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  2. vedanta - What is the definition of Nirguna Brahman according to...

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    Texts which predicate certain auspicious attributes of the Brahman cannot put up with any but their literal sense (niravakasha) whereas the Nirguna could be accommodated in the sense of denying material attributes and so find their fulfillment of purpose (charitartha).

  3. What is the meaning of the word "Shiva"? - Hinduism Stack...

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    The meaning of the name Shiva is " Auspicious, Pure ". Shiva is a male Sanskrit name that refers to the third aspect of god, called in the Vedas. If pronounced with a long final vowel "a", Shiva is a female name; a name of the goddess Parvati, Uma and Lakshmi. It can also be described as " The god staying in a state blissful, enjoying in its ...

  4. sanskrit - What is Meaning of Omkar - Hinduism Stack Exchange

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    Here is what it says: All this is the letter Om. A vivid explanation of this (is begun). All that is past, present, and future is but Om. Whatever transcends the three periods of time, too, is Om. All this is certainly Brahman. This Self is Brahman. This Self, as such, is possessed of four quarters. (The Self) seated in the waking state and ...

  5. Mars in Ascendant makes a man look youthful. It controls enthusiasm and shows solid and wild sexual desire. Mars play a very important role in marriage of a girl and boy. The ‘defect or dosh’ created by planetary position of Mars is known as Mangal Dosha. Mangal dosha is completely based on the planetary status.

  6. terminology - Definition of Bhagavan as per Vishnu Purana -...

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    The Vishnu Purana defines Bhagavān as follows, He who understands the creation and dissolution, the appearance and disappearance of beings, the wisdom and ignorance, should be called Bhagavān. — Vishnu Purana, VI.5.78. The same text defines Bhaga and provides the etymological roots as follows.

  7. What is Definition of 'Dharma' - Hinduism Stack Exchange

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    Dharma (is) that from which (results) the accomplishment of Exaltation and of the Supreme Good. Another translation: That which leads to the attainment of Abhyudaya (prosperity in this world) and Niḥśreyasa (total cessation of pain and attainment of eternal bliss hereafter) is Dharma. Share. Improve this answer.

  8. scripture - Is there any significace of twitching of eyes? -...

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    1. yes, it is true. it is one of the many signs or omens that indicate good or bad. In Ramayana, when Rama made friendship with Sugriva, left-eye twitched for 2 people - Sita & Vali. For women, left-eye twitching is good-omen and right-eye is bad. For men, left-eye twitching is bad omen and right-eye is good. Btw, your questions seems to imply ...

  9. What are the vedic definitions for paapa and punya?

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    Here, punya, is used can mean - 'good' or 'auspicious' or 'happy'. Second Mandala of Rig Veda is the Oldest one, and hence, the meaning with which the Rishi used the word punya, in this mantra cannot be stated for sure. In Ramayana, while lamenting Sita uses the words punya and paapa, in Sundara Kanda, indicating good or bad merit.

  10. vishnu - Why is Lord Shiva identified as Mahadeva? - Hinduism...

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    8. "Mahadeva", by definition means "The Supreme/Great God". In traditional Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva have an equal standing as Preserver and Destroyer respectively which maintain the cosmic balance. Judging by their roles and standing, I would have assumed that both of them would hold the title and yet when the title is used ...

  11. What is Dharma according to the Bhagavad Gita?

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    Before looking in Gita we need to analyze the word "dharma" from a dictionary. Sanskrit has only about 2000 important verbal roots, from which the meaning of most other words can be derived. " dhar " means " to hold ", " to uphold ". The esoteric meaning of "dharma" is " something that provides stability ", "the natural position".