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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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Authentic English translation of Shiv Puran
I have looked this up on internet and found JL Shashtri translation of Shiv Purana but many people have told me that it is not accurate and author have put his own views instead in many places.So i am ...
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Where is the following incident found?
There is a story roughly as follows:
A sage (probably Angiras, though I don't remember for certain) was preaching jnan to his ancestors by addressing them as his children. Then, his ancestors ...
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If a man takes Sanyas, does he still have Rina (debt) of his parents on him?
Although I have asked multiple times on this forum if a man without having a son (and marrying) can take Sanyas or not, but it went unanswered.
But still I will assume that they can (at least a ...
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Can we paint religious images with laterite?
I'm planning to make an image of Mahalakshmi and shankh-chakra on my tulasi-thara (tulsi-vrindavan) to surprise my mother as she's always wanted to have it painted (just plain white right now) but we ...
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Kuldevi for Narvekar family of Kitte Bhandari caste in Rajapur, Ratnagiri
Can anyone tell me the Kuldevi of Narvekar, Kitte Bhandari caste living in Rajapur, Ratnagiri?
We went to that village and the grandmother said आपली देवी ही वाघावरची देवी ("Our Kuldevi is one who ...
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How do Hindus wash genitals and anus during bath?
According to the shastras, one should wear a cloth while bathing/showering.
This is one reason why Krishna stole the gopis' clothes.
But if you're wearing underwear while showering, how are you ...
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About this form of Lord Shiva
In the below picture, Shiva appears Ardhanarishvara-like form with five faces.
I want to know about this form of Lord Shiva. Is this form of Shiva and any stories/hymns of this form mentioned in ...
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Chandra grahan & Kojagiri pournima
The Chandra Grahan and Kojagiri Poornima seems to coincide at the night of October 28 to early morning of 29 Oct. Is it correct?
What rituals can we perform at this time?
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What are 108 names of Kaal Bhairava? Can we chant them on synthetic tulsi mala?
Can you share how to worship Kaal Bhairava at home?
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Are there no rules for naam jap?
I heard that one can do it anytime and with any activity.. Even while walking or lying on bed. Just want to know if its true?
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Please help me identify the hymn being sung in this segment
https://youtu.be/ymoKnBGSFGM?feature=shared
From 18:27 to 22:46, there is a hymn being sung in what I'm told is the malkauns raga. I hear the phrases 'Niranjana Nirākāra', and 'Dukhha bandhana ...
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What is the significance of HRAAM beej mantra
What is the significance of hraam beej mantra and which god or goddess is the beeja related to?
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Shudra performing penance in Kali Yuga
In Uttarakhand of Ramayana, Narada tells Rama:
“O Great King, in the Dvapara Yuga, untruth and evil increased, unrightousness having placed a second foot on the earth, and then the Vaishyas began to ...
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Was it Dharma for Sugriva to take Bali's wife as his queen?
Bali took Sugriva's wife and kingdom but did not Sugriva did same thing to Bali and his wife before ? What is difference ?
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Which scripture is this shloka from? (vijñātāramare kena vijāniyāt)
I am trying to identify which scripture this sloka is from. I came across this sloka in a book:
vijñātāramare kena vijāniyāt
विज्ञातारमरे केन विजानियात
When researching online I found this website ...
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Are there any refutations of Jinasena's criticism of Hindu (astika) philosophy?
From Sources of Indian tradition:
The following example of Jain dialectic is taken from the Great Legend (Mahapurana), a lengthy poem in excellent Sanskrit, composed by the Digambara teacher Jinasena ...
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are any boons or curses given since start of kaliyug
Are any boons or curses given since start of kaliyug by sages or Gods?
Is it possible for a person to get boon by any of Gods in kaliyug?
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Brahmacharya and sleeplessness
Namasthe,
I am practicing Brahmacharya for 3 months. I have lost my appetite, and sleep. Will it last for ever?
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What are the punishments for evoking lust in another person?
What are the punishments given to a man/woman (mostly woman) who creates lustful feelings to the opposite sex by showing skin / private parts and blabber.
Any references from scriptures like Garuda ...
