Questions tagged [vaishnavism]
Vaishnavism is one of the branches of Hinduism with followers worshiping lord Vishnu as the greatest or supreme god
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How many Vaishnava Agamas (Pancharatra & Vaikhanasa) are traditionally said to exist, and how many are available in printed or digital form today?
I have come across the following traditional numbers for Vaishnava Agamas:
Pancharatra Samhitas: traditionally 108 (the famous “divya-agama” list)
Vaikhanasa Samhitas: traditionally 28 (14 revealed by ...
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According to Vaishnava theology, which of the three primary forms of Lord Vishnu is regarded as the source from whom various incarnations manifest?
As per sub sect of vaishnavism, there are 3 very well known forms of Lord Nārāyaṇa in the eka-pāda bhuta (where there are infinite univeres according to various texts) which are Kāraṇodaśāyī, ...
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Is Guru and Brahman abheda according to Dvaita Vedanta and Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?
There is a famous verse which is the first verse of Guru Stotram, a part of Guru Gītā in Skanda Purāna :
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः ।
गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः ...
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In Narasimha kavacham of Bramhanda purana why Narasimha is described as slayer of Hiranyaksha
recently I was listening to Narasimha Kavacham from Bramhanda purana and also following the Shloka and I came accross this Shloka
मध्यं पातु हिरण्याक्षवक्षःकुक्षिविदारणः
(May the one who chiseled the ...
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Why does starting sadhana usually results in things getting much worse in your life, are bad karmas being burned up quickly?
Many guru/acharya say that when people start sadhana, they think their life will get better.
But actually, it usually gets much worse before it gets better ?
Because there is a huge increase in your ...
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Conflict of Dharma
Is there a contradiction in Hindu teachings about non-violence and eating meat?
Some Hindu scriptures clearly say that Ahimsa (non-violence) is the highest form of dharma:
•The Manusmriti calls Ahimsa ...
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About Jagannatha sampradaya
Jagannatha sampradaya or Utakaliya Vaishnava sampradaya is the most prominent tradition in Odisha. But it is not as much discussed as other schools of Vaishnavism like Sri Vaishnavism, Madhva ...
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What are the different types of Tulasi plant?
In the place where I live, two main types of Tulasi plant are available. Locals know them as:
Krishna Tulasi: Purple leaves and stem, small leaves, sheds leaves in autumn/winter.
Raam Tulasi: Light ...
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If indulgence near sinful places and persons can not be avoided what should one do (vaishnav sect view)
There are many sins done by my friends (smoke, meat etc.)
There are many times where people indulge in sin but one should be in association of devotees for liberation but daily life work & duties ...
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What are the scriptural verses that say acharyas of Vaishnava sampradayas are incarnations?
The popular beliefs regarding the four main Vaishnava sampradayas are as follows:
1. Shri Sampradaya: Founded by Maa Lakshmi. Main acharya is Shri Ramanujacharya, third incarnation of Adishesha (after ...
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Should a person who want Moksha have sex?
Is there any scripture where it is written that those who want moksha should avoid sex at all even if it is with one's wife ?
Some big saints who were known to have Siddhis avoided sex with even their ...
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Can I study Veda if I am not a Brāhmaṇa?
As an astika, I know that only dvijas have the adhikara for learning Veda mantras, reciting them and performing Vedic rituals according to the Vedic texts with those mantras. However, the same ...
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What is the Universal Dharma(i.e Dharma same for all)?
What is the universal dharma for all people regardless of gender, caste and religion?
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Do Vishnu devotees eventually become ascetics?
Hari Om.
I was watching a clip from Ranveer Allahbadia's TRS podcast that he had with Rajarshi Nandy. It was a discussion of differences between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu .
Rajarshi Nandy, the guest, ...
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What is the way to escape the karmic cycle?
I have suffered from scrupulosity before and recovered. Upon reading vaishnav texts, I find that every action has negative karmic affects (e.g - even eating plants causes harm). This scare me and ...
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