| Subject | Date Asked |
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| PRAYETS & MENSES | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I recently got married and found out that my in laws refuse to light diyas in the small temple in ...
A: There is no such 'shastric reason' or 'scientific reason' but there is something such as tradition ...
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| intercaste marraige | 11/4/2009 |
Q: Can a brahmin girl marry a vaishya boy?I heard some where that brahmins and vaishya's are not ...
A: Yes, it would be termed as intercaste marriage. I am not from South India, but by the spelling of ...
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| intercaste marraige | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Can a brahmin girl marry a vaishya boy?I heard some where that brahmins and vaishya's are not ...
A: Caste is loosing its stranglehold on hinduism. It is a sign of times. The Brahmins and Vaishyas ...
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| happy days | 10/28/2009 |
Q: what you say about this? who has eyes let him see who has ears let him hear no more there should be ...
A: Sorry, Magda, This does not make any sense to me. This is a mixture of cow piss, liquor, water from ...
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| Bhaskara II and Fame | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I am writing to you today because I found you in a guide to Hinduism, and it named you an expert in ...
A: Let me first tell you that I am no mathematician. So I cannot discuss the discoveries made by ...
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| intrusive father | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I am wondering if there is a specific mudra or breathing exercise or meditation you can tell me of ...
A: Here in short is my method of meditation/breathing excercise. I am shortly going to put an audio of ...
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| Aarti | 10/12/2009 |
Q: Namaste I wonder if you could give me a hindu perspective on why (any) Aarti is performed and the ...
A: Arti (remembering, awakening, thanking the deity) can be done any time, morning or evening, or both ...
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| Eternal happiness | 10/1/2009 |
Q: 1. What is Eternal Happiness? 2. How do I make things last forever like Eternal Happiness? 3. Where ...
A: The greatest gift by Krsna is understanding, enlightenment. There is no gift greater than that. The ...
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| Eternal happiness | 10/1/2009 |
Q: 1. What is Eternal Happiness? 2. How do I make things last forever like Eternal Happiness? 3. Where ...
A: 1. Yes, as I said these are regional differences of pronunciation. Actually the actual prnunciation ...
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| Eternal happiness | 9/30/2009 |
Q: 1. What is Eternal Happiness? 2. How do I make things last forever like Eternal Happiness? 3. Where ...
A: 1. Eternal happiness is to know answer to all questions that may torment one, understanding the ...
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| gothra ? | 9/30/2009 |
Q: Iv'e been told I'm Brahmin Rishi Gothra. My uncles Brahmin Shandil Gothra, which is higher? What ...
A: There is no question of one 'gothra' being higher than the others. The 'gothras' are the descendants ...
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| Help needed | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I am not sure how you are going to take this but we seriously need some help. Hope you will help us ...
A: It is utmost foolishness to contact paranormal folk. Have you not heard of thousands of stories when ...
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| Re: Seeking Reading Material | 9/27/2009 |
Q: I was raised a Catholic, but enjoy learning about other faiths. Could please recommend some books ...
A: I appreciate your desire to know more about hinduism which has nearly a billion adherants. I suggest ...
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| 7 hindu ?z | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I have 7 questions. 1.Why do people start dancing in trance, how does this occur? 2. Do you know ...
A: 1. Dancing while trance is a universal phenomena employed by shamans to impress the spectators and ...
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| change caste | 9/17/2009 |
Q: good morning sir i am rahul i am belonging from sc caste.i am living in haryana. i m 24 years ...
A: How does caste matter in these times? Just stop using your caste name. Many people do that. The ...
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| india's future | 9/13/2009 |
Q: Many gurus tell the future for india will be bright however the incidents that happpening these days ...
A: Future depends on many things, most important of them is whom we elect to rule ourselves. The way we ...
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| parents and children | 9/13/2009 |
Q: is there any relation/karma attached between parents and their children? or any purpose
A: Sure, the children are bound to their parents karma; and the parents are bound to their childrens ...
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| regarding shrad | 9/10/2009 |
Q: namste ji I want to know about shrad what is its importance what happend if we dont do our PITRAS ...
A: 'Shraaddha' is how we remember our ancestors (pitras). Just as we would like to be remembered by our ...
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| Temple wedding vs. Civil wedding | 9/9/2009 |
Q: My Indian wife (Hindu) and I, American (Catholic) were married last July 2008 in a civil ceremony ...
A: Since you are already married in a civil ceremony, you are not under any binding to live in any way ...
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| regarding devi maa | 9/9/2009 |
Q: namste sir I want to know about the exixtance of DEVI MAA. Does she exit and come on head of ...
A: Whether Devi Maa exists or not, or what exists is a different question; but one thing is certain ...
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| Eternal Happiness | 9/5/2009 |
Q: Can you tell me what is Eternal Happiness? Can you give me a diagram of how the process works?
A: Eternal happiness is through knowledge. In India, it is known as 'jnana yoga', 'jnana' is knowledge. ...
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| soul and birth | 9/2/2009 |
Q: when does soul enter body? is it at conception? i mean in case of identical twin the same embryo ...
A: It is at the time of conception. In case of dizygotic twins (two female egss fertilized at the same ...
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| Krsna | 8/29/2009 |
Q: 1. Can you give me the top three or so of the best Krsna pictures? 2. What are the steps to become ...
A: You can choose any three from some 2.8 million pictures of Krishna on Google at ...
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| decapitated Ganesha | 8/28/2009 |
Q: Ganesha was decapitated and its head was replaced by an elephant head. Isn't it that, it is actually ...
