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| Subject | Date Asked |
| What does children's jewellery represent? | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I look after a 1 year old little girl who was born in India and at 2 months old came to live here ... A: Specific items are peculiar to each ethnic group, but here you can find their significance in ... | |
| Satyanarayana Ratha Pooja | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I have performed the Satyanarayana Ratha Pooja on SUNDAY (on 28th February a poornima; Full moon ... A: We are humans, and no man is perfect. The intentions are more important than the ritual procedures. ... | |
| query | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: Where is balbaja and Yava grasses used in Hindu religious rites? A: They are not common to all - each region in India uses different grasses. ... | |
| What is the meaning and history of Shivling? | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: What is the meaning and history of Shivling? Why shiveling is worshipped? A: Shiva Linga is the holy symbol of Lord Shiva that is considered sacred by the devotees of Lord ... | |
| Religon Hindu/sex | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: Is there any degrading in status when looking at porn (privates of people online), also ... A: Unlike other religions, sex is part of Hinduism. Kama Sutra sex postures are depicted on the walls ... | |
| Bhasmadharan by women | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: As a reply to my previous doubt, you have told me that as per hindu customs, women should get ... A: I am glad to know that you started accepting some traditions and rituals. Modern science is hardly ... | |
| Bhasmadharan by women | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: As a reply to my previous doubt, you have told me that as per hindu customs, women should get ... A: Traditions are nothing but thousands of years of experience and wisdom. Indians are more spiritual ... | |
| info | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: "parnaam Krishan was ultimate GOD or He was like Christ ,Mohammaed,Budh-just like messenger of GOD ... A: Number of Avataras are not important, but the work done during Avatara are important. Ancient ... | |
| info | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: parnaam when u said "Krsna and the Buddha were both avataras of Vishnu, and so yes they were ... A: A large sized soul, which is many times larger than what we on earth call Mahatma, gets incarnated ... | |
| info | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: "parnaam Krishan was ultimate GOD or He was like Christ ,Mohammaed,Budh-just like messenger of GOD ... A: Krishna was an Avatar or incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Bhagavad Gita says "Sambhavami yuge yuge" - ... | |
| Defning God | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: How do you describe God in Hinduism ? Is it a person or some supernatural thing? What is the purpose ... A: Your sentence "Evolution theory despite not being black and white does give "scientific" explanation ... | |
| Archives | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: How do you archives the most important things (referring to everything) of all (such as Eternal ... A: Think of an air balloon - the air inside it is the same as that outside. Only the rubber sheath of ... | |
| The Bhagavad Gita's sanskrit AS IT IS | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: Just about 24 hours ago(upon December the 26th) You kindly described someone the method by which ... A: In Andhra Pradesh, we have a book written by a Telugu IAS officer who has done much research and ... | |
| Defning God | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: How do you describe God in Hinduism ? Is it a person or some supernatural thing? What is the purpose ... A: I am a doctorate in engineering. I published more research papers in my field of specialization than ... | |
| Who is GOD | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: How do you describe God in Hinduism ? Is it a person or some supernatural thing? What is the purpose ... A: According to Advaitha theory, Atma (soul) is a finite piece of Parama Atma (Infinite Soul, ... | |
| House | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: How is the Vedas preserved to last forever (Eternity)? A: They used mathematical technique to prevent corruption. Each letter and word has a mathematical ... | |
| info | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: Hare Krsna, Thanx for replying. i have read so many books, even upanishad, puranas, and about so ... A: Yes. In the same way, if one asks whether body is more important than soul, the answer will not be ... | |
| info | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: Hare Krsna, Thanx for replying. i have read so many books, even upanishad, puranas, and about so ... A: Excellent! You have all the knowledge needed. You only require a little clarification here and ... | |
| info | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Hare Krsna, Thanx for replying. i have read so many books, even upanishad, puranas, and about so ... A: "we are visiting temple daily and fighting more and being envious also." It is the characteristic ... | |
| Eternal Happiness | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: Three questions: 1. What is the different between material and spiritual? 2. What is all the things ... A: materialistic focusing on material things: concerned with material wealth and possessions at the ... | |
| info | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: Hare Krsna, Thanx for replying. i have read so many books, even upanishad, puranas, and about so ... A: Bad Karma is like invisible dirt on your aura. http://www.answers.com/topic/aura For some ... | |
| info | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: Hare Krsna, Thanx for replying. i have read so many books, even upanishad, puranas, and about so ... A: Our minds are as different as our finger prints - no two are identical. Palmistry also says the same ... | |
| second marrige | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: i want to do second marriage. In islam it alow. my full name is Muhammad Adeel and the girl i want ... A: Because of social problems in India after independence, the Indian penal code was formed to go ... | |
| Regarding Souls | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Here are some of my questions: 1. Why do souls exist? 2. Why God exists? 3. Is it that a soul ... A: 1. Every living being in creation has a soul. They were created by Almighty to take part in ... | |
| Science of an Intelligent Universe | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Greetings Dr.V.Siva Prasad, My work on www.ascensionq.20fr.com is religion and science based and is ... A: I know very little about science of Cosmology. I can only give some information that may be of ... | |
| Hindu pain | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a presentation on Hindu's view on pain. I need to research their definition of pain, ... A: "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction". If you write it in English, it becomes ... | |
| meditation | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: i wanted to achieve the divine through the path of meditation but i end up every day , reading on ... A: What you are seeking is not simple meditation or physical exercise type Yoga. You have to meet a ... | |
