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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? https://www.quora....
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Was it wrong for a man to reject both married and unmarried woman's sexual or romantic advances?

I read that, it was considered as wrong for a man to reject a woman's sexual/romantic advances on him. Although in the linked question, it is written that it was only for a Kshatriya man. But I think ...
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Malook Shatak (मलूक शतक)

Complete Malook Shatak Written by Malook Das also with its transliteration.
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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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Which scripture is this shloka from? (hariṇā cāśava de yetī)

I am trying to identify which scripture this sloka is from. I came across this an audio lecture: hariṇā cāśava de yetī हरिणा चाशव दे येती any suggestions are appreciated
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Anusasanika Parva is it a mistranslation?

Has the Anusasanika Parva been mistranslated, it's the long speech where Bhishma talks to Yudishtara. Is the tone somehow changed? This is for English translations. I am using the Mahabharata found in ...
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Bandha/Mudra that stimulates pleasure centre

What are the specific mudras/bandhas in Hatha Yoga that stimulate/ enhance the pleasure centres. Like, for example, I think the Mula Bandha is close to stimulating the pleasure centre of the genital ...
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On misogyny of Hindu Text

I have been looking at Varna in regard to Hindu text. From what I read which was little it doesn't seem to be that bad. That being said I also wanna see what verses are seen or considered against ...
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Death in the month of Kartika

My paternal grandmother left her body in the recently concluded month of Kartika. I want to find out if in the scriptures there is any benefit mentioned of one departing in the month of Kartika
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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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I have heard vaiṣṇavas had captured many Śaiva temples [closed]

Did Vaiṣṇavas really converted temples? If so state it with proper inscriptional data.
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Reference source of this shloka - Niścalātavai bhaktir yā saiva muktiḥ janārdana

I am trying to identify the reference/source of this shloka, Niścalātavai bhaktir yā saiva muktiḥ janārdana निश्चलात्वै भक्तिर या सैव मुक्तिर जनार्दन Any hints or suggestions are appreciated.
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Can an astrologer charge money for his predictions?

I heard from someone that parashara hora shastra states that using knowledge of astrology as business is restricted and no one should charge money for it. But I never have came across such verse. So, ...
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where is this sloka from: "Jīvana muktā api punar bandhanaṁ jānatī karma bhī "

I am trying to identify the source of this shloka, Jīvana muktā api punar bandhanaṁ jānatī karma bhī जीवन मुक्ता अपि पुनर बंधनं जानती कर्म भी researched online but couldn't find anything relevant, ...
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Can anyone share the source of famous sloka gange cha yamune chaiva?

Famous sloka for water purification or during bathing: गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरि सरस्वति । नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरि जलेऽस्मिन् संनिधिं कुरु ॥ Can anyone share the source of this sloka? Based on my ...
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Can we worship Alakshmi?

I have heard that Alakshmi was worshipped at once. That's actually interesting and my doubt was arised from that. So, my question is, can we worship Alakshmi? If yes, Which scripture say that/there ...
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Is this mantra from vishnu purana ? Vasudeva manārādhya ko mokṣaṁ saṁvyāpasatī

Hi all wanted to confirm if this mantra is from Vishnu purana Vasudeva manārādhya ko mokṣaṁ saṁvyāpti वासुदेव मनाराध्य को मोक्षं संव्याप्ति if so does anyone know its verse number in Vishnu purana? ...
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What is the story of Panavattam under Shiva Lingam?

Is there a story of Panavatta that we keep under Shiva Linga in temples? Panavatta also gets the equal importance as Shiva lingam by attaching itself continuously to the Shiva Linga. Whatever we pour ...
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Does devotion means chanting God name as portrayed in movies?

Unknowingly most of us under impression that devotion means to sit in a lonely place, close eyes and repeat god name continuously so that one day god will appear in front of that devotee and offers ...
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Meaning of sanskirt sentence

Hello can someone tell me meaning: रोलम्बः rolambaḥ A bee; महानेवालम्बो हरिनयनरोलम्बवरयोः Lakṣmīlaharī 19; तस्या रोलम्बावली केशजालम् Dk.; Bv.1.118. Its clear that it relates to some form of godess.
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Resource for Uma Samhita Tantram

I am looking for the Uma Samhita Tantram. It can be in Sanskrit, Hindi, English, or Telugu.
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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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Upanayana just before marriage in some brahmin lineages?

