What’s one thing you don’t like about Hindus and Hindu society today? I'll go first: One thing that I personally find challenging is the vast diversity within Hindu belief systems. It’s fascinating, but it can also be confusing. For example, some Hindus believe in and worship all gods, including deities from Abrahamic religions, while others adhere to a more exclusive belief that Vishnu (or another deity) is the *only* true god. This wide variety of beliefs under one religious umbrella leads to a lack of consensus on core principles and makes it difficult to present a unified understanding of Hinduism 3 0 replies
What do you know about Naga Saadhus? Please share some less known stories and your thoughts on this extremely tough choice of living one’s life. What do you know about Naga Saadhus? Please share some less known stories and your thoughts on this extremely tough choice of living one’s life. 4 3 replies
Who is dhoomaketu There is this telugu song where the lyrics go "పాములన్నిటి మ్రింగే బలుతేజి పైనెక్కు ధూమకేతువే మాకు దొర దైవము" Which roughly translates the dhoomaketu who sits on the Baluteji( could mean "a lot of light"), the one who eats snakes (referring to baluteji) So I wanna know who are these both? Are they garuda and vishnu or aruna and surya 4 0 replies
Shubh Vaikuntha Ekadashi to my Sanatani brothers and sisters. Om Namo Bhagavatey Vaasudevaya. 2 2 replies
Today is Telanga Swami Jayanti Today is the Jayanti of Sri Telanga Swami He was called the walking Shiva of Varanasi by Sri Ramakrishna Dev himself 🙏🙏 4 0 replies
Sun as the supreme god In Ramayana, the sage Agastya teaches Shri Ram Aditya Hridaya Shtrotam which states that: "6 Worship the sun-god, the ruler of the worlds and lord of the universe, who is crowned with effulgent rays, who appears at the horizon and brings light, who is revered by the denizens of heaven (devas) and asuras alike. 7 Indeed, He is the very embodiment of all Gods. He is self-luminous and sustains all with his rays. He nourishes and energizes the inhabitants of all the worlds as well as the host of... 1 1 replies
Heavy turn out of devotees on Vaikunda Ekadasi day at Srirangam temple Heavy turn out of devotees on Vaikunda Ekadasi day at Srirangam temple 3 1 replies
14 Shlokas instead of 18 Shlokas of Shiv Tandav Stotram Why most of the songs only chant 14 Shlokas of Shiv tandav stotram and not all the 18 shlokas??? 4 0 replies
blessing a rakshasutra hey everyone, so I'm an Indian Hindu, and I do practice Hinduism, not by the books, but westernized (NRI). I have a couple rakshasutras from yadagirigutta, and I was wondering if I can keep them at my altar at home, and worship/pray for 3-4 days, so that they get blessed? and if so, can I incorporate some of my desires and wishes, and let the deities bless them, or are they already blessed from the temple itself? 1 1 replies
Learning Hello, I’m not the most religious person, but spirituality is important to me. I’ve distanced myself from American Christianity as a whole and have been searching within to find ways to become a better person. Over time, I’ve explored various religions and have found some answers, but nothing profoundly life-changing. For the past two months, I’ve been working at a hotel and have had the chance to meet many new people. Some of them have become friends, and I’ve taken their wisdom to heart. One particular friend, who is... 3 1 replies
Is this cultural appropriation? (im an extremely insecure white guy) So I made a Minecraft mod based of Record of Ragnarok, which includes Shiva and the abilities he has shown in the anime, from what i understand they portray Shiva the Destroyer accurate enough, as well his backstory lining up as much as they can with Hinduism, and frankly I'm kind of a Theology buff because I find religions/folklore/mythology really cool, and this got me interested in Hinduism, and in the anime Shiva is my favorite and I just think he is the COOLEST, plus it led to the... 2 11 replies
Connect me with a recognized hindu leader of USA. I am trying to request meal exemption from my unviersity due to the campus meal plan being against my spiritual beliefs. They require me to provide a letter written my a hindu leader explaining things. I do not know any Hindu leaders in the USA. so can anyone of you connect me with one of the hindu leader? 2 6 replies
