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Which scripture mentions Lord Parshurama was born on Akshaya Tritiya?
The Drikpanchang says that Parshuram Jayanti falls on Shukla Paksha Tritiya in the month of Vaishakha also known as Akshay Tritiya.
It is believed that Parashurama was born during Pradosh Kala and hence the day when Tritiya prevails during Pradosh…
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Where are the original versions of the Vedas?
Where are the original versions of the Vedas? Are our oldest scriptures lost in the history of time? Some say that they were lost due to the religious war which happened in the earlier days and some say that due to the emergence of other religions…
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What is the story of Prahlada being slain by Indra?
In Mahabharata, Santi Parva, SECTION XCVIII, it is said by Indra himself that he has slain Prahlada.
Having slain in battle Jambha, Vritra, Vala, Paka, Satamaya, Virochana, the irresistible Namuchi, Samvara of innumerable illusions,…
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What are the principle texts/Scriptures of Trika or Kashmir Shaivism?
Kashmir Shaivism is an Advaita (nondualist) Shaiva tradition from Kashmir based on Shaiva Agamas. One important scripture i am aware is Shiva Sutra by Vasgupta, in addition to Shivabheda Agamas (as mentioned in this Kamika Agama introduction). What…
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Please provide all the scripture references where Hare Krishna Maha mantra is mentioned except Kalisantarana Upanishad?
Maha mantra is Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare/ Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare.
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Vedas and their philosophy
As per my reading from Wikipedia, the mukhya Upanishads discuss the philosophy of vedas. The seeds of advaita and vishishtadvaita philosophies are found in these upanishads as per my limited readings. Where in samhitas can we find a correlation of…
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What was the actual reason for Krishna to kill washerman?
The following episode from Bhagavatam clearly says that Krishna got angry on washerman and then killed him.
SB 10.41.30: Brāhmaṇas standing along the way honored the two Lords with presentations of yogurt, unbroken barleycorns, pots full of water,…
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Why didn't lord Hanuman help Sugriva to kill Vali?
We all know that lord Hanuman is very powerful and he was friend of Sugriva, then why didn't he help Sugriva to get his throne back from his brother Vali (by killing vali)?
I know Vali was with boon that he will take 50% of power from his opponent…
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Who are the demonic beings called Yatudhanas?
This verse of Rigveda mentions a class of beings called Yatudhanas:
I balm with oil the mighty Rakṣas-slayer; to the most famous Friend I come for shelter
Enkindled, sharpened by our rites, may Agni protect us in the day and night from evil.
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What is the meaning of Brahman & Vasudeva?
As there is definite meaning of the names such as Lord Shiva, Indra, Vishnu etc. I want the meaning of
Brahman
Vasudeva
By the word Brahman, I mean with ultimate reality. (Though personally, I believe ultimate reality can't have any name- it is…
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Did Ravana have ten heads?
Did Ravana really have ten heads? Or is it a mythical concept?
If he really had ten heads, who gave him this and what is the story behind it?
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Is it true that Lord Shiva's description is different in Vedas?
The description of Lord shiva is holder of Trishul and damaru, holder of pinaka bow, Ganga flowing from his head, having a moon on head, having snake in his neck,having 3 eyes,having body covered by ashes, his wife Parvati mata and his sons Ganesha…
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Does lord Shiva smoke Chillum?
I have seen many people who worship lord Shiva who prefer to be naked and they have ash (Bhabhuti) powdered all over their body. I am not sure what these people are known as but I have seen them in Kumbhmela on Television.
These people always drink…
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What is the significance of Rudraksha in Saivism?
Rudraksham seems to have an important place in the Saivite sect of Hinduism. I have seen it being worn by many Saivite temple priests and many rishis (in their portrayals). Apart from priests, I have also seen people preferring to wear Rudraksha…
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Is there any mention of boon deadlock in scriptures?
Gods give boons to different people based on what they ask but what if
Person A gets a boon that he will kill everyone he wars against in the next 10 years.
Person B gets a boon that he cannot be killed in the next 10 years.
Now if Person A…
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