A: Perhaps it will be possible in some far future. There are << 10 billion >> neurons in brain which ...
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| decapitated Ganesha | 8/28/2009 |
Q: Ganesha was decapitated and its head was replaced by an elephant head. Isn't it that, it is actually ...
A: What is wrong in having an elephants head? We have an 'Adam', Daksha Prajapati, with a he-goat's ...
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| Self-realization | 8/27/2009 |
Q: 1. What is Eternal Happiness (Krsna Conscousness)? 2. How do emails all the expert in the category ...
A: First let me state that I am not an ISKCON person. So do not be surprised if my answers differ from ...
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| Polytheism=Hinduism? | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I am 15 years old and Christian by birth. I am reading the Bible, The Bhagavad Gita, and the Qur'an, ...
A: I appreciate that you are reading the Bible, the Bhagwad Geeta, and the Qur'an. Do not be in a hurry ...
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| reg. meditation | 8/18/2009 |
Q: hindu tradition says that without GURU one can't acheive the purpose / objectives or nirvana of ...
A: I will explain my method of meditation. I picked up one salutation - 'Om Namah Vasudevaya Namah'. I ...
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| reg. meditation | 8/17/2009 |
Q: hindu tradition says that without GURU one can't acheive the purpose / objectives or nirvana of ...
A: Translations of Vedas, Upanishads, Geeta, Bhagawat Purana, Ram Charit Manas, and if the person is ...
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| how did the earth begin | 8/13/2009 |
Q: how did the earth started? what is it according to hindus? what was before ramayana as we dont have ...
A: You have 11 question marks (questions) in your message. I will try to answer your questions one by ...
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| shiva, wicca | 8/8/2009 |
Q: Lately, I have felt a spiritual tug to Shiva. I admire him deeply and would like to honor him as I ...
A: Shiva is an aboriginal Indian God. Shiva was worshiped even five thousand years ago and is depicted ...
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| Casteism in Hindu religion | 8/6/2009 |
Q: Respected Sir, I don't have much knowledge about our Hindu culture.So please bear me if i sound a ...
A: 1. A hindu is not required to follow this book or that. As people say hindus have no Bible or ...
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| help | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I am a man 46 years old, who lives in Venezuela and who have found relieve due to the practice of ...
A: I will tell you about a very effective method of meditation. Kindly pay close attention to what I ...
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| Indian to English translation | 8/4/2009 |
Q: Can you please translate the following for me? It may be misspelled. They are all separate ...
A: Check with police if he is involved in illegal immigration of people from Punjab (I suppose you mean ...
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| Indian to English translation | 8/2/2009 |
Q: Can you please translate the following for me? It may be misspelled. They are all separate ...
A: What made me write my 'take care' line is that the lines that you wrote were not the language which ...
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| Indian to English translation | 8/2/2009 |
Q: Can you please translate the following for me? It may be misspelled. They are all separate ...
A: Yes, many things have been mispronounced. But still .. Jyah dhurdak dhurdak jaye - Jiya dharak ...
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| Hinduism | 8/1/2009 |
Q: Sir, What is the nature and discovery of Brahman?
A: In my answer on 'debts', I mentioned the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad's philosophy. This is the ...
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| Hinduism | 8/1/2009 |
Q: Sir,May I know the doctrine and the significance of Panca-yajna in Satapatha brahmana?
A: Remember, no 'sir'. Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yajna) gives the 'pancha mahayajnas' ...
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| Self Realisation | 7/23/2009 |
Q: Sir, What is the best method of self realisation investigation or maditation or else.can any one ...
A: Self-realization is a total effort. It includes study and investigation of scriptures (not to forget ...
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| puthira kaamesti yagam | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Need details about "puthira kaamesti yagam"
A: Kindly check Google for "Putra Kameshti Yagna" ...
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| Brahaman | 7/16/2009 |
Q: Who is Brahaman, and what is Bhram.
A: 'Brahma' (A not enlongated as it is in the name of Lord Brahma) is this whole universe. As for ...
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| Translation | 7/13/2009 |
Q: Sometimes music or a movie can open ower mind. Can you help me? Im going to buy The Mahabharata ...
A: I have neither seen the Peter Brook's film nor listened to 'Ontoro Momo' song/soundtrack. Peter ...
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| Burial rites/ rituals | 7/6/2009 |
Q: What is the significance of the matapal after the burning of the dead?
A: We do not have Matapal flowers and vine in India. The encyclopedias tell me that it is a flower in ...
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| earth and sun | 6/29/2009 |
Q: in the past or in the puranas there has been a lot of talk of earth and sun but it is only after ...
A: It took a long time for men to realize that earth is revolving around the sun. ...
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| Importance of Son | 6/28/2009 |
Q: Elders place so much importance in having a son, that they are the only one who can provide Atma the ...
A: Though sons have been considered important in hindu culture, but there are ample alternatives. If a ...
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| "I" | 6/27/2009 |
Q: Sir, I know who am i ? Just little bit of your help is required. "Me ank ka nukta hu" What does it ...
A: What I understand from 'main ankh ka nukta hun' is that - 'I am a particle of dust (an irritant) in ...
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| About Career | 6/26/2009 |
Q: Namaste Guruji, I dont have job satisfaction at all in my job. So I get frustrated Hence, I dont ...
A: What are your qualifications and what type of job are you presently doing? What type of job you want ...
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| Pandit Services | 6/8/2009 |
Q: Is there a service that allows a pandit to tell you your future with peoples names, time, places, ...
A: There are hundreds of such services available from India on the internet. For me, astrology is ...
