Rickross

WB, India

My interests are manifold & varied ranging from music to sports to mathematics (Combinatorics & Number Theory in particular).

It is said that the Bull is the symbol of Righteousness and hence the Consciousness rides it. So, if we are on the right path the Infinite Consciousness will always be with us.

Dharmo rakshati rakshitaha - Dharma protects those who protect it

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Do any Deities, other than the Pancha Mahadevatas, have Swayambhu representations?

vishnu shiva ganesha surya devi asked Sep 25, 2016 at 4:57

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Which scripture is the source of the verse "janmana jayate shudrah.. " (everyone is born a shudra)?

scripture puranas sloka varna shudra asked Apr 9, 2017 at 5:16

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Which scripture contains the famous Ganesha Sloka "Vakratunda Mahakaya..."?

scripture ganesha puja sloka asked Mar 22, 2016 at 6:08

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22 votes

Why is madhu (honey) considered a prohibited food in brahmacharya?

scripture food brahmacharya asked Mar 13, 2016 at 5:49

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19 votes

Are curses(saapa) effective in Kali Yuga?

yuga kali-yuga smriti parashara asked Sep 16, 2016 at 8:22

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Are highly upvoted answers, accepted answers posted here considered as rules?

discussion support policy rules self-governance asked Jan 19, 2018 at 6:58

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Does nAma-japa also require dikshA (initiation)?

scripture guru initiation nama-japa asked Aug 10, 2017 at 5:26

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What are the permissible numbers for japa count that are less than 108?

mantras japa asked Feb 8, 2016 at 7:26

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Are married women allowed to fast religiously(vrata)?

scripture women fasting smriti parashara asked Sep 11, 2016 at 14:53

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Are there any other Puranas that predict Adi Shanakaracharya besides the Bhavishya Purana?

puranas adi-shankaracharya asked Sep 3, 2016 at 5:22

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What is Hinduism's view on porn?

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What does Hinduism say about masturbation?

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Is the ritual of killing an animal as offering to Maa Kali correct?

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As a Hindu, can I feed other people beef?

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When does a soul lose its memory of its previous birth?

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What are the Agama scriptures? Are they related to Shruti/Vedas?

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Vedas and Vedic dharma on homosexuality

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Does Hinduism give preference to scriptural injunctions over own logical thought in day to day activities?

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Details about the verse: "Tvameva Mata Ca Pita Tvameva"?

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Under which circumstances physical punishment to wife is allowed?

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What are the after-effects of insulting gods or goddesses?

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What is the truth behind the practice of Sati? How is it related to Hinduism?

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What is the punishment for consensual sex in Hinduism?

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How many available smritis are there in total?

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Why can't sudras read vedas according to smritis?

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Is it true that chanting mantra without moving lips and tongue gives more effect?

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Does god know our thoughts? and is it a sin to have lustful thoughts?

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Can I have more than one Guru?

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Can a Brahmana raise a war or kill someone?

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In which scriptures can we find the original stories of the Mahavidyas?

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Is taking interest from bank a sin?

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Any other slokas suggesting drinking of cow urine

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How do you know death is near for a person as per scriptures? Is there any reference?

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Is this verse from the Brihaspati Smriti telling to kill rape victims?

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Do some people have more Grace of God and some have less?

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Did ancient Yogis float in the air and what is the method to do it?

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What food is suggested for Yogi?

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Are curses(saapa) effective in Kali Yuga?

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Is there any mention of "Scissors" in the Hindu literature?

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Which scriptures or Vedic hymns declare the Sun as the Supreme God (Brahman)?

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