Today is the day Bhishma Pitamaha gave the world the Vishnu Sahasranama, or the 1000 Names of Vishnu Our scriptures arise from questions posed to learned teachers. When Valmiki asks Narada about the ideal man, Narada replies to him about Sri Ramachandra which gave us the Ramayana. When Arjuna asks Krishna to vanquish his sorrow, we are given the Bhagavad Gita. When Nachiketa asks Yama about the ultimate, we are given the Katha Upanishad. Similarly, Yudhishtira asked Bhishma, who is an authorized teacher as per the above verse, 6 questions, 1. Who is the One Deity in the world? 2. What is the sole and Supreme Goal?... 2 0 replies
What is the difference between right ear sound after meditation/sadhna vs left ear sound? Reaching a positive or negative State? I have experienced these ringing sounds after mediation from both ears after different sessions. The right one comes after you're feeling more satvic, happy, positive and justice etc and is indicated you're doing it right? The left one comes from fear, negativity etc? Its been a while since I've heard the right ear sound continuously, it doesn't disturb you but you can hear it when you're sitting idle. I'm unbothered by these things now but I just wanted to know. 1 0 replies
How many stages of speech are there really ? Namaste Are there only 4 stages of human speech as I read that there are 4 stages of speech which are vaikari, madhyama,pashyanti, para. Is there anything beyond it ? 4 0 replies
Please answer my query... please...I am requesting all of you to answer my query. I am a 18 year old male....... I don't speak abusive words.....and I don't consume any intoxicants (nashila padarth)......I am a good human being.....I don't give problems to others....but I am a highly sexually driven person......i masturbate at interval of 5-7 days.....so can I read shri durga ashttotar shatnaam stotram......my aim is to live a comfortable life.....I want to excel in studies.. I want to become a group A officer....I want to live a healthy life(I have serious health issues)......I want to live a comfortable life with my parents,wife,... 4 1 replies
on multiple creation stories and perspectives on the origin of life and the universe Hinduism has multiple creation stories and perspectives on the origin of life and the universe. Because Hinduism is a vast and diverse tradition, different texts provide different explanations, often metaphorical and philosophical rather than literal. Here are some of the key creation narratives: 1. Nasadiya Sukta (Rig Veda - Hymn of Creation) * One of the earliest and most philosophical accounts, found in the Rig Veda (10.129). * It describes the origin of the universe as emerging from a state of non-existence and existence, where neither death nor... 2 0 replies
Jai Maa Adya Kaali https://preview.redd.it/v4o6qjxgkvhe1.jpg?width=1238&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b880fc5e905f50d2cf690dd2771684b08585c8fe The One who is compassion. The One who is the feeling of generosity The One who resides in that moment where you find generosity within you for something you aren’t organically connected to. " Jai Maa Adya Kaali Join our discord: [https://discord.gg/ZZKEGaeQ](https://discord.gg/ZZKEGaeQ) 1 0 replies
What is logic behind this? Can someone's words really alter the fate of someone like those curses used by Rishis in scripture and if it is true, what's the meaning of karma? If someone does good karma in this life why does he have to suffer for the karma he did in a previous life by that body which is already destroyed? One more question this one is stupid, today I heard Mom and Dad talking about my results as I failed my previous 2 CA attempts, so my dad was telling Mom that... 2 8 replies
Mahishasur Mardini Strotam I do Puja daily and chant Mahishasur Mardini daily for more than three years now. What are the effects or benefits of chanting this strotam on a daily basis? 5 1 replies
What is the difference between being spiritual and being religious? I have never understood it. Can someone please explain through an example if possible? 4 0 replies
How to ask forgiveness from Ram ji and Hanuman ji? I am in a bad health shape and cannot visit temple right now. Just some days back I chanted Bajrang Baan as my mother's health was not good and mine wasn't too. But it seems it was too powerful/ seem to have angered Hanumanji. How can I ask for forgiveness? 4 4 replies