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| contacting | 6/4/2009 |
Q: May I get your email to send some documents for varshpala translating you may be able to do?
A: :) As you know I am not an astrologer. I am not even a believer in astrology. But just for you, let ...
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| varshpala lords | 6/3/2009 |
Q: Can you name the lords in order?
A: They are all of equal status, so in alphabetical order: Brihaspati (or Guru - Jupiter), Budha ...
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| varshphala chart | 6/2/2009 |
Q: What are the numbers written in the varshphala charts? They are 1 to 12 in different orders for ...
A: The houses are permanent. In any arrangement (Square, circles, etc.) they would be the same and ...
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| Homa | 5/28/2009 |
Q: Please define Homa. How is it performed and how many types of Homa are there?
A: Homa/havan/yajna is a Sanskrit word which refers to any ritual in which offerings (ahuti) are made ...
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| hinduism and cast system | 5/27/2009 |
Q: i am very proud of being a hindu,as it is oldest religion,but the cast system actually destroyed the ...
A: Yes, caste system is harmful to hinduism. The scriptures mention 'varna', that is the inclination of ...
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| anger !!! | 5/22/2009 |
Q: anne, i'm a 15 years old girl in malaysia ..... i'm really angry and sad ...the people here mostly ...
A: I sympathize with you. You live in a country where a very inconsiderate religion is predominent. ...
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| RE: Hinduism; Creation and Death | 5/20/2009 |
Q: Can Hindus and Christians pray together? What do you feel it is important for Christians to know ...
A: Many hindu prayers are very secular. One such prayer (which was read in the American senate last ...
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| varshphala chart | 5/19/2009 |
Q: What are the numbers written in the varshphala charts? They are 1 to 12 in different orders for ...
A: The Lord of the houses are the planets and non-planets (Rahu and Ketu) and not the Bhavas. Bhavas ...
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| Incarnations | 5/8/2009 |
Q: Lord Vishnu had incarnated in many forms (10 incarnations: Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, ...
A: There are 'purnavataras' (full manifestations) and 'amshavataras' (partial manifestations), so we ...
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| "I" | 5/6/2009 |
Q: sir, Who am i?
A: Bulla ki jaana main kaun Na main moman vich maseetan Na main vich kufar dian reetan Na main pakan ...
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| Hinduism | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I am doing a project on Hinduism. I was wondering if you had any information on their practices, and ...
A: You have asked me to fill the sea in a glass. This is a subject on which people have written ...
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| miracles | 5/1/2009 |
Q: OM SANTI OM SANTI OM SANTI Sir, I want to know what we will do ...
A: What makes you sure that people go anywhere after death. It is only a matter of saying. What is so ...
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| God | 4/30/2009 |
Q: sir, somebody says sbka malik ek somebody syas there is lot of gods. what is this confusion, please ...
A: You have given two options. There are man Gods and that there is one God. There is a third option ...
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| Pralaya | 4/26/2009 |
Q: In Hinduism specifically Vedanta all souls get absorbed into Brahman in Pralaya and then when new ...
A: Destruction of 'avidya' is knowing that the universe is illusion and that all things here are ...
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| Pralaya | 4/25/2009 |
Q: In Hinduism specifically Vedanta all souls get absorbed into Brahman in Pralaya and then when new ...
A: Your understanding is basically correct but for one thing: "they get released again into samsara ...
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| Family Violence in Indian culture | 4/17/2009 |
Q: What are the teachings in view of family violence and husbands responsibility in a family?
A: There is no place for family violence in hinduism. It is an aberration. A wife or children follow ...
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| Bollywood | 4/9/2009 |
Q: What are your thoughts on Bollywood? Are there more people in India that like it or more dislike ...
A: A few things move the Indians very much. These are the game of cricket, religious and political ...
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| Gayatri Mantra | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I would like to know more about the Gayatri Mantra. What are its origins? Why is it considered so ...
A: You have asked a very interesting question. Gayatri is taken to be the 'mantra' of 'mantras' in ...
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| Shiv | 3/28/2009 |
Q: why is shiv respected/feared and liked all over inspite of all his habits and activities? most ...
A: The reason why people like Shiva is that he is without guile. He is transparent. What he is inside ...
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| about few names coming in various puranas and stories | 3/27/2009 |
Q: i have heard the words like vidhyaranya, naimicharanya, pipalaranya and so many - basically it ...
A: One has to search. I remember there was an aranya in the Saraswati region also. Please let me know ...
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| Hindu curse | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I am English and have barely no knowledge of Hindu religion or culture. However i have a Hindu ...
A: Not all hindus are believers in supernatural and witchcraft. I am a man of science and am strongly ...
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| Marriage/soulmate | 3/23/2009 |
Q: .. i need to see the match between us. Will i have to send you the birthdate of both of us and name? ...
A: There is, I suppose, a much better way to find the answer to such questions. Take a flower and pluck ...
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| hindu cremation. | 3/19/2009 |
Q: in hindu cremations, are the bodies or wood used for the pyres, treated with anything to make the ...
A: During hindu cremations, the wood is so placed to allow air to circulate. This helps in ventilation ...
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| Birth Customs | 3/13/2009 |
Q: is it customary for a married Hindu woman after the birth of her first child to go from the hospital ...
A: It is not one system that is followed by nearly 900 million hindus in India, coming from various ...
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| Jivanmukti | 3/10/2009 |
Q: Shankara says that liberation is possible in life, but is it actually *only* possible in life ...
A: Are you a believer or a non-believer? The answer would depend on that. For a believer, it is solely ...
