What is the significance of the names "Rama" and "Krishna" (and also the original names of Draupadi and Vyasa) that literally mean "(pleasantly) dark" in Hindu epics? Does this also mean that ancient India did not have an obsession with light skin and may have associated dark skin with beauty? What is the significance of the names "Rama" and "Krishna" (and also the original names of Draupadi and Vyasa) that literally mean "(pleasantly) dark" in Hindu epics? Does this also mean that ancient India did not have an obsession with light skin and may have associated dark skin with beauty? 2 0 replies
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Is it true that sanyasis are only allowed to bow down and touch the feet of their mothers among all their family members? 5 5 replies
Powerful Devotional Chant for Lord Shiva https://youtu.be/_zqSwmblVdc?si=yT40J79YsQ3vlkjn Gave me goosebumps. Har Har Mahadev 🙏 1 0 replies
Does this mean anything? I had a dream last night that I had gone to a mandir and as soon as I saw the murti’s of Shri Krishna and Mahadev, I started bawling my eyes out. It was so beautiful and it was more like happy tears. Shri Krishna was standing there bright with his flute in his hand and there were two Shivling’s. One was dark dark blue and other one was brownish looking. Does this have any meaning? Actually I was thinking before sleeping how I want to meet bhagwan in... 2 2 replies
Hi everyone, 1st/2nd gen indian american looking to learn about Hinduism! Hi everyone, I know you guys have probably seen tons of posts about this before. My parents are from Chennai and they moved to the US when I was young, but there wasn’t a large Indian population in my area so I wasn’t able to learn about the culture and the religion. I’ve been going through a tough time lately and have been wanting to feel more at peace. I know I’m more interested in the spirituality aspects, more so than the Gods themselves, but I was wondering if... 4 0 replies
which is better mahbharata geeta press english version or bori ce , also does any of the books contains little bit of images of whats happening ?? . 3 0 replies
I think it's the Buddhist representation of (Maha)Kali is it though the Traditional Art or from the Modern Artwork Though. Whom is the Demon the Great Mother is Slaying Though.? [PS:-I can see Balinese and Other Southeast Asian Representation in this Art Though.] 1 4 replies
Advice on mantra to overcome bad luck So long story short I changed my name in 2020 just for it to sound more asthetic and since the name change really bad luck and things keep on happening to me it's been happening for 5 years straight . I know bad things happening is a part of life but the stuff that happens to me makes me think I'm cursed . I always face blockages in my path no matter what . For example I had a really good job the company laid me off and I'm... 2 0 replies
Yagnas outside india? Im just looking for any scriptural evidence showing yagnas were performed outside of india. 1 3 replies
Can i pray without idol? Hi so i live alone in a PG. recently i started getting a lot of impure bad thoughts( s\*x related) and i noticed that it is taking a toll on my life. I used to pray back at home with family. I tried to listen to bhajan and do chants of hare raam and it gave me calmness. now i thought maybe i should do puja everyday too. but i dont have any idols here and i dont think i can get one. so can i do puja without... 4 13 replies
Cleaning lingam I have a tiny black jade lingam I pour a bit of water on during puja. The water is leaving mineral residue on it. What can I use to remove the residue? For example, will milk do it, or a particular juice? 2 1 replies
Viraham Viraham is one of the anugrahams, I read. Has anyone experienced viraham with your ishta especially the forms of Narayana? How does it feel like? 2 0 replies
The Path of Bhakti and Its Unique Nature The path of Bhakti, or devotion, is one of the paths for spiritual awakening or enlightenment. How does it differ from other spiritual paths? Bhakti leads to Prema. Devotion leads to love for God, and this love and longing is what can take us into the other areas of spiritual awakening. Bhakti has got Shakti power that creates Bhakti freedom through Anubhuti, through the realization of the truth. We need Gyana, education and help of a Guru. We need Karma to do our actions. We need Dhyana or meditation.... 4 0 replies
