Hey guys , i need to ask . Im not disrepscting anything first of all but when i went to mahakal it was a divine experience and everything was soo good and peacful . I got a thread kalawa from a panditji over there . Actually he tied it to me . After some 15 days till now July 2026 im having very bad phase and bad lucks in my hand . Many work was going away while on the final stage. Can you suggest me remedy for this ?

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Someone has posted a video criticising Sadhguru, calling him a fool and rascal. How is a devotee criticising a Sadhu, and doesn't it fall under Sadhu-ninda? I have been following Sadhguru since my 12th grade, and don't think this behaviour is befitting a devotee. Can someone clarify this for me?

One thing I feel needs more awareness is the management and control of Hindu temples in India.
In many states, Hindu temples come under government-controlled systems, where temple administration and finances are regulated by government bodies. Many devotees question why resources generated by Hindu temples are not fully managed by the Hindu community itself.
The question many Hindus ask is:
If donations and offerings are made by devotees for religious purposes, why should the money from Hindu temples be controlled by the government instead of being managed primarily for the temple, its traditions, preservation, and the welfare of the community?
Many religious communities have systems where their religious institutions’ funds are managed within their own community structures for religious activities. Should Hindu temples also have greater autonomy and community control?
This is not about opposing any religion. It is about equal treatment, transparency, and the right of devotees to have a stronger say in the management of their places of worship.
What are your thoughts?

Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah.

Dharma protects those who protect it.

This should be the core focus for all of us now. Tackling trollers online should be the last thing we should care about.

Focus should be on making sure we do Puja/Jaap daily. For those who can't do anything start by working on your Kul. Give 30 mins daily to the divine, not just when things are not ok, but daily.

Take a sankalp that I am going to do X(1/4/7/11) Malas for 11/21/41/108 days for the betterment of my Kul shakti/Liberation of my Pitrus and start Jaap of your Isht. Meditate for 10 mins on the same mantra.

Do Ganesh Mantra ' Om Gam Ganapataye namah ' for those who are not sure where to start. Don't worry about the process just begin to connect with the Divine.

Don't worry about the Beej askhar. Upto 3 beej akshar without initiation is completely safe. You can do any of these.

Om Namah Shivaay.

Om Namo bhagwate Vasudevay.

Om Namo Narayana.

Om Dum Durgaaye Namah.

Om Gam Ganapataye namah.

Om Ram Ramaye Namah.

Om Ham Hanumate Namah.

Om bhram Bhairavaye Namah.

Try to do 1.25 lakh jaaps for that mantra before you change it.

You need a diya with cow ghee/til oil.

Agarbatti.

Asan

Mala.

You can google how to take Sankalp and make sure you do it for your Kul initially coz that's the foundation for us.

When every one of us starts doing it the collective consciousness of India will improve and I'm sure that is our edge compared to others.

The next few years are critical and even if 1 family member does sadhna the family will be safe.

If you can't do Jaap

1. Do charity, not just financially, you can go and serve others.

2. Read Books. Start with Bhagvad Geeta with clear interpretation and if possible good commentary from a good Guru. Understand what you're reading and not for the sake of it.

3. Do Yoga, pranayam. This is imp as our body is a vessel and Yoga helps balance the chakras, tattvas.

If you can do it all, nothing better than that.

Remember the true way to help Sanatan is to actually practice it and teach others to do the same, not just online troll countering.

Every Kartik, after Devutthana Ekadashi (Vishnu wakes up from Chaturmas), a lot of homes do Tulsi Vivah — they marry the Tulsi plant to Vishnu / Shaligram.

I grew up treating this as "cute plant festival." Then I actually read the backstory.

Short version:

Vrinda is a devoted wife. Her husband Jalandhar is basically unkillable — his power is tied to her pativrata (her fidelity). Gods can't touch him while her chastity holds.

So Vishnu… shows up as Jalandhar. Vrinda is deceived. The protection breaks. Jalandhar dies. When Vrinda finds out, she curses Vishnu — that he'll become a stone (Shaligram), or that he'll suffer separation from his consort, depending on which Purana you're in. She's also said to become the Tulsi plant.

And then the tradition doesn't end on revenge. It ends on reconciliation: Tulsi is married to Vishnu / Shaligram. The curse and the devotion get folded into the same ritual. Every year, Devutthana season, people reenact that wedding in their courtyards.

It's messy. A bit uncomfortable if you sit with it. Also weirdly beautiful — the tradition didn't erase the deception story. It kept it, and still put a wedding at the center.

In 2026, Devutthana Ekadashi is 21 November (Delhi). Tulsi Vivah usually follows in that window.

