Most Popular
1500 questions
10
votes
1 answer
Why does Srikalahasti Temple remain open during an eclipse?
As we all know, temples remain closed when there is an eclipse. But the Srikalahasti temple remains open even during eclipses and they also do special pujas on these occasions. Please share the story/reason behind this.
Mr_Green
- 11,583
- 30
- 86
- 141
10
votes
2 answers
Why Shri Ram permitted the burning of Lanka?
Why shri ram let the vanaras burnt the city of Lanka. My question arises because when Shri Ram and vanara get healed by sanjeevni and decided to continue battle, Sugriv ordered hanuman and other vanaras to set ablaze the city of Lanka. Many…
Samsara13
- 59
- 5
10
votes
3 answers
Which scripture mentions Yuga length?
I am aware that the yuga lengths have the ratio 4:3:2:1 and have seen in various posts that a Kali Yuga is 432,000 years. What religious texts (Puranas, Mahabharat, Ramayan, etc) mention these Yuga lengths? If possible, can one site the words from…
Debbie
- 523
- 2
- 9
10
votes
2 answers
Where is the Kishkindha region of Ramayana located?
There seem to be a two candidates for the location of Pampa, the area where Shri Rama performed his Aranya Kanda leelas.
One is in Karnataka, a very recent development. The other is in Kerala which has a custom since a very long time.
Karnataka
It…
Adiyarkku
- 11,038
- 3
- 42
- 89
10
votes
1 answer
Is a Japa Mala or Prayer Beads just a mantra counting system, or does it have a bigger significance?
Is a Japa Mala or Prayer Beads just a mantra counting system, or does it have a bigger significance? Does the material matter (for example, sandalwood beads, rudraksha beads, Tulsi beads, quartz crystal beads etc.)? Are there any benefits to using a…
curiousseeker
- 1,330
- 7
- 22
10
votes
1 answer
Scriptural remedies for Sade-Sati ( साढ़े साती )?
The Sade-Sati: sāḍhṛha - sātī ( साढ़े साती )
The sāḍhṛha - sātī - Sade-Sati is the 7+1⁄2 years long period of Shani. This astrological phase is much feared by those in India who believe Indian Astrology. This is a period with many challenges, but…
user2225190
- 1,916
- 14
- 17
10
votes
1 answer
preserving Agnihotra in present days?
I have heard in olden days, People used to preserve the Agni used in marriage ritual and the same agni was used for cremation of the same pair wedded. My question is, how this Agni was preserved and can it be followed in present days?
TheLittleNaruto
- 7,316
- 3
- 32
- 75
10
votes
1 answer
Are there online ebooks of English translations of ancient Indian cookbooks?
Ancient Indian cookbooks draw exquisitely from Ayurvedic scriptures and apply it to everyday cooking. This is very important from the view point of preservation of both health and culture.
There are four such available books
Manollasa 1130 AD
Paka…
user22253
10
votes
3 answers
Benefits of devi 'Durga' naam jap with proofs scriptural reference from sāshtras
I want to know the benefits and results of chanting Durgâ name only. Can we chant Durgâ name without guru dikșha?
And, what if I chant it constantly for some years? Can I get siddhi from it? Will my tapobalam increase?
Please give me śhlokas from…
Devi Das
- 311
- 2
- 8
10
votes
1 answer
What is Yamlokam? How is it different from Naraka?
Before this suggested edit was rejected I had the impression that Yamalokam is Naraka(the hell). And I was told in the chat that Yamlokam is not the hell. So I am really curious. What is Yamlokam? How is it different from Naraka?
Himanshu
- 1,648
- 3
- 19
- 39
10
votes
2 answers
Does free will really exist?
The thing which is the basis of my question is law of karma.
Like, if one do good karmas, he gets his next birth at better place.
While, the one who does the opposite gets his birth at worse place.
And our birth is determined by our karma.
And also…
Rudra
- 1,514
- 4
- 17
10
votes
3 answers
Does the Bhagavad Gita actually have 745 shlokas?
Does the Bhagavad Gita really have 745 shlokas?
Even Chapter 43, shloka 4 of the Bhishma Parva of the Mahabharata says that the Gita has 745 slokas:
षट्शतानि सविंशानि क्ष्लोकानां प्राह केशवः ।
अर्जुनः सप्तपञ्चाशत् सप्तषष्टिं तु संजयः…
Pasham Vishnu Vardhan Goud
- 3,504
- 9
- 22
10
votes
2 answers
Do Gods know what we are thinking?
I am not just talking about our thoughts about them (deities), but just our thoughts in general, and the things that are in our minds (not talking about religion). I am asking this because deities are omnipresent.
learner
- 965
- 3
- 17
10
votes
1 answer
Fasting for health in Hindu scriptures
Fasting is an integral part of Sanathan dharma. It has several benefits. One of the benefit is health. Many people in India still think that fasting is mentioned in scriptures for spiritual benefits only and does not consider the health aspect of…
hanugm
- 31,700
- 11
- 70
- 175
10
votes
3 answers
How to prove that Nirvana term in Gita isn't borrowed from Buddhism?
What is the evidence to show Gita and Upanishads are Pre Buddhist?The term Brahma-nirvana appears in verses 2.72 and 5.24-26 of the Bhagavad Gita. According to Zaehner, Johnson and other scholars, nirvana in the Gita is a Buddhist term adopted by…
Sethu Srivatsa Koduru
- 7,612
- 1
- 12
- 32