| Major Life Ceremonys Birth Death Marriage etc | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I am doing a project and was wondering about what is so different about major life ceremonys in ... A: Among all countries in the world, India has inherited the largest number of ancient manuscripts from ... | |
| Cultual and Social influences | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: What are the cultural and social influences that have made Hinduism vital to the religion in which ... A: In medieval times the esoteric ritual and yoga of Tantra and sects of fervent devotion arose and ... | |
| Bhaskara II and Fame | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: This is great information. Are there any additional sources you could point me to that elaborate and ... A: "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction". If you write it in English, it becomes ... | |
| Hinduism and Fame | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: I am writing a paper on Bhaskara II, aka Bhaskaracharya. I am trying to make a case about why he ... A: but equally tries to give good advertisement for it. But a person of Satwa Guna never tries for ... | |
| Hindu | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: what exactly mean by Hindu? where is the origin of the word and why? A: Etymology The word Hindu first appeared in the Old Persian language which was derived from the ... | |
| Why do you worship other than One God? | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: The hindu scripures clearly say that God is ONE and has no IMAGE. So how come so may hindus ascribe ... A: Try to understand the word Almighty - the all powerful. He must be infinitely powerful - this is ... | |
| Why do you worship other than One God? | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: The hindu scripures clearly say that God is ONE and has no IMAGE. So how come so may hindus ascribe ... A: The word given to Almighty in the Upanishads is Parama Atma - infinite soul. He has no name or ... | |
| Materials and Spiritual Worlds | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: Note: can you answer the first question only first and forget the rest. 1. What is the two ... A: Most of your answers are OK. Understanding spiritual matters takes many years. It all starts with ... | |
| Kalipujas record | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: I wan2 know About when kali puja fall in 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 A: Kali Pooja can be done in any year on any day. No records are maintained. Kali Puja of Kolkata ... | |
| 7 Hindu ?s | 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 in trance is learned through many lives according to Hinduism. 2. Maharshis are the ... | |
| ramananda sampradaya | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: Venerable Sir, I have a question regarding Ramananda Vaishnava Sampradaya. I have a sincere ... A: For followers of Lord Krishna, there are many international organizations. For Lord Rama, there are ... | |
| Condolence | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I have returned from holiday to find a Hindu friend's father has died suddenly and the funeral has ... A: Greeting cards with Om or Hindu gods will be available in your country. If none are available, take ... | |
| Hindu's in Australia | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I need to know how the ethic of morality (particularly in film) influences the way a Hindu can act ... A: Avoiding viewing of violence is recommended for Sanyasins (monks). Others can view and still try to ... | |
| Hindu's in Australia | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I need to know how the ethic of morality (particularly in film) influences the way a Hindu can act ... A: 1) Till 1970s, kissing was not allowed in Indian movies. Due to western influence, the censor board ... | |
| Doubts | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: First of all a small brief of me, I studied in MIT(Massachusetts Institute of technology) now i am a ... A: [1] You are thinking from your human mind limitations. Try to imagine what a limitless mind can ... | |
| Doubts | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: First of all a small brief of me, I studied in MIT(Massachusetts Institute of technology) now i am a ... A: [1] My question was - how can the finite understand what is infinite? Infinite can understand every ... | |
| Doubts | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: First of all a small brief of me, I studied in MIT(Massachusetts Institute of technology) now i am a ... A: I am a retired professor of mechanical engineering faculty. I appreciate that you have Hindu way of ... | |
| Lord Ganesha | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: ... I was wondering if you can tell me how many sisters Lord Ganesha had, if so, and what were their ... A: Puranas do not speak of any sisters of Lord Ganesha. But some local legends say that Goddess Lakshmi ... | |
| karma / destiny | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: When creation began, without any karma being present, why were manifestations done in lower level ... A: Parama Atma means Infinite Soul. Karma is connected with created beings. The Infinite Soul, who ... | |
| how do i know about my previous birth | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: How can one know who i am in my previous birth and wat is the purpose of my current birth? how do i ... A: Some Hindu astrologers in India can give that information. Since you have not done any thing like ... | |
| what willhappen to world in 2012 | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: i have found so many articles on internet talking about the end of mayan calender on dec / 21 / ... A: The end of darkest period of Kali Yuga will over in 2012. Peace on Earth: Darkness Before Dawn In ... | |
| maya | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: What is maya? I was reading a book on Hinduism and it mentioned the term, but I couldn't figure out ... A: Maya means illusion. Maya is the cosmic force that presents the infinite Brahman as the finite ... | |
| Argumentation | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: Sir, If a person is very argumentative how can I control him/her ? Is there any way to overcome ... A: Practice meditation and Yoga. They will control that part of your aura which irritates the other ... | |
| issues of capitalism | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: what role is hinduism playing in the upcoming capitalist idealism of decadency and moral decay? ... A: You have waited so long. Can you not wait for another year? Many other Hindu astrologers also ... | |
| issues of capitalism | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: what role is hinduism playing in the upcoming capitalist idealism of decadency and moral decay? A: Ancient Europeans wrote about Ages of Man. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_Man There are also ... | |
| Hinduism | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: Sir,What is the nature and discovery of Brahman? A: Parama Atma means Infinite Soul (Almighty). He is Omnipresent and fills the entire universe. The ... | |
| god | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: sir,,i had lot of dbts.though hindu sclipters r against idealworship,n worchiping many gods y do ... A: Everyone an Idol-Worshipper There is no reference to worship of idols in the Vedas. The Puranas ... | |
