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Who is Goddess Gayatri? Is she another form of Saraswati or Saraswati in Parashakti form?
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Is Goddess Gayatri another form of Savitri (Saraswati) or Savitri in Parabrahman form?
If yes, can we conclude that the word ‘Savita’ in the Gayatri mantra is representative of Savitri and mantra as such is dedicated to her; and hence…
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Can cremation be done after sunset? What do scriptures say about the timing of cremation?
A recent news report says that the dead body of a rape victim was cremated by Indian police very late in the night:
"We wanted the last rites to be performed according to the Hindu traditions. Despite our protests, the cremation was performed. They…
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Difference between the Shiva Purana and the Linga Purana
Both the Shiva Purana and the Linga Purana are books on Lord Shiva. I have read Shiva Purana. Can somebody please explain what is extra or differently told in the Linga Purana? Also, if possible please add a link of verse by verse English…
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Does any scripture mention about Chanakya other than the Srimad Bhagavatham?
Srimad Baghavatham has an indirect mention to Chanakya:
A certain brāhmaṇa [Cāṇakya] will betray the trust of King Nanda and
his eight sons and will destroy their dynasty. In their absence the
Mauryas will rule the world as the Age of Kali…
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Why did Vyasa seek the help of Lord Ganesha?
It is widely known that Mahabharata was written by Lord Ganesha under the dictation of Sage Vyasa. Quoting from Wikipedia:
The first section of the Mahabharata states that it was Ganesha who
wrote down the text to Vyasa's dictation. Ganesha is…
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Is it necessary for one to have children?
In Hinduism, is it a sin if a couple decided to have no children?
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I am 25 years old and leading a worse life throughout my life. I always wished I wasn't born here. When I think of my child, things pop up in my mind are
Unemployment
Poor…
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Shiv Lingam Position
What is the correct orientation of a domestic Shiv Lingam? Where the Yoni should face? Any position is formally allowed or should be positioned for example facing North or South? In this case , can someone document the answer with references?
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Why is Karna special in Mahabharata?
Like the 5 pandavas, Karna is also a son of deva. But he is mentioned as having more qualities than any single Pandava or even as having all the qualities of 5 Pandavas.
So the question is :
What makes Karna special compared to other…
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Is it true that Adi SankarAcharaya cursed Hindus of Kerala?
I read somewhere that Adi SankarAcharya cursed Keralite Hindus. Basically, the post claimed that dwindling numbers of Hindus in Kerala is due to Adi Sankara's curse to Kerala that the people there will be devoid of Vedas. I doubt that claim since…
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Who are the eight vasus?
The list of 33 types of gods in Hinduism comprises 12 Adityas, 8 vasus, among others.
The 12 Adityas are said to be sons of Aditi and include Varuna the water god, Vivasvan or Surya.
The 8 vasus are supposed to be a separate group of deities from…
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Why is there a separate religion for Buddha, if Buddha is a Hindu god?
This is not a duplicate of Is Buddha an avatar of Lord Vishnu? I am posting totally different question below.
From www.sanatansociety.org:
In Hinduism, Buddha is regarded as the ninth incarnation of Vishnu following Rama and Krishna.
Why is there…
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Why there was so much hatred towards Karna on the part of Bheeshma and Dronacharya?
During the time of war also, they did not let Karna do war. They always insulted every given chance against Karna. Is it just because Karna is a Sut Putru? Or they just hate him that Karna was a strong warrior and supporter to Duryodhana. Or they…
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Why is a woman's virginity more valued than a man's? Is men's virginity not required for marriage?
Is men's virginity not required for marriage?
E.g., Manusmriti says:
If a man gives a defective damsel, without mentioning the defects, he should be punished by the king himself with a fine of ninety-six ‘paṇas.’—(8.224)
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Such…
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How does Brahma look?
Does Brahma look like an old deity, having white hair? What is his body complexion - red, golden or something else. Does he use rosaries for chanting? If so then which rosaries does he use(rudraksha or tulasi mala)? Which type of tilak does he put…
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What will the soul do after moksha?
When the physical body of a soul which got moksha is no more, the soul is said to reach the abode of Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu.
And abode is like being united with the ultimate consciousness. What will the soul do when it gets moksha? Does it take a…
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