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Did Ravana ever attack the Ikshvaku king Dasharatha?
During the final stages of the great war, between Lord Sri Rama(and army consisting of brother Lakshmana and vanaras) and Ravana( and his demon soldiers), Ravana could foresee his final defeat at the hands of Lord Sri Rama. Ravana addressed his…
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What can one do to enjoy death or the dying process?
Death is usually very painful as noted in this Wikipedia article on Death:
Death – particularly the death of humans – has commonly been considered a sad or unpleasant occasion, due to the affection for the being that has died and the termination of…
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Which scripture or book is the origin of the Surya Namaskara asanas?
In which scripture (not of Kaliyuga), Surya Namaskara (12 steps asana) is mentioned? I have checked Hatha yoga Pradipika and Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, but nowhere Surya Namaskara is mentioned.
I have found a related question What is the origin of…
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What exactly is the basis/reason behind calling Hindu epics such as Ramayana and Mahabharata as myths/mythology
Many people (specially left-leaning) like to call Hindu epic books such as Ramayana and Mahabharata as myths.
So my question is what is the exact reason for the use of this word myth or mythology despite so many archaelogical, astronomical and…
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The Oracle said that the eighth son of Devaki would kill Kansa, then why did he kill seven sons?
If only the eighth son of Devaki and Vasudev was to kill Kansa, why did Kansa kill the first seven sons?
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Why did Krishna have to be the eighth son?
In the Bhagavatam, Krishna is the 8th son of Devaki. Why did he have to come as the eighth son?
Why not 1st? or 2nd? or 3rd? or 4th? or 5th? or 6th? or 7th? or 9th?
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Do farmers have the right to kill pests?
To control caterpillars, thrips, mites and whiteflies, farmers use insecticides and kill a large number of these insects.
It is in fact necessary to use these pesticides, otherwise crops will not grow. Most farmers do the same.
Being son of a…
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Why are Hindu gods colored?
Shiva is white, Rama is sky blue, Krishna is black, Hanuman is Goldena and Gowri is red (red+white+yellow in fact) in color.
Though the God is unique, He takes different forms with different colors for each avatar. Is there any significance behind…
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Who is considered Hindu?
Keeping geographical location aside, who is considered to be a Hindu? (i.e. not belonging to other religions)
Should that person accept authority of someone (Vedas, some God, philosophy etc.)?
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How to choose a specific Rudraksha?
The Rudraksha comes 14 different types. Each type has its own importance & benefits. If a person wants to have Rudraksha for him/her then which Rudraksha should he/she Dharan (take)?
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Did the science of mathematics begin with the Vedas?
The History of Hindu Mathematics (Bibhutibhushan Datta and Avadesh Narayan Singh) vol.1 p.1:
The earliest works available, the Vedas (c. 3,000 B.C. or probably
much earlier), although consisting mainly of hymns of praise and
poems of worship,…
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What are different types of sins?
According to Sanatana Dharma, what are the types of sins?
What types of sins can be washed and how and in what cases it is not considered as sin even if people commit one?
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Is Soma Really a drink Or a Metaphor For Vedic Immortality?
Soma is considered a Juice which was Prepared by our Ancestors by Herbs of the leave of a plant.It is one of the most famous Drink In Vedas And In Rig veda whole Mandal 9 Is attributed to it.
But many Sites and people claim Soma was not any kind of…
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What is the Lalitha Sahasranaamam?
What is Lalitha Sahasranaamam? Why is it important?
During what times of day can one recite it? What are the important verses in it?
What is the history of it?
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Why did god create us even though he knew that we will partake in adharma?
God knows that humans will partake in adharma. So why did he create us?
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