| puthira kaamesti yagam | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: Neeed details about "puthira kaamesti yagam". A: It means the ritual to fulfill the desire to have a son. The famous sloka says "Aputhrasya gathir ... | |
| Metaphors - Valid Need or deliberate ambiguity? | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: Sanskrit has been known to be the mother of languages. so no doubt it can be used to communicate ... A: Every Sanskrit word has at least five meanings. The meaning "gobbles" was intended for peasants and ... | |
| Om symbol | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I attend a regular yoga class and have decorated my yoga blocks with the Om symbol so they do not ... A: Om is a sacred symbol worshiped by the Hindus. It is not supposed to be used to decorate things, ... | |
| atma or ego | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: who takes decision atma or the ego. As i know atma is pure and seems silent, it gives life to a body ... A: (1) The Hindu texts have described several periods of life time. Baalyam means childhood period upto ... | |
| Importance of having a son | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Elders place so much importance in having a son, that they are the only one who can provide Atma the ... A: Only males are eligible to perform funeral rites according to Hindu Sastras. In the absence of sons, ... | |
| Mass destruction. | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: We see many tragedies, in our day to day life.(earth quakes, tsunamis, etc.)the recent one being ... A: You cannot know every thing. Only Parama Atma (Infinite Soul) knows every thing. How can the finite ... | |
| Mental Maturity test | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: 1) how can you use such test to get the mental maturity of a person? 2) what are the questions ... A: It is already given above. Thoughts like 'marrying yourself' 'conscious about age', 'perspectives ... | |
| Mental Maturity test | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: 1) how can you use such test to get the mental maturity of a person? 2) what are the questions ... A: 'Flourit' in English means age of flowering or dawning of wisdom, or reaching maturity of mind - it ... | |
| 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: A few ancient Hindu astrology text can predict whether the future life will be better or worse than ... | |
| Want to know ? | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I born as Hindu, Now i am working in Saudi. Here they praying god as Alha and no Statue and not ... A: a philosophy, and a way of life. It guides people along paths that will ultimately lead to the ... | |
| Hinduism Prayer | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: Doctor. I want to ask some questions about Hindu Prayer. 1. Does a Hindu need to pray every day? ... A: You can go through this list: http://www.search.com/search?q=Hindu+prayers Here is a line of ... | |
| Hinduism Prayer | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: Doctor. I want to ask some questions about Hindu Prayer. 1. Does a Hindu need to pray every day? ... A: 1. Prayer is an advanced concept of meditation. The choice is left to the individual. 2. No need to ... | |
| There are 10 or 14 exits for the soul to leave Body. | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: There are 10 or 14 exits for the soul to leave Body. What are these exits . I know a few and want to ... A: This body is called a city of nine gates: cf Bhagavad-Gita 5 - 13: navadvare pure dehi (= in the ... | |
| Idol worshiping is prohibited in Hinduism, is it True ? | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: While reading the Holy Book ( " Bhaagvad Geeta ", Chapter- 7 and mainly verse 20 ), I am bit ... A: There is only one Almighty who is called Parama Atma in the Upanishads. He created three eternal ... | |
| Hindu Funeral | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: You were so nice to respond to my question yesterday, but I forgot to ask...Although it is an ... A: Now I understand how close you were with her. It is very heartening to know about such affections ... | |
| Hindu Funeral Rituals | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: My good friend, who is Hindu, just lost her husband quite suddenly. We want to do something for the ... A: I very much appreciate your concern about her. People of other religions are welcome in most of the ... | |
| End of the World (Apocalypse) | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: Do Hindus believe that there will be an end to the present world, as is predicted, for example, in ... A: Ancient Europeans wrote about Ages of Man. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_Man There are also ... | |
| Stem Cell Survey | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I am Vinit and I am conducting a survey on stem cell research for my college news paper. I would ... A: I am not familiar with medical side of the topic. Human embryo is life. Human birth is obtained ... | |
| Shiv | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: why is shiv respected/feared and liked all over inspite of all his habits and activities? most ... A: Every thing in nature contains negative and positive aspects. Brahma controls creation, Vishnu ... | |
| Understanding how to write Shanti | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I am confused about how to write shanti in Sanskrit. Is it ... A: Read from the second entry here: ... | |
| Hinduism | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: i am writing an informational piece on Hinduism for my school newspaper. I would like to ask you if ... A: The common misconception about Hinduism is that why Hindus are not consistent in worshiping one god. ... | |
| Afterlife | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Siva, I was hoping you would be able to provide answers to some questions that I should know the ... A: Sinner will be born in lower forms of life. ... | |
| Encountering god | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Do Hindu's believe that they can have an experiential encounter with god, see him, hear him, sense ... A: We do not call it experimental. One has to do Tapas to see Him, hear Him, or sense Him. ... | |
| Sudama | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: Who is the father of Sudama? Sudama, one of the friends of Lord Krishna. A: Sudhama, also referred to as Kuchela, was the childhood companion of Sri Krishna at the ashram of ... | |
| Brief Interview | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: my name is Emily Hornsby and I’m a student in an Eastern and Western Thought class. One of my ... A: 1) Only Hinduism has the concept of Karma. "For every action, there is an equal and opposite ... | |
| Telugu and Sanskrit | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: May you please elaborate more(in terms of siting more references) on the following statements that ... A: Samskarana means refinement. One definition for Sanskrit language is "Samskaritha bhaashaam ... | |
| Lord Krishna | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: What does this mean? A: Lord Krishna is a popular god in India. http://www.answers.com/Krishna ... | |
| 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: The concept of soul was given in many ancient scripts of Europe also. ... | |
