Insights/help regarding the 2 mukhi, 5 mukhi and 7 mukhi Rudraksha **Hi Everyone, Namaste!** I hope you're all doing well and in good health. I'm on a journey of self-improvement and spirituality, and along the way, I've gained insights from the *Bhagavad Gita* and real-life experiences. Recently, I became curious about *Rudraksha*—something I had only heard about before but never deeply explored. Last week, I visited Meghalaya, where a guide introduced me to *Rudraksha*, and I felt an inner calling to experience its energy. Though I didn’t purchase any there, I later bought a **2 Mukhi, 5 Mukhi, and 7... 5 0 replies
How do I properly worship Lord Narasimha? What do I offer him? What are his core/ most popular mantras? What are some resources to understand him and worshiping him deeper? 4 0 replies
Saraswati vs sri yantra I’m on the verge of working with Saraswati. So I’ve been looking for a ring to keep her close. However, I’m having a hard time differentiating Sri Yantra and Saraswati. The interlocking triangles used are very similar. Are they considered the same thing? I found a ring with two interlocking triangles within a lotus flower which is generally the symbol for Saraswati. 2 0 replies
Maha Shivratri Timing (US) I’m a bit confused about which night to stay up for Maha Shivratri this year. I realize it is on the 26th but does that mean we stay up the night of the 25th that becomes the 26th at midnight? Or do we stay up the night of the 26th that becomes the 27th at midnight? I am in Midwest US in the Central Time Zone. My grandmaster in India is starting celebrations at 11 PM IST on the 26th which is 11:30 AM on the 26th in my... 1 8 replies
Are Hindu foreigners allowed inside most famous and historical Hindu temples in India? Are Hindu foreigners allowed inside most famous and historical Hindu temples in India? 4 5 replies
Which tradition is this? Hi! Could someone please tell me of which sampradaya is this Guru? 5 5 replies
thinking of wearing a Rudraksha on Maha Shivratri please help hey everyone I am a student who will start his bachelors this year and I have done a lot of research to wear a Rudraksha on this Maha Shivratri and first I thought of getting the Saraswati bandh and I bought it but I read it on google and one yt video told its for 18 or less and Ganesha Saraswati bandh is for people above age 18 so do I need to get the Ganesha Rudraksha ? and what more should I consider from kundaali it suggests 7... 3 2 replies
What is with this verse? Brihadaranyaka Upanishad 6.4.7– “If she does not willingly yield her body to him, he should buy her with presents. If she is still unyielding, he should strike her with a stick or with his hand and overcome her, repeating the following mantra: "With power and glory I take away your glory." Thus she becomes discredited.” Is this promoting wife beating? 2 4 replies
I am a Hindu believer a 17 year old male. This recent question came in my mind so here I am posting it. God, as in Bhagwan in Hindu philosphy is continuously creating several universe and destroying a few others. Even there are several BRAHMA and many multiverses. Alongside all these universes, God is continuously recurring yugs (like kalyug) in our earth or maybe he just destroys one and creates another one. My question is why is he doing it? What does he gain from this? What is his purpose of doing so? What is his motivating factor? Is all of this is a play or something? Or are there some higher... 4 0 replies
How is the Kamika Agama seen among Shaktas Hi, How is the Kamika Agama seen among Shaktas.I know that it is a Shaiva Agama but i imagine Shaktas also use it since Shavisim and Shaktaism are usually intertwained and are seen as one group in many parts of India and the world. 3 3 replies
Do you think Laxmī and Nārayana are two separate entities? How do I explore different Vaiṣṇava Sampradayas? According to Madhava Acharya, Bhagavān Viṣṇu is separate from individual souls and the material universes. I do believe Laxmī and Nārayana are separate Goddess and God. They cause the material universe and souls to manifest. Edit: Viṣṇu and Nārayana are two names for the same God. How do I explore different Vaiṣṇava Sampradayas? I live in USA and it is difficult to find them in person. I only know of Iskcon, which is one of Gaudiya Vaiṣṇavism. I want to explore more of them, before choosing one. 2 0 replies
I want to know more about Shri Adi Shankaracharya Any books or documentary online .? Sitaram.. 2 4 replies
How are Samadhis/Chhatris are made? I'm not talking about the spritual samadhi I'm talking about the tomb like structures of India kings. Like samadhi of Shivaji or Ranjit Singh what are the criteria of having a samadhi/Chhatris? What do you put there? Can children or women have them? Are they different? What are other ways the deacesed are remembered through a structures in Hinduism? Can we put flowers there as sign of respect and rememberence? How long is the tradition? 3 0 replies
