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In Mahabharata, were people aware of Krishna's Reality?

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asked Mar 12, 2019 at 7:41

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Scriptural references for Hanumāna Jyotish

asked Feb 17, 2021 at 11:13

7 votes

1 answer

107 views

What is the meaning of Lakshmi?

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asked Jun 10, 2021 at 5:27

6 votes

1 answer

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Is the "Mahayuga (i.e., 4 Yugas) lasting for only 5000 years" theology of Brahma-Kumaris found in any scriptures?

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asked Jun 9, 2021 at 8:26

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1 answer

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Why is god Śiva called Mīḍhúṣṭama (मीढुष्टम)? Is there any specific story?

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asked Feb 18 at 14:51

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Complete theology of Vaitaraṇî River?

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asked Mar 13, 2021 at 17:19

6 votes

2 answers

183 views

Etymology of the word Brahmā (ब्रह्मा)

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asked Feb 11, 2021 at 7:51

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1 answer

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The Four Curses and a Boon by Devī Sītā

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asked Mar 3, 2021 at 15:22

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Which incarnations of Lord Vishnu are mentioned in the Rāmāyaṇa?

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asked Mar 26, 2021 at 5:30

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How to reconcile these incendiary acts of Devaguru Bṛhaspati, in the story of Dīrghatamas (from Mahābhārata)?

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asked May 31, 2021 at 8:08

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Is there a scripturally recommended age of marriage for men?

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asked Jun 6, 2021 at 12:33

5 votes

1 answer

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What is the concept of Kendra & Trikona in a Kundali (horoscope birth chart)?

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asked Jun 7, 2021 at 3:58

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543 views

Is there any mention of Lord Krishna in the Rāmāyaṇa?

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asked Mar 25, 2021 at 7:55

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2 answers

171 views

Even the Moksha achieved after getting slayed by the Supreme Lord is Impermanent?

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asked Mar 23, 2021 at 6:58

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What gives the "spiritual - theological authenticity" to modern compositions like Chālīsās & ārtís?

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asked Mar 24, 2021 at 11:54

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1 answer

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What is the male equivalent of a Widow called, in the scriptures?

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asked Apr 6, 2021 at 4:28

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Is the practice of Gayatri Parivar allowing everyone to undergo Upanayana (Janaeu) ceremony adharmika?

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asked Jun 9, 2021 at 16:56

5 votes

1 answer

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Why is Ramana Maharshi referred with the title of "Bhagwaan"?

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asked Jun 11, 2021 at 11:59

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Is the notion of Chudail (चुड़ैल) and Daayan (डायन) based on any scripture?

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asked Jun 14, 2021 at 11:15

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1 answer

140 views

What was Ravana's age when Sri Rama killed him?

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asked Apr 23 at 5:34

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What's the significance of the word "Gauḍīya" in Gauḍīya Vaiṣhṇavism?

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asked Jun 5, 2021 at 6:45

4 votes

1 answer

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Does the term - 'Vedānta (वेदान्त)' occur in any canonical text?

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asked Feb 4 at 8:49

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Is dying while asleep considered bad as per any scripture?

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asked Feb 11 at 14:26

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What's Mahā-mokṣa? Which scriptures refer to the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra as the “Mahā-Mokṣa mantra (महा-मोक्ष मंत्र)”?

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asked Mar 11 at 16:09

4 votes

1 answer

266 views

Are the human sacrifice based practises by "tantrika babas" a part of any tantra system, as popularly shown in the tv shows?

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asked May 18, 2021 at 15:16

4 votes

2 answers

312 views

Is Nandī, the vehicle mount (vāhana) of Śhiva, a Bull or an Ox?

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asked May 19, 2021 at 4:03

4 votes

0 answers

67 views

Which scriptures gives details about the Ashta-Lakshmi?

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asked Apr 2, 2021 at 5:34

4 votes

1 answer

247 views

Is the famous sanskrit phrase - Vasudhaiva Kuṭumbakam, found in the RigVeda and Maha Upanishad?

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asked Apr 2, 2021 at 15:32

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How has Devī Lakshmī 's understanding developed, starting from the Vedic literature up until the recent times?

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asked Apr 3, 2021 at 12:39

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Wife of Lord Hanumāna?

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asked Mar 23, 2021 at 12:17

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153 Questions

In Mahabharata, were people aware of Krishna's Reality?

Scriptural references for Hanumāna Jyotish

What is the meaning of Lakshmi?

Is the "Mahayuga (i.e., 4 Yugas) lasting for only 5000 years" theology of Brahma-Kumaris found in any scriptures?

Why is god Śiva called Mīḍhúṣṭama (मीढुष्टम)? Is there any specific story?

Complete theology of Vaitaraṇî River?

Etymology of the word Brahmā (ब्रह्मा)

The Four Curses and a Boon by Devī Sītā

Which incarnations of Lord Vishnu are mentioned in the Rāmāyaṇa?

How to reconcile these incendiary acts of Devaguru Bṛhaspati, in the story of Dīrghatamas (from Mahābhārata)?

Is there a scripturally recommended age of marriage for men?

What is the concept of Kendra & Trikona in a Kundali (horoscope birth chart)?

Is there any mention of Lord Krishna in the Rāmāyaṇa?

Even the Moksha achieved after getting slayed by the Supreme Lord is Impermanent?

What gives the "spiritual - theological authenticity" to modern compositions like Chālīsās & ārtís?

What is the male equivalent of a Widow called, in the scriptures?

Is the practice of Gayatri Parivar allowing everyone to undergo Upanayana (Janaeu) ceremony adharmika?

Why is Ramana Maharshi referred with the title of "Bhagwaan"?

Is the notion of Chudail (चुड़ैल) and Daayan (डायन) based on any scripture?

What was Ravana's age when Sri Rama killed him?

What's the significance of the word "Gauḍīya" in Gauḍīya Vaiṣhṇavism?

Does the term - 'Vedānta (वेदान्त)' occur in any canonical text?

Is dying while asleep considered bad as per any scripture?

What's Mahā-mokṣa? Which scriptures refer to the Mahāmṛtyuñjaya mantra as the “Mahā-Mokṣa mantra (महा-मोक्ष मंत्र)”?

Are the human sacrifice based practises by "tantrika babas" a part of any tantra system, as popularly shown in the tv shows?

Is Nandī, the vehicle mount (vāhana) of Śhiva, a Bull or an Ox?

Which scriptures gives details about the Ashta-Lakshmi?

Is the famous sanskrit phrase - Vasudhaiva Kuṭumbakam, found in the RigVeda and Maha Upanishad?

How has Devī Lakshmī 's understanding developed, starting from the Vedic literature up until the recent times?

Wife of Lord Hanumāna?