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Of the four ages in Hinduism, Kaliyug is the current age that we are living in. The lord of this age of Kaliyug, is known as Kali. Kali is a demon, a source of evil and the lord of unrighteousness. At the beginning of the age of Kaliyug, when Kali was causing distress to Dharma…

Why is a Havan Kunda (Fire Sacrifice Altar) structured in three zones? What is the science behind this?

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A Havan (fire sacrifice altar) has three zones which is the form of triguṇātmikā prakruti (the three qualities of nature).The one at the bottom is painted black, the middle one is painted red and the topmost is painted white. Why? Black represents tamoguṇa (the mode of inertia), red represents rajoguṇa (mode of passion) and white…

Will we not get bored listening to Katha repeatedly?

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Do you get fed up of eating food despite eating every day, three times a day? You never say, “Oh what nonsense is this eating all the time?” When you are hungry as well as love your food, you will continue to eat. Similarly, if you are interested is Katha, are hungry to know more…

Are there any other or more incarnations of God apart from those mentioned in our scriptures?

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People sometimes ask what the last incarnation of God was. According to the ten main incarnations, it was Lord Buddha. Then people question what the next incarnation will be, to which the answer is Lord Kalki. So does that mean that there are no incarnations in between? When you reflect on this you will understand…

What is suicide according to Shrimad Bhagavat?

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Suicide is not just simply harming oneself physically to die. Suicide is explained as follows in the Shrimad Bhagavat: We are very fortunate to have attained this precious human body which is difficult to attain even by the demi-gods. Shri Ram Charit Manas says: Bade bhāga mānuṣa tanu pāvā, sur durlabha sab graṃthani gāvā Ehi…

Why is food considered the form of God? Why do we bow to food and pray before eating?

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Our scriptures refer to food as Bhrama (God/the Supreme Being). Annam bhrameti vyajānāt annena annenaiva imanibhutāni jāyate annenaiva jātāni jivanti Annam Brahmā annam na nindyāt etad vratam This is further explained below. One must not denigrate food in any circumstances. This is similar to observing a good vow. All beings are created from food. Parents…

What is Satsang and what are its benefits?

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Satsang means meeting saints/ great people who implement what our scriptures tell us and have experienced God and exchanging good thoughts with them. Through this, an individual becomes selfless and benevolent. Thereafter, this individual will be led towards a selfless goal and activity and be inspired to serve others. Consequently, not only will this individual…

Why does every Hindu prayer and function start with “Aum”? What do the Vedas say about “Aum”?

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“Tasya vāchakah pranavah” – Upanishad Pranav or the Aumkār is the syllabic form of the Supreme Being. It is a sound synonymous with God. It is the origin of all the words and sounds. The entire creation, scriptures and music have sprung from this sound. This supremely blissful sound sustains the entire universe. The three…

Why do we fast for specific months and days?

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