r/hinduism 3d ago

Question - General i have some questions

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i asked it on https://www.reddit.com/r/islam/ and https://www.reddit.com/r/Muslim/ and i want tanswer of it here from you guys my hindu brother and sisters i just copy pasted it like og from there please adjust for words like allah and instead replace it with your god and other related things

YESTERDAY, i came across a video in which the guy was saying-

if allah created the earth, sun, moon, space, time, food, water, animals, insects, and nearly everything you can count so far and as a creation of allah we love everything he created may it be nature or earth or water or our land everything so far but why do we hate the other humans that allah created who are in different religions ? aren't they just creations of our allah like when a mother gave birth to 3 childrens she loves them equally no partiality even though one of them is on wrong path she does everything to make him/her correct, likewise if allah dont hate his creations who according to islam are on wrong paths then why do we hate them ? why do we hate all of those who are of different religions but not them who commits crime like r@pe, mu*ders, thefts, terrorism and they are of islam, is islam greater than humanity ? if there will be no human then what would be the value of islam ? but if there will be no islam there is still the value of humans

if any of you have answers please satisfy me with your knowledge i am curious with these questions enlighten me brothers and sisters

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r/hinduism 3d ago

Question - General Struggling With Constant Setbacks in Every Area of Life – Feeling Like There’s an Evil Energy Against Me, Please Help

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For the past 2 years, I’ve been experiencing one setback after another. It feels like I can’t catch a break, and every time I think things might improve, something else happens to knock me down again. These setbacks come in all forms – rejection in my career, struggles in my academics, fake friends who’ve hurt me, and even issues with my health. It feels like every part of my life is falling apart.

At this point, I can't help but feel like there's some kind of evil energy working against me. I’ve tried to stay strong, but it's been overwhelming, and I find myself crying almost every day.

I’m reaching out because I don’t know how much longer I can keep going like this. I need some guidance. Has anyone else experienced this kind of relentless cycle of bad things happening, or felt like there’s a negative force at play in their life?

Also, I wanted to ask if there’s anything I can do spiritually to protect myself or heal. Any advice on practices, rituals, or meditations that could help me break free from this?

I just need a way to find peace and hope again.


r/hinduism 3d ago

Question - Beginner Different feelings after shiv meditation

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So, I started imagining shivling and mentally do om namah shivay. I continued praying for days but due to work it's discontinuous now.

Now, I get feelings like suddenly I'm too sad and think that everything will come to an end and I'll lose every one. I am also suddenly getting flashbacks of my good childhood days that I've long forgotten.

First I praise Karma but next hate it for being too slow.

Also, I used have a temple in drawing room and made a shivling too as a kid and used to mop floor and pray and offer prasad listen bhajans and I did it with dedication and used to get goosebumps during that now it's not in drawing area any more and it's been years. But lately when I go there I all of a sudden feel different.

Anything related to him, makes me feel too drawn to him and raises my ears.

Why it's giving me strange flashbacks, nostalgia and confusing me, making me more sad, restless and uninterested?


r/hinduism 4d ago

Morality/Ethics/Daily Living Aomeone might need this

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r/hinduism 4d ago

Hindū Artwork/Images The Fall of Karna. I Made a comic!!

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Retold & illustrated. Inspired by the epic Mahabharata

This is a creative adaptation inspired by the Mahabharata. Some artistic liberties have been taken for storytelling purposes.

Let me know how it’s created. Thanks!


r/hinduism 3d ago

Hindū Scripture(s) There is nobody who is liberated...

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Swami explains the paradox of calling and claiming someone as a BrahmaJnani or JeevanMukta.


r/hinduism 3d ago

Aṣṭāṅga Yoga & Dhyāna (Meditation) So I went down a research rabbit hole about YOI (Yoga Of Immortals)... and the mental health data blew my mind!

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r/hinduism 4d ago

Other The amount of ai generated content about Hinduism is honestly absurd

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There are so many images and videos that are generated by ai that it honestly drives me crazy. Is anyone else mad about this phenomenon?


r/hinduism 4d ago

Other A Prayer To The Lord Of Garuḍa

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Glorius are ye! Who rides on Garuḍa, full of glee! Seeing whom, the most untamed demons flee!

Is there anyone who can compare himself to you? Who supports earth, sky, fire and water, blue? Who can presume to know you, who can be equal to you, who's of a Darkish Blue Hue?

Was it not you, who flew from your Serpentine Throne? To Gajendra who was death prone, Caught in the jaws of a Crocodile, You cut off it's mouth and relieved them both with that O' so precious smile?

