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In which Kalpa/Manvantar did the gods became immortal for the FIRST time?
We are all aware how the gods became immortal after consuming Amrit but I came across another interesting story about how they gained immortality even before drinking the elixir. Shatapatha Brahmana 2.2.2 mentions the following story:
Now the gods…
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What is the significance of different types of flag posts on the top of temples?
On the top of temples we often see different kinds of flag posts. On temples of Vishnu we see a chakra, on the temples of Shiva we see a trident, and also some other types of flag posts. For example, see the below pics:
What is the reason behind…
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Awakening of Kundalini is possible without mentor/guru?
I have read much about Kundalini in yoga. There are few yoga postures for awakening the kundalini. Without these yoga postures and without a guru, is it possible to get the experience of awakening of the kundalini?
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What is the relevance of "Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah" in Kaliyuga? How is it justified now?
This world is divided on dharma and all are involved in fighting for their respective dharmas. In this fight of dharmas, many people lose their lives, families and sometimes get punished in this world. How does dharma protect these people as per the…
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How to reconcile prāyaścitta (expiation) involving death with suicide (itself a big sin)?
A twice-born person, having, through folly, drunk wine, shall drink wine red-hot; he becomes freed from his guilt, when his body has been completely burnt by it. — (90)
(Manusmriti verse 11.90 - Expiation of drinking Wine (surā)
‘Red hot’— Though…
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Questions regarding Jewellery of Mother Sita according to Valmiki Ramayana
This is only regarding Valmiki Ramayana. Please don't include details from other versions.
Please also mention original quotes from one of the original translations of Valmiki Ramayana and their source.
Did Sita take or wear any Jewellery when she…
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Why Gayatri mantra is widely recited by non-bramhins nowadays which was once the stronghold of only the brahmins?
Is there any reason for release of Gayatri mantra to non brahmins and even to women? I think such practice is irregular. Who is responsible for deviation from very ancient practice and making it possible for others to follow this irreligious idea of…
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Is liberation for mind or Atman?
When we see all the practices from vedas, puranas, Yoga, and all scriptures, ithihasa, the theme has been to purify the mind and detach it from world. They never talked about on how to grow your Atman for liberation etc..
All instructions, the…
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Is there any permenant hell in Hinduism?
Consider the following excerpt from Mahabaratha
"Then Shakra, the lord of the deities, endued with blazing prosperity,
addressed Yudhishthira and comforting him, said, ‘O Yudhishthira of
mighty arms, come, come, O chief of men. These illusions…
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Can Vishnu's multiple avatars exist at the same time on earth?
I thought Vishnu takes an avatar to remove adharma from our planet yet two avatars of Vishnu can exist at the same time on earth? Why is there a need for two avatars at the same time? Parashu Rama and Krishna existed in the same time frame right or…
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Can a Kshatriya man marry Vaishya woman?
I have heard from my friend that Kshatriya man can marry Vaishya woman. Is it true? What do our scriptures say on this?
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Scripture showing ways to summon Gandharva, Yaksha and Kinnar
Is there any Scripture which provides complete information on how to summon Gandharva, Yaksha and Kinnar?
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Is sexual activity by *devadasi* sanctioned in Hinduism?
In a YouTube comments discussion between an American Christian and myself, he keeps bringing up the immorality of devadasi being forced into sex work. I know that such activity is illegal in India. I also know of no scriptures which call for or…
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What are duties and goals of a Brahmin and how should he behave?
Can anyone say the duties of a Brahmin and how he should behave? What should be his goals?
As said in Bhagavat Gita, One should follow his own duties to attain liberation and so. If with any references It would be nice.
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Are husband and wife, associated/affected by each others' sins?
Is it true, that husband is associated in his wife's sin but the wife is not associated in her husband's sin?
Example: Robber Valia's wife told him that I have not associated with your sin. Later he became great sage Valmiki.
Is there any scripture…
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