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
What is a prayer that you prayed and it got answered. What is a prayer that you prayed and it got answered. 3 0 replies
How to be a shiva devotee Im 17 years old and I'm tryin to be learn more about Sanathana Dharma. What are the set of rules i need to follow to be a good shiva devotee and can u recommend me some mantras aswell I'm really just starting out 🙏🏽 3 1 replies
Whoever obeys my teachings will never die Apply your mind, go back in time and try to recollect the moment when for the first time it dawned on you that ‘you are’ or ‘I am’. This nascent ‘I am’ is without words or non-verbal. By meditating on the knowledge ‘I am’ it gradually settles doom at its source and disappears, then you are the Absolute. Catch hold of the ‘I am’ and all obstacles will evaporate, you will be beyond the realm of body-mind. Go on to know the ‘I am’ without words, you must be... 3 0 replies
Can Sishtachara make caveats to Smriti? So I know how Smritis can make exceptions to general injunction in the Veda. For example, the Vedas command that we should not kill any beings. But the Smritis make an exception for Kshatriyas and for self defense. This is Visesha Dharma and Apad Dharma. (For a similar reason the Smriti custom of Sati doesn’t violate the general Vedic prohibition of Atmahatya) My question is that for general Smriti declarations, can Sishtachara (practice of the cultured people) make similar caveats, as permissions or prohibitions? 1 0 replies
Could anyone please provide me the Soft Copies? I have too much interest in Hinduism, I have Read Bhagvad Gita , but I'm unable to find the soft copies of Mahabharata, Valmiki Ramayana and the all 4Vedas. I would be glad if you also provide me with Puranas, English or Hindi 1 0 replies
Query related to naam jap/bhajan So since im very much inclined towards Advaita Vedanta and the basic principle of them is "aham brahmasmi" then why am I supposed to do naam jap since at the end of the day when i day I'll be one with him, my true nature? This is may seem childish but as a beginner im not understanding the logic. Please anyone learned in Vedanta please shed your light upon my query. Namaste 🙏 4 1 replies
Why/where is it said that the universe is love? Are there any scriptures of authentic sources for this popular new age claim? 5 4 replies
Which Hindu scripture captivated your mind? Bhagavad Gita, any of the Upanishads, Vedas, Ramayan, Mahabharat, Dharmashastras, Puranas, did any of these scriptures captivate you? 1 10 replies
