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Differences between Advaita & Vishishtadvaita
As we know that (and Keshav Srinivasan has written many times):
The most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school
And there are sub schools of Vedanta which are graphically shown here:
Among them Advaita (अद्वैत) & Vishishtadvaita…
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Is bathing without cloth a sin?
This says that bathing without a cloth is not correct.
It says that one should not bath without clothes in sacred rivers.
Some articles say that, since there are no personal bathrooms in old times, people use to bathe in clothes.
Is bathing without…
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Who is the supreme god according to Nath sampraday?
I want to know who is the supreme god according to Nath Sampraday ?
And what are the main scriptures of Nath Sampraday ?
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What is the mystery of Hari Sankara Stotra composed by Adi Shankara?
Shankara Digvijaya states that when Adi Shankara reached temple of Hari Shankara then he composed such verses with ambiguous meaning which could praise for both Shiva and Vishnu at the same time.
It says:
From there the Acharya, who was on a…
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Did Rama or Krishna ever practise meditation?
As per belief in Hinduism, both Rama and Krishna are incarnations of God and they really are beyond these material world things, and they probably had no reason for meditation(since they are symbols of perfections, the Supreme Being).
But through…
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Does listening Gayatri Mantra have same effect as chanting?
I daily listen to Gayatri Mantra at work, at home and even while sleeping. I rarely chant this mantra. Does listening the Gayatri mantra have any effects same as chanting?
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Does Hanuma actually know Ravana's wife Mandodari by her name when he sees her the first time?
AFAIK, Valmiki as the writer of Ramayana, is describing the events of Ramayana exactly as the characters themselves perceive and experience those events. So he doesn't add anything more or anything less when he puts into words the thoughts, feelings…
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If Hindus can't kill animals, how do they get tiger carpets?
I read some Yoga books, and saw Swami Sivananda saying to not kill animals, but himself can be found in a photo making asana over a tiger's skin carpet, even pictures of Lord Shiva show him over a tiger carpet.
So, if a Hindu can't kill animals, how…
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What's the relation between Lord Shiva and Lord Shani Dev?
What's the relation between Lord Shiva and Lord Shani Dev?
I want to know the fact. Internet is filled with contradictions some say its father-son (I found hard to believe) some say brother-in-law Check Here.
Some say there's enmity between them, is…
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Any mantras that are not of Sanskrit origin?
Are there any spells (mantras) in Hinduism which are not in Sanskrit, but in other languages. I came across a mantra in Awadhi dialect of Hindi, it's something about blessings for studying and was devoted to Lord Rama! Do you know any other spell…
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What is the difference between Puranas, Upapuranas and Mahapuranas?
Is there any difference between Puranas, Upapuranas and Mahapuranas? What should we follow?
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What is the punishment for consensual sex in Hinduism?
If someone has sex with a maid or someone else's wife with their permission (mutual consent), what is the punishment for it as per Hindu scripture?
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Sudarshan Chakra's failures
Vishnu's Sudarshan Chakra is a very powerful weapon. Most of Vishnu's battles were won through the Chakra. Now, I want to know what were the instances in which Sudarshan Chakra had to face defeat.
I have also heard that Hanuman once ate up the…
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What is Karna's caste (varna)?
What is Karna's varna (caste)? A Kshatriya by birth, then assumed a different one after being raised by foster parents (belonging to a different varna) and finally reclaimed it?
Who all (during the Mahabharata time) knew of Karna's true identity and…
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What is the story behind Lord Rudra (Shiva) holding the skull of Indra?
I read the extract as shown in the image below from Vayuviya Samhita Chapter 14 of Shiva Purana:
In the verse # 9 (the highlighted one), it is said that:
He (Lord Rudra) is brilliant holding the skulls of asura Jalandhara, Brahma and Indra, his…
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