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What makes a person a Hindu? [duplicate]
In Hinduism we have monotheists as well as polytheists. We do not have same deities and same customs. Does one become Hindu by accepting supremacy of Vedas? We don't have a single book like other ...
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Which verses in the Vedas describe humans as the same as Pashus?
I remember seeing some Vedic verses related to this (either in Rig or Atharva Veda)
and they were either talking about all animals and in that humans were too there or like that only but thinking (...
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What is Arya really?
In vedas the word arya appears may be it is addressed to indra too but i have listened that "ARYAS belong to no race" those are aryas who read vedas and those who not are called shudra.
So do ...
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What do Vedas say about non-sacrificial killing of animals?
Do Vedas or any scripture say anything about any restrictions on non-sacrificial killing of animals?
We all know about animal sacrifices which was later explained by scholars.
But what about normal (...
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In what ways vedas give equal respect to women?
Hindu texts present diverse and
conflicting views on the position
of women, ranging from feminine
leadership as the highest
goddess, to limiting her role to
an obedient daughter, housewife
and mother. ...
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Do any Hindu scriptures say that Hinduism is not a religion but simply a way of life?
I have seen in many answers here that a lot of people have this notion that Hinduism is a way of life (as opposed to a well-defined religion. I find this notion amusing because I think Hinduism is ...
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What was the traditional attire for men and women in the Vedic period? [closed]
The clothes that we wear can say a lot about our personality. I believe in Vedic period clothing for men and women are different than that of us. If yes, what was the traditional attire for men and ...
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Aesthetics in Hinduism
Is there a branch of philosophy in Hinduism about aesthetics? By aesthetics I mean the western notions of the term as we currently understand to be one of the main branches of western philosophy. I do ...
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How Monsoon Season or Rainy Season (वर्षा ऋतू) has been described in Ancient scriptures of Hinduism?
How Rushies (ऋषी) , Poets (कवी) described Monsoon Season (वर्षा ऋतू) in ancient Scriptures , shlokas , Subhasitas (सुभाषित) , Plays etc.?
Is there any description of Rainy season / Monsoon Season ...
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Is the word Hindu mentioned in any Sanatan scriptures? [duplicate]
Is the word 'Hindu' mentioned in any Sanatan scriptures?
Because there is lot said and lot to be said on the word Hindu. I went through different old literature but did not find the word Hindu.
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What does the word "mlechha" (म्लेच्छ) mean in the context of Hinduism?
I have been reading some blogs over the Internet that describe the word mleccha (म्लेच्छ) e.g., here.
Can someone explain me what mleccha actually means in the context of Hinduism and Hindu ...
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Vedas and Vedic dharma on homosexuality
This link describes that the Vedas have no problem with homosexuality:
In contemporary India LGBT people face discrimination and marginalization. This results from cultural attitudes imposed by the ...
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