Questions tagged [sin]
Questions related to various sins.
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What are the repercussions for a woman who remains unmarried lifelong?
If a woman remains unmarried all her life...
Is she sent to Hell?
Who is considered the sinner? She, her father, or someone else?
If she is sent to Heaven, then on what grounds? She did not even ...
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how to do bhakti with non bhakt parents? [closed]
I am a jee aspirant belongs to a middle class family and my parents wants to see me studying any time every second. they behave very angry and awkward when they caught me listning a bhajan on youtube. ...
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Can we paint religious images with laterite?
I'm planning to make an image of Mahalakshmi and shankh-chakra on my tulasi-thara (tulsi-vrindavan) to surprise my mother as she's always wanted to have it painted (just plain white right now) but we ...
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What are the punishments for evoking lust in another person?
What are the punishments given to a man/woman (mostly woman) who creates lustful feelings to the opposite sex by showing skin / private parts and blabber.
Any references from scriptures like Garuda ...
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Did I sin after trying to help a sick kitten but it died?
I found a sick kitten by the road. I simply couldn't leave it. I brought it home and applied medicines on it. I fed it food and made it a warm place to sleep using cardboard boxes. The next day, its ...
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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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According to the Garuda Purana, what happens to a son who strikes his father?
What happens when a son beats an abusive father? What kind of punishment will he get? (Specifically according to the Garuda Purana)
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Dharmashastra and certain types of alcoholic beverages
Among the 5 greatest sins, is the drinking of Surā or alcohol.
Basically, Tamasic foods are not recommended which include, fermented items such as alcohol. However the dharmashastras have carved an ...
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Does a person in a position of power ordering his subordinate to perform a sinful act incur a bigger sin?
For ex if a maharaja or king orders his minister to perform an act, which is called sinful in smritis. Will the king get sinful reaction bigger than minister or equal or only minister will get the sin ...
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Scriptural verses that mention whether sleeping during the day is a sin or has negative consequences
I am currently reading the Prashna Upanisad. Verse 1.5 reveals that the sun is associated with prana:
आदित्यो ह वै प्राणो रयिरेव चन्द्रमा रयिर्वा एतत्सर्वं यन्मूर्तं चामूर्तं च तस्मान्मूर्तिरेव रयिः ॥...
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Instances of curses given to commit crimes?
Refer to the comment trail to this answer for background. My main question was if it is really in the hands of a thief to not thieve. Later the curse to Jaya-Vijaya is discussed. I received useful ...
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Whose sin is Prajapati's son referring to when he says "I am अनपहतपाप्मन् = anapahatapApman" in Shatapatha Brahmana?
https://www.wisdomlib.org/hinduism/book/satapatha-brahmana-english/d/doc63292.html
Kanda VI, adhyaya 1, brahmana 3
The "boy" is the incestuous offspring of Prajapati and his daughter Ushas ...
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Is it true that people who keep dogs as pet go to hell?
Is it true that people who keep dog as a pet goes to hell ?
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Does singing about certain things offend gods?
For example, does singing about the Moon, or a sing with lyrics referring to the Moon, offend Soma, the Lord of the Moon?
EDIT: I wish to specify that I do not mean a song sung in praise or worship, ...
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How to do repentance if he hurt someone? If the person forgives us , do we get rid of the sin?
If we hurt (physically or emotionally) someone , we absorb bad karma in us. How to do repentance for it to get rid of that sin ?
Is it best to seek forgiveness from the person directly or should we do ...
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What are the factors that are responsible for our actions?
What exactly compels us to perform evil or immoral deeds?
What tempts humans to lead hedonistic lives here on Earth?
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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 karma should I do to get blessed with beauty and intellect in my next birth?
I have seen so many people till now who are very miserable because they were born ugly, poor, with less intelligence. And this world is cruel to ugly, poor and dumb people and there is no doubt about ...
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As Suicide is a henious crime, then why did Vallabhacharya commit suicide?
Suicide is a heinous crime according to Hindu scriptures (see this thread - What does Hinduism say about Suicide?). Then how come an Acharya (Vallabhacharya) who propounded Shuddhadvaita darshan (...
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Doing which things purifies a person and causes him to get rid of all (or some) of his past sins?
