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Defending and saving the religion [closed]
I have been wandering my mind over saving my religion. Sanatan religion is dying today facing extreme bashing,abuse, conversion etc.
Is there any scripture which say something about this and hindus?
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Why do only some Brahmins have a tuft of hair? Is it mandatory to cut the tuft of hair before leaving India?
Why is it that some Brahmins have a tuft of hair and some don't? Is it optional?
Furthermore, the great Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan before leaving to Cambridge University cut his tuft ...
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What does Hinduism say about organ donation? [duplicate]
Does the religion say anything good/bad about organ donation ?
Is one not circumventing some sort of karmic rules by giving and receiving organs ? Say, if someone is blind, he is paying for his karma....
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Have any acharyas commented on taking a dip in sacred but infected rivers?
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According to this article, an Australian woman became very ill after she took a dip in the sacred Ganges river at Varanasi.
My love affair with Varanasi continued and I studied yoga at ...
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How can one save Sanatana Dharma?
It is said on multiple occasions that we need to protect our sanskriti, our dharma, etc.
But is there any reference in our shastras on what should we do to save dharma?
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What are the guidelines on child adoption?
A neighborhood couple adopted a child a while back. The main criteria they saw, was if the skin colour & general appearance of that child is matching with them, so that it looks natural to others.
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Nuclear family vs Joint family
A married couple of male & female with their children is consider a social unit.
A single social unit staying independently -- is called "Nuclear family" and when multiple such units stays ...
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Can a married woman take out her Mangala Sutra and keep it anywhere?
I have seen many of our sisters and mothers wear the Mangala Sutra. The question Why do brides wear a mangal sutra? answers why they wear it in the first place.
But my question is:
Nowadays we see ...
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How is "Patriotism" seen from the Hindu Dharma perspective?
Are there any scriptures (Dharma Shastra-s) or Hindu saints who have talked about patriotism?
Related: This post discusses specific to Kshatriya class, Martyr concept in Hinduism
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What is the significance of " Vratas" ( व्रत ) In Hinduism?
What is the significance of "Vratas (व्रत )" described in Hinduism. e.g. "Haritalika (हरितालिका)" , "Rushi Panchami (ऋषि पंचमी) etc.
Are there any scriptures pointing towards importance of "vratas" ...
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Why was Widow re-marriage not tolerated in South India?
Widows had their head shaved and forced into seclusion in South. Why??
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What should I [strictly] do to follow Hinduism as a way of life?
If I decide to follow Hinduism as a way of life, what exactly would I have to do, strictly according to the Vedanta philosophy?
I want to know what ancient Hindu scriptures say regarding this, not ...
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Is organ donation allowed? Have any Hindu acharyas commented on this practice?
According to some religions, donating the human organs (especially after one's death) is considered a good practice.
So is it a good thing to do according to Hindu scripture?
Have any Hindu acharyas ...
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