| Sanskrit | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Is the Sanskrit a race of ancient people? Who are the Sanskrit masters? A: Virtually every Sanskrit student in India learns the traditional story that Sanskrit was created and ... | |
| Suttee | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in knowing the origins of the practice of women being required to throw themselves ... A: The term was not mentioned in the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. It was also not ... | |
| Hinduism | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: How can Hinduism be more accurately describd as a synthesis of many religious viewpoints? A: a philosophy, and a way of life. It guides people along paths that will ultimately lead to the ... | |
| Sankara | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I am trying to understand Sankara's advaita. Does he say that everything is (in reality) Brahman so ... A: Many questions were asked in the ancient Hindu texts about the nature of Parama Atama (infinite ... | |
| is it true? | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=syBSPQvIqYs&feature=related ... A: It is not difficult to understand that some persons, not all, feel that their religion is superior ... | |
| Hinduism vs Hare Krishna movement | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I've read quite a bit in the last three years about the Hare Krishna movement and I've also read ... A: Most of what was taught by Prabhupada is in accordance with Hinduism. There will be some personal ... | |
| Brahma | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Prasad, Can you please tell me where in the scriptures (I think Brahma Purana or Visnu Purana) ... A: I remember it to have read in Matsya Purana. The line "trayam-brahma-sanātanam" in Manusmrithi ... | |
| 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: Read about the essence first - then you will know what will be of interest to you. ... | |
| h | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: is sitas age mentioned in holy valmiki ramayana? what is the age of bhagavad gita(by fact ie when ... A: In addition to Puranas, there are a range of ancient texts like Manu Smrithi which give the details ... | |
| self-realization | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: What is the succession of spiritual master(self-realized), I guess starting from Krsna? Is it ... A: I have already written that self realization is not predetermined. I am a self realized person. To ... | |
| 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: Suffering in the world is due the Iron Age. Ancient Europeans wrote about Ages of Man. ... | |
| ceremony for girls when they first get their periods | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: They do this ceremony after 9th or 11th day after they get their first mensu... Is it important and ... A: Indians are more spiritual than any other in the world. We have more traditions and time tested ... | |
| h | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: is sitas age mentioned in holy valmiki ramayana? what is the age of bhagavad gita(by fact ie when ... A: Satya Yuga 17,28,000 years Treta Yuga 12,96,000 years Dwapar Yuga 8,64,000 ... | |
| h | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: is sitas age mentioned in holy valmiki ramayana? what is the age of bhagavad gita(by fact ie when ... A: I have not read Valmiki Ramayana. Wikipedia says that Bhagavad Gita was composed between the fifth ... | |
| calamities | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I read on google and I seem to know that there are many death tolls in the world because of suicide, ... A: The very wording self in "self realization" says that it it is an individual effort. A guru or a ... | |
| calamities | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I read on google and I seem to know that there are many death tolls in the world because of suicide, ... A: There will always be some difficulties in progressing in any subject, and they are most expected in ... | |
| death and calamities | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a problems in life. I think that the ultimate goal of life to achieve liberation. A person ... A: Studying other religions is not crime - it enhances one's spiritual knowledge. If you studied ... | |
| intercaste marriage | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I love a man who is bengale brahmin he is very much inclined to his mother and he loves me a lot but ... A: "Runa anubandha rupenam pasu patni suta aalaya" as the sloka in Manu Smrithi says. The members of ... | |
| Bhagavad-Gita | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: Since I want to attain self-realization the fastest way possible, which religion is fastest to study ... A: Our minds are as different as our finger prints - no two are identical. Palmistry also says the same ... | |
| Atma | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: Is Atma universal or individually based? A: Advaita Siddhantam says that the Atma (soul) present in your body is a piece of Paramatma (infinite ... | |
| B.Gita sloka 32 Chapter 9 | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: Striyo vaisyas tathaa sudras This verse appears derogatory, I am sure that is not what Krishna ... A: In my opinion, it means "even women of Vaisya and Sudra communities". Read the commentaries given ... | |
| Changes in Hinduism | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: How does Hinduism stand now? And do you think that the original founder of the religion can still ... A: There was no original founder for Hinduism. The Vedas were written through visions induced by ... | |
| RE: Women in Hinduism | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: Are women socially equal to men? Are women religously equal to men in terms of in a temple do they ... A: In Hinduism, women are not only socially and religiously equal to men, but they are worshiped as ... | |
| Krsna | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: There are Jesus Christ, Allah, Buddha, and Krsna of the major religions. Of these, is Krsna the ... A: There is some thing called spiritual tuning. For example, a muslim is spiritually tuned to Allah, ... | |
| Krsna | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: There are Jesus Christ, Allah, Buddha, and Krsna of the major religions. Of these, is Krsna the ... A: Buddha is also a human incarnation of Lord Vishnu in Hinduism. ... | |
| compete whole | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: The complete whole is consist of supreme controller, controlled living entities, cosmic ... A: The complete whole is infinite in extent. How can we finites understand how the complete whole ... | |
| eternal happiness | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: There are four goals of human life: 1. Kama - Satisfying the desire for sense pleasure including ... A: Dharma, Artha and Kama were prescribed for Hindus living in India according to Grihasta Ashrama. ... | |
| eternal happiness | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: Am I right, The ultimate goal of Hinduism is self-realization. In Hinduism, there is 8,400,000 ... A: Being attached to raising the deer, Bharata gradually became neglectful of his meditation upon the ... | |
| Intercaste Marriage Problem (North India) | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: My problem is related to inter caste marriage. Let me explain my problem below. Who am I? I am a ... A: Bravo for the restraint you have shown. I am proud of you, both of you - the proud children of ... | |