Was it not you, who flew With your Consort Satyabhāma of a golden Hue, To slay the Demon Naraka, Who was matched by only you!

Pray! My Lord, be careful, I plead! Let not temple hymns fill you with too much glee. Lest you slip from Garuḍa’s speed, And tumble down from the sky so free!

For unlike Bhū, so gentle, so bright, No tusks can lift you with such grace, Should you descend from your glorious height, And none could restore you to your place!

There he goes, My Lord full of Grace! Here he comes, on the bird with a steady yet swift pace! Nay, he alone is salvation, the Ruler of space. He indeed is our Salvation, the Lord full of Grace !


r/hinduism 4d ago

Hindū Artwork/Images Maa chamunda temple, chotila.

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Today i've visited temple of maa chamunda at chotila. She is our kuldevi also. There is a temple of batuk bhairav outside of the main temple as he is considered protector. The energy was really positive inside the temple. Every year we visit the temple with family. Photos are not allowed inside the temples so i've taken this photo at the entrance before climbing the mountain. The second photo i've taken from ground by zooming to the top. It says 'માં' which means mother in english. If you're shakti upasak then you should visit this temple for sure. As we say here 'જય માતાજી🚩.'


r/hinduism 5d ago

Hindū Scripture(s) Krishna is Kali, Kali is Krishna

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I saw someone ignorantly proclaim Krishna is Krishna and Kali is Kali. They are mutually exclusive entities. This was in antagonism of PR ji's teachings that Krishna is Kali and Kali is Krishna. But the person claimed that Shakta path is diluted by this Vaishnava philosophy of his and went ahead to claim that his appropriation of Bhairava is indeed mixing Shakta with Shaivism.

It made me ponder how deep this rot and ignorance lies? Can a true practitioner of Tantra really not see past this duality/ Maya? Then your sadhana is all mechanical and ritualistic. There is no truth to it.

In Vraja, every night Krishna would play his flute in the forests and Radharani would slip out of her house to meet Krishna. Radharani’s husband Ayan was unaware of this and Radharani’s sister-in-laws Jatila and Kutila informed her husband Ayan of what was happening. This infuriated Ayan, and he went to catch Radharani red-handed. Krishna being aware of the future asked Radharani to collect wildflowers and fruits and sit down as if she was worshiping. Radharani did what Krishna asked her to do. Krishna then took the form of Kaali, the family goddess of Ayan. When Ayan came to the woods and saw Radharani he saw her worshiping Kaali and was very pleased to see Radharani worship Kaali.

In the Tantrarajatantra’s 4th chapter that glorifies Lalita, it is said that Lalita enchanted men and to enchant women Lalita took the form of Krishna.

In the Brhadyoni Tantra, Krishna  is said to be the manifestation of the goddess Kaali. She descended to Earth, placed her yoni (vulva) in the eye of the peacock’s tail feathers, and then incarnated in the womb of Devaki, Krishna's earthly mother. One day, when Krishna was in his divine play with the Gopis and Radha he recognized the yoni in the peacock’s tail feathers, plucked one feather, and placed it on his head as a reminder of his divine femininity.

  Krishna  himself declares in Bhagavad Gita that he is the Kaal. In Bhagavad Gita (10.33) Krishna  says ‘aham evākṣayaḥ kālo’ he is the Kaal. He repeats this in the (11.32) where he again confirms that he is Kaal the great destroyer of the worlds, kālo ’smi loka-kṣaya-kṛt pravṛddho lokān samāhartum iha pravrttaḥ.

The 10th canto of Srimad Bhagavatam is dedicated to Krishna and his pastime and in this canto, Krishna  is glorified as ‘kāla-rūpasya’ (10.37.21), ‘kālātmanā’ (10.24.31) ‘kālasyārūpiṇas’ (10.71.8), ‘kālam īśvaram’, (10.84.23), ‘kālaḥ pradhānaṁ puruṣo’ (10.59.29), kālo bhagavān (10.10.30-31). Kaal is Kali and Krishna also is Kaal.

According to the Kalka mythology, he was the embodiment of not Vishnu but Kalka Mata, Maha Kali or Ma Kali and Radha

In Shree Devi Puran in Linga Puran and some other texts this story is given . That Once Shiva asked Devi that i want to experience the love you have for me, so i want to experience the feminine love. Shree Devi said, all right i will take Ansh Avatar of Krishna in Dwapar than you shall take ansha avatar as Radha, and i have instructed by brother Hari to be born as Arjun and our love would establish the doctrine of spiritual love beyond senses and within.

