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For questions about holy texts of Hinduism, including Vaidika literature (Saṃhitās, Brāhmaṇas, Āranyakas, Upaniṣads, Vedaṅgas, Grihyasūtras, Śrautasūtras, Śulbasūtras, Dharmasūtras & Pariśiṣṭhas), Vedānta philosophy (Advaita, Viśiṣṭādvaita, Dvaita & other schools), Smṛti texts, Purāṇas, Upapurāṇas, Tāntrika literature, Dharmaśāstra compendiums & theological works by celebrated ācāryas. Please also use a more specific tag as required(e.g. [vishnu-purana]).
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Are there any examples of monochrome flags in scripture?
There is at least one, though it's possible it's just because we have a lazy description that leaves out the details rather than giving an actual reflection of the flag.
O Uttara, yonder auspicious w …
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Who is Naigamesha, the goat-headed form of Kartikeya?
The Naigamesha form of Kartikeya is a personified graha (disease), but he can be appeased with proper prayer.
From Sushruta Samhita, Uttara Tantra 2.36:
Now we shall discourse on the chapter which de …
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How to pronounce this sloka?
(Scroll to the bottom for the transcription)
The Hindupedia article also includes the source,
These slokas and the method of chanting them have been taken from a book “Stotra Chinthamani” Compiled by …
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Do any scriptures mention Lakshmi's 18 sons and Astha Lakshmi?
Interestingly, no. None of the Hindu scriptures explicitly mention the Ashta Lakshmi or the 18 sons.
Adi Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi, Dhairya Lakshmi, Vijaya …
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Are there scriptural references to the celebration of Radhashtami?
There is one major scriptural reference for it.
From Padma Purana 2.7:
Saunaka said:
O very wise one, O you very intelligent one, tell me due to which act a man goes to the world of cows from the oc …
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Is sex for pleasure (for married brahmins) wrong
Sex for pleasure, in general, is forbidden by scripture, whether it's a Brahmin, whether the person is married or not. … So, yes, as per scripture, it is wrong. …
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To attain moksha, must you be born as a Hindu?
Anyone who is peaceful and loving and worships faithfully can attain Moksha. The guru Ramakrishna said it most clearly:
Wherever I look, I see men quarrelling in the name of religion - Hindus, Mohamm …
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What is Hinduism's view on racism?
As SK said, Hinduism doesn't really have the concept of racism in its scripture, as most practitioners have historically been from the same country. … More generally, we are told by scripture to remain without prejudice; as the Yoga Vashista tells us, the unprejudiced man is the noblest:
Try your best to destroy this prejudice of yours, and then you …
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Where is the following vedic verse found? ("Aham aryah adadat bhumim")
The line can be found in Rig Veda IV. 26, 2:
aham bhumim adadam āryāyāham vrshtim dāçushe martyāya
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What is the source of "Śarīraṁ vyādhi-mandiram"?
This is a quote from Prabhupada, from November 1976.
Prabhupāda: (Hindi) Śarīraṁ vyādhi-mandiram. It is a temple of disease . . . temple of miseries. Not only disease, there are so many other things. …
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What does "Hare Rama" means here.?
It's a bit of a cropped view, but that man isn't really dressed like a monk. However, he does have the traditional markings on his forehead, so it's likely that he is some sort of a devotee.
As for wh …
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Meaning of words in a marriage/baby shower invitation
Dhouhitran is more commonly spelled as Douhitra (दौहित्र), and it just means the son of one's daughter. (Source)
Naazhigai is a Tamil word for 'twenty-four minutes (Source). It is one unit in a more c …
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In which scripture it is written that there are 84 Lakh types of organisms?
It is from the Skanda Purana, 3:2:8:26-29:
Now, dear son, create duly nether worlds, earth, rivers, seas and forests in the Cosmic Sphere. The following too should be created: trees, mountains, biped …
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Are Nataraja, Pancha Bhuta Lingas, Mookambika. and Meenakshi mentioned in any scriptures?
Mookambika is not mentioned in any scripture.
The pancha bhuta lingas are not outlined in detail in any of the Sanskrit scriptures; the idea originates from the Tamil Tevaram. … Shiva-the-dancer is mentioned in scripture, but the epithet 'Nataraja' seems to have been used rarely. …
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Reference source of this shloka - Niścalātavai bhaktir yā saiva muktiḥ janārdana
It is apparently from the Hari Bhakta Vilasa, verse 10.93:
निश्चला त्वयि भक्तिर् या सैव मुक्तिर् जनार्दन ।
मुक्ता एव हि भक्तास् ते तव विष्णो यतो हरे ॥ ९३ ॥
niścalā tvayi bhaktir yā saiva muktir janār …
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