BUDDHISM AND ENVIRONMENT VASTU: A MODERN THEORY
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Lord Buddha appeared in this world because people were performing sinful deeds on the strength of Vedic authority. Thus, he rejected the Vedas and preached Buddhist philosophy thereby teaching people the basic dharmic principles. However, because he has rejected the Vedas he is not accepted as a worshipable incarnation. Also, the Buddha graha signifies Vishnu thus, it is recommended to worship Lord Vishnu directly instead of Lord Buddha. The mantra that should be chanted for Lord Vishnu Ishta Devata
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