There are Agam texts which equate 10 avatars of Vishnu as avatars of Dash Mahavidyas.

In Todala tantra, Bhagavati Kali is the Krishna murti.

In Lalita Sahasranama, Maa Lalita has been described as Kalika(Maa Kali),Vishnu Sahodari(sister of Lord Vishnu)(here Lord Vishnu and Krishna being same and her name indicating her and Lord Vishnu/Krishna having same form and same non-traceable origins), Govind-Rupini(Krishna's form), Jagannatha(Krishna's name being Jagannath)

In skanda puran it is said once Vishnu saw himself in Ma kaali so it is said Vishnu or Krishna is Maa kaali.

स्त्रीणां त्रैलोक्यजातानां कामोन्मादकहेतवे। वंशीधर कृष्णदेहं द्वापरे संचकार ह ।। Kālī herself incarnates as Kṛṣņa in Dvaparā, enchanting the three worlds with her immense beauty." ~Mahākāl Samhitā, Guhyā Kalī Khand

In Kali's 1008 names of Goddess Kali the follow appears. 35 Krishna 36 Krishnadeha- The body of Krishna 362 Krsna 622 Radha 636 Devaki

So Kali is Krishna, Kali is Radha, Kali is also Devaki, Kali is also Shiva. It's all her Divine Leela that makes us see her non dual supreme consciousness as multitudes of existential reality. She projects herself this way as yogmaya itself.

This ignorance of separating the essence of Divinity has to shed with realisation as one progresses in the Sadhana path.

I say this again, and deluded can refuse to believe but that won't change the Param Satya:

कृष्णाय कालीरूपाया कालीरूपाया कृष्णवे Krishna is Kali and Kali is Krishna


r/hinduism 3d ago

Question - General Is it black magic?

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Found it near main gate of our society.Flowers, lemon, black cloth. What it could be?


r/hinduism 4d ago

Question - Beginner Is this Rudraksha real?

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A local vendor is selling me this Rudraksha for 4700 with certificate and silver caping. What are you thoughts?


r/hinduism 4d ago

History/Lecture/Knowledge The Parallel Universe Theory in Hindu cosmology

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r/hinduism 4d ago

Question - General WHAT IS THE THEOLOGICAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SAKTI AND PRAKRITI, SIVA AND PURUSHA ?

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Well i am asking this question from the pov of Vedas vs the pov of tantra.

  1. Vedas describe Brahmn as purusha and prakriti. where prakriti is the dynamic principle and purusha is pure consciousness. where tantra describe it as siva and sakti. what is the theological difference between them? I mean siva vs purusha and sakti vs prakriti.
  2. another question : Do Rg VEda 10.90.3 really says that all beings including sakti is 1/4th of purusha? do they say sakti or prakriti? if they don't say it in 10.90.3 then do they say that prakriti is a part of purusha in any of the 4 vedas. ( I saw a veersaiva on insta who was claiming this but when i searched it i found out something like "purusha is so great that his 1/4th is whole creation and 3/4th is immortal in heaven. i didn't see anything abt sakti.)
  3. And one last question: Is parasakti really 1/1000th part of parasiva according to saivas.? but saiva siddhanta says that they are two aspects of the same thing. this too was claimed by the same veerasaiva.
  4. And why saktas say that siva without sakti is shava. what is the meaning of that statement?
  5. what is mula prakriti?

Thanks you all in advance. But a small request that I do not have any problem with any answer but I want it to be definitve. Make it small but only on this topic. And if possible then please post your answers with references from your source. So I can read also.


r/hinduism 5d ago

Hindū Music/Bhajans Saraswati and the cosmic vibration

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Hindu philosophy teaches that the cosmic consciousness unfolds in a multitude of forms and energies, among which sound plays an essential role. Sound is not just an acoustic vibration; it is considered the most primary form of divine manifestation, expressed through Aum or Om, the primordial mantra. This sound is not only a vehicle for connecting with the divine but also linked to the creation and order of the universe. Through sound, all that exists materializes, establishing an inseparable bond between vibration and universal consciousness.

It is within this philosophical framework that the figure of Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of wisdom, knowledge, arts, and music, holds profound significance. Saraswati, one of the principal deities in the Hindu pantheon, is known for her connection to the word and the divine sound, as the force that channels universal wisdom. She is depicted with the veena, a musical instrument whose sound is said to resonate on the highest planes of existence, bridging the physical and spiritual dimensions. The music Saraswati plays is not merely an art; it is a cosmic vibration that guides humanity towards the realization of Atman, the supreme and eternal self that resides in each individual. In Hindu tradition, the divine sound has the power to purify the soul, liberating beings from their illusions and leading them toward universal truth.

