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Differences between "Ishwar" and "Bhagvan"?
We Hindus often hear the words "ishwar" and "bhagvan" . What are the differences between these two words?
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What is implied by the word 'Desika'
As titles of some Acharyas, the word 'Desika' or 'Desikan' are used.What is the meaning of this word according to the scriptures?
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What is the difference between mercy and pity?
I am approaching this from the personality traits daya and krupa as emphasised in Hindu culture. I understand that "mercy" or krupa is a more sublime trait, as opposed to daya which is more everyday and ordinary.
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What is a definition of being a Hindu and can one be a Hindu without being a particular caste?
To illustrate being a Christian means, I have faith that Jesus is the son of God is our saviour, put my faith in Lord the Father, Lord the Christ and the Holy Ghost. Rest all are historic developments.
in a similar fashion, what makes one a Hindu?…
user15877
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What is the difference between Avadhuta and Jivanmukta?
What is the main difference between Avadhuta and Jivanmukta?
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What is the difference between ISHWAR AND BHAGWAN?
I want to know what is difference between ishwar & bhagwan?
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What is meant by 'kala sarpa'?
Some scriptures contain the word kala sarpa. It is treated as an inauspicious thing.
What exactly is kala sarpa?
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What is the meaning of Para?
Parabrahma, Paramatma, ParaShiva, Parampitha, Paraparam
When we insert Para before a word it becomes great. So what is meaning of Para as per our scriptures?
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Are Kumbha Mela and Pushkara same?
I am confusing between Pushkara and Kumbha Mela.
From Wikipedia I understand Pushkara and Kumbha Mela.
Pushkara: Each river is associated with a zodiac sign, and the river for each
year's festival is based on which zodiac sign the planet…
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Is there a concept like the concept of Logos in Hinduism?
In western Philosophy, Jewish mysticism and Christianity there's an important concept, that is the concept of Logos.
This concept is important in theology, cosmology and creation of the world.
Is there a concept like the concept of Logos in…
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What is the meaning of upasana?
I heard many times the word Upasana. Upasana is used as suffix to the names of god or goddesses. For example: Sri Vidya upasana, Siva upasana etc.,
What is the meaning for the term upasana?
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What is the nearest Hindu term for "numinous"?
Wikipedia gives following information for Numinous:
Numinous (/ˈnjuːmɪnəs/) is an English adjective, derived from the Latin numen, meaning "arousing spiritual or religious emotion; mysterious or awe-inspiring".[1] The term was popularized by the…
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