| Hinduism | 10/18/2008 |
| Q: Is studying Hinduism as an academic pursuit any good? A: Study of other religions as academic pursuits will increase higher knowledge and humanistic ... | |
| Gods | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: 1. What is the definition of a God? 2. What God is best to follow? 3. There is four main religions ... A: 1) Hinduism says that souls from higher world come to this world for some purpose. They will become ... | |
| Gods | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: 1. What is the definition of a God? 2. What God is best to follow? 3. There is four main religions ... A: 1) God is a being of supernatural powers or attributes - believed in and worshiped by a people. 2) ... | |
| Default Please guide on Mantra chanting | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I have been chanting this Mantra for 2 years now Patnim Manoramam Dehi Manovritanusarineem, ... A: Manthras are are chanted during Yagna and Homa for betterment of conditions in a country or region. ... | |
| Hinduism | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: Why do we study Hinduism? What benefits do we get gain from study Hinduism? A: It is a path like many other paths. It is suitable for Indians. It may not suit others. I wear a ... | |
| 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: I have not heard about original bible. Some researchers say that the date of Mahabharata war to be ... | |
| interviewing a person of the Hindu faith | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Prasad, I was wondering if you could answer 10 questions about the Hindu faith? I need them for my ... A: 1) The main tenet of Hinduism is Advaitha (non-duality). The concept says that Atma (soul) is a ... | |
| 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: 1) Prior to the spread of Christianity, Hinduism was the most popular religion in the world. Buddha ... | |
| Periods | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I want to know or i have noticed that Hindu Women when in periods never ever come near to the temple ... A: It is some thing to do with parapsychology which the ancient Indians have studied. Certain psychic ... | |
| color and hindo meaning | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: i am a artist and i want to know the meaning behind the sari and how it relates to hindisem, ... A: Wearing a sari is a Vedic tradition. Goddesses are supposed to wear saris. When ever a new and ... | |
| gita | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: i read ur past answers and u said that there are modifications in bhagawat gita from the original. ... A: Original Bhagavad Gita: Sri Krishna never wrote Bhagavad Gita. Unlike wars in other countries, our ... | |
| hindus | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: im more attracted of including parvati and shiva in my comics because they are the greatest ... A: Ultimate good in Hinduism is Moksha - relief from rebirth cycles. It also known as Nirvana in ... | |
| gita | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: i read ur past answers and u said that there are modifications in bhagawat gita from the original. ... A: Talk to any Vedic scholar - there is perfect mathematical locking system for every Sloka and every ... | |
| gita | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: i read ur past answers and u said that there are modifications in bhagawat gita from the original. ... A: "However, at its earliest stage, this scripture was a text book of a particular sect, and it is ... | |
| hindu | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: is krishna referring to himself in the bhagavad gita as the one supreme or he is transforming and ... A: The Puranas say that Lord Siva once walked the terrains of the earth. Parama Atma (Infinite Soul) ... | |
| hindu | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: is krishna referring to himself in the bhagavad gita as the one supreme or he is transforming and ... A: It is known to Vedic scholars in India that Gita was modified from the original. Maha Bharatha is ... | |
| hindu | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: is krishna referring to himself in the bhagavad gita as the one supreme or he is transforming and ... A: Bhagavad Gita was not composed by one person. Further, it is said to a summary of the Upanishads. ... | |
| hindus | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: does a dead hindu person only draped in a cloth and beneath the cloth the corpse is naked before ... A: That which is practiced in India is Hinduism proper. There will be variations of Hinduism practiced ... | |
| hindus | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: does a dead hindu person only draped in a cloth and beneath the cloth the corpse is naked before ... A: Parama Atma (Infinite Soul, Supreme Self) has no physical form. Avataras with physical form are ... | |
| hindus | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: does a dead hindu person only draped in a cloth and beneath the cloth the corpse is naked before ... A: What ever clothes the person uses normally, he is supposed to be cremated with them. Before ... | |
| Hindu boy could marry a muslim girl? | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: If i marry a muslim girl there have any problem in our religion? A: From the point of chiefs of Hinduism - no. Hinduism is more tolerant now than at any other time ... | |
| Origin of Hinduism | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: What is the origin of Hinduism? A: Go through these sites for theories accepted by the west. ... | |
| Hinduism | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: This is a quote from George Harrison(one if The Beatles) and I don't quite understand it so I was ... A: The Hindu word for god is Parama Atma (Infinite Soul). The Advaitha theory states that Atma (soul) ... | |
| hi! | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: mr siva prasad,this is my first question 4 u.lord shree krishna states in bhagavat gita chap 10 ... A: "Moon among the stars" means the only bright one in the star-lit night sky. You know that moon is ... | |
| The role of Naarad | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: Greetings, I have recently been watching the Bollywood film “Jay Santoshi Maa”. It includes scenes ... A: Naarada is the grand son of Lord Naarayana, and son of Lord Brahma. "Lord Narada,.being the son of ... | |
| MYSTERY | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know that when was Dinasours appeared & when was Our Great Mahabharat & Ramayan took ... A: Vedic experts know that there are at least five meanings for every verse in the Vedas. Matsya ... | |
| MYSTERY | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I would like to know that when was Dinasours appeared & when was Our Great Mahabharat & Ramayan took ... A: Matsya Avatara represents living beings in water. Many Upanishads also say that life first ... | |
| Meaning of Humanity | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I am studying world religions and am finding it difficult to understand the chapter on Hinduism. I ... A: Soul takes many births in lower forms to get the eligibility to be born as human. "It is difficult ... | |
| Varuna Mantras, Stotram, etc. | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I would like to see all mantras, stotras, etc. dedicated to the great god named Varuna: should be, ... A: Only a few are available on the net: ... | |
