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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Are rebirth, karma and caste inter related?
While going through the definition of each of these (rebirth, karma and caste), it becomes quite clear that they are highly inter connected.
Is there any scripture mentioning that they are inter ...
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Drona and his dharma
In Mahabharata, we know that Drona was a Brahmin. He would refuse to teach any Shudra student citing that it is not their Dharma to become a warrior.
In the same vein, was it not wrong on Drona's ...
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Traditional Rajput dharma is to sacrifice themselves in battle - can dharma be passive?
I'm writing a paper about Rajput self-sacrifice in ancient battles. I'm looking into the motivation for sacrifice and for fighting in general and I have this question:
It is said that a Rajput's ...
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What is the duty of parents towards their own children?
Do Hindu scriptures say anything about the responsibility of parenthood?
Specific references to verses from Hindu books would be highly appreciated.
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In what circumstances Yagnopavita must be changed? [duplicate]
Janeu the sacred Yagyopavita thread is worn by any dwija who wishes to follow some set of rules. So,
what are those rules and in which scripture they are described?
In what circumstances a ...
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How can Draupadi be a pathivrata (dutiful wife) while being married to 5 men?
What are the qualities and requirements needed to be a pathivrata?
Draupadi is considered to be one of the Panchkannyas, and a great pathivrata too. This link says why Draupadi married 5 persons (the ...
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Is cutting vegetables sin according to Sanatana dharma?
Is cutting vegetables treated as sin according to Sanatana dharma?
If so, how can one purify oneself of the sin?
Is there some sort of prayer or respect one needs to offer the vegetables before we cut ...
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In Hinduism, what exactly is a lie? And is lying adharma?
I would like to know what is considered a lie in Hinduism? Sometimes we speak good but we speak the same thing in a different way which appears as a lie to the listener but it's not really a lie.
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What is the significance of yaksha prashna? Are there any other such prominent scenarios?
I found wiki article on yaksha prashna here. Where can I find the elaborated explanation on this?
I observe these sort of question & answer sessions, discourses, arguments appear in our epics ...
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Why praying is not a compulsion in Hinduism?
In some religions like Christanity and Islam there are some forced praying time. Christians have to attend mass in weekends (sundays) whereas muslims congregates on fridays in mosques. As far I know ...
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What are the four legs of Dharma?
It is said that Dharma has four legs (pillars) and it is depicted in the form of vrushabham (nandi). What are those four legs? As far as I know, cow's four legs are also seen as four legs of Dharma.
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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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Why could man have several wives historically and its sinful for woman to have more than one?
Can someone explain philosophical/spiritual/religious reason as to why it was okay for man to have several wives but sinful for woman to have more than one?
Is it written is some book that woman ...
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What are different types of sins?
According to Sanatana Dharma, what are the types of sins?
What types of sins can be washed and how and in what cases it is not considered as sin even if people commit one?
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What is the real name of Hinduism? Also what is the meaning of its real name? [duplicate]
I read that Hindu is foreign word and However, the Persians could not pronounce the letter "S" correctly in their native tongue and mispronounced it as "H." Thus, for the ancient Persians, the word "...
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how make dharmic decisions [closed]
In everyday of our life we fall in dilemma in making dharmic decisions like
whether to use pesticides and save plants or not
whether to kill (green leaf) plants to cook or not
whether to steal milk ...
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Are Sanatan Dharm and Hindu Dharm synonymous terms? If not, what is the difference between the two?
I heard about these two words and want to know, are they the same or is there any difference or relation between them?
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Why did Sri Rama banish Lady Sita when he was a witness of her fire-test himself?
Sri Rama was a great and just king of Ayodhya. There were some rumors reported by his subjects against the purity of Lady Sita.
So, as per the Raja Dharma, Rama had to banish Sita. But was it against ...
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What is the difference between dharma and religion?
Hinduism is called "Dharma" unlike Christianity or Islam, which are called "religions".
My question is: What is the difference between Dharma and Religion?
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What is Dharma according to the Bhagavad Gita?
What is Dharma according to the Bhagavad Gita? Are hymns and worship of God compulsory in the Bhagavad Gita ?
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Why did Lord Krishna kidnap Rukmini to get married?
As per the Vedas, getting married to a girl after kidnapping is considered devil or daemon (दानव dānava) Vivaha (marriage) which isn't righteous (धर्मानुकूलन dharmānukūlana).
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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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