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malagupta1918

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Do Western scholars give too much importance to the Manusmriti?

Hello, I'm from Argentina, and I'm currently reading the Rig Veda in a Spanish translation. After finishing it, I was planning to read the Manusmriti. Sadly, the edition I have is an indirect translation through a French version, so I assume a lot will be lost in translation. I got the impression—though I might be wrong—that Western academia discusses this text extensively. But in reality, is it as important as it seems? I’ve seen in previous posts that this might not be the case. From what I’ve read, it’s...

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ranjeet

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about 1 month

Vṛṣākapi from the Rigveda by me

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shubham_mishra

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about 1 month

In my desire to get closer to Hinduism i have encountered several difficulties that i am now going to expose to you

Hello everyone, I have read all the valuable information you have put in your starter pack. They were really very helpful, however I still have several doubts because I am in a bit of a peculiar situation. I am Italian and here Hinduism is very little practiced: there is obviously a community of believers from India or neighboring areas however they usually lead a rather separate life from the rest of the Italian community. In my desire to get closer to Hinduism I have encountered several difficulties that I...

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kajal

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Am I being tested?

I have recently found Hinduism and it has spoken to me in a profound way, that no other literature has. It has felt like being welcomed home after a hard day. Probably due to my own lack of nurturing growing up, I was drawn to Kali and while studying the important texts, I have been reading at length about her. I know that she will challenge and burn away all that keeps a person from the correct path. I have veered from the path, as I cope with trauma...

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shubh05

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about 2 months

A Hindu without a Hindu name.

Hey guys I bear a Christian name , my parents are christian dad is a converted christian, but his entire family is Hindu, and I too believe only in my Hindu deities and the religion, now I want to fully get rid of my association with Christianity, by changing my name and religion legally, so what gotra will apply to me and what is a way to legally do this and also any rituals that need to be done?

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sejal

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about 2 months

Eating non veg as a Krishna devotee girl

I’ve been maintaining my veg diet for about a year now but sometimes I kinda break it when I visit my family from uni ( I live away from family for uni), because they eat non veg and only give me non veg food. I’ve denied several times and tried telling them Krishna’s teachings and how it helped me and to let me follow my own path but they don’t listen and they start yelling and arguing with me. Recently I started getting cravings and ate more non veg...

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aditi

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about 2 months

Sanatan teaches to embrace and love all.

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sam

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about 2 months

Are there any purana stories about Earth's seasons?

We have 6 seasons right? Are there stories based on them, how they came to be and their names etc...

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raunak

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about 2 months

Adi Shankaracharya Biography: His Life, Works and Wisdom

Adi Shankaracharya Biography: His Life, Works and Wisdom

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kunal

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about 2 months

Baba Bhutanath offering?

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yash

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about 2 months

Be Still and know that you are God

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yash

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about 2 months

Talas and Capitalists

I’ve been reading about talas and lokas. The more I read, the more it seems like many Americans who support Trump metaphorically align with many of the traits of the talas. Am I way off here? It seems that greed and capitalism, materialism, are all traits of the lower realms. If we are stuck between realms, are these people like an anchor to the lower realms. Do I sound ridiculous? I’m new to this. Sensory pleasures, material gains, are these remnants of the lower realms that are still present...

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jhasneha29novm

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about 2 months

Has anyone been to Paganur, a village in the Tiruvadanai region of Ramanathapuram District in Tamil Nadu, to explore its temples and see ancient temples?

Has anyone been to Paganur, a village in the Tiruvadanai region of Ramanathapuram District in Tamil Nadu, to explore its temples and see ancient temples?

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abhishat15

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about 2 months

Maa Taara Collage

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kajal

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about 2 months

Are there modern day Ganapatyas?

For those who don't know, Ganapatyas are those who worship Ganapati (Ganesha) as the main/only deity. In the past, it used to be a pretty big denomination but since has fallen off in popularity. My question is if there are any modern-day Hindus who would qualify as Ganapatyas.

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vivek09

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about 2 months

Ishta Devata

I recently had my birth chart analyzed and was surprised to find that my Ishta Devata, according to the chart, differs from the deity I have always felt a strong connection with. Does this mean I should discontinue my current Sadhana?

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sam

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about 2 months

My American family, my Hindu family

As the post says, I will talk about my family. My American family. Everyone in America is my family, the ugly the beautiful, the wicked the righteous. Who cares, if you’re an American you’re part of my family. Since I’m an American, my ancestors shared this country with your ancestors, your Gods were once my Gods, your friends were once my friends. Slavery, we went through that. The civil war, that too. The Declaration of Independence. Woman’s rights. Etc. My neighbor is my friend, the person who works at...

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malagupta1918

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about 2 months

‘If Hinduism is Talibanised, world would be destroyed’: Sri M

‘If Hinduism is Talibanised, world would be destroyed’: Sri M

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amrit

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about 2 months

How to practice Bhakti yoga?

I’m new to Bhakti yoga and looking for advice from other Bhakti yogis. Specifically on these questions: 1. Can I pray and worship a guru (in human form)? If I feel a deep connection for a long time? 2. How do I practice surrendering my ego to the guru? 3. Which Bhakti practices to cultivate surrender and devotion are recommended? Thank you

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sam

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about 2 months

The Structure of the Vedas. Must Read

Generally, religion is based one single authorities book. That is the Koran for the Muslims, the Bible for the Christians, the Granth Sahib for the SIkhs, etc. These are all great literatures which deserve extensive study. But for the Hindus, it is a very odd case. The structures of our scriptures are exceedingly complicated. Our authoritative scriptures are the Vedas, but infact it is a mistake to call it scripture, because these Vedas were not originally written down, and were instead passed orally. So many complications are there regarding...

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