This week: Go look at your Tulsi plant tomorrow morning like you're acknowledging a person with a complicated history, not just a plant you water. And if your family does the vivah — who plays the groom, Shaligram or a Vishnu murti? Curious how it varies.

Inke andar bas jihad bhara hua hai and they talk about secularism 🦜

My husband wants to take Guru Diksha from Premanand Ji Maharaj's lineage. I respect his spiritual journey, but I'm hesitant to give my consent because I'm already seeing significant changes in our marriage as his spiritual practice has deepened.

Over the past year or so, I've noticed things such as:

* Waking up around 3–4 a.m. every day for sadhana.
* A significant reduction in physical intimacy, with the belief that it should be limited.
* Refusing to eat at restaurants that serve onion and garlic
* Refusing to eat at places that serve onion/garlic even at their relative’s place
* Avoiding food at weddings
* Not focusing on any material pleasure
* Spending much more time on spiritual activities than before.
* Increasingly making day-to-day decisions based on spiritual discipline.

My concern is the cumulative impact they have on our marriage and shared life.

He says he needs my consent before taking diksha, and I'm finding it difficult to give because I don't know what additional changes may come afterward. My fear is that these practices may become even stricter, and our lives may continue moving in different directions.

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who have experienced something similar.

* If you or your spouse took diksha while already married, what changed afterward?
* Were there additional niyams introduced after diksha?
* How did it affect intimacy, food, travel, social life, and family responsibilities?
* Did your guru encourage maintaining a balanced household life, or did your lifestyle become progressively more restrictive?
* If one spouse wasn't interested in following the same path, how did you navigate those differences?

I'm not looking to debate spirituality or criticize any guru or tradition. I'm simply trying to understand what married life actually looks like after diksha from people who have lived it, so I can make an informed decision about supporting my husband's wish.

Very peaceful and bliss.

Hope you guys enjoy it too

Mahabharata 17.3
Indra said. “There is no place in Heaven for persons with dogs. Besides, the (deities called) Krodhavasas take away all the merits of such persons. all Reflecting on this, act, O king Yudhishthira the just. Do thou abandon this dog. There is no cruelty in this.”

Hi everyone — I’m hoping to get some clarity from actual practicing Hindus on a cultural claim I recently heard.

Someone I know told me that in Hindu culture, celebrating a birthday before the actual birthday date is considered bad luck or a sign of arrogance, and that celebrations should be held after the actual day, not before.

For context, this came up in a conversation about when it’s appropriate to hold birthday parties or gatherings — specifically, whether it’s culturally acceptable to have a get-together in the days leading up to someone’s birthday, or whether it should always be on or after the actual day.

I’m not Hindu myself, but I’ve done some reading and what I’m finding is:

**•** Traditional Hindu birthday practice centers on the tithi (lunar birth date on the Hindu calendar), with rituals like aukshan, temple visits, prayers to the kuladevata, etc.  
**•** The “don’t celebrate before” belief seems to be documented as folk superstition (Dartmouth’s folklore archive frames it as folklore rooted in morality, not religion).  
**•** I couldn’t find any Hindu scripture that says “wait until after the actual day” to celebrate.

So my questions for the community:

**1.**  Is there actually a religious/scriptural basis for the “don’t celebrate before” rule, or is it folk belief?  
**2.**  Does traditional Hindu practice say anything about when social celebrations should be held relative to the actual birthday date?  
**3.**  Is “celebrate after the day, not before” a real tradition, or is it a family/regional custom being described as tradition?

Genuinely trying to understand — not looking to challenge anyone’s beliefs, just want to know if the framing I was given is accurate to actual Hindu tradition or if it’s more of a folk/family-level belief.

Thank you!

Need help regarding Grishneshwar Temple

I'm 16 years old,male, and I'm insecure about my body a lot I am coming to Aurangabad TMRW I have been told that I have to remove my shirt and be bare chested to get jyotirling darshan but I don't like to remove my shirt cause I am insecure about it.... Can anyone tell the solution to this problem... And Please don't start to tell me to not come etc....

I recently took a trip to Robbinsville, New Jersey to see the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham, and I honestly wasn't prepared for how massive and intricately detailed this place is.

It’s currently the largest Hindu temple in the United States (and the second-largest in the world), built using millions of cubic feet of Italian Carrara marble, limestone, and granite—all hand-carved in India before being assembled like a giant, flawless puzzle in NJ.

I put together a high-quality walking tour showing the incredible craftsmanship, the peaceful courtyards, and the stunning architecture up close for anyone who hasn't had the chance to visit in person yet.

Watch the full walkthrough here: https://youtu.be/BdxAMA4P50U

If you’ve been there, what did you think of the scale of it? If you haven't, let me know if you have any questions about visiting—it’s definitely worth a day trip!