Really Confused I'm a somewhat normal indian guy, I like music, have a few other interests, don't drink or eat non-veg, try to do no harm and believe in God. I have always been religious but lately have fallen into sort of a rabbit hole about our religion (Sanatan Dharm) and am seriously confused. Is it a sin to do things that peak our interest and yet don't harm others. Am I doing something Wrong when I read a book about psychology as I find it fascinating or when I'm out... 4 6 replies
Need help on some books Can anyone please provide link to Apastamba Dharma Sutra, Gautama Dharma Sutra and Gobhila Grihya Sutra with English or Bengali commentaries. Thanks !!!! 1 0 replies
Is Mahakumbh (once in 144 yrs) ever mentioned in our religious texts or any other sanatan records? If not then how do people know which kumbh is mahakumbh ? If there are no records as such 2 4 replies
Does anyone have any links to this channel's videos? This man literally saved me from bogus philosophies and showed me the path to Advaita. His exposé videos were not only eye opening but also entertaining. Now i hereby request you guys to provide my any source to reach his deleted or privated videos if you any any underrated channels who have saved it. I've seen his hare krsna exposé videos but i want his Arya samaj's plus his lectures of Advaita. Thanks!! 4 6 replies
Need an opinion about Guru cause I have doubts My husband has a Guru, he is a Maa Tara mandir's pandit, he is knowledgeable, but I really doubt cause of something he said, He was in our home for a pooja, husband and his mother were discussing something, I just had a query related to my birth chart on which he didnt say anything he didnt even say no, now just few seconds after that he started lecturing me in front of everyone as to how I should be a good daughter in law and how I ought... 3 3 replies
Is there any rule or something of that sort saying that hindu women should definitely wear jewelry. For context , I was recently asked if I was really a hindu when I went to a temple in chennai. The HR&CE guys in the temple said that I don't look like a hindu woman because I don't wear even a single piece of jewelry. Is there any truth to their statement that all hindu women should wear jewelry?? 4 24 replies
Every time I try to adopt a cat, something unexpected happens and the deal gets cancelled I really want to adopt a cat but something comes in the way Like once the real owner of the cat was found Another time I got dengue on the day I had to go and collect it My parents told me it's not a good sign to keep a cat as a pet I don't want to force it to be at my place I'll take care of it for a month and let it go wherever it wants to I really really want to have a kitten... 3 7 replies
My second visit to Tirumala this year, timings of SSD tokens and Alipiri foot steps changed (AMA) * SSD TOKENS TIME CHANGE - Earlier the SSD token was given at 2 am, now they have started giving it at 9 pm of the previous day for the next day darshanam, ie- If you want to have Darshanam on 10th you have to get the tokens by 9th night, please consider this and plan accordingly . * ALIPIRI FOOT STEPS TIMING CHANGE - Earlier Alipiri foot steps which used to open at 4 am will now open at 6 am and the steps which used to be... 5 8 replies
Wanting to know more I recently heard of some very interesting and very thought provoking conversations online surrounding Hinduism and self growth. Feeling compelled, I want to know more about this belief and perhaps even apply it to myself. I have done some research and I’m very interested and inspired by what I have learned so far. I would like to know where to start, some basic knowledge and concepts, and what should I do to practice and apply these beliefs in my everyday life? 3 1 replies
Need details about Shri Radha symbol https://preview.redd.it/gg8yok9o2uke1.png?width=633&format=png&auto=webp&s=fae9e6a942a7c16fee65ee9fcfa1e9d6f0332645 I've seen this symbol in a lot of places. I've seen it on trees too. What is the significance of this symbol? What does it denote? Is it necessary to display this symbol exactly like this or can we modify it artistically, like the dots and flowers? And can I put this in my room? 1 3 replies
Knowledge & Devotion Must Unite—Are We Forgetting the Ultimate Truth? **Let’s start with the fundamental question:** Are deities like Bhairav real, or are they just projections of the human mind? If we look for scientific evidence, there’s none. We don’t see gods physically consuming offerings or intervening in the world in a measurable way. But if we look at psychological and cultural evidence, billions of people across history have experienced something they interpret as divine. So, are gods external forces, or is belief itself creating these experiences? **The Issue of Extinct Gods** If gods were truly immortal, independent forces,... 3 0 replies
Unsure of what to believe in For a long time I’ve felt a close connection to Jesus but I’ve been a Hindu all my life. I consider Shiva and Krishna to be the closest to me, and I love them deeply but I also want to be with Jesus. He brings me comfort when I’m in pain. I love listening to Bible verses but I also love Bhagavad Gita and our scriptures. 3 5 replies
What is the difference between Mala Jaap and Naam Jaap? [I have come across these beautiful features to do Jaap on HinduHub app and they feels like meditating, I am wondering what people usually do Naam jaap or mala jaap? Personally, I am more drawn to naam jaap because the feeling of seeing God's name written again and again gives me good focus](https://preview.redd.it/shw6o5j4vtke1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=47a423b9efc60a19ba38ec9a60743093998bc3bd) https://preview.redd.it/nyfzv73bvtke1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d42fb96be51c9b3f8b48c22dede6f3dada0fc0b5 2 6 replies
Shree Krishna ji agreeing to marry the 16100 princesses abducted by Narakasura to preserve their honour. This is my answer to people who ask why Shree Krishna married so many princesses. Jai Shree Krishna 4 17 replies
Are Hindu foreigners allowed inside most famous and historical Hindu temples in India? How do temple access policies influence the spiritual journeys of Hindu foreigners in India? 4 13 replies
Museum display told me hindus worship Shiva's "manhood". Is that true? Christian here. I was at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science today, they have a special exhibit currently titled "Anghor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia" which has a lot of hindu and bhuddist statues and artifacts. In one display they had a linga, and the description said it was a representation of Shiva's penis and that hindus make offerings too it. I've never heard this before so I asked my wife who is a hindu and she said she had never heard that either, and then she told... 2 21 replies