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From which scripture does Adi Shankara quote about Maheswara shaping name and forms of all beings from the words of Veda?
In his Brahma Sutra Bhasya 1.3.28, Adi Shankaracharya gives a long commentary while proving about the eternity of Vedas.
He quotes about various scriptures there like:
Thus Scripture declares in different places that the word precedes the…
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Are sinful activities performed in dreams considered as sins?
From this answer, it is clear that
The objects seen in the dream state are impressions from the waking state. They are nothing but the internal workings of the mind. They are nothing more than internal mental states.
From this answer, it is clear…
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What are some mantras which are dedicated to Lord Indra?
As we know that Lord Indra is the most important Vedic deity.
I want to ask if there is literature available for Lord Indra's worship. (except Vashitha Ganapati muni books)
Are there mantras (vedic/tantric/puranic) available for worship of Lord…
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How Maharshi Vyasa knew all the story of Mahabharata?
It is said that Mahabharata is story of 5 generations, then how Maharshi Vyasa knew all the story of Mahabharata, did he survive through all 5 generations?
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How is tantric sex, meat eating and alcohol consumption justified?
Tantra which refers to the esoteric practices and traditions of Hinduism usually in Shaktism involves taboo activities of meat eating, alcohol consumption and sex. All these activities are perceived to be disliked by most Hindus. However, most…
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What are the three Shivalingas ( Itara, Bana and Swayambhu) mentioned in some Agama texts?
In Agamas, we find the mention of three Jyotirlingas or Shiva lingas known by the names Itaralinga, BAnalinga and Swayambhu linga.
For example in KulArnava Tantram Lord Shiva says:
BAnetaraswayambhAkhylingatritayasamstitham| Tattvato Yo VijAnAthi…
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Kshatriyas and alcohol consumption
What are the alcoholic beverages suitable for consumption by a Kshatriya?
What about other three varnas? Are they allowed to consume alcohol?
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How do non-vedanta darshanas deal with shruti statements about Brahman?
Vedanta schools extensively deal with the concept of brahman. What do non-vedanta schools like nyaya-vaishesika, samkhya-yoga etc say about shruti statements about Brahman? How do they reconcile their atomism or dualism with shruti statements?
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Does Hindu morality come from scripture or is it the other way round?
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The question Is the Gadhimai massacre a Hindu ritual? has an answer which says animal sacrifice is against the Hindu principles of ahimsa while the other answer says 'Animal sacrifice is spoken of in the Vedas. It belongs to another…
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Is there a Hindu Scripture that prescribes monogamy?
Polygamy in Vedas
Krishna Yajur Veda 6.5.1.4
therefore as one goes many follow; therefore one becomes superior
among many; therefore one wins many wives
Polygamy in Ithihas:
Mahabharata Adi Parva 1.160.36
"Vaisampayana said, "On hearing these…
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Why Lord venkateshwara has a white spot on the chin?
Lord venkateshwara is adorned with white camphor (that looks like a white spot) on his chin.
What is the story behind this application of camphor at his chin & what's the significance of this?
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Does god know our thoughts? and is it a sin to have lustful thoughts?
As far as I know,lusting is one of the biggest sin a person can commit.
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Examples of Varna migration in Hindu mythology?
Is migration between Varna really allowed in Hinduism? If yes, please give examples along with reference.
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Karma & Rebirth: If you're too attached to your pet and are reborn as that pet, what happens to your karma?
According to Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam a.k.a Bhāgavata Purāṇa, King Bharata a.k.a Jaḍa Bharata was reborn as a deer at some point because he was too attached to the deer which he adopted when it was still very young:
Although Bharata Mahārāja was very…
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Who freed Rambha from Vishwamitra's curse?
It is well-known that the sage Gautama cursed his wife Ahalya to turn into a rock. What is less well-known, however, is that the sage Vishwamitra cursed the Apsara Rambha in a similar fashion. Vishwamitra once engaged in Tapasya for a thousand…
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