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| Brihadaranyaka Upanishad Chapter 6 | 3/4/2009 |
Q: I read the following in Brih. Upanishad (6.4): "If a man see himself in the water, he should recite ...
A: You have contacted the right person for your question. Let me start by telling you that I am an ...
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| Disposing Pics | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I am living in Dubai , unlike India - where we can immersed pooja material( left over & used ) and ...
A: Here is what Swami Satyananda says about disposal of puja items, and images and idols of Gods ...
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| Help needed! | 2/23/2009 |
Q: Venerable Sir, I would like to ask if there are any cults/traditions in India where they worship ...
A: There is no tradition/sect which does not worship Krishna as the companion/chariot driver of Arjuna ...
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| Questions | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have read many books on Hinduism. After reading about your experience I feel you can help me with ...
A: You have been studying hinduism for a long time. So, you know the complexities of hinduism. Your ...
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| Varshney- caste?? | 2/22/2009 |
Q: Please let me know which caste is Varshney?? How lower is it as compared to Brahmin? Is the marriage ...
A: Varshney (I do not know how to address you, I could have addressed you by name, or if you had a ...
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| Relationships | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend is Fijian and he's Hindu. I'm Filipino and Christian. His dad is a Pandit. Will his ...
A: Why are you putting up with all this? It is going to be like this if you like it that way. I think ...
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| Hindus | 2/18/2009 |
Q: What is the view of the Hindus on personal wealth and the charging of interest.
A: Along with kama (sex), dharma (duties and righteous action), and moksha (deliverance from the cycle ...
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| Varshney- caste?? | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Please let me know which caste is Varshney?? How lower is it as compared to Brahmin? Is the marriage ...
A: /Mrs./Ms. Varshneya, This is what I find about your caste. "Vrishni (Sanskrit: ...
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| Sun as centre of universe | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Recently BBC 4 showed a programme Islam and Science by prof Jim Al-khalili of cardiff uk. One item ...
A: Our sun lies close to the inner rim of the Milky Way Galaxy's Orion Arm, in the Local Fluff or the ...
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| homework | 1/20/2009 |
Q: what do Hindus belive god was created by ?
A: Before I answer your question, please let me point out that all hindus do not have the same view, ...
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| is it true? | 1/17/2009 |
Q: http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=syBSPQvIqYs&feature=related ...
A: Der Shree, If you read my answer again, I said hinduism is an indigenous development incorporating ...
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| is it true? | 1/17/2009 |
Q: http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=syBSPQvIqYs&feature=related ...
A: Is your grandfather your grandson? Is not it a very foolish question to ask? Abrahamic religions ...
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| Why we became defiant of God | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have been reading about Hinduism for about three years and I think I understand that the reason ...
A: Since you have been studying hinduism for three years, I think you know that there are many ...
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| My Idol | 1/7/2009 |
Q: My Name is Ivory; I'm 24 years old and converted to Hinduism when I was 21. I’ve had my idol of ...
A: There is nothing much to worry about. If an idol is broken, you can replace it by a new one. The old ...
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| Project | 1/4/2009 |
Q: My name is Micah and I'm doing a project for my class and I need an interview with a Hindu expert. ...
A: Let me state in the beginning that I am an atheist hindu following the 'advaita' philosophy ...
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| Bhagavad-Gita | 12/25/2008 |
Q: When I read the Bhgavad-Gita, what should I try to focus? How do I know if I understand everything ...
A: When you read Bhagawad-Geeta, discuss it with somebody who understands it better than yourself. Or, ...
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| varshphala chart | 12/25/2008 |
Q: What are the numbers written in the varshphala charts? They are 1 to 12 in different orders for ...
A: The month and many other informations are not given in the Varshaphala chart as far as I remember. ...
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| self-realization | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I see a lots of suffering the world, how do I give them immediate safety and security that they are ...
A: That is a very nice feeling, and that is a huge undertaking. The first thing would be to prepare ...
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| self-realization | 12/19/2008 |
Q: What is the succession of spiritual master(self-realized), I guess starting from Krsna? Is it ...
A: Krishna is Brahman, and is not involved in all this. Spiritual masters are those, the excellence of ...
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| self-realization | 12/19/2008 |
Q: Aren't Swami Prabhupada a self-realized person, but he passed away already. Where can I find a ...
A: Yes, that is correct. Swami Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada was a self-realized person. I am also a ...
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| hi! | 12/18/2008 |
Q: is sitas age mentioned in holy valmiki ramayana? what is the age of bhagavad gita(by fact ie when ...
A: Appiusforum is a christian web-site. So I would discount what all they say, they will be biased. As ...
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| self-realization | 12/18/2008 |
Q: My age is 27 years old and I am attending SDSU as a student in USA. For some reasons, I want to ...
A: As I said in one of my replies, if you are a student, your duty is to study as much as you can, not ...
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| self-realization | 12/17/2008 |
Q: Since you live in India, do you know of Gnan Vildhi which give eternal happiness in 48 minutes? ...
A: You would not be able to do what you want unless you make yourself capable of doing that. What is ...
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| self-realization | 12/17/2008 |
Q: Since you live in India, do you know of Gnan Vildhi which give eternal happiness in 48 minutes? ...
A: The lessons are free. What will be your expenses of staying with them? Would you come to India or ...
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| Bhagavad-Gita | 12/17/2008 |
Q: In India, there is Gnan Vidhi ceremony which give one eternal happiness within two hours. Do you ...
A: That is right. I have already attained self-realization. In my case, I was not in any hurry. So it ...
