Questions tagged [dharma]
Dharma (Sanskrit: धर्म ) is a key concept with multiple meanings in the Indian religions Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism.
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Is non-veg really banned in hinduism?
I personally believe that eating non veg is a sin for any hindu,but there are many sects in hinduism which allow non veg such as bengalis offer fishes to kaali ma , a brahmin sect in bihar do also eat ...
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How are Asura and rakshas so powerful?
If it is said that seminal energy brings strength, power, and peace, then how are so many Asura and rakshas powerful if they don't practice celibacy? (Sometimes even more powerful than god)
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Which caste is "software developer"?
Advocates of the varnashrama dharma claim that we should follow the varna professions listed in the dharma shastras. For example:
10.47 - For Sūtas, the management of horses and chariots; for ...
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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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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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How are Asura and rakshas so powerfull
If it is said that seminal energy brings strength power and peace, then how are so many Asura and rakshas powerfull even more than god's if they don't follow celibacy
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Why did god create us even though he knew that we will partake in adharma? [duplicate]
God knows that humans will partake in adharma. So why did he create us?
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Lustful Thoughts
Someone enlightened me with their answer to lustful thoughts and god being antaryami observes each and every thought. These thoughts are said to be innate and with practice can be controlled to attain ...
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How do Hindus wash genitals and anus during bath?
According to the shastras, one should wear a cloth while bathing/showering.
This is one reason why Krishna stole the gopis' clothes.
But if you're wearing underwear while showering, how are you ...
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How to reconcile these incendiary acts of Devaguru Bṛhaspati, in the story of Dīrghatamas (from Mahābhārata)?
In the Book 1: Adi Parva, Sambhava Parva (Section 104) of the Mahābhārata, we encounter an appalling story of sage Dīrghatamas, as narrated by Pitāmaha Bhīṣhma to Satyavatī.
I'm quoting the ...
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Why did the Devas let Brihaspati be their guru even though he had sex with his brothers' wives?
Being a guru, Brihaspati had sex with his younger brother's wife and yet why did the devas let him be their guru?
This is is mentioned in Devi Bhagavata Purana here.
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If we carry our karma to our next life, does it mean people who are poor/sad/disabled deserve such a life? And isn't helping them a sin too?
I have heard a lot in hinduism about our karma passing on to our next life. If I am a horrible person this life and living a great life, the next one is going to be miserable. By that logic, people ...
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Can a lady who was celibate for most of her life be a Brahmacharya?
Is it possible for a lady to be a brahmacharya if she was obliged by family duty to enter a marriage that lasted only a few weeks, after which she remained celibate the rest of her life? In the eyes ...
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Who first coined the term Sanatan Dharma?
When did we get the name "Sanatan Dharma"? Is "Sanathan Dharma" and Hinduism one and the same? I see hardly people know about Sanatan Dharma. Mostly in North India, people know it ...
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Origin of the Sanatan Dharma
What is the point/story of origin of the Sanatan Dharma and why has it been altered as Hindu Dharma?
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Brahmin warriors defending religion eg Somnath
Parasurama was a Brahman and a great warrior. Apart from Brahmavidya, Brahmans also learn shastra of fighting, war and weapons. When Somnath was attacked by Mahmud of Ghazni, Raj Navghans Commander ...
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What do scriptures say about transgenders?
Are there any references to transgenders or transgenderism in any of the Hindu scriptures? Is it supportive, or is it against it? What do they say about their way of living?
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Are husbands required to give up their lives to save their wives?
Is a husband required to sacrifice his own life, if needed, to save his wife's life?
Are there any scriptures commanding this, or any scholars dealing with this question?
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Is Yudhishtira's justification of polyandry in accordance with dharma?
In the Mahabharata, Yudhishthira justifies his polyandrous relationship with Draupadi with two reasons: it has historic precedent, and because his mother ordered the Pandavas to share Draupadi:
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What is Hinduism's view on racism?
Does Hinduism uplift racism or does it condemn it, according to the Vedas Dharma Shastras Puranas and others?
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What does dharma say with respect to destroying an adversary in peril?
It is said that adversities accrue to a person because of his prarabdha karma; whether he be a dharmik or adharmik person.
In an enmity between such people, if the adharmik person is affected by his ...
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Is there a Dharmic requirement that a religious speaker must believe in what he/she is preaching?
Hinduism is broken up into sects and sects disagree, sometimes strongly, about religious matters. The following is said to have happened in real life. A speaker, belonging to sect A was a very good ...
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What do scriptures say about using swear or abusive words for cursing people?
I am asking this question from a modern perspective.
Does Hinduism consider the use of abusive words as "Vaani Hinsa"?
Is there any punishment for this and also does it affect our deeds (...
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When will god protect?
I have heard god protects the good. I have heard Krishna saying jab jab dharm ki hani hoti hain tab tab main ata hu. But then why is not adharm getting over. Why god doesnt stop crimes.It is making me ...
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What are the 10 doors of the Dharma?
