scientifically proven things from Hinduism?

There are various ancient Hindu practices and philosophies which today have been proven by modern science. Such as: Yoga Meditation Breathwork Celibacy (Brahmacharya) Various Ayurvedic techniques ...
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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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How Vishnu created these rituals?

In this chapter of Brahmanda Purana says:- 24-29a. It was the lord who created all types of sacrifices and the necessary adjuncts thereof. He duly created the sacred fires of Gārhapatya and Āhavanīya ...
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What is the best detailed commentary in English on Shri Narada Purana?

I research Motilal Banarsidass edition 1995 and struggle to find the origin of GauriPati Shatanama Stotra गौरीपतिशतनामस्तोत्रम्. Please, help to locate a pdf or document that can be searched for the ...
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Which scriptures discuss using vedic hymns to propitiate puranic deities?

Vedic hymns are mostly dedicated to Indra, Agni, and Varuna (and other gods in the Vedic pantheon) and the injunctions to use these hymns prescribed their use in fire sacrifices. Yet today these hymns ...
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Are there any other deities similar to Ardhanarishvara?

Ardhanarishvara is a form of Shiva/Parvati who is (simply put) physically half-man and half-woman. Are there any other similar deities? (Not mortals.) (Doesn't necessarily have to be a synthesis of ...
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What are great books on breath Yoga?

In Bhagavad Gita,I read that one should learn to have a balanced breath. I want to know What are some sutras or literature on breath Yoga?
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Can a Brahmana boy marry a Muslim girl?

Pranam, I read that a Brahmana boy may marry only a Brahmana(of his race),Kshatriya or a Vaishya girl.. And that a king can marry a woman of any race..(Mahabharata) 1)But is it possible for a Brahmana ...
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destruction of Tripuras mentioned in other samhitas

The destruction of Tripuras by Lord Rudra is mentioned in Taittiriya samhita as- तेषामसुराणां तिस्त्रः पुर आसन्नयस्मय्यवमाथ रजताथ हरिणी ता देवा जेतुं नाशक्नुवन्ता उपसदैवाजिगीषन्तस्मादाहुर्यश्चैव वेद ...
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Is Brahmacharya biggest virtue in a man?

In case of women , being Pativrata is considered as biggest virtue. Just by being Pativrata , she not only reserves her place in heaven (with her husband) for crores of years but also protects her ...
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What should be the sequence of Morning Routine?

I am confused about morning routine. After waking up, In what order should one perform these actions: Brushing Teeth (Is usually the first thing) Bathing (15 mins) Meditation (takes 15-30 mins, ...
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What is the story of Lord Vishnu slew Jambha?

In this chapter of Mahabharata describes Devas eulogized Lord Vishnu as he slew the demon called Jambha:- O lord, it was by thee that that wicked Asura, Jambha by name, who was a mighty bowman and ...
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Scriptures and Adultery

What do Hindu Scriptures remark about adultery for wives and for husbands? Are there specific exemptions or also the references that injunct punishment of any kind for adulterous wives or adulterous ...
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Can someone give reasons as to why the Gods and Rishis often discharged their semen after being overcome by lust?

I saw many refrences regarding gods and rishis "dropping their semen" after seeing another godess or an apsara. How is this justified? Aren't they supposed to follow brahmacharya? Or was it ...
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What goes with people after their death?

It is being said that we have come empty handed in the world and we will return (after death) empty handed. Only our Karma goes with us. My question is - How true it the above statement ? I mean - ...
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Can anyone give me reference from where this thing is written? (Statement from Mohini Murti)

Can anyone give me reference to where this thing is written ? (The one referenced to Mohini Murti) (I got this from twitter)
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Can a person eat food and sleep while doing Tapasya?

If a person is doing Tapasya , Can he eat food or he should be constantly be doing Tapasya ? I think a normal person will die if he does Tapasya constantly as he would require food , some rest ,sleep ...
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Should Tapasya be done only in Himalayas ? Which place it should be done?

Is Tapasya to be done only in Himalayas ? Is there any such scriptural injunction ?
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Can anyone give me the reference of this? (Women being arranged according to number of men she is "addicted" to)

Can anyone give me reference where this thing is written? (I found this on Twitter.)
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What is Shaktadvaita tradition?

This article from Wikipedia says Devi Bhagavata Purana "promotes bhakti (devotion) towards Mahadevi, integrating themes from the Shaktadvaitavada tradition (syncretism of Samkhya and Advaita ...
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Online English version of the Karveer Mahatmyam

Namaste. Can anyone tell me where can I read the English version of the Karveer Mahatmyam, please? I can only find a few sources, but they are only in the Marathi language. Grateful if anyone could ...
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Narayana assuming different colours

When Yuga dharma normally described, its said that Narayana wears White in Krita, Red in Treta, Yellow in Dwapara and Black in Kali Yuga. Example, in Mahabharata. What are the reasons for changing ...
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Is there a book of logic by god , god giving reasons?

God talking about why did he create universe particularly why? Did god ever give his discourse on reason, why did he not create everything peaceful? God talking by logic, just pure reasoning?
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Where can I find the reference to Ashta Shaktis of Devi Durga?

There are eight Shaktis of Devi Durga who are worshipped during the Ashtami of Durgapuja. They are: Ugrachanda, Prachanda, Chandogra, Chandanayika, Atichanda, Chamunda, Chanda and Chandavati. They ...
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