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Why didn't Krishna take a more active part in Battle of Kurukshetra in Mahabharata?
Why didn't Krishna take a more active part in Battle of Kurukshetra in Mahabharata?
Krishna was the Saarthi (Charioteer) of Arjuna and rode his rath (Chariot) around during battle and was a valuable adviser to Pandavas but why didn’t he fight in…
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What is the story of Vamana's wife Kirti and son Brihatshloka?
In the Srimad Bhagavatam, there's a description of the spouses and descendants of the Adityas, a group of 12 gods who are the sons of Aditi and the sage Kashyapa. The Adityas include Surya, Indra, Varuna, etc., but the youngest of the Adityas is…
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Protection of cows and subsequent sins when failing in it
In India, I saw many cows roaming freely in the city. They were feasting on plastic bags. Isn't this ironic?
On one hand, Hindus seem to accept that humans shouldn't harm cows.
Does this not imply that humans should also protect cows from harm…
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What are the 16 sanskaar (Sacraments of Life) and How do you complete them?
I have been told that there are 16 sanskaar (sacraments of life) described in the great texts of Hinduism.
I am aware of naamkaran (naming ceremony), janeu or yagnopavit (sacred thread), vivah (marriage) and antim sanskar (cremation). Please explain…
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Why was Surya killed by Lord Shiva?
I heard of an incident in which Suryadev was once killed by Lord Shiva. Can somebody explain to me what is this incident and what Surya's mistake was? And also, please let me know how he became alive again. Please also include the source reference…
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Why are cows given special importance?
Everywhere in the Bhagavatam, Lord Krishna keeps asking us to worship cows, not to harm them etc.
Why only cows, why not other animals?
All animals do something or the other for nature. Together they all keep the food cycle alive. Then why give…
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Is Kusha (kush) son of Lord Rama?
According to Wikipedia, Lord Rama and Sita have twins named Lava (Luv) and Kusha (Kush). From childhood I have also learnt that Lord Rama had twins. While reading this question, I came across this comment that mentions that Kusha was made by Valmiki…
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How do Hindus celebrate birthday?
I have not heard about birthday celebrations in our puranas or texts.
But is there any account of Janmashtami (birthday of Lord Krishna) celebration in any of the puranas or other texts? When did it start?
Also some more doubts:
How do Hindus…
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What are the four legs of Dharma?
It is said that Dharma has four legs (pillars) and it is depicted in the form of vrushabham (nandi). What are those four legs? As far as I know, cow's four legs are also seen as four legs of Dharma.
Dharma has 4 legs in Satya yuga, 3 in Treta, 2 in…
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How do we clear our debts?
As stated in one of the answer here: There is a variation in the thread count of yajñopavītam. Bachelors wear a single thread, married men wear 2, and married men with children wear 3. Each thread contains 3 strands as well.
The three strands…
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What does Hinduism say about Suicide?
What does Hinduism say in regards to suicide? Or maybe even assisted suicide? Not just out of depression or anger, but what if your just tired and want to retire?
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Why are Gods and Yogis shown sitting on animals skins?
It can be observed that many Hindu Gods and saints are shown sitting on animal (tiger) skins. What could be the reason behind this?
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Is the story of Sita's banishment present in any scriptures other than Valmiki Ramayana?
The story of Mother Sita's banishment by Sri Rama present in the Uttara Khanda of the Valmiki Ramayana, is perhaps the most controversial part of Sri Rama's story. Many Hindu acharyas such as Swami Ramabhadracharya and scholars have argued that the…
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Who were Ahiravan and Mahiravan?
Were there any characters like Ahiravan and Mahiravan in Ramayana? What did they do in Lord Rama's battle against Ravana?
I heard they captured Lord Rama and Laxmana. Can someone explain this incident?
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What is the earliest Hindu work refuting Mleccha religions or philosophies?
There are two kinds of schools of Indian philosophy, Astika and Nastika. Astikas accept the authority of the Vedas, whereas Nastikas reject the authority of the Vedas. The Astika schools are part of Hinduism, and there are six main ones: Samkhya,…
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