| Hindu Religion | 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: Westerners accept that Rg Veda was written 6000 years ago. The Puranas say that Rg Veda was written ... | |
| My ex-wife needs help locating 108 names lists | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: My ex-wife (who is still a dear friend) is presently studying under her Guru in India. She is ... A: I could get only for some planets. http://www.astrojyoti.com/shani108.htm ... | |
| What is Hinduism ? - Ask Dr. | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: can you tell us what is HINDUISM ? Does our scriptures define this word "HINDU" or "HINDUISM". WHat ... A: 1662, from Pers. Hindu (adj. & noun) "Indian," from Hind "India," from Skt. sindhu "river," ... | |
| INDIAN TRADITION-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 read thousands of books on Hinduism. I have not come across the tradition of killing wife for ... | |
| idol worshiping among hindu???? | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: me being a brahmin when came across the pages of bhagavad gita chapter 7 verse 20 , svetashvatara ... A: The most sacred of the ancient Hindu texts, the Rg Veda, says in the first chapter that there is ... | |
| Sri Ramakrishna, | 6/29/2008 |
| Q: With references to Hindu scriptures, (Bhagavad Gita, Upanishads) how can Sri Ramakrishna's ... A: The Ramakrishna Mission is an association founded by Sri Ramakrishna's chief disciple and religious ... | |
| INDIAN TRADITION-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: There is no support from ancient texts of Hinduism for such acts. I have not heard of such an act as ... | |
| could you explain it to me | 6/19/2008 |
| Q: i believe GOD is our creator so how can we worship which we create our selves also knwon as idol ... A: It is not creation of a statue. It is chiseling a form in stone. The material is the same created by ... | |
| could you explain it to me | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: i believe GOD is our creator so how can we worship which we create our selves also knwon as idol ... A: The first chapter of Rig Veda says that there is only one Parama Atma. In the next verse, it ... | |
| could you explain it to me | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: i believe GOD is our creator so how can we worship which we create our selves also knwon as idol ... A: Though idols are created by humans, Prana Pratishta is done with ritual Mantras. ... | |
| hinduism buddhism | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: how is the agriculture techniques, urban develops and trade similiar and different for societies ... A: Buddhism is a historical religion. Hinduism existed since about 4 billions of years according to ... | |
| time taken for next birth or towards day of judgement | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: how long will the atman remains after death..? i.e how long it does need to wait for the next birth ... A: Human birth is the highest of all creation. A soul has to take a million births in lower organisms ... | |
| where to do Hindu Baptism | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: i have a friend that is muslim but is not very strict about his religion and may want to convert to ... A: Becoming a Hindu for the purpose of marrying some one or some personal desire, and not wanting to be ... | |
| where to do Hindu Baptism | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: i have a friend that is muslim but is not very strict about his religion and may want to convert to ... A: Becoming a Hindu for the purpose of marrying some one or some personal desire, and not wanting to be ... | |
| where to do Hindu Baptism | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: i have a friend that is muslim but is not very strict about his religion and may want to convert to ... A: They are unwilling to convert Muslims particularly into Hinduism. The reasons behind are the ... | |
| Hindu birth control methods | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I was just wondering what are the most popular methods of birth conrtol/contraception used in the ... A: It does not force people to follow any thing in its strict sense. People who are not aware of ... | |
| Hindu birth control methods | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I was just wondering what are the most popular methods of birth conrtol/contraception used in the ... A: Birth control is not a modern phenomenon despite the fact that it may be new as a social movement. ... | |
| Oppenheimer - Atomic Bomb - Bhagavad Gita | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: Dr. V. Siva Prasad I'm confused about something and don't understand the meaning of it. When ... A: Bagavad Gita, Chapter 11 Verse 32 says: "I am the mighty world destroying 'Time' - engaged here in ... | |
| Complaint about a fellow expert | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: Letter to fellow experts in Hinduism category with a copy to Katie: Dear Fellow Experts, I have ... A: The law of cause and effect is known in philosophical texts also. There is a very specific law in ... | |
| EXPERIENCE | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: it is better to be an outspoken atheist than a hypocrite. i would like a detailed account of all or ... A: Our minds are as different as our finger prints - no two are alike. You have the right to be what ... | |
| 7 births | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: some people say there is only 7 birth... what is that? does this means there is only 7 birth for a ... A: Seven births is period for two souls to stay together. In Hindi, it is known as "sat janam ka ... | |
| general doubt | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: all religon say something different. if all religion is same and all go towards the same god why ... A: Cases of rebirth have been inversitigated and accepted in the west also. ... | |
| general doubt | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: all religon say something different. if all religion is same and all go towards the same god why ... A: In Sanskrit, Atma means soul and Parama Atma means Infinite Soul. The Advaitha theory of Hinduism ... | |
| Hinduism | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: Please explain the desire for liberation from earthly existence. A: Most humans are happy with human achievements. But there will be a few who want to achieve some ... | |
| Sanskrit | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if Sanskrit is the Eternal Language? Universe after universe, kalpa after kalpa, ... A: Another name for Sanskrit, the mother of all languages, is Amara (undying, eternal). Sanskrit ... | |
| Does Self-realization have to be at the cost of dharma? | 4/12/2008 |
| Q: I assume that every dharma(duty) is equally important. None is superioir over another. But then, ... A: In Kritha Yuga, Dharma runs with 4 out of 4 parts. The present age Kali Yuga is the age of darkness. ... | |
| University Project | 4/5/2008 |
| Q: I am conducting research into Hinduism as part of my Primary Education degree and I was wondering if ... A: 1) Religion is a liability in other countries. Such an attitude breeds atheists. All other countries ... | |
| 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: Prana is the divine essence given due to one's past Karma - it determines the life span of a ... | |
| Muslim boy, Hindu girl, Marriage | 3/12/2008 |
