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Significance of certain deities using a particular animal as their vehicle
The Hindu texts are replete with references of deities using a particular animal as their primary vehicle. E.g., Ganesha has a mouse for his vehicle, Shiva uses an ox (Nandi), while Karthikeya is associated with a peacock, Durga with a tiger,…
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What is the Guru Parampara of Kashmiri Shaivism?
I found that the philosophy of Kashmiri Shaivism is said to be similar to Adviata and preaching involves the Yoga. I came to know that Vasugupta is the important contributor to Kashimir Shaivism and he revealed Shiva Sutras. I am interested in…
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When were Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism marked as separate religions?
Historically, Buddhism and Jainism were just some of the many sects or philosophical schools in ancient times. When was the separation of religions happened and when were all vedic and non-vedic sects clubbed under Hinduism?
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What is the meaning of "Ganpati Bappa Morya"?
I heard this many times but don't know what it means.
Is Ganpati another name for Ganesha?
What is bappa and Morya?
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Does Bhagavad Gita say anything about whether a person should eat Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian food?
Does any shloka of Gita say anything about what a person should eat. I am mainly concerned with whether it say anything about Vegetarian or Non Vegetarian diet.
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Why the period of early morning (brahma muhurta or amrut wela) important?
Why the period of early morning (brahma muhurta or amrut wela) important for meditation? And what is that period (approx. from hhmm AM to hhmm AM)? (I know the twilight period for sandhya vandanam. But here I am talking about amrut wela).
Would like…
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Are there other interpretations of RV I.154 that confirm or refute Jiva Goswami's interpretation that the Supreme Abode of Vishnu is actually Goloka?
I was reading a commentary on Goloka by Jiva Goswami which led me to the Rig Veda Book 1, Hymn 154 that's dedicated to Lord Vishnu and ends with an exhortation to reach his Supreme abode:
I WILL declare the mighty deeds of Viṣṇu, of him who…
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Is Indra being a temporary post described in Vedas?
I'm asking from all four part of Vedas, was Indra ever changed?
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Is Balarama an Avatar of Vishnu or Adiseshan (or both)?
Balarama is traditionally considered to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu by those who do not consider Buddha to be one.
However, I have also frequently heard that He is an avatar of Adiseshan, the multi-headed snake upon which Lord Vishnu rests in…
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Who records Karma of all living beings?
There are three types of Karma namely Agami Karma, Sanchita Karma and Prarabdha karma. Among these, Agami Karma means our current actions; Sanchita Karma means our actions in the past lives which are yet to be experienced by us and Prarabdha Karma…
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Why can't we have same calendar?
I'm Hindu and I've noticed that in some places, Sravan month ends a few weeks earlier (eg. in Nepal it's already over), than for other places (e.g my town). Why does this happen?
Sravan month is just one of the examples; these happen during most of…
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How can we identify a self realized person?
What are the symptoms of a self realized person? How can I know whether I realized self or not?
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If Ramayana is much older than Mahabharata, then why don't we find any character in Mahabharata discussing Lord Rama or worshipping him?
Parashurama, Lord Hanuman, Jambhavan and Lord Shiva appears in both(Ramayana and Mahabharata)
What has been mentioned about Lord Rama in the Mahabharata?
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What is the meaning of Ramayana?
Ramayana is a sacred epic about the life of Lord Rama.
Can anyone explain the meaning/etymology of the word "Ramayana?"
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Why can Garuda Purana be read on specific days only?
Is there any reason behind the restriction that Garuda Purana should only be read during normal days (i.e., when there's no death in the family)?
My elders told me that it should be only read on the 10th day after death.
Why is it so? Why can't we…
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