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| Bhagavad-Gita | 12/17/2008 |
Q: In India, there is Gnan Vidhi ceremony which give one eternal happiness within two hours. Do you ...
A: This is a preliminary reply. How come you are in such a tearing hurry? You may have been without ...
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| self-realization | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Since you live in India, do you know of Gnan Vildhi which give eternal happiness in 48 minutes?
A: Yes, I know of the 'Gnana Vidhi', which can give one eternal happiness in just 15 minutes, what to ...
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| self-realization | 12/16/2008 |
Q: The purpose of life is to achieved self-realization. What happen if you fail to achieved ...
A: The purpose of life is to live a full life, and fulfill your obligations to your parents, your own ...
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| self-realization | 12/16/2008 |
Q: How can I achieve self-realization immediately since I may die at any moments? How can I help others ...
A: There is no pill that I can give to you which can make you self-realised in 10 minutes time. If one ...
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| Terrorist attacks in India | 11/27/2008 |
Q: What are your thoughts on the recent terrorist attacks in India?
A: Perhaps you are aware of the latest terrorist attacks in Bombay in which a hundred people have died ...
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| purusha | 11/23/2008 |
Q: Is there a difference between purusha and purushottama, or are they the same. many thanks Mohan
A: There is no difference between 'Purusha' (as used in Vedas) and 'Purushottama' (as used in ...
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| Mantra ending | 11/8/2008 |
Q: On page 106 of book “Healing Mantras” by “Thomas Ashley Farrand”, it is mentioned “For general ...
A: This 29 years or more is BS. It does not matter if you end a mantra with 'Swaha' or 'namah'. As ...
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| Mantra: Sri Durga Saptashati | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have been chanting one mantra from "Sri Durga Saptashati" for quite some time. The mantra as ...
A: I checked Durga Saptashati at http://www.astrojyoti.com/DURGA700.pdf and did not find the mantra ...
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| Species | 10/23/2008 |
Q: There is 84 million species of life. God such Krsna is probably above them all. They say that ...
A: Kindly pay attention to what I had written in my earlier message: 'It is this energy which ...
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| Species | 10/23/2008 |
Q: There is 84 million species of life. God such Krsna is probably above them all. They say that ...
A: People hold various views. You are a theist. I am an 'advaitist' scientific atheist hindu. For me ...
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| Women tilaka | 10/18/2008 |
Q: I have tried my level best to get satisfactory answer to this question. But I didn't get a correct ...
A: Your search still remains incomplete. I searched the internet and found these pages which you might ...
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| Please guide on Mantra chanting | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I have been chanting this Mantra for 2 years now Patnim Manoramam Dehi Manovritanusarineem, ...
A: Let me inform you that I am an atheist advaitist and a scientifically inclined hindu. I neither ...
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| git | 10/9/2008 |
Q: my question is, my friend told me that the original bible is kept in ancient rome and she also told ...
A: There is only one Sanskrit and that is the language of Geeta. Pali (the language of Buddha) and ...
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| git | 10/8/2008 |
Q: my question is, my friend told me that the original bible is kept in ancient rome and she also told ...
A: No one can say for certain. The bibles were written in the first century after Jesus. The earliest ...
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| Hindu Mythology | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Although Lord Krishna had been married to Rukmani, Why the hindu Mythology allows idols of Krishna ...
A: Lord Krishna had eight wives. They were Rukmini, Satyabhama, Jambavati, Kalindi, Mitravrinda, ...
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| Vedic Gods | 10/6/2008 |
Q: Does each Vedic God have different or distinctive groups of worshippers or does anyone worship more ...
A: It may greatly surprise you but Vedic Gods are not worshiped in India. At one time they were 33 - 8 ...
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| General questions about Buddhism | 10/5/2008 |
Q: Hinduism for my philosophy class. 1. How do you think the practice of Hinduism has changed the ...
A: You have put a buddhism in the heading and asked questions about hinduism. Perhaps you have asked ...
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| sex in hinduism | 10/2/2008 |
Q: is masturbation a sin???? is pornography a sin? dont u think that painting of ajanta allora are a ...
A: "Jnana yoga teaches that there are four means to salvation: Viveka - Discrimination: The ability to ...
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| sex in hinduism | 10/2/2008 |
Q: is masturbation a sin???? is pornography a sin? dont u think that painting of ajanta allora are a ...
A: Dar Aashu, Yes, masturbation and pornography is the stepping stone for sin. If you fill your mind ...
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| hindus | 9/7/2008 |
Q: if shiva and vishnu are one why is there an account of them struggling against each other? if the ...
A: Shiva or Vishnu struggling against each other, Kali dancing on supine Shiva, or Rama or Krishna ...
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| hindu | 9/7/2008 |
Q: when an indian man dies is he dressed in clothes or just wrapped naked and cremated? im confuse ...
A: A hindu is draped in a simple shroud and not in texudo or sari, as I said in a new unstitched white ...
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| hindu | 9/7/2008 |
Q: when an indian man dies is he dressed in clothes or just wrapped naked and cremated? im confuse ...
A: Nehru, Indira, and her sons, were cremated in hindu fashion. Perhaps there was not much left of ...
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| hindu | 9/7/2008 |
Q: when an indian man dies is he dressed in clothes or just wrapped naked and cremated? im confuse ...
A: When a hindu is dying, he is placed on ground, one with the earth. It is not considered appropriate ...
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| Hinduism | 8/29/2008 |
Q: What are the cultural and societal influences that have made Hinduism vital to the religion in which ...
A: I will answer your second question first, because I could understand it better. The 'desire for ...
