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vaishnava | वैष्णव

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13 Sep 2025
vaishnava | वैष्णव

Devotees of Lord Vishnu or His various descensions are called vaishnava (Devanagari: वैष्णव​​ ISO15919: vaiṣṇava ).

Scriptures call Shri Krishna Shri Ram also Vishnu. In fact, all Vishnu are avatar of Shri Krishna. So, Their devotees are also called vaishnava .

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Gyanendriya — Five senses

Gyanendriya — Five senses

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Anarth — Spiritual Transgressions

Anarth — Spiritual Transgressions

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Is My Life Scripted by God?

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Question It is said that God is Omniscient, which means He is all-knowing. Does that mean He knows what I'm going to do next? Does He decide my next action? If so, then why is it said that I have free-will. And if I have free will and
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