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Was Arjuna left-handed?
Was Arjuna left-handed in his warrior skills?
What about other great warriors of the epics like Karna, Bhishma, Drona, Rama and Laxmana?
Will left-handedness or right-handedness ever matter in acquiring warrior skills?
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How strong lord krishna and Arjuna's friendship was?
We all know when Arjuna became confused as he faced his relatives on the battlefield, he turned to his friend and chariot-driver for help. Because Arjuna had such a friendly rapport with the Lord, his turning to Krishna for instruction was a shift…
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Difference between Jeeva and Atman
I have read in an forum that Jeeva means Soul or individual self. Typically it contains seven layers(koshas).It is the one who was shackled in prakriti(Maya). On death of physical body it gets new body.
Another is Atman or spirit, which lives in…
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Yogic liberation like raising kundalini vs Bhakti path
I read that by raising kundalini the serpent power to crown chakra , one can attain state of samadhi , which leads to liberation.
My question is , how exactly this liberation compares with 6 type of liberations(like sarupya , sayujya etc) mentioned…
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Is there a taboo about a younger groom marrying an elder bride? Any references where a younger groom marries an elder woman?
As the question says, are there any taboos/guidelines or any references to authoritative texts or incidents where a younger groom marries an elder woman?
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Who are the Aśvinī-kumāra brothers?
I want to know who are Aśvinī-kumāra brothers? What are their names and what is the role of Aśvins or Ashwini Kumaras in our mythology? Are they demigods?
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Where does the Linga Purana declare Vishnu to be the supreme soul?
As I discuss in this answer, one of the early movements that was important to the development of Vaishnavism was the ancient Pancharatra movement, whose sacred texts consisted of detailed procedures to worship the sage Narayana, an ancient…
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What is the best way to attain Moksha (God-realization) in Hinduism?
According to many different scriptures (Vedas, Upanishads, Gita) that I have read, I am having a hard time understanding the general consensus for the path towards God-realization. Each book has a slightly different view. Is there any form of…
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What led to a unified Hinduism?
There were (and still are) many divisions in Hinduism. According to historical facts, these divisions were very deep rooted in the society during the Medieval period. It is also known that there were serious clashes between them.
In South India,…
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Why didn't Lord Shiva put back the original head of Lord Ganesha?
Every one knows the story of Lord Ganesha, how he got Elephant head but one doubt comes to my mind,
Why wasn't Lord Shiva who is so powerful able to put back the original head of Lord Ganesha? Why he has so helpless?
Why couldn't Godess Parvati…
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Why lord Shiva has a crescent moon on his head?
Why there's a crescent moon over lord Shiva's head?
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What is Pitra Dosh?
I've heard about Pitra Dosh. There is a disbelief regarding the actual meaning of Pitra Dosh that it arises as our forefathers are not happy with us and they have feelings of hatred for us. But that is not the actual reason behind Pitra Dosh.
Can…
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Start reading Hindu Vedas
I just completed reading Bhagavad Gita. I used this publication to read Bhagavad Gita. I really find this publication a truly convincing.
I want to start reading Vedas. I started searching online but could not identify which is the right publication…
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Why is it necessary to burn incense stick while praying?
If you do not light a lamp while doing a prayer and reciting any mantras. But it is necessary to burn an incense stick. This is practised by Buddhist too. Why do we need to do so?
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Rituals to be performed during Shiv Ratri and their significance
Shivaratri comes every month and Maha Shivaratri comes once a year. Many people offer prayers to Lord Shiva on that night without sleeping. Are there any specific rituals that one must do while offering prayers during Maha Shivaratri? If yes, what…
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