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What is maya and why is it there?
I have read bhagavad gita where krishna mentions maya to be a illusion and everything in this is world is made of maya. What I don't understand is if everything is made up of maya then why is krishna telling it, isn't that too maya ? and what about…
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Is mukthi possible from world's other than bhuloka(ie. From swarga and naraka)
In bhuloka, it is possible to achieve mukthi by doing several Sadhana. When we go to naraka or swarga, our sukshma Sarira(subtle body) will be there only sthoola Sarira(Gross body) is dropped during death. Japam, meditation all are done using manas…
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How did Kripacharya become "Chiranjivi"?
Kripacharya, is one of the Chiranjivi (long lived) mentioned in the Sapta Chiranjivi Stuthi -
Ashwathaama Balirvyaaso Hanumanshach Vibhishanha Krupascha
Parshuramascha Saptaitey Chiranjivinaha
My question is, how and why did he gain his…
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How is Lord Shiva revealed in the Rig Veda?
Vedas are revealed scriptures without authors. They contain revelations of many things. In the hymns of respective deities, various characters of that respective deities are revealed.
Regarding Lord Shiva, SataRudriya/ Sri Rudram hymn found in…
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Any references where varna/caste is determined independent of birth/parentage?
Is there any incidence or statement in the scriptures which shows that varna/caste was not deduced from birth/parentage, and was deduced only from "qualities independent of parentage"(without referring to parentage at all).
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What are all doctrines or philosophies discussed in Brahma Sutra?
Brahma Sutras (also known as Vedanta Sutras) have very profound significance in Vedanta Darshan. They systematize and summarize the spiritual and philosophical teaching of Upanishads. It is considered as Nyaya (Yukti or logic) Prasthana in…
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Which shloka or scripture states that there are 33 crores of Hindu gods?
Please mention the shloka that explicitly states that there are 33 crores of Hindu Gods.
Please do not quote Brihadaranyaka Upanishad, because I think it just states that there are 33 gods. Not 33 koti (33 crores)!
Just the shloka please.
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What exactly is a leela (लीला)? Is there a scriptural definition of leela (लीला)?
When people cannot logically explain certain actions of Gods, their incarnations, Saints, Ṛṣis etc., they often use the term leela which is sometimes spelled as līlā and lIlA.
I think the word translates to play, sport or pastimes.
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What is the importance of the Tulsi plant (Holy basil)?
The Tulsi plant has a significant role in Hinduism and its rituals. It is considered a holy plant, and in front of every Hindu house, there will be a Tulsi plant. Why is it considered a holy plant? What is the textual basis for treating it as holy?
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Are curses(saapa) effective in Kali Yuga?
Our Puranas and other Mahagranthas like Ramayana & the Mahabharata contains numerous examples of curses(saap)(& boons ofcourse) and how their effectiveness shape future events.
In Mahabharata itself we find many instances viz;Karna being cursed by…
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Does taking a dip in the Ganges River actually wash away your sins?
River Ganga is considered sacred in Santana Dharma. Padma Purana declares that
mānyeyaṃsarvadālokepavitrāpāpanāśinī [Pdm. Pu. - 6.22.9]
She is pure, destroyer of sins and always honored in the world.
Every year large number of people take their…
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What is the Vedic Origin of Lord Shiva?
I am learning about Mount Kailash (Lord Shiva's abode).
Somewhere I read that before people came to India from Central Asia (bringing Vedas, Hinduism, etc), the natives in Indian subcontinent followed Shavism, or worship of Lord Shiva.
Two…
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Where is Buddhism also considered a Valid Path in Hindu scriptures?
The Philosophy of Buddhism is directly refuted itself in Brahma Sutras. But refutation of Philosophy doesn't mean that the path is not Valid.
For eg. Adi Shankaracharya also refuted the Philosophy of Pancharatra Agamas. But he still considered…
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Which are the principle texts/scriptures of Advaita Vedanta?
I want to learn & study the Advaita Vedanta. So, which are the principle texts/scriptures of Advaita Vedanta? In other words which are the major text/scripture related to Advaita Vedanta.
I know that (Mukhya) Upanishads, Brahma Sutras and Bhagavad…
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What is the concept of God in Hinduism?
I have been studying Hindu scriptures for few years out of curiosity to know the concept of God. The more I study the more confused I am about the identity of God according to Hindu scriptures. I am seeing atheistic philosophies which are denying…
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