When I read Adi Parva about the families of the gods and how they were classified, I read that when Brahma gave ten wives to the Dharma, they were "the ten doors of the Dharma":
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Should we go out of our way to help someone , when it is not our duty?
People get fruits of their karma. So,Should we go out of ways to help when we see someone is suffering or in some bad situation (i.e. getting punished for their bad karma) ?
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Instances of someone from the lower caste winning acknowledgement of Devtas for stopping Adharma or separately, stopping injustice from upper caste?
I am wondering if there are any instances in Hindu Mythology where someone from the lower caste (Vaishya or Shudra) fought or stopped Adharma and was acknowledged by the Devtas for it?
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Can Shudras and Chandalas eat meat?
Brahmins are allowed to eat meat under some circumstances, while the other twice born castes too are allowed to eat meat under such and such circumstances, so where do Shudras and Chandalas stand here?...
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What is Dharma according to the Purva Mimamsa Sutras?
I remember (vaguely) reading a sutra (from the Purva Mimamsa Sutras) that defined what Dharma is, however I have lost that sutra so could anybody please point out that sutra? Also I am not asking what ...
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Is there any idea of swearing within Hinduism? [duplicate]
Is there a concept of swearing or saying bad words in Hinduism? Is it considered as a sin?
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What's the correct treatment of widows of slain soldiers and Kings in a battle?
When an ārya defeats his opponent in a battle, what's the correct treatment to be metted out to the women of opponent as per scriptures?
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Do any texts explicitly forbid Hindus from eating beef?
I have been told many a times that I shouldn't eat beef because I am a Hindu by religion. Even though I have never worshiped a cow in my life or interacted with any on more than exotic basis, I find ...
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I am Vashishtha Brahmin by Gotra but I don't know my shakha .I live in Bijnor Uttar Pradesh
I want to know the shakha of my Gotra. I am vashistha by Gotra. There is no elder one here in my family. How can I know.
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Question about ancient rakshas, asur dharm?
Which dharm (tradition & customs) does rakshas, asur, daitya and danava follows in ancient time according to hindu scriptures?
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Has Krishna in Mahabharata anywhere said that we have to choose lesser Adharma (or lesser evil)?
In life in most situation while making choices we have to choose lesser adharma. Because no person is 100 percent saint , everyone is somewhat bad , somewhat good.
If we keep finding fault in people, ...
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does dharma have stages?
the eternal dharma, known as sanatana dharma, is a concept in hinduism. eternal is often confused with unchanging, constant, but it might be more correct to say without beginning-end, forever. I've ...
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Are Brahmins allowed to use non-cow leather products?
Are Brahmins allowed to use non-cow leather products? Obtaining leather involves ahimsa, but many things Brahmins already use involve ahimsa like silk (killing worms alive), deerskin for Brahmacharis, ...
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Dharmo Rakshati rakshitaha? How does it protect?
I see so many armymen/policemen protecting righteousness dying in the duty so how exactly dharma protects it? If dharma really protected the righteous then wouldn't they would do their duty for their ...
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What is the Dharma of women of all varnas?
We know that Dharma is different for all men of different varnas. Is there Dharma defined for women of different varnas? I have not found it in any scripture so far. Dharma of all women seems to be ...
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Are dvijas allowed to touch dogs?
What happens if a dvija touches a dog? If it's sinful what is the prayaschitta? If it causes asaucha what is the method of purification?
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Precedence among the four Purushartha
Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha are considered as the four goals of life according to Hinduism.
One might argue that Moksha is the highest amongst all four.
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How can a person know his Kartavya?
One has to fulfill his Kartvya in Life, but how can one know what is his kartavya in life ?
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Which sins are equivalent to or even greater than Brahmhatya?
Brahmhatya is a very grave sin , and is frequently used as a parameter to judge other sins.
Which other sins are equivalent to or greater than Brahmhatya ?
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Kshatriyas and alcohol consumption
What are the alcoholic beverages suitable for consumption by a Kshatriya?
What about other three varnas? Are they allowed to consume alcohol?
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Elites saying "Buddhism is a child of Hinduism."
Experts and Elite Personalities of Sanatana Dharma knows that Buddhism is born from Hinduism but do not agree with some teachings of Hinduism.
Swami Vivekananda is an elite personality states this ...
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Does the sequence of mantra matter for HRIH and HUM?
Looking to seasoned mantra practitioners to provide your kind perspective on this. Thanks in advance.
Energetically speaking is the mantra beeja sequence "HRIH HUM SVAHA" same as "HUM ...
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Why are Vedas regarded as Apaurusheya (authorless/ not created by anyone)?
Why are Vedas regarded as Apaurusheya (authorless/ not created by anyone)?
Is it a sin to consider that Veda was written by someone as propagated by Western scholars?
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How to forgive people who have wronged you in life?
Forgiving people is essential to get Mukti . How to forgive people who have wronged you in life , who have mistreated you , cheated you etc ?
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If Devas cannot gain new karma, does that mean they cannot perform good or bad actions?
New karma is gained by performing good and evil actions. If the devas cannot gain new karma, then does that mean they cannot perform good or evil actions, only morally neutral actions?
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