| Q: Let me first thank you on providing such a good platform for religious questions! I am a 20 year ... A: It is a polytheism. I would like to call it a humanism. All rivers finally join the one ocean. In ... | |
| Hinduism after death | 3/11/2008 |
| Q: Can you please tell me what happens after a Hindu has died? Also is what happens after death in ... A: When a human dies, the soul gets separated from the body. According to Hinduism, the soul takes ... | |
| three promises | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: Namaste, Many years ago I was told of this tradition: to gain a human birth then three promises are ... A: I have not heard that before. The Sastras say that obtaining human birth is not an easy task. "With ... | |
| 14 Worlds | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: Only today I got know about the 14 Worlds that we have. Can you please elaborate on this. I know ... A: The number 14 is coined merely to tell illiterates. There are many lower worlds in the universe ... | |
| Can we determine our karma | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: We all know that our good karma will be awarded with good events and bad karma will be awarded with ... A: A soul who has done that kind of bad Karma will be born as that child. At the same time, that soul ... | |
| "day in the life" of a hindu practitioner | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm writing to you to ask about the daily routine / spiritual thoughts of a devout practitioner of ... A: The law of cause and effect is known in philosophical texts also. There is a very specific law in ... | |
| Ganesha's birthplace | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: V.Siva Prasad, namaskar. Could You please explain to me, what is the place, where goddess Uma ... A: It is a pool of water into which down flowing water from the Himalayas would fill it. Some ... | |
| god confusion? | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: My daughter and I wants to know the differences if any between brahma vishnu mahesh and then agian ... A: The first chapter of Rig Veda states that there is only one Parama Atma who is infinite and ... | |
| hinduism | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: what is called atta virattanam? A: Even before the seventh century, much of Saiva mythology was localised around various Sivan temples ... | |
| Back to basics???? | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: the main question i wanted to ask you is about the basic of Hinduism. Often, I have found that talks ... A: Karma is like a very long term account. All of that will not affect the present life. Only that part ... | |
| Back to basics???? | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: the main question i wanted to ask you is about the basic of Hinduism. Often, I have found that talks ... A: There are infinite levels at which a human can interact with the divine. For the purpose of ... | |
| Back to basics???? | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: the main question i wanted to ask you is about the basic of Hinduism. Often, I have found that talks ... A: The law of cause and effect is known in philosophical texts also. There is a very specific law in ... | |
| soul mates | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: im unsure about what is actually a soul mate. are there such things as soul mates where you have ... A: "Runa anubandha rupenam pasu patni suta aalaya" as the sloka in Manu Smrithi says. The members of ... | |
| Hindu Marriages & Divorce | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me if a Hindu guy has an arranged marriage and divorces his wife would be be expected ... A: The percentage of love marriages among Hindus in India are less than 6. He who respects the ... | |
| Hinduism and Vegetarianism | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: Is it really against Hinduism to eat red meat? I know that ancient scripture makes reference to ... A: In ancient India, oxen and bulls were sacrificed to the gods and their meat was eaten. But even then ... | |
| ramayana | 12/29/2007 |
| Q: ive heard that there is a version of the ramayana which says that sita was ravana's daughter and ... A: There more than 2000 versions of Ramayana, one differing from another by considerable extent. ... | |
| Hidu | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: Is Hindu the main religion for the Indian Culture? Are there other popular religions for Indian A: Although 80.5% of the people are Hindus, India, with 13.4% of its population Muslim, is also home to ... | |
| Indian Culture and Keeping Promises | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I am about to embark on a business venture with a partner of Indian decent (second generaion in ... A: In ancient times, the word given as promise is valued very highly, more than the life of the ... | |
| Hinduism | 12/16/2007 |
| Q: What are the cultural and societal influences that have made Hinduism vital to the region in which ... A: You should note that culture does not influence religion to be vital to a society. It is religion ... | |
| menaing of my name | 12/15/2007 |
| Q: What is the true meaning of "Sanskriti"? A: Sanskriti literally means 'the process of cultivating and reforming'. The belief in the positive ... | |
| Sucide | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: Is suicide a bad thing? what is the causes of suicide? A: Dissatisfaction with life is the main cause of suicide. That dissatisfaction is due to psychic ... | |
| ASTRAL | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING SEX AND HINDUISM. I CAME ACROSS SOMETHING CALLED ASTRAL CONNECTION. CAN U ... A: "Runa anubandha rupenam pasu patni suta aalaya" as the sloka in Manu Smrithi says. The members of ... | |
| question reagrding marriage | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: i belong to oriya karan family of patnaiks.My sister is getting married on april 28th,2007.Can i ... A: If your parents perform Nava Graha Pooja in the name of you two daughters, them it can be done. This ... | |
| 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: According to Vedic knowledge, it is not necessarily so that a human will always reincarnate as a ... | |
| What does | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: What does the name "Krishna" mean in terms of gender and skin color? What would be his light female ... A: The Hindu Upanishads speak of Gunas. http://www.search.com/search?q=Guna White colour represents ... | |
| When did Hinduism start? | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: When and where did Hinduism start? Who started Hinduism? Thanks, Green ANSWER: Ancient Europeans ... A: Ancient Indians were the originators of most of the sciences known to humans. ... | |
| When did Hinduism start? | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: When and where did Hinduism start? Who started Hinduism? Thanks, Green A: Ancient Europeans wrote about Ages of Man. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_Man There are also ... | |
| What does "Krishna" mean? | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: What does the name "Krishna" mean in terms of gender and skin color? What would be his light female ... A: The term Krishna in Sanskrit has the literal meaning of "black" or "dark", and is used as a name to ... | |
| 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: Lord Vishnu. Buddha is also worshipped as a god by some Hindus. ... | |
