Should I wear maruti pendant or use keychain? I'm having sadesati hence I was suggested to wear Maruti pendant or Use keychain with photo of maruti on it. Should I go ahead with it? If yes, any specific suggestions? Is it recommended to wear panchmukhi maruti ( as reference photo) or maruti in sitting position? https://preview.redd.it/az1fjux4duhe1.jpg?width=415&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0305c955b0342637afe8d8f4a6db8054c5b28fe6 5 0 replies
Overcoming Karma: The Power of Forgiveness | How to Live Talk With Meditation From the YouTube description: Most of us are familiar with the concept of “karma.” But do we have a perspective on this essential aspect of the spiritual path that is positive and allows us to make the most progress in our lives and with our various relationships? In this video, Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Govindananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how understanding the purpose of karma can help us to forgive others and grow spiritually. Through the law of karma (cause and effect), the results of our past... 1 1 replies
Any Surya bhakts? I'm curious if there are any Surya bhakts around. I worship Lord Surya occasionally (mostly through Gayatri mantra) but I'm thinking about attempting to connect more and would like to hear from other devotees. Especially if there are any who worship Lord Surya as their ishta or as Parabrahman. Jai Surya Deva 🙏 5 0 replies
Need Feedback On Art Piece By The Culture Hello fam! I’m not a Hindu practitioner or devotee and I’m white so I want to make sure I treat the depiction of this Goddess with respect to the Faith and Culture. I am a western occult practitioner myself and basically hold a lot of reverence for spiritual traditions. The work is a digital collage piece and it is politically motivated against fascism. It would use the image of Kali holding the head of Hitler and her necklace of heads would be of problematic billionaires that have adopted those... 2 0 replies
I'm kinda concerned We are a lot of hatred against Hindus/Indians in general these days not just now there have been atrocities comitted against our people for a long time. I often find myself mourning our ancestors who were put to the sword merely because of their fath and I also spend a fair bit of time worrying about our eroding values and culture with all the running behind the Western "progressivism", how do we as a society and individuals come together to preserve our culture and heritage? and how do I... 1 1 replies
Empowerments for certain mantras I feel an affinity to Jupiter so I want to say the Jupiter mantra. Do I need empowerments to say this mantra? 5 0 replies
To those who suffer from anxiety esp in crowd My personal experience is Alom Vilom pranayam helps. It decrease anxiety by 70 percent. 1 hour in morning. Thanks 3 0 replies
just trying to find some common things between indo european and hindu mythology , i found the thing about ashvatta ( banayan tree ) and yggdrasil tree , from deepseek , what are your opinions ?? # 5. 5. World Tree or Cosmic Axis * **Role**: A central axis connecting different realms of existence. * **Examples**: * **Norse**: **Yggdrasil**, the World Tree connecting the Nine Realms. * **Hindu**: **Ashvattha tree** (cosmic fig tree) and **Mount Meru** (axis of the universe). * **Greek**: The **Oak of Dodona**, a sacred tree linked to Zeus. * **Celtic**: Sacred trees like the **Oak** or **Yew**, often central to rituals. * **Slavic**: The **World Tree** (often an oak or birch) connecting heaven, earth, and the underworld. **World Tree or Cosmic Axis** * **Role**: A central axis connecting different realms of existence. * **Examples**:... 4 0 replies
What are the practical benefits of maurn vrat according to the shastras? Please give less philosophical ans Thanks 1 0 replies
35M struggling to get married I have heard girls get married if they do 16 Mondays fast for Lord Shiva to get a good husband. I have been fasting every Monday without fail, whether I be travelling or working or not working for the past 12 years. Off late I have been trying to get married but its just not happening - so far I have faced 9k rejections on matrimony sites and I have not been able to meet anyone in person so far - things didn't proceed to that stage itself. I... 1 8 replies
Any suggestions for Hindu scripture passages to read at funeral? My grandfather passed away yesterday, so my family is planning his funeral. I wanted to read some passages from Hindu scripture at his funeral. Does anyone have any recommendations about passages that will be comforting to hear after a loved one dies? 4 1 replies
Swatsika appears on multiple Ethiopian Churches of 10th to 13th centuries Swatsika appears on multiple Ethiopian Churches of 10th to 13th centuries 2 4 replies
Does Kularnava Tantra provide details about Dakshinachara? Does Kularnava Tantra provide details about Dakshinachara? Or does it only provide details about Kaulachara? 1 0 replies
Is Reflected consciousness/Chidabhasa active after death? Swami Sarvapriyananda answers. https://youtu.be/cXat25Osh_M?si=TbohwCK7s-71KaRv After death of physical body, the sukshma shareera along with karana shareera transmigrates to new bodies or goes through other worldly experiences. The reflected consciousness or chidabhasa is active throughout this journey. Some popular new-age pseudo Vedantins like Acharya Prashant have said that consciousness is physical and it dies after death of physical body. It’s completely false according to Vedanta. After death, the reflected consciousness together sukshma shareera and karana shareera remains active, there is no “death” or discontinuation of subjective experience after death. 4 0 replies
