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    Who is Balarama in Hindu mythology

    Balarama is the elder brother of Lord Krishna and 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu. Krishna was the 9th avatar. He was the son of Vasudeva. He is also called as Balabhadra, Baladeva, Halayudha and Haladhara. His significant is more felt in the Jagannath tradition.
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    Who is Garuda in Hinduism

    It is a legendary bird-like creature or eagle-like sun bird and vehicle mount of Lord Vishnu. Garuda is also called as Vynateya and Tarkshya.
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    Where is Lingaraja Temple

    Lingaraja Temple is in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a major tourist attraction. It is believed to be built by the Somavamsi dynasty.
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    Kalki avatar is already on earth

    Any information to it is misleading. Vedic scriptures reveal Kalki would appear in about 427,000 years from now. Kalki would be the avatar of Lord Vishnu.
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    Which Buddha statue is good for home

    Usually, people keep the meditation posture of Buddha statue at home. It is believed the statue brings positive energy. It is a sign of good luck too.
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    Buddhism believe in Sangham Saranam Gacchami. What it means

    It means I take refuge in the sangha, which is a community of monks. It asks Buddhist to join the order and become a monk.
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    In Buddhism what is Dhammam Saranam Gacchami

    It literally means I take refuge in the dhamma. It is commonly used among Buddhist. The word dharma has a deeper meaning too. It means the ultimate reality like water flows as its dharma is to flow.
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    What do Buddham Saranam Gacchami in Buddhism means

    It literally means I take refuge in the Buddha. In deeper meaning, it is like taking refuge in one’s true self.
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    Bhagavad Gita written by Ganesh

    Mahabharata was written by Ganesh based on the dictation of Ved Vyasa. Bhagavad Gita is part of Mahabharata so Ganesh is said to have written it too.
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    How many wives did Krishna have

    Krishna had eight primary wives or principal queens. He rescued 16,100 captured women from the palace of Demon Narakasura. They were impressed by the divine beauty of Krishna. They said either Krishna should marry them or else they will commit suicide. So this way Krishna married these 16,100...
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    Meaning of Ganapati Bappa Morya

    The Ganapati Bappa Morya means Lord Ganesha Bless Us. Morya actually means to come ahead and bless us.
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    Creation of universe in Hinduism

    In Hinduism, it is said Lord Brahma created the universe. He is called as a creator god.
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    Why Ganesha is immersed in water

    After doing Ganesh puja correctly the statue gets elevated spiritually. It stores subtle vibrations. Immersing the idol in water means the water absorbs the energy. This means transmitting higher subtle energy to lower physical levels. However, this is just a belief.
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    Relation between Sita and Ravana

    According to Jain version of Ramayana she was daughter Ravana's queen Mandodari. She was deserted by Ravana as it was predicted Mandodari's first child would bring annihilation to them.
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    Names of Arjuna in Bhagavad Gita

    There are fourteen names as below: Jishnu Falguna Arjuna Vijaya Kiritin Swetavahana Vibhatsu Vijaya Krishna Savyasachin Dhananjaya Gudakesa Partha or Paarth Parantapa Kapi-Dhwaja
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    Is it bad if essential oils freeze?

    Essential oils cannot be freezed as there is no content in it. If the essential oil is not pure, it will freeze.
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    Can you build up a tolerance to essential oils

    Yes, frequent use may lead to building up a tolerance to essential oils. To much use may put you at risk and the oil may lose its effectiveness.
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    Can you put essential oils in plastic water bottles?

    No. You cannot store essential oils in plastic bottles. It will react with the plastic and you may not get benefits after applying. It is better to keep in glass bottles.
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    Can essential oils be used after expiry date?

    No, never. You cannot use any essential oil after its expiry date. It may damage your skin.
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    Can essential oils be harmful?

    Many essential oils are not safe for internal use. Several are suggested to use with extreme caution even externally. So essential oils should strictly be used under the guidance of trained medical practitioner.
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