Is it possible for a Hindu God to be reincarnated as a human right now? I'm currently reading Bhagavad Gita translated by Eknath Easwaran for my religion class, and in chapter 4 of the book, Krishna says "Whenever dharma declines and the purpose of life is forgotten, I manifest myself on earth. I am born in every age to protect the good, to destroy the evil, and to reestablish dharma." (117). And before this quote, Krishna was telling Arjuna about yoga and told him he taught Vivasvat yoga, but Arjuna questions how Krishna taught him yoga because he was born way after Vivasvat's time.... 5 8 replies
The story of Goddess Adyakali ( her appearance in Bengal ) Part 1 In 1915, a young Brahmin called Annada Charan Bhattacharya established a flourishing practice in Ayurvedic medicine in Calcutta. A competent scientist, he had discovered seven patent medications and went on to become a well-known doctor throughout Bengal. Annada Thakur, as he became known, was a very religious man who worshipped the Divine Mother Kali and the great nineteenth-century Bengali saint Sri Ramakrishna. Even so spiritual a man as Annada was surprised by the odd dreams and visions he started to have, though: An image (murthi) of the Divine Mother... 2 0 replies
Unable to meditate I am trying to meditate every early morning, but due to allergic cold, sneezing starts early in the morning, which affects my meditation. Please help with a solution, excluding medicine. 2 0 replies
Profound Experience at Chamundi Hills – Seeking Insights on My Connection with Goddess Chamundeshwari Hi everyone, I wanted to share a deeply moving experience I had and seek insights from the community. I’ve always visited Chamundeshwari Temple in Mysore occasionally, but I never considered myself particularly spiritual—until October 16, 2024. It was the day of Teppotsava, just after Sharad Purnima, and I had a packed work schedule. But out of nowhere, I felt an unexplainable pull to visit Chamundi Hills. Without much planning, everything somehow aligned perfectly, and I found myself at the temple that evening. That darshan was unlike anything I’ve ever... 3 0 replies
What do Hindus think of temple priests? Ok, wassup everybody! 🤗 here’s a question for all you Hindus out there. Hmmm. Ok, so Hindu priests, those people who work in the temples, conduct prayers, honor the Gods, etc etc, weddings, etc. as Hindus, what do you think of them? Christianity has pastors, which go to churches, lead congregations in spiritual teachings, counsel people, take care of the church, visit the sick, etc. I was on the road to being a pastor, that was my calling, I was the most disciplined and spiritual person within my congregations,... 2 0 replies
Why is the “Vaaa” extended in Om Namah Shivaya? I’ve always wondered this but have never really found an answer. Any thoughts? 4 2 replies
Does anyone have the original bhagwat geeta or some pdf of the same in hindi or english without the meaning of the texts being lost I wanted to study the book as i have grown up in a hindu family but never really made a connection with religion, i want to read bhagwat geeta to know and see if i can understand it and idk , im not a blind devotee for anything so i wanna read it in closest to the purest form 3 0 replies
Can you clarify Why am I not allowed to celebrate bhai-dooj with my sister like normal people just because she is going through menstruation. I don't see the logic here . Such an auspicious occasion to celebrate love and care and memories between brothers and sisters and they spoil it with outdated ancient beliefs that makes zero sense. I recently had a fight with my relatives because I took my sister to the temple while she was on her vulnerable period . Whats wrong in going to temple ? I beleive scriptures... 2 1 replies
A moral dilemma So my mother needs to register her Will - she's bedridden. I've spoken to multiple lawyers and they all say that it's roughly 15k bribe + 3k their fees for processing. Naturally I refused to pay a bribe and tried to do it on my own. Then I realized that the [kaveri.karnataka.gov.in](http://kaveri.karnataka.gov.in) website is deliberately broken and no matter how much I struggle I cannot succeed in the time allotted (she's bedridden). \[I don't know for sure if it's deliberate - let's say the website doesn't work properly and... 1 1 replies
To what extent can Deshadharma make exceptions to Sashtras? As per Baudhayana: “They are, to eat in the company of an uninitiated person, to eat in the company of one's wife, to eat stale food, to marry the daughter of a maternal uncle or of a paternal aunt.[2] 4. Now (the customs peculiar) to the north are, to deal in wool, to drink rum, to sell animals that have teeth in the upper and in the lower jaws, to follow the trade of arms, to go to sea.[3] 5. He who follows (these practices) in any other country... 1 0 replies
Kuldevta and Kuldevi Hello everyone, I hope everyone is doing good. My question is can someone have both kuldevta and kuldevi at the same time? If I have to follow shaiva denomination how can I have kuldevi which is a shaktism denomination phenomenon. Please enlighten me on this. 2 0 replies
What is difference between Kumbh and Mahakumbh? I know Mahakumbh comes after 12 kumbh which happens once in 144 years. But is there any difference between the siginificance of kumbh and Mahakumbh according to scriptures? 2 2 replies