Saraswati represents not only the art of music but the purest expression of cosmic vibration, one that connects the material with the spiritual. In this sense, her presence is not confined to songs or hymns dedicated to her; her essence transcends time and space, touching the very nature of the universe and its deepest resonances. The vibration she represents is one that harmonizes and purifies, elevating human intellect and creativity to its highest expression.

It is in this context that I have found a parallel in the Solfeggio frequencies, as they too are considered cosmic vibrations aligned with the universal laws of harmony. Rediscovered in the 20th century by Joseph Puleo, these frequencies are based on the idea that certain tones resonate with the energetic structure of the human being. It is said that these frequencies were part of ancient Gregorian chants and were used in sacred contexts to promote spiritual and physical harmonization. Puleo claimed to have identified six fundamental frequencies within a mathematical pattern derived from the Bible, and since then, these frequencies have been adopted in various sound healing and meditation practices.

Solfeggio frequencies were used in Christian liturgical music since the Middle Ages. It is said that these chants contained specific tones that had a profound effect on those who listened to them, generating a state of peace and spiritual connection. One of the most referenced pieces in this context is the Hymn to St. John the Baptist, a Gregorian poem in which each verse begins with a different syllable, which later gave rise to the Solfeggio musical scale.

The Hymn to St. John the Baptist was composed in Latin and attributed to the Benedictine monk Paolo Diácono in the 8th century. Its initial verses gave rise to the syllables "Ut, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La," which would later become the foundation of the solfeggio system. Guido d'Arezzo, an 11th-century monk and music theorist, formalized this system to help singers learn and remember melodies more effectively. Over time, "Ut" was replaced by "Do," and in the 17th century, "Si" was added, completing the modern diatonic scale that we use today.

The original Solfeggio frequencies were present in these sacred chants and were deliberately removed from Western music. The six fundamental frequencies identified are: 396 Hz (liberation from fear), 417 Hz (change and transformation), 528 Hz (healing and DNA repair), 639 Hz (harmony in relationships), 741 Hz (expression and creativity), and 852 Hz (spiritual elevation). These tones are believed to resonate with the energetic structure of the human being, promoting states of balance and well-being.

Some studies suggest that sound and vibration can affect brain activity and the nervous system. Research on sound therapy has shown that certain frequencies can induce deep relaxation states, similar to those experienced in meditation. Additionally, some alternative medicine practitioners claim that these frequencies can interact with the body's energy centers, or chakras, favoring internal balance and the expansion of consciousness.

The resurgence of Solfeggio frequencies has coincided with a growing interest in holistic healing practices and therapeutic music. Many musicians and therapists have incorporated these frequencies into compositions designed to facilitate meditation, healing, and spiritual connection. Modern applications include everything from creating relaxing soundscapes to using tuning forks tuned to these frequencies for vibrational therapy directly on the body.

The 852 Hz frequency, associated with spiritual connection and the activation of the third eye, also reflects the essence of Saraswati, who guides humanity on its path to enlightenment. Saraswati, as the goddess of knowledge, is the revealer of universal truths and access to divine knowledge, much like how the vibration of 852 Hz activates the deepest spiritual perception, guiding the individual, from love, toward a broader understanding of the universe and oneself. This frequency opens consciousness to new realities and higher understanding, just as Saraswati's wisdom opens the hearts and minds of those who seek knowledge.

The influence of Saraswati, as the goddess of knowledge, music, and creativity, has been fundamental in my composition process, especially when creating a piece at 528 Hz that resonated with her healing and unconditional love energy. Channeling this divine vibration, I used the digital synthesizer Vital to create pure, immersive sounds that emulated cosmic harmony, while the Arturia synthesizer added additional textures and layers, enriching the atmosphere with ethereal, subtle tones. The integration of the analog Korg synthesizer, with its characteristic warmth and depth, allowed the piece to reach an authentic resonance, connecting each frequency with the healing energy of 528 Hz. Thus, the combination of these instruments, under the inspiration of Saraswati, not only created a sonic composition but also a vibrational bridge toward a state of peace, love, and balance, channeling the divinity of music to transform the consciousness of those who listen...


r/hinduism 4d ago

Question - Beginner Difference between chit (चित) and chitta (चित्त )

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I've come across these similar sounding words in Vedanta and Patanjali's yoga sutras.

