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Which verse/scripture is this shloka from? (tavam vastu nushmshi gamdyi yatr gavo bhuri sringa ayasa)
I am trying to identify the source of the sloka. I came across this sloka while listening to a lecture:
tavam vastu nushmshi gamdyi gavo bhuri sringa ayasa
तावां वस्तु नुष्म्षि गम्द्यि यत्र गावो भूरि...
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Are there any stotras for curing baldness or enhancing physical beauty
Yes I do know that this is a materialistic request but honestly some of us can’t shed the materialistic part of life that easily and I believe that our ancient yogis had an answer for everything in ...
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How to find the corresponding rik for a sama?
Does anyone have any (preferably online) resources to trace the ~1800 sama verses in the original rig veda?
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Is there a list/book of all Mantras, their Rishis/seers & the Dieties corresponding to each? [closed]
Is there a list or collection of all mantras, their rishis & their deities ?
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Are Samvada sooktham and aikyamathya sooktham the same?
What is the difference between Samvada sooktha and Aikyamathya sooktha?
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How can I worship Dyaus the Sky god?
I can't find any specific hymns dedicated to him in the Rigveda. Are there any mantras or richas dedicated to him in our Shastra?
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Is there any sukta in Rigveda containing 16 richas and starting with the word"Indra"?
There is a chapter called Rigvidhana in Agnipurana in which it is mentioned that if the aforementioned 16 Richas are chanted daily then one is blessed with intelligence, friends and fulfillment of ...
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What is the context and meaning for the rig veda mantra "Aano bhadra krtavo yantu vishwatah"
Consider the following mantra from Rig Veda
Aano bhadra krtavo yantu vishwatah
In which context it has been told and what is the exact meaning and interpretation for it?
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What is the meaning/context of Rig Veda 10.149.1?
Rig Veda 10.149.1 reads;
SAVITAR fixed the earth with bands to bind it, and made heaven
stedfast where no prop supported. Savitar milked, as ’twere a restless
courser, air, sea bound fast to ...
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Is Om namah shivaya mantra in Atharva Veda , SamaVeda or RigVeda? [duplicate]
If Om Namah Shivaya given in AtharvaVeda, SamaVeda or Rig Veda then please share the verse.
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What are benefits of samvada sookta?
Sookta are generally for some particular purpose. What are the benefits of samvada sookta ?
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What does it mean when it's said that an entire Vedic Sukta was revealed to the Saptarishis?
From Wiki:
The earliest list of the Seven Rishis is given by Jaiminiya Brahmana
2.218-221: Agastya, Atri, Bhardwaja, Gautam, Jamadagni, Vasistha and Vishvamitra followed by Brihadaranyaka ...
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Translation of the very first Mantra of the Rig Veda
This page mentions all the Sanskrit Shlokas of the Rig Veda. Here is the very first one
अग्निमीळे पुरोहितं यज्ञस्य देवमृत्विजम् । होतारं रत्नधातमम् १
I tried looking for translations by an Indian ...
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Why is Rig Veda Book 2 Hymn 23 Verse 1 not used for summoning or praying to ganpati?
As mentioned in answer to this question, Rig-veda verse 1 as follows
ॐ गणानां त्वा गणपतिं हवामहे कविं कवीनामुपमश्रवस्तमम् ।
ज्येष्ठराजं ब्रह्मणां ब्रह्मणस्पत आ नः षृण्वन्नूतिभिः सीदसादनम् ॥
cannot ...
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What is the significance of Sri Suktam which is part of Rigveda?
Sri Suktam of RigVeda describes the nama, rupa, swaroopa, greatness etc. of Goddess Sri, who is Vishnu patni (wife of Lord Vishnu).
Now, the question is what is the significance and how should it be ...
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