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What was the name of Ganesha before beheading done by Lord Shiva?
What was the name of the Ganesha before beheading done by Lord Shiva?
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What Ayurvedic texts describe shadows as sweet or cold?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school. But there are five other Astika or orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy: Purva Mimamsa, Samkhya, Yoga, Vaisheshika, and Nyaya. My question is…
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What are the astrological implications of fasting on saturdays?
I am thinking of fasting on saturdays, but I want to be careful about doing it. If you know the astrological effects of fasting, let me know.
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How many senses Plants/Trees has?
Human has 5 senses. Animal also have 5 I guess. But how many and what senses trees has, as per Hinduism texts?
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What will happen if two people fight Vali together?
Vali was famous for the boon that he had received, according to which anyone who fought him in single-combat lost half his strength to Vali, thereby making Vali invulnerable to any enemy.
Source: Wikipedia - Vali
It is clear that the boon is valid…
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Did Pandavas really complete their ajnatavasa?
Did the Pandavas really complete the terms of their ajnatavasa (living in concealment)? Or were their hidden identities revealed before its completion and hence it was adharma to fight against the Kauravas?
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Is Karma done in swarga valid?
As per Hinduism we have 6 lokas above us Bhuloka (Earth):
Bhuvar Loka
Swarga Loka
Mahar Loka
Jana Loka
Tapa Loka
Satya Loka
There is wide spread belief that those who reach Swarga Loka will return.
What will happen to the karma they have done in…
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Does Shankara teach to renounce one's own duties?
Padma Purana 6.236:
The doctrine of illusion (Mayavada) is an impious, wicked belief and
against all the conclusions of the Vedas. It is only covered Buddhism.
My dear Parvati, in Kali-Yuga I assume the form of a brahmana (Adi
Shankara) and…
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Why is India also called Bharata?
Sanatana Dharma originated in India. India also has another name: "Bharata/Bharathavarsha". The term ArshaBharata culture is commonly used for pointing out the Sanatana Dharma in South India. How did the nation get this name?
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Is Pandu's last wish, not to burn his body but eat it away, real?
On Wikipedia, it is given that Pandu asks his sons to eat his flesh and only Sahadeva does so because of which he gains ability to see the future but Krishna asks him not to reveal anything to anyone.
I have heard other stories for the same but…
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Way of beheading before consuming meat
In north part of India, I have observed, Hindus only eat meat of goat/chicken beheaded at once. They say it "jhatakA"; literal meaning "at once". Is this concept backed up by scriptures ? If not then what way is prescribed to behead animal before…
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Why are different forms of Vishnu to be remembered while doing different types of work in the Vishnu Shodasanama Stotra?
Please explain the reasons for the different forms of Vishnu needing to be remembered when doing different types of work in the Vishnu Shodashnaam Stotra.
For example: Why is the action of taking medicine related to Vishnu and not Ram? Also as…
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Why has God created material system/universe?
Was He not satisfied with His Transcendental worlds?
Why He manifested (tranformed into gross and subtle components) His illusionary material potency "maya", somewhat a punishment based system of birth and death, heaven and hell, for jivatma (Souls;…
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Converting to Hinduism and Caste
I have read that people who convert to Hinduism do not belong to any specific caste.
If the concept of no caste (or Jati, Varna) exists, and we are willing to allow people to be free of the caste system, then why are there problems (or perceived…
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Where is the concept of Prapatti/Saranagati mentioned in the mukhya upanishads, as per the Sri Vaishnava interpretation?
Srivaishnavas, followers of Ramanuja, believe in the concept of prapatti or Saranagati, where, if I understand correctly, God himself becomes the savior after the devotee surrenders completely to God. People are welcome to correct me, if I…
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