Question about service in temple Hello! I am an American who was raised Catholic and I've been trying to get into Hinduism for years as I was blessed with a vision from Lakshmi in 2019. I've read the Gita and it brings me peace. The way I view God in all is exactly how I think Hindus do as well and I would like to be apart of a community of people who share my beliefs. I have a temple in my local area, but I don't understand how they work. https://sanatanlft.org/ This is... 3 2 replies
Mantras to start off day I have a long drive in the morning to work and don’t like listening to music or radio What mantras would be best to play in car 2 5 replies
What to do on that day So as we all might know that tomorrow's mahashivratri, and i want to know what things can i go to get lord Shiva's blessings for me and my family 1 0 replies
Visitation from Shakti.. I saw Shakti last night. She was Blue and stunningly Gorgeous. She said that she see's that I'm currently under demonic attack and that she will try to help me in my current fight. She told me that I need to get a certain book on her that should aid me in my quest. I'm just curious what are some things Shakti can do? I know she is a wife for Shiva.. I used to talk to him all the time but that was some time ago. I knew... 3 7 replies
Tips for reading and understanding the BhagavadGita? I am currently living abroad, and I was not able to find many translations of bhagavadgita. I have gone through this sub and have decided to go with the gita press edition instead of Bhagavad-Gita as it is. I bought my first Bhagavad-Gita!! Please guide me to a youtube playlist/resources that teaches how to pronounce the slokas properly and also give a unbiased deeper meaning and explanation to each sloka. I am only able to find iskon related videos. Please help me in finding the right resources to learn.... 1 4 replies
Why do asuras like Ravana, Raktabija, & Mahishasura get boons from the Devas even when they are evils? This had always confused me as a beginner to Hinduism. 2 10 replies
Do devotees tend to have the same Ishta they had in their previous reincarnations ^^ title 5 5 replies
What does it mean to do an aarti of a person? What is the difference between the aarti that is done with a lit diya vs karpoor vs haldi/kumkum thali. Also is nazar (drishti/dishti) removal related or unrelated to the same? 3 2 replies
Fasting For Shivratri. Namaste, everyone. I have been planning to fast for Mahashivratri, but the challenge is that I am abroad, and it has only been a month since I arrived. As you all know, I am in a Christian-majority country, so I won’t have access to a temple. However, I have made up my mind to observe the fast for the entire day. Unfortunately, I also don’t have any resources to perform the puja—let’s just say it’s impossible under my circumstances. So, please guide me on how to complete this fast... 5 2 replies
Where are the upanishads contained? Hello, I am interested in reading about Hinduism. I have only read the Bhagavad Gita twice so far. I am desperate to read things like Charaka Samhita, Atharva Veda, and more specifically Sandilya Upanishad and Savitri Upanishad. But I heard that Sandilya Upanishad is a minor one - is this contained in any books? I want to have physical copies. 1 6 replies
What is the best series to know the story of "Mahadev" and "sati" What is the best series to know the story of "Mahadev" and "sati" that is available to watch online 5 6 replies
Created a song on हरि शरणम् Hi Guys, I have recreated the Hari Bhajan. Pks listen and let me know if you like. I will recreate more religious bhajan for motivation. this is the link - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogGRWFvpcms](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogGRWFvpcms) 2 0 replies
Mahashivaratri 2025: Science, Significance and Rituals – Everything You Need to Know! Mahashivaratri 2025: Science, Significance and Rituals – Everything You Need to Know! 5 3 replies
Bhagwan kya hai? https://youtu.be/jfTIUcaaBlg?si=2NA8-_lSv5juJqao Abhey Singh take on such an interesting and mind bending topic Share your views after watching the video Har har Mahadev 🙏😊 4 4 replies
Need advice! I will soon be joining my medical residency where I’ll be staying in a hostel. There is a room where a girl tried to commit su**ide. The girl is well now. Do such places attract negative entities? I am an ardent hanuman ji bhakt and I am too sensitive for such things. Anyone please guide if I should take such a room if alloted. 2 3 replies
Pain when doing dhyan So whenever I close my eyes and imagine shree Krishna's idol in front of me or shivling i sometimes feel a chill running through my body and get goosebumps. But along with that when I'm imagining I start getting headache and feel too much pressure on forehead at center. It's being 2 days since I feel heavy in head. Why is this happening? 1 4 replies
[The Nitopadesha] Lessons for Citizens from Ancient India are Still Relevant Today [The Nitopadesha] Lessons for Citizens from Ancient India are Still Relevant Today 4 2 replies
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