Sources for Moksha? Are there any ancient literature that speaks of what happens after moksha? If we reach liberation does this mean our soul is no longer trapped in earth's light matrix and we can finally go to another planet? I'm sick of it here, I want to go somewhere else very badly. 4 3 replies
Curiosity Lately I have been really inclined towards bhakti and am usually reciting some mantras. But one thing came to my mind that we exist in panch dhatu as god created us but God doesn't have any beginning or end like us nor can be assumed in any physical form then how the creator of universe came into existence? How and why it is said that he always existed?Did anything exist before God? 2 4 replies
Parā praveśikā pt1 (repost) (My commentary will be in parenthesis, the text I will put in quotations) (Om! Praise be to the Self of all, which is simultaneously wholly imminent and wholly transcendent, which is simultaneously the cause of all apparent bondage and apparent liberation, the sole agent who is the very agency of the world through its powers of Willing, Knowing and Acting.) (In this short commentary I would like to share, to the best of my ability, the teachings of this wonderfully concise and short work, the Svarūpa-prakāśikā composed by Bhaṭṭa... 2 1 replies
Maybe this is how it was supposed to turn out? Pardon the vague flair, because I could not seem any flair to be the most appropriate for my situation. Firstly, my pranams to Srila Prabhupada, the saint whom I admire and respect a lot. I have indeed received a ton of grace from him. I don't know what will I write further in this post now, but just read this out... As you might expect, I do chant the MahaMantra, particularly 8 rounds of it everyday. Maybe six months ago, I happened to stumble upon one of swamis from... 1 4 replies
Khandoba is my kuldevta, Mahalasa is my kuldevi I’m a complete beginner and I see people saying you should start by worshipping ur kuldevi and kuldevta.. how do I start? Should I start by changing ‘ shri martanda bhairavya namah’ as i did some research and khandoba is a form of martanda Bhairav.. please help me out I don’t know anything any extra information about them and their worship is welcome. Thank you so much! For context my family is not as religious the last time we visited our kul devi or devta was about 7-8 years... 2 0 replies
Path to Enlightenment Hello, I’m writing this because i’m in a certain spot in my life. A cross roads. Where my journey begins, Splitting off from my old life and becoming something i’ve always wanted to be. The best version of my self i can possibly be i’m 20 years old, Have struggled with addiction for many years and have given my whole life at times for my drug of choice. Wasted away chasing a feeling that is never there. Trying to find the answers and peace. Right now i’m 4 months... 3 3 replies
I want to read the Bhagavad Gita So as the title says, I want to read the Bhagavad Gita. I had read from Swami Prabhupadha's Bhagavad Gita, 'As it is' in my school library, but this isn't possible now because my schoolis having session break right now.. I remember reading some shloks from adhyay 4 (Transcendental Knowledge). I didn't understand most of it, maybe because of the hard and tough language. As a 15y, I'm interested in learning the principles of the Gita.. Is there an online version where the Bhagavad Gita is written in simple... 2 6 replies
What kind of tradition is this? Is it vedic? Do you agree with these kind of practises? (TW: animal sacrifice) What kind of tradition is this? Is it vedic? Do you agree with these kind of practises? (TW: animal sacrifice) 2 20 replies
If Anger Leads to Hell, Why Do Lord Shiva and Rishis Get Angry? **"Those under the control of anger have been proclaimed by Bhagavad Gita to be of demoniac nature**, and the ones free from anger are stated to be of divine nature. **Chapter 16, Shloka 21 of Bhagwat Gita** says 'There are three gates leading to the hell of self-destruction: lust, anger, and greed. Therefore, one should give up on these three. ' so why does we see Lord Shiva get angry so many times , even so many Spiritual RishiMunis get angry and give the individual a curse. or is there something i'm... 2 24 replies
Am i wrong to drink alcohol just once? I tried alcohol just because i was curious on what the hype was about.. not even the alcohol alcohol but just a breezer. I'm never planning to drink again since my curiosity is gone, i didn't do it for pleasure, i just did it for my curiosity. Does it make me a sinner or a person who can not attain moksha forever? 4 21 replies
Experiences with Maha Periyava: On the Path of Righteousness This is from the twitter account of Sri Alok Jagwat @AlokJagawat Very inspirational hence posting here #Mahaperiava Experiences with Maha Periyava: On the Path of Righteousness Sri Maha Periyava was camping at Kalavai. One morning an advocate from Thanjavur came for darshan by car. There was a lot of fanfare. His wife wore the saree in the traditional manner, the sons, dhoti and upper cloth, the gentleman himself a dhoti in a traditional manner, upper cloth and a gem studded gold chain around his neck. He held a large... 5 0 replies
rituals, symbols and stories vs philosophy and spirit warning: if you're sensitive to possible unorthodox ideas within Hinduism you can skip this post. I just want people who can engage with ideas without needing to accept them. I came across a realisation the other day and I was wanted to get second opinions. I've had a long-standing interest in philosophy and would read up a lot on Hindu and Buddhist philosophy too, although admittedly, I'm not particularly religious in the typical sense. I found the story of Nachiketa in the Katha Upanishad particularly fascinating and wanted to... 3 2 replies
punyabhumi (India)has been invaded by barbarians and has become an abode full of impurity where people are disturbed because of the suffering of the purehearted ones. Krishna alone is my refuge. Vallabhacharya SHREE KRISHANASHRYA STOTRAM Vers 2 4 3 replies