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| Hindu Head Shaving Ceremony | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I am Sikh and my fiance is Hindu. I have cut my hair, but most of my family has not. My fiance's ...
A: Sabena, She is now married, and as per hindu and perhaps sikh traditions also, her parents have no ...
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| linking science to hinduism | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I am an Indian, 24 years of age. I am a musician by my hobby and that is what has brought me closer ...
A: I think you have come to the right person for your questions. Find out about 'advaita' of Sankara. ...
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| hi! | 8/2/2008 |
Q: mr aupmanyav,this is my first question 4 u.lord shree krishna states in bhagavat gita chap 10 verse ...
A: Sure, by modern definition, moon is not a star and it would be difficult to find the number of ...
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| Will God be angry with me? | 7/31/2008 |
Q: Guys, I am a Hindu. Once when I was sleeping , I pointed my foot to Lord Ganesh idol intentionally ...
A: Here is my answer to the same question by another questioner, Asha. Q. when we believe in God ...
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| teachings | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I am working an a project for school and i was just wondering what the basic teachings of Hinduism ...
A: I quote from an answer I gave to another person who was asking for the sacred elements in hinduism" ...
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| Marriage | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I come from brahmin family and my girlfren from a business family i.e. Newars (thats what they are ...
A: Anuloma (above the caste) and Viloma (below the caste) marriages are mentioned in the hindu ...
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| Hindu or Christian | 7/14/2008 |
Q: My mom is a Hindu and dad Christian. What am I? My mom says i'm a Hindu. But i'm not sure yet on ...
A: Take your time to arrive at a conclusion. If you go by faith only, then it is christianity; if you ...
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| Hindu beliefs | 7/13/2008 |
Q: I have a few questions here which i would love to be answered. 1) I it possible to convert to ...
A: Here are the answers to your questions according to my belief. If other people say differently, that ...
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| Hindu | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I know vedas are the oldest text in the world but how old is hindu religion. When did people start ...
A: Hinduism is as old as humankind in India, approximately 70,000 years, since when they came out of ...
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| Life of Pi | 7/7/2008 |
Q: In Chapter 17 Pi says that he was "born in a religion (Hinduism) where the battle for a single soul ...
A: That is right. Some souls are supposed to have knowledge about their previous incarnations. The ...
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| Life of Pi | 7/6/2008 |
Q: In Chapter 17 Pi says that he was "born in a religion (Hinduism) where the battle for a single soul ...
A: Before answering your question, I went through the Wikipedia information on Joseph Campbell. Since I ...
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| INDIAN HUSBAND BURNS WIFE | 7/1/2008 |
Q: According to an Indian tradition (which to a smaller extent is valid today) an Indian husband kills ...
A: I have already accepted that in a population as large as One Billion One Hundred and Twenty Six ...
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| INDIAN HUSBAND BURNS WIFE | 6/27/2008 |
Q: According to an Indian tradition (which to a smaller extent is valid today) an Indian husband kills ...
A: I agree there are murders for dowry. It is a recent phenomenon (19th and 20th century, after the ...
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| INDIAN HUSBAND BURNS WIFE | 6/27/2008 |
Q: According to an Indian tradition (which to a smaller extent is valid today) an Indian husband kills ...
A: You could say anything like this, even for christians or muslims, since no reference is given. There ...
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| varshphala chart | 6/13/2008 |
Q: What are the numbers written in the varshphala charts? They are 1 to 12 in different orders for ...
A: The twelve are Bhava (action nodes), which affect different aspects of a person's life. 1. Lagna - ...
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| 108 NAMES OF HANUMANJI IN HINDI. | 6/2/2008 |
Q: Respected Raja Subraaniyam ji Iam M.Jagdishwar from Bhilai I just want all the 108 names of SHRI RAM ...
A: I have tried to give you the names of Shri Ramabhakta Hanumana from two sources. You would find that ...
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| experience | 5/17/2008 |
Q: is it better to be an outspoken atheist than a hypocrite. i would like a detailed account of all or ...
A: I may be an atheist but I am still a staunch hindu. Of course, being a hypocrite is the worst thing. ...
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| WONDERING | 5/1/2008 |
Q: WE WERE WONDERING WHAT IS, IF ANY, THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INDIFFERENCE AND NOT CARING? EG MY MOMS ...
A: I do not think Buddha and Vivekananda were indifferent to anything. Buddha did not accept Nirvana ...
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| QUALITIES | 4/30/2008 |
Q: hey again. ur opinions r great as they r mighty rational and logical. my family and friends r quite ...
A: I am satisfied with Rama of 14 qualities as well as with Krishna of 16 qualities. Since I am an ...
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| BIBLE AND YOGA | 4/27/2008 |
Q: A TRUE BELIEVER CAN DRINK ANY LIQUID AND SURVIVE. A BEAUTIFUL BODY IS AN INDICATION OF A BEAUTIFUL ...
A: Though I do not know much about Bible, and I do not need to know about it, the sentences written by ...
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| WONDERING | 4/26/2008 |
Q: WE WERE WONDERING WHAT IS, IF ANY, THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INDIFFERENCE AND NOT CARING? EG MY MOMS ...
A: Indifference and not caring is the same thing. But why should that be? She cared for you, kept awake ...
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| Thanks for fast reply | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Hey Aupmanyav! That was a most interesting reply! You definitely stand your own ground. No puppet ...
A: What is being? It is only an illusion. In reality, it is all Brahman. Krishna is Brahman. Did not ...
