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Rules for when marriage actually consummates?
So, I know the ages of marriage are generally young and there are rules for when the ritual for actual marriage begins, but are there rules as to when procreation can begin? Furthermore, why do epics ...
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Nurses in India
In many Hindu serials especially Mahabharata we see female nurses assisting a male doctor my question is do these nurses who exist historically/religiously in scriptures get paid? Some argue women ...
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regulations in Kali Yuga regarding hearing the vEda
It is discussed in the question here: Definition and ritualistc rights of vrAtyas in the present day that mostly everyone except the brAmhanas are vrAtyas (and thus entitled to the rights of sUdras).
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Women and Hinduism
It's traditionally believed that some hymns of Vedas have been authored by women. How does one reconcile this with the fact that women are not allowed to recite vedas? (Are those author women ...
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After marriage why do papa and punya not come to women?
Why does paapa go to the husband if a wife commits paapa after marriage? Why does it not go to the wife?
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Is there a scripturally recommended age of marriage for men?
As discussed in this QnA: What is the recommended age for marriage for girls as per Shastra?
We have lots of guidelines for how much "younger" a bride must be compared to her groom.
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What is the male equivalent of a Widow called, in the scriptures?
As I understand, a female (having lost her husband), is called as a Widow (hindi: विधवा, vidhavā ).
Scriptures have detailed guidelines on the "Code of Conduct - CoC" for the Widows: Which ...
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Why killing someone, stealing and drinking, all are equated on a same level of offense?
Manu Smriti 11.65 - 11.66
11.65. Neglecting to kindle the sacred fires, theft, non-payment of (the three) debts, studying bad books, and practising (the arts of)
dancing and singing,
11.66. Stealing ...
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Is levirate marriage allowed in Hinduism? [duplicate]
Wikipedia defines it as:
Levirate marriage is a type of marriage in which the brother of a deceased man is obliged to marry his brother's widow. The term levirate is itself a derivative of the ...
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Is it a sin for promiscuous, unmarried women to have sex with many men?
As discussed in this question, many ancient Vedic scholars believe that the Vedas declare that it is not sinful for grihastha men to have sex with promiscuous, unmarried women.
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What does this statement mean in the Atri Smriti about the Devas enjoying girls?
These verses are cited in the work known as the Mitākṣarā, commentary on Yajnavalkya Smriti:
“A woman is not rendered guilty by her connection with her paramour, nor a Brãhmaia by his performance ...
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Is it a sin for a man to have sex with women who aren't his wife(s)?
This section of the Manusmriti on wisdomlib.org talks about what constitutes adultery.
In this section, it is clearly said that for a man, adultery constitutes engaging in sex with the wife of ...
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Does Narada Maharishi permit having sex with prostitutes and promiscuous girls? Need commentary
Note, that this question is NOT a duplicate of this, or this, or even this.
This verse from the Narada Smriti permits sex with promiscuous women, prostitutes, and unmarried women freely:
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Is this verse from the Brihaspati Smriti telling to kill rape victims?
This verse appears to enjoin killing rape victims:
When a woman has been enjoyed against her will, she shall be kept in the house well guarded, smeared (with ashes), lying on a low couch, and ...
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Does Hinduism permit having sex with female slaves? [duplicate]
This verse from the Narada Dharma Shastra apparently permits sexual intercourse with promiscuous women, prostitutes, and female slaves:
Nārada (12.78).—‘Intercourse is permitted with a wanton woman ...
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Is it a sin to have sex with promiscuous, unmarried women?
According to Hindu scriptures, it is a sin for a man to have sex with most women who aren't his wives.
An ancient acharya says that it is permissible (not sinful) to have sex with your wife(s) and ...
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Performing Pooja, japa etc during wife's monthly period
My question is should the men in the household perform sandhyavandanam,, Pooja and japa when the woman in the family is during her monthly menstrual cycle. We do not have provision to spare the only ...
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What is the significance of bride leading the groom during Saptapadi?
This question has nothing to do with feminism or anything else. In Vedic or Hindu religion every step has deep meaning or significance. I know the significance of sacred oaths taken during Saptapadi. ...
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What do dharma shastras say about women inheritance?
What do different dharmashastras say about distribution of will among the heirs as well as inheritance by female children and other inheritance laws.
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What is Hinduism's view of marital rape?
Marital rape has been one of the most controversial social issues raised by feminists over the last century. It has been widely recognised in the western world as a form of domestic violence and ...
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Does scripture say that widows are inauspicious?
Among other things, I understand that a widow is not allowed to give her son/daughter away in marriage, only a husband-wife couple can do so.
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What is the view of different dharma shastras on domestic violence against women?
What do different dharma shastras say about domestic violence against women, is domestic violence treated as sin in majority of them? I would like to know from different dharma shastras especially the ...
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Was Satī (sahagamana) limited one particular varṇa (kṣatriya)? Was it also applicable to brāhmaṇa and other women?
When it was allowed, was the practice of Satī a.k.a sahagamana meaning 'going with' or sahamaraṇa ('dying with') limited to one particular varṇa, the kṣatriya?
Or was it applicable to brāhmaṇa and ...
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Which scriptures deal with rules for widows?
Widows are not allowed to wear colour sarees and are not allowed to participate in functions, they are also prohibited from touching certain plants.
What is the exact reason behind this and can ...
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What is the difference between Sati and Jauhar?
Is Jauhar the same as Sati? If not what is the difference and what is the origin of these terms?
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References from scriptures about prohibition of menstruating women from temples, pujas etc
I am doing a research on this topic and searching for references for it. I am especially looking for references to Ashaucha related to menses, any specific guideline regarding what actions are ...
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