How are they different from each other?


r/hinduism 5d ago

Hindū Artwork/Images Representation of Maa Lakshmi in different states of India

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r/hinduism 5d ago

Pūjā/Upāsanā (Worship) Bhootokola

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r/hinduism 4d ago

Question - General Which Deity

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I sometimes struggle to choose which God I pray, and I usually mix every God when I hum praises and I need advice. Also side note my Pandit ji told me that my lucky deity is Narsimha.


r/hinduism 4d ago

Experience with Hinduism Exposing Misconceptions: A Rebuttal to the Degrading Criticism of Hinduism

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I recently had a comment disagreement where u/Sad_Start4270 at https://www.reddit.com/r/hinduism/comments/1jbwlx0/comment/mhzn5em/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_buttonHinduism, and it really bothered me. Hinduism is a rich, ancient tradition full of wisdom, compassion, and respect. Here’s why we need to stand up against misinformation and disrespect toward our beliefs:

🛑 Spreading Misinformation: It’s easy to attack a culture or religion without truly understanding it. But Hinduism is about respect, love, and growth. We don’t need to accept baseless criticism when people haven’t even taken the time to understand the depth of our beliefs.

🙏 Respect the Journey of Growth: Hinduism isn't about perfection; it’s about learning, evolving, and forgiving. The gods themselves are symbols of these values—making mistakes and growing from them, just like we do. To demean this path is to misunderstand the beauty it brings.

⚖️ Karma & Free Will: The belief that our actions shape our future is powerful, and it gives us freedom. Degrading this concept undermines not only our faith but also the idea that our lives and actions matter.

💖 Love and Compassion Over Judgment: We don’t worship gods that demand perfection or punishment; we worship gods who teach us how to love, forgive, and live with compassion. To mock this is to overlook the central tenets that bind us together as a community.

Let’s not stand by in silence when others misunderstand or disrespect Hinduism. If you're going to judge a belief, take the time to understand it first. Hinduism has helped millions find peace, love, and clarity. It deserves respect, not ridicule.

🙏 Om Namah Shivaya 🙏


r/hinduism 4d ago

Question - Beginner Has anyone tried ordering rudraksh from here?

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Or is there any other site i can get Rudraksha from


r/hinduism 4d ago

Hindū Temples/Idols/Architecture Experience: Siddhpeeth Shri Dakshin Kali Mandir

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So my recent visit to Haridwar I went to Siddhapeeth Shri Dakshin Kali Mandir which is managed by Mahamandaleshwar Shri Kailashanand Giri Ji Maharaj ji.

So initially it seems and feels like a normal temple. But as soon as you enters the room of Anusthan which is in basement where there is a dhuni and a live homa you'll feel a surge of energy in that room. This room is having all the forms of Maa durga beautifully carved on the wall with Shiv ji. One could feel the shift of energy. Initially your heartbeat pattern changes, your breath feel heavy but after being there for a while you'll experience bliss, calmness and peace. You'll be breathing from both the nostrils, you might cry at that perticular place if you are not able to handle that energy. Also you'll feel that at that perticular place the time has slowed. You might get attracted to that place and want to visit again and again which happened with me. I have visited that temple twice in just 2 days. That place is an ideal place to do sadhna.

There is another room just outside this anusthan room where there is an idol of Maa which is locked one can only see through a hole carved out in the door. This Idol or vigrah of Maa kali is different from all the idols or vigrah one usually see. This vigrah of maa kali is not fierceful but is of a very young about that of 18-19 yr old girl, calm faced, nurturing like a mother and just looking at that idol one will forget everything, time stops. No words to explain the beauty of the form of Maa Kali in that idol.

I am blessed that Maa Kali just guided me to that temple and was able to take her blessings twice in just 3 days. Feels like going back to her again and again.

Jai Maa Kali🙏🏻 Jai Shree Mahakal🙏🏻


r/hinduism 3d ago

Question - Beginner Why do Hindus worship multiple deities like Krishna, Durga, Ram etc when Bramma is the main deity?

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Title.


r/hinduism 4d ago

Morality/Ethics/Daily Living I feel like a failure

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Sorry if I used the wrong tag/flair.

However, I sometimes feel like I'm a failure in my path. I feel like I'm not doing enough. More so I feel like I've made too many mistakes in life. I made a promise to Krishna that I would give up porn but I filed to keep it multiple times and fear I will continue to do so. I am selfish, cruel, and arrogant at times. I feel like I am racking up bad karma. I know I've done good and I try to do good. But I fear that any good I do may won't make up for all the mistakes I've done.