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For questions about particular beliefs held by Hindus, e.g. what happens after death, or why people burn incense during prayer.
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What to do when a vow has been broken by a person?
Taking Vows and accomplishing them is related to personal belief. So, scriptures (Dharma Sastras) don't explicitly mention rules about "Vows". … So, it is purely
related to personal belief. It's always better to fulfill the vow in same temple, as this is related to belief. …
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Why Sarasvati is considered as goddess of knowledge?
She was indeed born like that from left half portion of Brahma. Many Puranas such as Shiva Purana, Matysa Purana describes this birth story of Sarasvati. But Brahmavaivartara Purana describes slightly …
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What's the proof that God exists?
my question is how do you prove his existence?
Swami krishnananda logically proves (mostly from Advaitic perspective) God/Brahman exists in his book Lessons on the Upanishads.
Swamiji proves there …
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Is it necessary to wash our feet after Navagraha Pradakshina?
Brahmasri Vaddiparti Padmakar says there's no sastra which compels us to wash our feet after Navagraha Pradikshana. But if we anoint Shani Deva idol with oil (Tailabhishekam) and if only Pandit or pri …
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Why women were not allowed to offer prayers at Shingnapur Shani Temple?
As question says, why women were not allowed to offer prayers at Shingnapur Shani Temple, which is in Maharashtra? Was there any reason for this tradition or was this just a superstition?
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Why are owls considered inauspicious?
Auspicious and inauspicious events can be identified with some changes (such as excitements) in nature. Exited sounds and cooing sounds of birds denote bad and good omens respectively. Owl is consider …
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How does artificial confluence of rivers differ from natural confluence of rivers?
The AP Government linked rivers Krishna and Godavari by artificial means. Given that;
What does this artificial confluence mean according to Hinduism? Does it signify anything in religious or spirit …
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Why people are named after Shantanu?
According to Devi Bhagavata, THE NINTH BOOK,
Chapter VI, On the coming in this world of Laksmî, Gangâ and Sarasvatî , Shantanu was avatar of Lord Vishnu. This could be the reason for naming people af …
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Can devotees drink "Abhishekam water" of Shiva Lingam?
There are many theories on Internet that Shiva Lingam (the material by which Lingam is made) is radioactive and continuously water must be poured on it. By citing this, they opine that water is not fi …
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Did lord Brahma commit incest with his daughter?
Lord Matsya, fish incarnation of Lord Vishnu, clarifies this in Matsya Purana.
Chapter 4 The Story of Saraswati in Matysa Purana says,
Manu asked, "O Omniscient lord, it is surprising to stare at the …
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When was Lord Ganpati Discovered?
I don't know what you mean by "discovered". Ganesha is mentioned in Vedas, as described in this answer. So, He is eternal and He manifests differently in different Kalpas.
Chapter 13 Rudra Samhita (Ku …
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What is the reason behind lokas in Hinduism?
Sri Swami Sivananda explains correlation between Lokas and Chakras in his book Kundalini Yoga and in this page. He says Lokas correspond to Chakras of human body.
Man is a microcosm (Kshudra Brahmand …
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Can Shaivaites or Devotees of Shiva eat meat?
I have seen animals sacrificing for Kali mata. I am not brahmin by birth but had developed interest towards Lord Siva. I read Shiva Purana but there are no references for devotees of Shiva. I have re …
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Can we meditate on Lord Shiva during Sutak period?
Sutak is the period of abstention observed by the Hindus after birth or a death of a family member.
Can we mediate on Lord Shiva with Panchakshari Mantra during Sutak period?
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Can we meditate on Lord Shiva during Sutak period?
Yes. We can meditate on Lord during Asoucha or Sutak period which generally lasts for 13-15 days depending on region and caste.
Sri Annadanam Chidambara Sastry says the following in this video which …
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