Even though many scriptures provide a maximum-age before which a Brahmin should have had his Upanayana conducted, when I asked my father about the same, he said that in our family, Upanayana is done ...
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Have Śaivācāryas defeated Vaiṣṇavācāryas in debates?

If such things happened state those incidents with proper inscriptional data!!
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Number of Subparvas in Neelkanth and Critical edition of Mahabharat?

Wiki tells there are about 100 sub-parvas in Mahabharat. But It is unclear if it is talking about Crtical or Neelkanth edition. I want to know how many sub-parvas are there in - NeelKanth Edition ...
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Is there a word “vinnana” in Sanskrit?

I have come across a word “vinnana “ while studying Pali language Suttas. Pali is based on Sanskrit. Sanskrit is a Hindu religious language. My question is : Is there a word “vinnana “ in Sanskrit?
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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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How does naam-rupa arise?

Naam-rupa is part of Hindu thought as given in the wikipedia : The term nāmarūpa is used in Hindu thought, nāma describing the spiritual or essential properties of an object or being, and rūpa the ...
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unicode char for gvaṁ and how it is pronounced correctly

Wanted to know how the word gvaṁ ग्वं pronounced correctly and written represented in unicode, For example in this sloka स विश्वकृद्विश्वविदात्मयोनिर्ज्ञः कालकारो गुणी सर्वविद्‌ यः। प्रधा...
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Which is the Shiva beej mantra?

Which is the beej mantra of Shiva Haum or Hraum and what is the difference between the two? Can someone who is not initiated still chant these beejas?
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If death of a person is pre-determined and prarabdh then why is suicide not a part of it?

When a person commits suicide it is seen negatively but death its reason and medium are pre-determined so why is suicide considered free will?
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What is Madhvācārya's translation and commentary to ŚB 12.13.16?

I wanted to know about Śrī Madhvācārya's interpretation of ŚB 12.13.16, but I cannot find a PDF of it.
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Inquiring about the authenticity of Hayagrīva Upanishad

I came across one Hayagrīva Upanishad and researched about it. Many websites seem to offer its translation. (Like this popular Sri Vaishnava site.) I have never come across any quotation, reference, ...
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How does one deal with contradiction in scriptures?

There are many scriptures which contain contradictory verses. If a scripture has contradictions (For eg Manusmriti statement on women which are both good and later on questionable) does that mean it ...
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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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Important tithis for Mahadeva?

What are the important tithis for Mahadeva? Examples: Mondays are called auspicious for Mahadeva. sukla paksha asthami is auspicious for Devi Durga. what are the tithis for Mahadeva?
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Can anyone find an english translation of this reference, Sangram puran skand.12, Khand-6?

I came across an article that gave this reference, but when I've searched it up, I've only seen the same source. Does anyone have an enligh translation of it, if it exists? Apparently, it's been ...
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Are there any sampradayas that subscribe to Advaita and gyan yoga?

There are numerous bhakti yoga-based sampradayas in India, especially Vaishnavas. They keep bhakti and puranic texts forefront (which I don't really see among other Hindu sects). Are there any ...
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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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Is this a hoax or genuine? This claims to be a prediction of Muhammad from hindu scripture but I can't find it [closed]

I haven't been able to find the source, so would appreciate it if someone could reference this in hindu literature or prove that it's a hoax. Thanks.
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How come a completely different object seperate from the nature of it's mother will be born?

If everything is of brahman, then how come there are good and bad people? If Ram and Ravan both are different forms of a brahman, then how come one is good and another is bad? I dont accept that its ...
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Which scripture is this shloka from? (etasya kṛtakṛta vatāt kṣāstra nivṛtite)

I am trying to identify which scripture this sloka is from ? I came across this from a lecture: etasya kṛtakṛta vatāt kṣāstra nivṛtite एतस्य कृतकृत वतात क्षास्त्र निवृतिते Researching online so far ...
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Is it true that people who are cremated in Kashi get Moksha?

Is it true that people who are cremated in Kashi get Moksha? Or, is it people who die in Kashi that get Moksha?
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