Questions on Hindu Scriptures

Questions addressing vast ocean of Hindu Scriptures including Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita, Puranas, Ramayan, Mahabharath etc.

Saturday, 29 December 2012

What is Advaita, or nonduality?

What is Advaita, or nonduality? Advaita means nondual or "not two." This oneness is a fundamental quality of everything. Everything is a part of and made of one nondual conciousness. Often the question arises, "If it is all one thing, why don’t I experience it that way?" This is confusing oneness for the appearance of sameness. Things can appear different without being separate. Just look at your hand for a moment. Your fingers are all...

What is the meaning of the Om symbol ?

* OM is the single most ubiquitous symbol in all of Hinduism The symbol Om, Ohm or Aum is believed to be the primordial sound that emanated during the creation of the Universe * It is made up of three separate sounds, and saying these together makes Om the ultimate mantra. * Saying the three sounds together in the right way helps to awaken the inner self, the atman, which is a spark from the divine Brahman. When said in this way, Om is...

Thursday, 27 December 2012

Questions on philosophy and science

What is advaita/non-duality? Why God has created the Universe? What is the purpose of life? Who am I? Why did God separate souls from himself which should go back to him?...

Wednesday, 26 December 2012

Questions on History

Who are Aryans? Are Aryans from outside the subcontinent?...

Questions on Scriptures

VEDAS: What is Yaga(Yagam) as per Vedas? Can I get an authentic English translation of Vedas? Are Vedas five? Is Pranava Veda included in Vedas? PURANAS: Why Hinduism has so many gods? Who wrote Devi Bhagavatam? MAHABHARATHA  Why drona did not teach archery to ekalavya? RAMAYANA Why did Sri Ram abandon Sita maiya? ...

Question on Symbolism

What is the significance of OM(AUM) symbol? What is meant by representing Hindu gods as married? What is the significance of multiple gods? How many arms does Maa Durga have and why?...

Questions on Lifestyle and Traditions

Why do Hindus worship the cow? Are Hindus Idol Worshipers?  What is Yaga(Yagam) as per Vedas? Should I Become a Vegetarian?...

Questions on Festivals, Arts and Culture

What is Diwali/Deepavali? Why is it celebrated?...