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What is the story of Vishnu incarnating as a mango tree in the Dandaka forest?
The Sri Vaishnava sect has two sub-sects, Thenkalai and Vadakalai. Vadakalais follow the teachings of Vedanta Desikan, whereas Thenkalais follow the teachings of Pillai Lokacharya. My question is about Pillai Lokacharya. In this excerpt from his…
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What is the importance of Brahmacharya (Celibacy) in Hinduism?
Many saints and yogis practice Brahmacharya(Celibacy) for whole life. What are the benefits of Brahmacharya and how important is this practice according to Sanathana Dharma?
What are the rules to be followed in practicing this? What are the advises…
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Whom & how to worship to develop fearless or fierce instincts?
One wanted to become fierce or fearless, according to scriptures/āchāryas who one should worship? And what is the method? Better if worshipping include reading only Stotra or hymns.
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What are signs of mantra siddhi?
Its said that it takes time to do siddhi of first mantra. So what are the signs n ways to know if mantra got activated ?
Any pointers n personal experiences u can share welcome.
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Did Vivekananda say "God does not create man in his image; man creates God in his image"?
This document says that:
Swami vivekananda had said that "God does not create man in his
image; man creates God in his image. If we were camels we
would have conjured up a super camel in the sky."
Now I understand the…
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Why Shivalinga sthapana in temple is unique in Hinduism?
I have seen that in many hindu temples, all other deity's statues are brought from the entrance of the temple and some "Pran Pratistha" ritual Vidhi(method) is performed.
But when the shiva Linga is established, the roof is cut and `Shiva Linga_ is…
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Why does Kulasekhara Alwar call Vishnu "Vitruvakodu's Lord"?
The Alwars (also spelled Azhwars) are a group of 12 ancient Vaishnava saints who lived in Tamil Nadu and are famous for their poetry in praise of Vishnu. The collection of their 4000 poems, known as the Naalayira Divya Prabhandam, is considered by…
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Story of origin of the Godavari river?
I heard that the Godavari river is believed to be "river Ganga of South India" and has some story behind the origin of it. Can someone please explain the origin of Godavari river as per scriptures?
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Under which circumstances physical punishment to wife is allowed?
A soldier killing an enemy is not violence because it's done as a part of the war (Yuddha Dharma), or police killing criminals is not violence to reduce the burden on society.
Similarly, in what situations, a husband is allowed to raise a hand on…
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Why did Adi Shankara promote idol worship?
Today Adi Shankaracarya's Adavaitvaad is a prominent philosophy in Hinduism but if we go through his life, we see that he not only preserved the idol worship practices across India but actively promoted it through certain rituals like 'Panchayatan'…
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Are there any Gods who are girls?
I like to listen to the song. God is a girl.
So, I got curious.
Are there any Goddesses in any scriptures who are girls.
By girls I mean those that they look like around 13 years old.
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Does Shaiva or Shakta Agama believe the Dashavatar of lord Vishnu
Does Shaiva or Shakta Agamas believe on Dashavatar of lord Vishnu? If yes is there any difference in references? If Yes what all differences are there?
My question rises because according to Agama there is only one supreme God, in that case…
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What is dharma for Mlecchas according to Hinduism?
Dharma is eternal and fixed. Each varna in Hinduism has its own dharma, which is defined by the Vedas.
What is the dharma for Mlecchas?
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How many puranas are there and is there any full list mentioned in any of the scriptures
How many "Puranas" are there?
Is there any authentic full list of all the Puranas (not just 18 mahapuranas) backed by some other Puranas or scriptures?
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Why was earth created and why did we come to Earth?
Why did our supreme lord create Earth and why did we come to Earth? From where did all this start?
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