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| GOD | 4/24/2008 |
Q: HEY ITS ME AGAIN. I AM GONNA ASK U MORE THAN ONE QUESTION THIS TIME. FIRST ONE, WHAT DOES IT MEAN ...
A: Shiva is a God for believers and a hero of Indian mythology for an atheist like me. You worship ...
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| GOD | 4/21/2008 |
Q: HEY ITS ME AGAIN. I AM GONNA ASK U MORE THAN ONE QUESTION THIS TIME. FIRST ONE, WHAT DOES IT MEAN ...
A: We have 33 Gods in the Vedas. They are Vasus (8), Adityas (12), Rudras (11), and Ashwins (2). The ...
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| FOLLOW UP | 4/16/2008 |
Q: SO WHY IS OUR NATION CAUGHT DEEPEST IN THE QUAGMIRE OF FORTUNE PREDICTING? SHOULDNT INDIA ABSOLUTELY ...
A: For me, the answer is No, No, and No, a hundred times to metals and gemstones too. I do not wear any ...
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| KARMA | 4/15/2008 |
Q: DO OUR DEEDS HAVE ANY EFFECT ON THIS LIFE? WHY DO GOOD PEOPLE HAVE SUCH BAD ENDS SOMETIMES? ANSWER: ...
A: You know the verse, 'Triya Charitram, Purushasya Bhagyam, Devo Na Janati, Kuto Manushya' ...
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| KARMA | 4/14/2008 |
Q: DO OUR DEEDS HAVE ANY EFFECT ON THIS LIFE? WHY DO GOOD PEOPLE HAVE SUCH BAD ENDS SOMETIMES? ANSWER: ...
A: Religion is an escape and a support. I do not discount the beneficial effect of religion on the ...
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| KARMA | 4/13/2008 |
Q: DO OUR DEEDS HAVE ANY EFFECT ON THIS LIFE? WHY DO GOOD PEOPLE HAVE SUCH BAD ENDS SOMETIMES?
A: RJ, Sometimes, not always. Similarly bad people also will have bad times and not always good. I ...
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| DAYDREAM, FANTASY | 4/13/2008 |
Q: RECENTLY I HAVE BEEN SPENDING MOST OF MY TIME IN DAYDREAMING AND FANTASY. IS THIS BAD? HOW CAN I ...
A: RJ, Daydreams will surely affect you. It is a waste of time. As they say 'an empty mind is devil's ...
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| SKANDA | 4/12/2008 |
Q: WHAT CAN U TELL ME ABOUT SKANDA, A SO CALLED SON OF SHIVA.
A: You cannot do better than going through http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kartikeya and the related ...
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| SERIOUSNESS, CARELESSNESS AND INTENSITY. | 4/11/2008 |
Q: GITA IS AGAINT CARELESSNESS, BUT SWAMIS AND GURUS R AGAINST SERIOUSNESS IN LIFE AND PROMOTE NON ...
A: Swamis and gurus are not against seriousness, they are very serious. But there are things in life ...
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| WHAT IS THIS | 4/7/2008 |
Q: IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIND OUT IF A PERSON WAS A LOVER OR SPOUSE IN A PAST LIFE? THE REASON I ASK IS ...
A: Manu is irrelevant in this case (of course, his answer would be a straight no). The real question is ...
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| WHAT IS THIS | 4/6/2008 |
Q: IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIND OUT IF A PERSON WAS A LOVER OR SPOUSE IN A PAST LIFE? THE REASON I ASK IS ...
A: Infatuation is infatuation, and may not last for ever. I do not believe in rebirth. So I would ...
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| CONFUSION | 4/6/2008 |
Q: U R BRILLIANT. I DONT THINK I BELONG TO MY FAMILY. I HAVE CONFIRMED THAT I WAS NOT ADOPTED BUT THERE ...
A: Whether connected or disconnected, THIS IS your family. The workings of DNA are strange. One does ...
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| Asura | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I am writing a small research paper on the Asura, and in particular the Danavas, for a small ...
A: Your questions required some investigation, that is why the delay, the internet connection here ...
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| ME | 3/30/2008 |
Q: I WANT TO KNOW/FIND OUT IF I AM HEAD ORIENTED OR HEART ORIENTED. I AM WILLING TO PROVIDE ANY ...
A: What will you do after finding whether you are head-oriented or heart-oriented? We are both to ...
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| exercise/ritual to sleep less? | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I believe that to have more prana in our body we can sleep less (and even eat less). In my case, I ...
A: Tell me something about yourself. What is your weight and how long do you sleep. It is not advisible ...
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| Ganesha's birthplace | 1/30/2008 |
Q: namaskar. Could You please explain to me what is the place, where goddess Uma Parvati gave birth to ...
A: Parvati could not have asked Ganesha to sit outside her bathroom. Shiva would not have wanted to ...
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| Ganesha's birthplace | 1/26/2008 |
Q: namaskar. Could You please explain to me what is the place, where goddess Uma Parvati gave birth to ...
A: Vitali, Sorry for replying to your querry late. First that it is a touch question, second that I ...
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| Hinduism | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I am currently working on a school project where at this time I do not have the time to interview a ...
A: Here are my answers for your questions. In case you require any clarification, feel free to write to ...
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| hi! | 1/14/2008 |
Q: sir whats the simalarities between hinduism and islam?is krishna a prophet?and is the bhagavat ...
A: here is my answer to your questions. I hope it has not been delayed. There is no similarity between ...
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| sudama | 1/13/2008 |
Q: What is sudama's fathers name?
A: I tried again but could not find the name of Sudama's father. Srimadbhagawat Purana does not mention ...
