Would you consider Lingayats to be “Hindu”? I find it to be an interesting question because we generally consider “Hindu” as synonymous with Astika. That just means you believe in the authority of the Vedas and the existence of an eternal Atman. However the Lingayats reject the Vedas and Puranas completely, This itself would make them definitionally Nastikas. Yet they worship and believe in Shiva as the ultimate God who they will be united with after death. In cases like these it makes you wonder how far we can take these definitions which really arn’t as... 4 0 replies
Where to start learning for English speaker and living in West? As title says. I am not religious but have some spiritual beliefs. Hinduism seems to be only belief that makes sense to me and thus I want to learn more. Any assistance would be appreciated. 1 0 replies
what are some of the practical uses of metaphysical concepts in our day to day life as mentioned in hinduism ? by metaphysical i mean what is beyond the subject of direct perception. (such as sight , sound etc ) 1 0 replies
What does this mean exactly? Has anyone ever experienced it in real life? https://preview.redd.it/dgv2lkb4wole1.png?width=595&format=png&auto=webp&s=466b190f686d92d0c56d77383966a6499770bb13 5 3 replies
Knowledge about Sanatan Kumbh (not OC, sorry it's all in hindi due to poster) If people want, I ll try to put it all in English also. Will tk tons of time. 3 0 replies
Shivaratri has its origins in Indus Valley Civilization Shivaratri has its origins in Indus Valley Civilization 3 7 replies
The Planetary Parade: Mahakumbh Festival aligned with one of the rarest celestial event when all the celestial planets were visible together in one single night sky frame, as if all came for the final dip at Triveni Sangam: The following Photograph was captured by Josh Dury This planetary parade, which began in January 2025 with the visibility of Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, culminated in February when Mercury joined the lineup. An Epic Event marking the end of the Mahakumbh Festival, with all the Planets (also considered Devas in Hindu Pantheon of Gods) came together for the major event of Mahakumbh and Shivaratri (Marriage of Shiva and Parvati). I guess, they took the holy dip yesterday and also attended the celestial marriage of the Shiva And Shakti. Photo 2 & 3: 26th January... 1 0 replies
Rare photo said to capture all planets including Earth at once for the first time ever. Photo by Josh Dury, England. Also marking the end of Mahakumbh 5 0 replies
Can someone please translate and share the context of what this man (who is supposedly Lord Shiva in disguise) is saying to Adi Shankaracharya ji? 3 8 replies
One Spiritual Book Can a beginner consider The Bhagavad Gita as one true Holy book of Hinduism which has everything that he needs to start and continue with? Can we consider the BG on par with every other holy book from other religions? This first question is asked by me to know what scripture I should take up when a foreigner or a newcomer asks for about Hinduism. 4 0 replies
Swami Vivekananda alternative. Namaste! I have recently enrolled in an online course on Yoga, Ayurveda and Mantra conducted by Pandit D David Frawley, it is quite a robust course (Subjectively speaking) and I would like to accompany it with some reading to allow me to keep it from feeling like “School”. I have read The collective works of Vivekananda and I feel like these are the most profound teachings I have ever received, his perspective on myriad topics are always (to me) just pure beautiful truth and I feel like I will... 3 0 replies
Is sundarkaand a sabar mantra??as Hanuman chalisa is a sabar mantra. Jaise sabar mantra ka prayog ek baar kar liya toh woh phir nishkriya(निष्क्रिय) ho jaata hai.....toh kya sundarkand bhi sabar mantra hai kya? please bata dijiye. 5 5 replies
