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Question Is Lord Shiva First Vaishnava (Devotee of Lord Vishnu)? Answer Srimad Bhagavatam 12.13.16 nimna-gānāṁ yathā gaṅgā devānām acyuto yathā vaiṣṇavānāṁ yathā śambhuḥ purāṇānām idam tathā Just as Ganga among rivers, Achyuta among gods, Shambu among Vaishnavas, This (Bhagavatam) is the same among Puranas. Note: “The question: Is Lord Shiva First Vaishnava (Devotee of Lord Vishnu)?” is licensed by Stack Exchange Inc (https://hinduism.stackexchange.com/); user contributions licensed under CC BY-SA.

Question Why do Gaudiya Vaishnavas believe in Brahma samhita? Answer Anyway, if I may, I would like to explain our reasoning behind why we accept unorthodox scriptures like the Brahma Samhita. There is unfortunately a lot of misconceptions about Gaudiya Vaishnavism and this is soiling the view the Hindu community has of it. First of all, in Hinduism there are a lot of sects and sampradayas and they all have, at times, quite differing beliefs....

Question In hinduism how has “Kala” or time been described? Answer Lord Krishna(Narayan) is the Lord of Time Lord Krishna(Narayan) Himself is time like he is mentioned in Bhagvad Gita: प्रह्लादश्चास्मि दैत्यानां कालः कलयतामहम् । मृगाणां च मृगेन्द्रोऽहं वैनतेयश्च पक्षिणाम् ॥ (Chapter 10, Solka 30) Meaning: I am the water-god, and the manes. I am the controller of death. I am the time or death among the healers, lion among the beasts, and the king of birds among birds....

Question Democracy in Hinduism Answer In the Ramayana, Ayodhya Kanda, the first three chapters are about how Rama was chosen as the successor of Dasharatha to the throne of Ayodhya. The first chapter of Ayodhya Kanda lists the various virtues of Prince Rama from verses 6 to 44. Valmiki describes Rama as the repository of all virtues, and compares Kausalya to Mother Aditi (who shines by her son Indra's prowess). Rama is said to be Anupama Soonuh or "...

Question Is there any verse to have nice wife? Answer From Markendya Purana there is Argalastrotram created by Vishnu sage. There is a verse in that. Taken from Durga saptashati of Markandeya Purana . पत्नीं मनोरमाम देहि मनोवृत्तानुसारिणिम तारिणीमदुर्गसंसारसागरस्य कुलोद्भवाम patnim manoramaam dehi manovrittanusarineem taarineem durgasansar sagarasye kulodbhavaam Give me a wife in harmony with my mind; that makes the life journey easier for me. This verse is chanted in time of Pratah(6-9 AM) and sayam (6-9 PM)....

Question Selfishness in Bhakthi Answer Jaya Nitai! I will try and give an answer from a Vaishnav (Gaudiya) point of view. In Bhagavad Gita 7.16, Sri Krsna tells us that 4 types of people will approach the Lord (in the mood of Bhakti): catur-vidhā bhajante māḿ janāḥ su-kṛtino ’rjuna ārto jijñāsur arthārthī jñānī ca bharatarṣabha O best among the Bharatas, four kinds of pious men begin to render devotional service unto Me—the distressed, the desire of wealth, the inquisitive, and he who is searching for knowledge of the Absolute....

Question Is there any verse or mantra to become opulent? Answer Their is similar shloka , I have found relating to your question. Their may be many more shlokas or mantras similar to this , but it I find this more closely related to question. श्रद्धां मेधां यशः प्रज्ञां विद्यां बुद्धिं श्रियं बलम् । आयुष्यं तेज आरोग्यं देहि मे हव्यवाहन ॥ ॥ O Messenger (Agni) give me faith, wisdom, glory, understanding, learning, intellect, wealth, power, longetivity, lusture, and health....

Question Why eating rice is prohibited on Ekadashi? Answer It is said in the PurAnas that the personification of all sins or the pApa purusha resides within the grains like rice on this day. That's why eating all grains including rice is prohibited on the EkAdashi Tithis. The Kamakoti.com website quotes the Vishnu PurAna in this context as follows: yAni kAni cha pApAni brahmahatyAdikAni cha | annamAshritya tiShThanti saMprApte harivAsare | aghaM sa kevalaM bhu~Nkte yo bhu~Nkte harivAsare || [viShNupurANe]...

Question Manu Smriti as a source of controversy Answer No Manusmriti is not altered. The fault is in the eyes of those whose views have been brainwashed by the Abrahamic educational approach of the occidentals. The fault is in the eyes of those who are trying to equate a pig and a cow(trying to equate a Chandala and a Brahmana). The fault is in the minds of those who are propounding the Western notion that all men are born equal which is against the Vedas....

Question “Chaitanya” (चैतन्य) and “Soul” (आत्मा) , Same or Different? Answer Atman is defined as: सच्चिदानन्द स्वरुप Sacchidananda Swarupa Form of Sat, Chid and Aananda Sat swarupa means pure existence. Chid swarupa means pure consciousness. Aananda swarupa means infinite blissfull state. Chid Swarupa ie. Consciousness ie., Chaitanya Swarupa. So, Chaitanya and Soul aren't exactly same. Chaitanya is one of the state of Atman, the other states being pure existence and infinite bliss....

Question On Identity of Sage Valmiki Answer According to Skanda Purana, Nagara Khanda, Volume 17, Chapter 124, Sage Valmiki is Brahmin by birth too. Formerly, there was a Brahmana named Lohajangha in Chamatkarpura. He hailed from the family of Mandavya. Initially, he was a good person devoted to his family but once, there was no rain for a long time in Chamatkarpuar. So, Chamatkarpur was affected by famine and to fulfill his family requirements, he became thief/robber....

Question Why didn’t Lord Shiva realize that he was beheading his own son? Answer This whole event is a series of interconnected Chain events. I'm here summarizing the chain events: 1) Boon to Gajasura: Gajasura was a devotee of Lord Shiva and he got a boon that his head would be revered in future as described in the answer here. 2) Curse to Lord Shiva: Lord Shiva once killed Surya and Kasyapa (father of Surya) cursed him as described in answer here....

Question Why do we people offer Prasad? Answer Offering the prasad is referred to the prasad that is offered to lord first and then it is to be served among all the persons who will be present there. It is believe that the prasad work as blessings which is transferred through prasad. The prasad is not only sweet or pure water(amrit).It can be anything like tulsi leaves or anything good like that....

Question Why Gandhari remained blind-folded all her life Answer Gandhari has blindfolded her eyes because of love and respect towards her husband Dhritarashtra. I don't think there is a role or impact of Bhishma on this incident. It is mentioned in Sambhava Parva of Adi Parva, Mahabharata. Soon after Bhishma heard from the Brahmanas that Gandhari, the amiable daughter of Suvala, having worshipped Hara (Siva) had obtained from the deity the boon that she should have a century of sons....

Question Please Explain The Number 108 Answer According to Vedic cosmology, number 108 is the basis of creation. Number 108 represent our universe. 108 represent the whole of our existence. 108 is a number which resonates throughout the universe. Please refere following link for more details http://www.mallstuffs.com/Blogs/BlogDetails.aspx?BlogId=264&BlogType=Spiritual&Topic=Why%20number%20108%20is%20holy%20and%20auspicious%20in%20Hinduism Note: “The question: Please Explain The Number 108” is licensed by Stack Exchange Inc (https://hinduism.stackexchange.com/); user contributions licensed under CC BY-SA.