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Prayaschitta (regret) Mantra when one breaks fasting during Shravana month?
Is there any praaschitta mantra if someone by mistake breaks fasting during holy month of Shravana?
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Who is Jambavan an incarnation of?
Jambavan an under appreciated character in the Ramayana(most people focus on Hanuman but it should be made clear it is Jambavan who made Hanuman aware of his immense spiritual prowess) is a steadfast devotee of Sr Rama. But is it mentioned anywhere…
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Which flowers & leaves ought to be offered to Lord Shiva?
I know of Bilva leaves and Datura flowers. Are there any other leaves & flowers which are dear to Lord Shiva?
Scriptural references and/or pointers would be highly appreciated.
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Did Parashurama perform any expiation for killing his mother?
We know that Parashurama killed his mother Renuka on the command of his father Jamadagni as Pitruvakya Paripalana (following father's words obediently). After doing this, his father offered a boon. Due to his love towards his mother he asked for…
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Why is there such a stark contradiction in Vedic hymns and many Puranic stories?
For example, it is shown in this answer- How did Vishnu help Indra in killing Vritra? that indra was defeated and also shamed and also in the last line 'and later Nahusha becoming the new Indra and getting cursed by Agastya etc.' we see that Indra's…
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Timelines of Ramayana, Mahabharata, Vedas, and Upanishads
Can someone please give timelines of Ramayana, Mahabharta, Vedas, and Upanishads?
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Alternative to "rest in peace" (RIP)
What should be said on the death of a Hindu, instead of RIP?
I am given to understand that religions like Christianity and Islam use the phrase RIP in relation to a dead person, so that he/she rests in his/her grave till the judgement day.
Since…
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What is the story of origin of Yoga?
There is a story about the origin of yoga by Maharishi Patanjali and how he gave the knowledge of Yoga to mankind.
What is that story and what is the significance of it?
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Where Padma Purana says that a parrot can learn to chant the Hare Krishna maha mantra?
There is a verse in the Padma Purana which says that a pet parrot can learn to chant Hare Krishna ...
Where is that verse located in the Padma Purana?
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What is the position of Lord Vishnu as per Shiva Purana?
What is the position of Lord Vishnu as per Shiva Purana? Is he given the status of Supreme anywhere in Shiva Purana?
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Did Rama really send Lakshmana to receive wisdom from Ravana after his fall in war?
When Ravana was dying in the battlefield after getting hit by Lord Rama, Lord Rama sent Lakshmana to Ravana.
Ravana and Lakshmana had some conversation. What was it all about?
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Any work of Madhwacharya or his disciples says Ramanuja was a demon?
Ramanujacharya was a saint who propagated Vishishtadvaita Vedanta philosophy by writing commentaries on Prastanatrayi. Before him, Shankara preached Advaita Vedanta and after him Madhwacharya propagated Dvaita Vedanta in the same manner. It is well…
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Timelines for 12 major battles between the Devas and Danavas
Many Puranas talk about 12 major battles between the Danavas and Devas. As per Brahmanda Purana (3rd Canto, Ch 72), they are as follows:
Lord Narasimha fighting the Danavas
Lord Vamana binding the Bali
Lord Varah fighting Hiranyaksha
Battle after…
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What is the significance or importance of a 7-headed snake?
There are many depictions of Vishnu resting on a Snake. But why is it that the snake is sometimes depicted as 3-headed, 5-headed or 7-headed?
What is the meaning or importance of snakes in Hinduism?
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Does progeny born out of varNa-SaMkara (intermixing of classes) also derive gotra from father?
There was an episode where SatyakAma Jabala of unknown lineage was accepted as a disciple. Similarly, the recent, there happened another incident where King Prasenadi from the lineage of shAkhya was convinced by revered Gautam Buddha to accept his…
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