| Hinduism | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: What is perfect knowledge means in Hinduism? Also, can you tell me more about the spiritual world? ... A: The virtuous life for you is defined by the morals of the society you live in. Morals of one country ... | |
| Hinduism | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: What is perfect knowledge means in Hinduism? Also, can you tell me more about the spiritual world? ... A: Modern psychology says that the knowledge of no person can be perfect. This was proved by Godel's ... | |
| GANA-HOMA | 10/11/2007 |
| Q: Respected Sir, namaskar. Tell me, please: What is ganahoma? To whom is it dedicated - to the hosts ... A: I am familiar with the methods in south Indian temples. They vary considerably in north Indian ... | |
| GANA-HOMA | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: Respected Sir, namaskar. Tell me, please: What is ganahoma? To whom is it dedicated - to the hosts ... A: There are two versions of Gana Homa. The other name for Ganesha is Ganapathi. Gana Homa is ... | |
| Eastern religious Paper | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a 2100-2450 word paper due on, "What impact has Hinduism had on modern India's society?", and ... A: I am a researcher too. I can not give a simple solution to such a question. I will give the sources. ... | |
| Religion | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: I have a question. In order to make the most of my life, I have to belief in the divine. I was ... A: Many questions were asked in the ancient Hindu texts about the nature of Parama Atama (infinite ... | |
| Hinduism | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: What are some rituals and practices of Hinduism? A: Among all religions of the world, Hinduism has inherited the largest number of rituals. They are of ... | |
| Religion | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a question. In order to make the most of my life, I have to belief in the divine. I was ... A: What is followed by 95% of humans can not be wrong. It is possible that your psyche does not accept ... | |
| Religion | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a question. In order to make the most of my life, I have to belief in the divine. I was ... A: Yes. All religions are creations of the one Almighty. The Hindu Advaitha theory states that Soul ... | |
| Religion | 10/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a question. In order to make the most of my life, I have to belief in the divine. I was ... A: Religion is a liability in other countries. Such an attitude breeds atheists. All other countries ... | |
| Pranayam | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: What are the types of pranayama ?How to perform them? Whant are the timings to perform them? A: "Pranayama is control of Breath". "Prana" is Breath or vital energy in the body. On subtle levels ... | |
| Hinduism | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: What is the central theme of Hinduism? A: tana Dharma, a Sanskrit phrase meaning "eternal law". Hinduism, many of whose origins can be traced ... | |
| Gandhi | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: what do you think Gandhi whould have to say about the war in iraq? A: Mahatma Gandhi was a lover of peace. When Bose proposed military fight against the ruling ... | |
| Rathod | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: im hoping you can shed some light on this subject... I have been researching into my past, and ... A: It is known fact that some families migrate from one state to another in search of better living ... | |
| Krisna | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: How many wives does Krisna have? Do he foster children and go through divorce? A: Krishna married eight times. Rukmini was the chief among his wives. She gave birth to a son named ... | |
| Marriage | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: Is arrange marriage any good or should it be for love? I went to arrange marriage, I don't if I ... A: Love is a spontaneous bilateral emotion. You can not activate it from one side. Even if you succeed ... | |
| Marriage | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: Is arrange marriage any good or should it be for love? I went to arrange marriage, I don't if I ... A: Arranged marriage requires spiritually tuned parents to recognize their would be daughter-in-law who ... | |
| Hinduism on marriage | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: What does Hinduism says about Marriage? For example, who should I marriage? In addition,what is ... A: The Upanishads say that each group of people will have certain qualities in which they excel. The ... | |
| Hinduism | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: What are some changes that Hinduism underwent from its founding and why? Difference is ... A: The eternal aspect of Hinduism is called Sanatana Dharma. It consists of a large number of rituals. ... | |
| weekly to daily prayers | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: We are hindu, having ancestors from the taj mahal state Utarr Pradesh. Our last 2 to 3 generations ... A: There is objection for eating meat before prayer, but there is such objection after the prayer. The ... | |
| Dance | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: Sir, I want to know whether Dance performed by girls in Beer parlours is right r wrong. One side ... A: "In South India, many dance forms are performed during festivals. Do you mean that all those have ... | |
| Symbols | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Prasad, I am doing a simple study on religious symbols. What is the symbol for Hinduism? Thanks, ... A: The Vedas and Upanishads say that the sound of Om was in the beginning. Visit these sites for ... | |
| Hinduism : Sex before Marriage? | 8/16/2007 |
| Q: What is the view on sex before marriage in Hinduism? What is the view on being intoxicated in a ... A: are rooted in its concept of the stages of life. One of these stages is the life of the celibate ... | |
| Dance | 8/4/2007 |
| Q: Sir, I want to know whether Dance performed by girls in Beer parlours is right r wrong. One side ... A: We have the tradition of temple courtesans for many thousands of years. ... | |
| dealing with Christians | 7/25/2007 |
| Q: I am a Christian who meets many Hindu people. Could you tell me what Hindus and Christians have in ... A: Elsewhere in the world, what they have is monotheism. What we have in India is polytheism. All ... | |
| difference between indian culture & another culture | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: what is difference between indian culture & another culture? A: All rivers finally reach one ocean. The Hindus believe that worship of any god will finally reach ... | |
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Dr. V. Siva Prasad
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In addition to general questions, I can answer rare and in-depth questions on Hinduism.
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I published some articles in general magazines. I have also published
about 40 research papers in national and international conferences
and journals.
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Retired Professor,
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, India
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Ph. D.
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I was nominated as paper referee for an international journal.
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