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What is the relation/difference between Brahman(ब्रह्म) & Parabrahm(परब्रह्म)?
Actually first thing to know is: The relation/difference between Atman & Brahman but that question is closed as the duplicate of this. I don't know the exact reason may be Brahman of a question might be considered as Paramatma of this.
So, I am not…
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Is there heaven/hell in between death and rebirth?
According to Hinduism,
What happens between death and rebirth?
Does the soul go to heaven/hell in between?
If so, does rebirth occur irrespective of whether the soul went to heaven or hell?
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Did Lord Brahma kill any demons?
I was reading Shiva Purana and in Rudrasamhita Chapter 16, I came across the following attached section.
Here, in 8th and 9th verse, Lord Brahma said that 'some demons are to be killed by me'. Till now, I have only heard Lord Brahma giving boons to…
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Which sage will learn the Vishnu Purana at the end of the Kali Yuga?
The sage Krishna Dvaipayana Vedavyasa (or Vyasa for short) is generally viewed as the author of the 18 Puranas. But actually the sage Parashara, Vyasa's father, authored two of them, the Vishnu Purana and the Shiva Purana. (Technically three, as…
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Why did Shri Krishna forgive the 100 mistakes done by Sisupala?
Was there any reason behind Shri Krishna being quiet until Sisupala made a hundred mistakes? Why did Shri Krishna let him make a hundred mistakes?
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Rules to discard photos
How to discard old photos and idols in a dignified manner? Please give authentic suggestion with support from scriptures.
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Was Tantric upasana (Vamachara) a relatively new concept (or) in existence in ancient India also?
The VAAMACHARIs sacrifice animals to attain Tantric Powers, which are different from that of Yogic Powers. The Tantric Powers can attained within short time, but have certain deadly consequences. If the TANTRIKs fail to complete the rituals in the…
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What is the difference between Raudra and Saumya sects of Shaivism?
The term "Shaivite" is often overused nowadays. For instance, Iyer Brahmins are often called Shaivites, but they are actually followers of Adi Shankaracharya's Smartha sect (which I discuss here and here), and simply adopt Shiva as their Ishta…
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Was Ravana's Lanka not the present day Sri Lanka?
Many people are thinking and confidently stating that Ravana's Lanka is in fact present day Sri Lanka, situated south-east of India.
However, the narration given by Sage Valmiki in Sundara Kanda gives a different picture about the location of…
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What will happen if all souls inhabiting Earth attain Moksha?
What will happen if all souls inhabiting Earth attain Moksha? Would new souls be created?
They also say that only a human is capable of attaining Moksha (in extremely rare cases, animals too). In that case, assuming that everyone attains Moksha…
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Were Ganesh and Kartikeya mentioned in Vedas? Is Ganapati Elder to Kartikeya?
Kartikeya was mentioned in the Ramayana, but not Ganapati and his First Adoration in Pujas.
Kaartikeya as mentioned in Srimad Ramayana is the same character as mentioned in Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
While roaming in the Dandaka Aranya, Sri Rama,…
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What do the Vedas say about animal sacrifice?
In ancient times, there had been animal sacrifices at various Yagyas and rituals were performed by Brahmins for kings, while on the other hand they also used to advocate non-violence and preferred a vegetarian diet. How did these contradicting…
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Is Life after Moksha possible?
Is it possible to re-enter the birth and death cycle of life after one has achieved Moksha/Nirvana ?
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When was "Adhik Maas" added to the Hindu calendar?
Since the Hindu calendar is based on the lunar calendar, there is a difference of 11 days between the earth year and the lunar year.
It is a fact that the solar year is made up of 365 days and about 06 minutes and the lunar year is made up of 354…
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What happened to the body of elephant whose head was attached to Lord Ganesha?
What happened to the body of elephant whose head was attached to Lord Ganesha and what is the name of the place where the head of Lord Ganesha fall?
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