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| SELF IMPROVEMENT | 12/10/2007 |
Q: COULD U EMPTY UR MIND ON HOW DO I IMPROVE MYSELD USING OUR ANTIENT TECHNIQUES. SEEMS BLUNT BUT I M ...
A: Just keep a image of Mahabali Hanuman in your room instead of that of Arnold Schwarzenegger (you do ...
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| SELF IMPROVEMENT | 12/8/2007 |
Q: COULD U EMPTY UR MIND ON HOW DO I IMPROVE MYSELD USING OUR ANTIENT TECHNIQUES. SEEMS BLUNT BUT I M ...
A: It is nice to be 16. You remember the time when you are older. Concentrate on your studies. Take up ...
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| blasphemy in hinduism | 11/26/2007 |
Q: In Hinduism what happens to one who speaks roughly against Hindu gods? Are they reborn in hell who ...
A: Paul, Hell is not eternal in Hinduism (disregarding those hindus who do not believe in heaven and ...
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| blasphemy in hinduism | 11/26/2007 |
Q: In Hinduism what happens to one who speaks roughly against Hindu gods? Are they reborn in hell who ...
A: This is true. A person who speaks roughly against hindu Gods is a demon-like person, he may be ...
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| Yadnya and Sacrifice | 11/7/2007 |
Q: Yadnya is commonly translated as 'Sacrifice'. What is the eymological basis for this translation ? ...
A: Shrikant, As you very well know Yagna (however you spell or pronounce it) is poorly translated in ...
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| Hinduism vs Buddhism | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I need to write a research paper on the differences on Hinduism and Buddhism. I was wondering if you ...
A: The subject is very interesting and both the religions have been interacted with each other since ...
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| Sudama | 10/10/2007 |
Q: May I know the name of Sudama's father and mother and if Bhrigu is Sudama's ancestor? Please oblige ...
A: Will need time to research. Aupmanyav I searched on Google and found no answer to your question. ...
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| sacred elements of hinduism | 10/9/2007 |
Q: what are the sacred elements of hinduism?i read many websites like spiritualityinformation.in ...
A: IMHO, social behaviour (Dharma) is the most sacred element of hinduism. You can have any one of the ...
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| hindu | 10/5/2007 |
Q: what is ther belief about death and the afterlife
A: As you know hindus are very independent headed. People may arrive at different conclusions after ...
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| diwali | 9/29/2007 |
Q: i am a primary school teacher and i am teaching my class about hinduism and in particular special ...
A: I would be glad to answer the questions. Do not worry about splellings, I understand. My e-mail ...
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| Ahimsa | 9/25/2007 |
Q: If a person was in a violent relationship with a non-Hindu would they have to take it and show non ...
A: In such a situation, a hindu would start with Sama (explain his position), Dama (pay and get rid of ...
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| about a Radish | 9/23/2007 |
Q: namaskar! According to s'astras, Lord Vinayak is fond of moolak along with modak. On ...
A: Rudra would reply to your question, but let me affirm, Ganesha is supposed to be fond of moolak ...
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| mantras for career stability | 9/18/2007 |
Q: Namaste Guruji, which mantras should i recite to get a better job / improve my career prospects.I am ...
A: The mantra is to have confidence in yourself, try to search for a job with intelligence and ...
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| history of Vish Kanya | 7/8/2007 |
Q: Would like to know where I might find some history of the females who represent Vish Kanya. ...
A: Vish Kanyas did not have any close sexual relationships with snakes (they did not indulge in ...
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| history of Vish Kanya | 7/7/2007 |
Q: Would like to know where I might find some history of the females who represent Vish Kanya. ...
A: As I said Vish-Kanya lives in literature and folk imagery. There have been two films on the subject ...
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| vish Kanya | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I am looking for information on the goddess Vish Kanya. could you direct me to some? Wikipedia.com ...
A: A vish-kanya was not expected to be affected by serpent bite, so you might have seen a depiction ...
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| vish Kanya | 7/7/2007 |
Q: I am looking for information on the goddess Vish Kanya. could you direct me to some? Wikipedia.com ...
A: Vish-kanya is not a goddess. It was believed around 2,000 years ago that by giving small doses of ...
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| Hindu goddesses associated with the sea | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I know three Hindu goddesses associated with rivers: Ganga, Yamuna and Sarasvati. But I never have ...
A: not only Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati; but also Indus, Godavari, Narmada, and Kaveri. When the ...
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| declining hinduism | 6/26/2007 |
Q: sir,dont you think that hinduism is declining ? and if you what are the reasons behind it?
A: I do not think Hinduism is declining. We have been around for 10,000 years or more. We are nearly 1 ...
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| Mahyavanshi Rajput | 6/15/2007 |
Q: im hoping you can shed some light on this subject... I have been researching into my past, and ...
A: Mahavanshi, Suryavanshi, or any other, is belief of people and doing of Brahmins who categorized ...
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| about goblin beside Lord Ganapati | 6/13/2007 |
Q: namaste! Sometimes near by Lord Ganesa is depicted some stumpy gnome sits as one of his multiple ...
A: Hindus are not at all concerned about how Ganesha is visualized, unless the visualization is ...
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| vedas and music | 2/8/2007 |
Q: in my music and religion class, we went VERY briefly over hinduism and the four vedas... but since ...
A: The credit for the importance of music in India should go to Sanskrit. It is a very special language ...
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| originate | 10/8/2006 |
Q: Where did the Hindus originate?
A: In India. Hinduism is the result of interaction of philosophies of all peoples of India. This is at ...
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