Questions tagged [parashara-smriti]
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What are the meal timings according to Smritis?
While there is Intermittent Fasting and Time Restricted Feeding buzz going on in the fitness community, I want to know what is the take of Smritis regarding
Time of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Is there any punishment mentioned in Dharmashastras for the vilification of Vedas?
I was wondering whether criticizing the Vedas is a condemnable offence. In other religions, usually condemning the scripture can have a severe consequence. What about Hinduism?
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Do Smriti Shastras have any provision that allows changes with time?
Smriti Shastras dictates rules to govern society. However, with time society changes. What were relevant thousand years back may not be relevant today. Have Smriti Shastras have any such option to ...
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According to Smriti Shastras, what punishment is prescribed for a girl who lost virginity before marriage?
I suppose Smriti Shastras do not encourage sex before marriage. But these days, it is pretty common. I want to know the views of Smriti Shastras on it. What kind of punishment is prescribed for girls?
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Is it possible to follow some parts of Dharmashastras, but not everything written in it?
I was wondering whether it is possible to follow Dharmashastras partially. Is there such provision in Dharmashastras? Or do Dharmashastras categorically say that you have to follow it in its entirety?
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What is the punishment for raping a woman according to Smriti?
Just curious to know what is the punishment for raping a woman according to Smriti Shastras?
I am talking about the general case. NOT any specific case like marital rape (Punishment for marital rape?)....
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What does Parashara Smriti tell about Upanayana Samskara?
What does Parashara Smriti tell about Upanayana Samskara?
Parashara Smriti tells that all can have sacred thread ceremony (Upanayana).
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Why, in general, consanguineous marriage is not allowed?
I have seen in my society that cousin marriage is not encouraged. What is the basis of this view? I am asking about scriptural injunctions. Has Smritis categorically disapproved it?
I have seen these ...
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What does Parashara Smriti tell about untouchability?
What does Parashara Smriti tell about untouchability?
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Is Manu Smriti mentioned in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata?
It is popular traditional belief that Manu Smriti was there before Ramayana and Mahabharata.
So does Manu Smriti find any mention in the Ramayana and the Mahabharata?
Are any passages quoted in the ...
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Is there any way to control uncontrollable or deviating thoughts according to Shastras?
I want to know if our Shastras mention how to control uncontrollable or deviating thoughts especially during prayer,Japa or Sadhna?
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Is sagotra vivah lawful with exceptions?
Is this true that a couple of same gotra can marry if they have different shasana or this a misconception developed in masses these days ?
If yes, what does this term shasana mean ? Please share the ...
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Punishment for Blasphemy? [duplicate]
Is there any punishment for blasphemy in Hinduism? Do any scriptures or Smritis say how a King or a government should punish the blasphemer?
The speaker of This video, Henry Doktorski, claims the ...
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I want a commentary on Parashara Smriti 1:25?
Can somebody find the commentary by Madhavacharya (Vidyaranya) on verse 1.25 of the Parashara Smriti?
The translation of the verse is:
" In the Krita, one should quit a country itself ; one ...
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Is the abortion of someone outside the Chatur Varna sinful?
Not a duplicate of What is Hinduism's view on abortion?, because it is on abortion in general.
In the linked question a lot of the answers saying abortion is immoral/sinful simply do not make ...
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What does Parashara Smriti tell about inter-caste marriage and VarnaShankars?
Parshara Smriti is law book of the Kaliyuga.
I want to know what does it tell about inter-caste or inter-varna marriage and child born from such marriages (i.e. VarnaShankars) ?
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Where can I find the English translation of Parashara Smriti?
People say that Parashara Smriti is for Kali Yuga. So it is no doubt an important text. Is there any English translation available?
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