Who was the 9th Avatar of Vishnu and what was his story?? As we all know about almost all the Avatars of Lord Vishnu from Matsya(1st) Avatar to Krishna(8th) Avatar and Kalki(10th) Avatar. But there is no clarity about who was the 9th Avatar of Vishnu? Was he Gautama Buddha or any other??? Some say that Buddha was the 9th Avatar not the Gautama Buddha one. What is your take on this??? 4 0 replies
Ashtavakra on Desires One desirous of worldly enjoyment and one desirous of liberation are both found in this world. But rare is the great-souled one who is not desirous of either enjoyment or liberation. ~ Ashtavakra Samhita https://atmanamviddhi.in/ 4 0 replies
Sankalp I’ve read through the rules and FAQs, and am still confused. What exactly is “sankalpa”? Is it what you wish for when you start praying? Or is it a promise? Can someone give me examples please? 3 0 replies
why is everything so messed up to the point it is practically unfixable . for example , plastic is bad for environment, but there just is no other material that can replace it for it's high usability. So this means, Bhagwan who created this world,made nothing but only plastic usable which is harmful this thinking is causing me lot of trouble living peacefully, how can i live ignoring all the suffering animals and others beings are going through. How did Bhagwan created such world, and let's say if Maya created it. Then Bhagwan has all the infinite powers to fix it, to remove all bad things and sufferings. So why is Bhagwan not doing it. Like, for example. Plastic is such so harmful for environment. But in this Kaliyuga , life and world without use of plastic is impossible to imagine, let... 1 0 replies
Does the Brain create Consciousness a.k.a Chit? Swami Sarvapriyananda answers… Does the Brain create Consciousness a.k.a Chit? Swami Sarvapriyananda answers… 2 0 replies
What if I just listen to lalita Sahasranam Instead of reading? I want to ask this question about other sahasranam also 5 0 replies
A Tiny AI Buddy for Cosmic Pondering & Daily Wonder: Would You Want One? Hi Everyone, I’ve been working on a physical AI-powered object that isn’t about productivity or quick answers, but about **deep conversations, self-reflection, and expanding consciousness.** It’s designed to be a spiritual companion—not a guru, not a teacher, but a playful, thought-provoking presence that **guides you toward your own insights as you have a conversation with it.** Something that helps you to **explore consciousness, mindfulness, and the nature of reality**, something that doesn’t just respond, but asks the right questions to deepen your self-awareness? Its personality is inspired by **Ram Dass**, **Alan Watts, Zen koans,** and... 2 0 replies
My brief commentary on the Svarūpa prakāśikā pt 1 (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... 3 2 replies
How does Moksh work? I'm born and raised as a Hindu but I've only recently started taking interest in Hinduism/Sanatan Dharm. Maybe because people mix it with politics a lot but that's not the point. I'm interested now and I would ask my mother if she wasn't sleeping lol How does someone gain moksh. I know about the karmic cycle and rebirths. But what is moksh? Do I become one with the gods? What happens to my soul? If you're at it, please explain it like I'm a 6 year old. I love... 3 0 replies
Bhagavad Gita on Why the Best Things in Life Take Longer Than You Think – A Lesson in Patience and Growth In the world we live in today, instant gratification has become the norm. From the expectation of immediate replies to texts to the constant pursuit of quick results, we often struggle with waiting for things to unfold at their natural pace. But the **Bhagavad Gita**, one of the most revered and insightful scriptures in Hinduism, offers us profound wisdom on why the most meaningful things in life take time and how this waiting process is a key part of our personal and spiritual growth. # 1. The Right Effort,... 2 0 replies
The Ramayana, Book 1 Bala kanda, New English Audiobook Version Hello, I recently finished my new English narration of the Ramayana audiobook. Bala-kanda is now available to listen on Youtube at [https://youtu.be/OhwhbdNt5RI](https://youtu.be/OhwhbdNt5RI) We are releasing each book of the Ramayana in the coming weeks. I hope you enjoy it! Thank you! 1 0 replies
