Is it ok to listen to Vishnu Sahasranam instead of chanting it. (For a beginner) Guys, don't get me wrong about the title. I am just afraid that I do not mispronounce it. Can listening to the Vishnu Sahasranam daily have the same effects as chanting it? You can also tell me the benefits of Vishnu Sahasranam. Asking these questions as a beginner. 3 16 replies
On reciting Bajrang Ban Can someone enlighten me on things to keep in mind while chanting Bajrang Baan for 21 days? Can I go to Hanuman Mandir to chant it instead of doing it at home? Where is the full version available? 4 0 replies
I want wallpapers related to Hinduism I want wallpaper for my mobile. It should be orignal, painting or sketch. 3 1 replies
Why do we need justice and judiciary system ? Most of the times one explanation prevalent by hinds when questioned why do we suffer in luz of our oven ignorance and prarabha Karma that we carry from our pest lives? But why do more need justice and judicicay then? I mean Someone beat me but because of my Karma from my past lives I somehow deserved the punishment) Am I grossly miSinterpreting theory of karma here? Thanks in advance! 4 8 replies
Mahashivratri in Lewisham Seeking Fellow Mahadeva Bhakts Mahashivratri in Lewisham Seeking Fellow Mahadeva Bhakts 3 0 replies
Tirupati Darshan 1st time Hi i will be visiting Tirupati for the first time..I have got a slot of 9pm of the Special Entry Darshan visit.. I have booked a TTD accomodation at Srinivasam Complex. After darshan can i return back from Tirumala to Tirupati since it will be almost midnight. Please help.Will be visiting Tirupati for the very 1st time with my parents. 2 3 replies
If I no longer want a wish I once asked Shiva for, will He still grant it? I've heard people say that Shiva grants anything His devotees ask for. Even some scholars on Twitter have shared that they once wished for something out of ignorance and validation, then later they grew out of it, but still saw their wish come true and regretted asking for it in the first place. A few years ago, I had a crazy career aspiration, and to make it happen, I dedicated myself to intense Shiva bhakti and manifestation techniques. However, last year, something happened in my life that made me... 4 5 replies
Rules for mahashivratri fast? Want to know about what all is allowed to consume in the fast and can you break the fast same day or is it done the next day? YouTube is suggesting so many different optinions. I do Monday fasts, just wanted to know how different is mahashivratri fast? 5 1 replies
Insights/help regarding the 2 mukhi, 5 mukhi and 7 mukhi Rudraksha **Hi Everyone, Namaste!** I hope you're all doing well and in good health. I'm on a journey of self-improvement and spirituality, and along the way, I've gained insights from the *Bhagavad Gita* and real-life experiences. Recently, I became curious about *Rudraksha*—something I had only heard about before but never deeply explored. Last week, I visited Meghalaya, where a guide introduced me to *Rudraksha*, and I felt an inner calling to experience its energy. Though I didn’t purchase any there, I later bought a **2 Mukhi, 5 Mukhi, and 7... 5 0 replies
How do I properly worship Lord Narasimha? What do I offer him? What are his core/ most popular mantras? What are some resources to understand him and worshiping him deeper? 4 0 replies
Saraswati vs sri yantra I’m on the verge of working with Saraswati. So I’ve been looking for a ring to keep her close. However, I’m having a hard time differentiating Sri Yantra and Saraswati. The interlocking triangles used are very similar. Are they considered the same thing? I found a ring with two interlocking triangles within a lotus flower which is generally the symbol for Saraswati. 2 0 replies
Maha Shivratri Timing (US) I’m a bit confused about which night to stay up for Maha Shivratri this year. I realize it is on the 26th but does that mean we stay up the night of the 25th that becomes the 26th at midnight? Or do we stay up the night of the 26th that becomes the 27th at midnight? I am in Midwest US in the Central Time Zone. My grandmaster in India is starting celebrations at 11 PM IST on the 26th which is 11:30 AM on the 26th in my... 1 8 replies
Are Hindu foreigners allowed inside most famous and historical Hindu temples in India? Are Hindu foreigners allowed inside most famous and historical Hindu temples in India? 4 5 replies
Which tradition is this? Hi! Could someone please tell me of which sampradaya is this Guru? 5 5 replies
