Can I be an anti materialist if I haven't succeeded in the material sense? P.s. Here materialism refers to "a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values." and not the philosophical view that the universe is only material. I think that even if I hadn't become an agnostic hindu, I still would have left this materialistic society. Had I been an atheist, I might have ended myself (Back then I was basically the biggest pessimist on earth lol) or just isolate myself as I have somewhat right now. However, the problem with my current self is that it... 5 1 replies
How do you guys see vedic shashtra and tantra shashtra? I am follower of tantra shashtra (beginner) following the tantric way. Share your opinions. 3 0 replies
Question on Hope. I am writing a fantasy novel that takes heavy inspiration from Lord Krishna's role in the universe. So, from what I know of Krishna, he says this quote Yada Yada hi dharmasya.... Sambhavami yuge yuge. But why exactly does he keep coming back? It is to destroy evil and establish dharma. What has he to do with this world which always goes towards evil? He explains in the mahabharata that he has belief in time and goodwill. Even I believe but I can't control the alternative thought. Because I... 4 0 replies
Where were hunter dharma piety, Dhruva maturity and Gajendra knowledge?where was kubja beauty?whe was Sudama wealth?where was vidura noble birth?where was ugrsena strength?lord madhva is pleased only by devotional service and not by material qualification: Sri padyavali Verse 8 5 0 replies
I want to read वेद, but idont konw much sanskrit. Where to buy it and how to read it are they translated in hindi? 3 0 replies
How did you learn Sri Rudram and Chamakam from scratch? I’m curious to hear from those who didn’t grow up learning Sri Rudram and Chamakam but took the effort to master it later in life. * What techniques did you use to memorize and perfect the chanting? * How long did it take you to become fluent in it? * Once you mastered it, do you recite it daily? * If yes, what niyamas (disciplines) do you follow along with the recitation? Would love to hear your experiences and any tips for someone on this journey! 2 0 replies
Kadu Malleshwara Brahma rathotsava On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri | Malleshwara | Bengaluru Kadu Malleshwara Brahma rathotsava On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri | Malleshwara | Bengaluru 3 0 replies
What is your Mother Tongue?? Would be easier to learn about other states' cultures [View Poll](https://www.reddit.com/poll/1j01ip7) 4 0 replies
Art Work from last week.. I've sketched Vamana Avatar, Varaha Avatar and Parshurama Avatar. 2 0 replies
How do you console yourself and what rituals do you do when you want to give up in life? My mental health is feeling so bad and I genuinely don’t want to continue living anymore but I am not going to hurt myself. What do I read and what do I listen to help myself and my family is this difficult time? We are going through lots of money problems and family issues. I try to listen to Shiva Sahasranaam and Vishnu Sahasranaam. Try to read passages from Bhagvad Gita. But I feel like God has left me alone or something. I don’t feel any pressure or any... 3 0 replies
Feeling down I have been looking forward to mahashivratri for a year. Few hours before it started I came down with a stomach bug, absolute worse that I couldn’t even do anything or go to my puja room either. I didn’t do anything at all, I’m starting to wonder if mahadev didn’t want me to worship him at all 😔 5 0 replies
Why is Sri Suktam chanted for all three divine mothers Parvati, Lakshmi and Saraswati? I wanted to chant a hymn for Bala Tripura Sundari and was advised to chant Sri Suktam which is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. Even the Shodashopachara Puja for Bala Tripura Sundari is intertwined with Sri Suktam even though the deity is Parvati incarnate and not a Lakshmi incarnate. Would like to understand more. 1 0 replies
Can someone explain this to me? As my flair suggests, I am currently an Agnostic Christian, but I am thinking about becoming an Agnostic Atheist. But I want to learn more about *all* the current major religions to do that, so I can give unbiased advice and information to religious people! I started a quest today to read *all of* the religions' texts online, starting with the oldest religions to the youngest. So I started with Hinduism, and I started reading the Hindu texts with the Rig Veda. I decided to read the Rig Veda... 3 0 replies
I resonate more with Kaali Ma I’m not religious and I don’t pray. My family is religious except me. I don’t actively practice Hinduism or go to the temple, but that’s because when I was young something traumatic happened to me and I didn’t believe in God, because God didn’t help me. Recently I have been thinking a lot about going to the temple, like it’s a calling. But I refuse to go because I don’t feel a connection, even though my life isn’t going too well. But for some reason I like Kaali Ma.... 5 0 replies
PLEASE CLEARIFY MY DOUBT ;=; (Also posted in r/hindu) Pehele bat, I come with peace,🏳, Just wanna clearify my doubts😭😭 IN **SRIMAD DEVI BHAGVAT PURAN** \- PUBLISHED BY **GITA PRESS GORAKHPUR** ( A very respected publisher) - by publisher- HANUMAN PRASAD PODDAR, CHIMANIAL GOSWAMI. \-On Page-123 lord vishnu while praising his mother Durga is saying: Hamara "**avirbhav**"(means **birth**) and "**tirobhah**"(means **death**) hua karta hai. **Vishnu ji is clearly stating that he, brahma ji, and Shankar ji all birth and die.** I mean if they themselves die(clearly saying that, **please see the attached photo**😭😭), why should I worship them?? Like the main purpose of worshipping god... 3 25 replies
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