Is Harishankar Jain a true Hindu hero? For decades, 70-year-old advocate Harishankar Jain has fought relentlessly for what he considers the restoration of India’s spiritual heritage: reclaiming Hindu temples allegedly demolished during centuries of foreign rule to build mosques. In a career spanning over four decades, Jain’s legal battles have expectedly stirred both admiration and controversy. Jain’s journey was deeply influenced by his upbringing. His mother, a staunch Hindu well-versed in scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita and the Vedas, homeschooled him during a frail childhood. Her teachings imbued in him a sense of purpose: to restore... 3 0 replies
Can anyone here explain to me how the Hindu calendar works? So I checked my birthday from Hindu calendar on this website called janmtithi.in (https://janmatithi.in/index.html) They gave me the tithi of phalguna amavasya (15th) and in Gregorian Calendar that's 29th March but in kalnirnay ( a brand of calendar) that day is showing chaitra amavasya so it's not confusing 2 3 replies
What does shambhari vidya mean? As the title says For context, I've seen it in an astrology book which says Budha is the god who is well versed in it. (శాంబరీ విద్యా is the spelling of the word) 1 0 replies
For those who have felt/heard/seen divinity, how do you deal with passing questions from others with only a fleeting interest? I have heard the voice of several Hindu deities (and a few others from other religions but mostly Hindu) - I really don’t feel like explaining because it is late right now and there’s too much to explain. I am happy to have in depth conversations with those with a genuine curiosity, an open mind, and time to sit down for a long casual chat. I have only told my 2 of my closest friends and my parents. However, I find myself being very secretive about my experiences and... 5 5 replies
A Vision of Narasimha: My Personal Experience **⚡ LORD NARASIMHA 🔥** https://preview.redd.it/knvqu4aznpbe1.png?width=1616&format=png&auto=webp&s=ff47cd1ccaf3aa860f870f5ff34e91856cdf595f **Lord Narasimha** was visible to **my** naked **eye** for **1-2 seconds**. I have seen **His Presence** **standing** and **towering** behind me. 💥 **Flames of Anger** were blazing out of **His** eyes, the **Wicked** were the **Reason**. **His** terrifying **Anger** for me felt like **Nirvana**, **Zen**, **Peace** and euphoric **Calm**. https://preview.redd.it/z44xs603opbe1.jpg?width=6404&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5fa509ebdf2e0b887c3d45437cb6576875277aa9 The **Strength**, the **Power**, the **Courage** and the **Will** felt **God-Like** 🔥 Felt as if **I** was the **Apex Predator** in a **World of Prey** 💪 I'm not **Hindu**, have **never even seen or heard** of **Lord Narasimha** before this **Vision happened**. Can **someone** help me with clarifying the **Meaning** of this **Vision**? 👀 https://preview.redd.it/163nfu5ropbe1.jpg?width=569&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=84e16640eff09e1460246d615e545e6a582922b4 What does it mean? What have I Seen? An Avatar Divine? Behind the back of Mine? Divine Deity in Flesh? Thundering Roar before the Clash?... 3 0 replies
Did meaning of Vanavasa change in Yugas? Well,my first post here. Hopefully this is the right sub. So,I have this question in my mind-Was the meaning of Vanavasa was different in both Treta Yuga & Dwapar Yuga? In Treta,Ram, Laxman & Sita went for 14 years of Vanavasa. During this time they travelled a lot,from present day UP to present day Maharasthra, going to different forests & ashrams. In Dwapar,Pandavas & Draupadi went for Vanavasa for 12 years. However,they went to much nearer place relatively & spend 12 years there only. With only Arjun going far... 3 0 replies
I need book recommendations about Adi Shankaracharya and Advaita Vedanta for in depth study and understanding. I am an agnostic coming from a Hindu background. Lately I've been feeling that I haven't really explored Hinduism in its entirety especially when it comes to Advaita Vedanta. I am aware of Adi Shankaracharya and his teachings but my understanding of them are rudimentary at best. However Hindi is not my mother tongue so I have depend on english translations. Please recommend me books that go very deep into the Advaita philosophy and its history with reliable and accurate English translation. 3 1 replies
any direct words from Krishna or Shri Rama that give hope and courage going through a bit of a fustrating few days, wondering if theres any clear not complex lessons, actual words from Krishna or Ram Bhagwan that give hope and inspire courage and faith? like christians i know have the "fear not i am your god and with you" or something 2 8 replies
Here we see Goddess Shashthi with Cat as their Sawari? What are your opinion on this as cat is considered Inauspicious by elders and in Hinduism?? Here we see Goddess Shashthi with Cat as their Sawari? What are your opinion on this as cat is considered Inauspicious by elders and in Hinduism?? Does anyone know the real reason or story that why cats are considered inauspicious? 1 13 replies
What were the strongest weapons possessed by lord Ram? Did he have the divine weapons like the brahmastra or Pashupatastra or he used just regular arrows? 1 3 replies
The sad state of archaelogical remains of ancient India displaying Sanatan Dharma's prevalance across the Indian subcontinent Assam historically have been untouched by foreign invasions, especially Mughals, thanks to the great Kings of Ahom Kingdom and the revered army general Shri Lachit Borbhukan, and has a rich cultural history because of that. As someone who lives in Guwahati, Assam, the heart of North-East India I can walk to any of the hills nearby and see ancient carvings on the rocks that have survived hundreds of years but the sad part is these ancient relics are not at all protected by the state government or the ASI... 2 3 replies
Opinion: Hindus and mods in this sub should create a thread for political discussion around the world where there are significant hindu populations and Should endorse a Political Party which suits us before each election. As of today and since the advent of Buddha, Sanatanis are facing an existential threat everywhere around the world. The main reason is lack of political unity. Political discussion is frowned upon in our societies and pursuit of material wealth is given far more importance than anything else. Before anyone says anything I am not Indian and was never one, though I love the LAND of India and the more broadly the sub continent and the hindu brethren inhabiting it (I couldn't give less of a crap about the... 1 13 replies