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How knowledge of weapons (shastra) शस्त्र got lost?
How did the knowledge of great weapons like Bramhastra got lost in Hinduism tradition? As can be seen in Ramayan and Mahabharat, Gurus used to give knowledge of weapons to their shishya which were then used to protect Dharma. But eventually this…
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Do Hindus have specific dress code guidelines in their dharma shastras (scriptures)?
Are there any specific teachings related to how Hindus should dress in the public? In Islam, for instance, it has been outlined that women must wear a hijab or nikab. Islam has very clear instructions when it comes to clothing. Do Hindus have clear…
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Myth/Customs related to shaving & hairwash
I have heard a lot of myth related to shaving beard and moustache.
Those whose father is alive should NOT shave.
We should not Shave on Thursday(because wealth might go away) and Saturday.
There are people who think that cutting hair on Saturdays…
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How many available smritis are there in total?
How many currently available smritis are there? Are there any smritis whose names are known but not available?
What are the names of smritis available along with the corresponding author names and the times of validity of them?
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What are the different Vaishnava interpretations on the nature of Lord Vishnu's physical form?
I understand that Lord Vishnu's body is aprakrita, composed of sat-chit-ananda, but is it understood to have a physical reality? i.e. four arms, two legs, one head, two eyes, five fingered hands, ie, a basic humanoid form that predates the creation…
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Cremation rituals for cows after death?
Since cow is one of the sacred animals in Hinduism, are there any cremation rituals that need to be followed when a cow dies? If yes, what is the exact process?
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On what basis are puranas named?
There are puranas like Brahma purana, Skanda purana, Shiva Purana, Garuda purana. On what basis are these names given to the puranas? Is it that the puranas talk about some god or is that some god spoke particular purana or any other?
How exactly…
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What food is suggested for Yogi?
For spiritual progress I want to know the role of food intake. Which type of food is suggested in scriptures for one who want to approach the path of Yoga? In other words, do Shastras recommend or instruct particular foods (to be taken) which helps…
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How can I start Tantra sAdhnA? Which all are the scriptures I need to study to have in-depth knowledge?
I am interested in Tantric sAdhnA and first I need to study the Tantric scriptures in detail. I have studied yogA-VedAnta and Buddhism in detail also mahAmUdrA and dzogchen path (only studied, though.). I practice the direct path of ramanA maharshi…
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Can a god have an Avatar of an Avatar?
I am a Vaishnav and hence I worship Shrinathji. It is said that Shrinathji is an avatar of Lord Krishna but again, Lord Krishna is an avatar of Lord Vishnu so is it possible that gods can take avatars of avatars?
According to Wikipedia:
Shrinathji…
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Is there any story behind Lord Krishna's death?
I have heard many stories regarding the end of lord Krishna. How exactly did lord Krishna die?
I also heard that some arrow killed him and that arrow also have some history. Is that true?
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Any other slokas suggesting drinking of cow urine
The following statement from Section 81, Anushasana Parva of Mahabharata suggests drinking cow urine
"Vyasa said, ... One should for three days drink the hot urine of the
cow..."
In addition to this, please provide any other references that…
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Can anyone control Krishna?
Lord Krishna is self-reliant and believed to depend on no one.
I came across the following statements:
Krishna controls the whole universe and Radha controls Krishna with
love.
I heard from preachings that Krishna cried for Radha also. My doubt…
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Is there any Hindu god associated with muscle/muscle strength?
We all know that god for general medicine is Dhanvantri, but I want to know whether there is any god / deity particularly associated with muscles and muscle powers.
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Who was Lord Hayagriva?
I don't have much knowledge about Lord Hayagriva, just known that he was the one who provided vedic knowledge to Lord Brahma,he has horse head, was an avatar of Lord Vishnu, white in color, and symbol of wisdom and knowledge. And this is also not…
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