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Why not sleep with your head facing North direction?
People usually avoid sleeping with head facing to the North. What I heard is that doing so will bring death. Is this true?
What is the reason behind this?
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What do Hindus believe about extra-terrestrials?
Many religions believe in aliens and all those extra-terrestrial creatures.
What is the Hindu conception of aliens like?
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Are there angels in Hinduism?
Gods and Goddesses have been mentioned in many areas in India as well as many articles written by scholar of hinduism.
But does Hinduism have a concept similar to angels - not the Gods but lesser heavenly beings that are messengers of the Gods?
This…
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Are drugs allowed in Hinduism?
In India, people do drugs and drink alcohol. This can be interpreted as there being no law in India to stop them from drinking and doing drugs.
Many Indian people are also Hindu. What does Hinduism say about the use of drugs and alcohol?
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What is Mangal Dosh (Mangalik)
Meaning of the words used :
Kundali - Horoscope
Mangal - Planet Mars
Peepal Tree - Ficus religiosa or Sacred Fig
Dosh - Blame
Indian people often match Kundalis before they allow the boy and the girl to marry. The most often thing I always mark is…
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Does Any Hindu Texts Say Anything About The Evolution Of Consciousness?
Are there any text regardless the evolution of consciousness, how to improve consciousnesses, and so-forth? I'm not sure if this is correct, but the "jiva" mind?
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What is the story of Dhruva Tara (North Star)?
The Dhruva Tara (North Star) is believed to be a holy star in Hinduism. What is the story behind it?
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What is significance of a samadhi place?
What is the significance of a Samadhi place of a Saint? Is there any special power or energy around that place?
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Do The Hindu Scriptures Say If There Is Anything Special About Human Beings Compared To Other Unworldly Beings Such As Demi-Gods, Demons, Etc
Is there anything special about human beings compared to other beings? Especially our strengths and weaknesses? Or are we just weak, or is our strengths & weaknesses determined only by our devotion or connection with God?
How do we compare ourselves…
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What to do when a vow has been broken by a person?
What to do when vow has been broken by a person? Can any prayaschit is there
What are the Prayaschitta measures for breaking a vow??? Here
Here the vow maker taken aperson(who took the vow) took it without knowing anything about it. Now
Now what…
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Do the Scriptures say anything about Spiritual Possession?
Do the Scriptures mention anything about Spiritual Possession of other beings or objects? If so, then how to exorcise?
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What is the place of man in Hinduism?
I have read about the women place in Hinduism that
A woman is compared to the Divine Mother
(Shakti) who has given birth to all creation.
But Now i Want to know that.
What is the place of man in Hinduism?
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What is significance of Chatur Masya Vrata?
I know some saints perform the Chatur Masya Vrata. I want to know for what reason. Also what is the duration of this vrata?
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Why Black clothes are not permissible while going to worship our Kulaswamini Ashapuri Devi?
Since our childhood, my parents were not purchasing any black coloured cloths for us. When asked why it is so?
They said, Black colour clothes should be avoided because wearing them is not acceptable to our Kulaswamini Ashapuri Devi.
Can any body…
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Why do Hindus worship vehicles on the day of Dussehra?
Why do Hindus worship vehicles on the day of Dussehra (vijaya dasami)?
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