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pragya

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about 1 month

Shubh Mahashivratri to all. Har Har Mahadev

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nikita

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about 1 month

What mantra invocation is this?

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smehssaketkumar01

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about 1 month

Not hurting anyone's sentiments

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yash

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about 1 month

^^

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nikki

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about 1 month

What gods/ goddesses do you worship?

I have one more question.. How did you find your gods/ goddesses that you worship?

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ayush

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about 1 month

Temple visit

Hi there. I'm an English Hellenist that would like to visit a Hindu temple in London. I would like to know what to expect, and perhaps some things to say to be as respectful to the worshippers and pandit as possible. Salutem vobis atque a dis beamini.

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nikhil

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about 1 month

I was curious about Durga but have no one to ask.

Sorry if this is not the right place to ask. I am an American who has have virtually no access to cultures outside of my country's imperialist/colonialist roots, and didn't know where else to ask. I stumbled across this goddess while looking at a what names mean site (associated with the name Maya?), then found [her wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durga). That's all the reliable information I could find on my own. It was suggested I look at the [Devi Mahatmya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devi_Mahatmya) but that's has a lot of context that's alien to me...

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arpit

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about 1 month

How do you celebrate maha shivratri at home? As someone outside India

The question is pretty self explanatory, I don’t have anything that could be used for puja, no temples I can go to close enough to me. What do you guys do :)

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rishi

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about 1 month

Death in Hinduism: Escape or Destiny?

Yes, in Hinduism, death is seen as part of a larger cosmic cycle—Samsara (the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth). Most people don’t want another life because existence in the material world is filled with suffering (Dukkha), attachments, and karma. The ultimate goal is Moksha—liberation from this cycle and union with the supreme consciousness (Brahman). Different paths are described to achieve this: Jnana Yoga (Path of Knowledge) – Understanding the self as Brahman. Bhakti Yoga (Path of Devotion) – Surrendering to a deity (like Vishnu, Shiva, or Devi). Karma...

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mitali

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about 1 month

Help in interpreting the Ram figure

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happy

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about 1 month

How difficult is it to learn Sanskrit to read the holy scriptures?

I am not indian nor I speak any indian languages but I'm a Hindu, and unfortunately very few scriptures have a translation to my native language, and the translation sometimes tries to treat the scriptures as a "philosophy" and dismisses/ignores it's religiousness (sorry if that's not the right term) for example, I bought a copy of the Bhagavad Gita and right at the beginning they said that they didn't want to approach this book as something religious (which it is!) which made me be uncertain of how accurate the...

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quiweppaceubroi1994

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about 1 month

Reading the Ramayana for the Next 7 Days .Join Me in Exploring Its Wisdom!

Hey everyone, For the next 7 days, I’ll be fully immersing myself in the Ramayana, reading both the English translation by Vivek Debroy and the Telugu translation by ISKCON. I want to share my daily learnings, insights, and reflections by end of the day , with anyone interested. Why am I doing this? 1. To deepen my understanding 2. To share what I learn. 3. To connect with anyone interested. Please feel free to DM me if the idea appeals to you .

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navya

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about 1 month

With Shehzad Poonawala sir

Had the privilege of meeting Shehzad Poonawala today and presenting my books The Ramayana Walk and Shreeram Ka Vanvas. From exploring hidden trails to writing stories inspired by our rich heritage, my journey has been all about discovering the roots of spirituality and storytelling. Grateful for the inspiring conversation and support—this is just the beginning. ✨📚🙏

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jhasneha29novm

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about 1 month

Shiv Shakti Mantra

Hi All, Is there any single mantra which invoke Shiv and Shakti together? Thanks. ☺️

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abhishat15

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about 1 month

How we celebrate maha shivaratri without shivling

Hey guys I wanted to do char prahar puja but temples near my house get close at 10 pm and I don't have shivling in my home so how can I do puja of other two prahar without shivling

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daddy

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about 1 month

How to worship Lord Shiva tomorrow (Maha Shivratri), if we will be unable to fast and visit a temple? Please suggest

So, for some reason, we won't be able to fast or visit a temple tomorrow on Maha Shivratri (Though we never say never). I just wanted to ask, what should I do to make my puja equally effective at home tomorrow? I am thinking of Playing Shiv Sahasranama tomorrow to make the home atmosphere and vibes positive (As I am new to both Sri Vishnu Sahasranama and Shiv Sahasranama, so proper chanting will not be possible as of now), and also chant the panchakshari mantra 108 times. Is this...

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manjot

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about 1 month

Please help interpret the symbolic meaning of this pendant

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aditi

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about 1 month

How do I do"do" puja?

Sorry for the mistake in the title but I can't change it now. It's meant to say "How do I "do" Puja?" Hello all, I hope this is the right place to ask - there's a tad of backstory. My grandmother (by marriage) has sent me a small Ganesh with some sanctified water for my new home (this weekend just gone). The water is from a Mandir in Wembly, London and was sancified at a abishek to the image of Nilkanth Varni. I asked her daughter (my stepmum) what...

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arpit

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about 1 month

Lord Ganesh says to love/respect our parents, but I can’t help but feel intense hatred towards my mom

My mom never really wanted a daughter, she only wanted sons. Imagine her disappointment when I was born (the first born daughter). I am 36 now and I’ve pretty much spent my whole life trying to appease and cater to her. She was never affectionate with me, but she would openly pamper my younger brother. She never raised a single hand on my brother, but she gave me beatings, at times almost to the brink of death. She has left me all alone at home, even when I was...

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balraj

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about 1 month

Manas gaytri mantra kis maala par japna chahiye??

Tulsi ki maala pe??

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