It is believed that by taking bath in Ganga river a person get rid of all his past sins.
Which other things are also capable of making a person pure and making him free from his past sins.
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Do living beings really learn from punishments?
We know from the law of karma that good deeds lead to rewards and bad deeds lead to punishments and the loka where you will reincarnate to experience the effects of your actions will depend on the ...
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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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Do Hindu Texts Tell How To Avoid Future Life Sins
Once we understand how big an effect our upbringing and family have, then we can see that we will probably commit sins in future lives if fate makes us be born to horrid people who teach us to commit ...
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Is listening to music sin/tamsic behavior?
Is listening to music sin/ tamsic behavior ?
In my opinion listening to music doesn't serve any life purpose. It is like drug , releases quick oxytocin (happiness harmones). It wastes one time. It can ...
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In Kaliyug Is Three Out Of Every Four People Evil?
I understand that we will face good and evil stuffs based on our karma. So everyone experiences will be different cause of karma, in life.
As a general rule though, will you guys say that three of ...
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Is backbiting (doing चुगली ) about wrong doings of someone sin?
Is backbiting (doing चुगली) about wrong doings of someone sin ? Is informing about someone's sin to some other person sin ?
Suppose I see someone doing something wrong and I inform about his ...
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Can I take back a promise made to kali? [closed]
I(29M) made a promise to goddess kali that I will stop watching porn/masturbation. But I could not keep up this how hard I try. I have been stuck in this for 8 years and in one way or the other I ...
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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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Did Krishna and Rama ever sin, lie, or say falsehoods during their time on Earth?
Did Krishna and Rama ever sin or lie while they were on Earth? Or were they morally infallible?
Also, did they ever say falsehoods?
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Does moral character of previous lives impact moral character of current life?
Do people inherit their characters from previous lives? If a man was a sinner in his previous life, will he be inclined to sin in the current life? If a man was virtuous in his previous life, will he ...
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Have any scholars believed that devas are morally infallible?
Are there any theologians throughout history who have held that the devas are incapable of sinning?
Can anyone find any quotations from scholars expressing such a view?
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How big of a sin is cow-killing ? What punishment is given for it in hell?
Killing of cow is considered as sin . I want to know how big of a sin it is. What is the punishment given in hell for killing of cow ? And what punishment for it in next birth(s) ?
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Does kala pani mean crossing the sea by boat or ship or does kala pani mean going to other countries for example, USA, how do i get forgiven for sin
does kala pani mean crossing the sea by boat or ship or does kala pani mean going to other countries, for example, the USA, how do i get forgiven for kala pani fast
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Is it an offence against Varuna if I urinate/defecate in toilet water?
Is that something that will create bad karma or lead to Hell?
In reference to Manusmriti, chapter 4, verses 44—56.
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My health is deteriorating. Should I continue taking fasts?
I've been taking fasts (Mondays, Tuesdays, Ekadashis, and Trayodashis) for the last two years. Before, I was able to fast continuously even for five days. I was also able to take many nirjala fasts. ...
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When is saying lie not a sin?
Lying in general is considered as sin .
Under what condition ,saying a lie is not sin. What are the situation in which one can lie ?
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Is it true that those who do more sins die late in life after suffering too much?
Is it true that those who do more sins though get material gains in life but die late in life ,after becoming old and suffering too much ?
Though they also go to hell after death but they also suffer ...
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How to do repentance for drinking alcohol?
What is the repentance for drinking spirituous liquor ? As drinking alcohol is considered as a sin.
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How is kama one of the four aims of life (purusharth) and also one of the known vices (shadaripu)?
Kāma is one of the vices(Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Mada, Matsarya) and also one of the four aims of life (Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha). Can someone explain why and how it is so and also is there a ...
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What does Hinduism says about earning anything through wrong means but using it for the benefit of others?
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A police man takes bribe(not his choice, but due to circumstances) from someone but he uses the money for good things like some charity, donations, feeding poor etc.
So is it a papa or punya?...
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Should I stop moving out of the house during the rainy season and enjoy the weather because there is high chance i can accidently kill insects?
Should I stop moving out of the house during the rainy season and enjoy the weather because it may accidentally kill insects?
Is it a sin because consciously, I know there is a high chance of killing ...
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Is abortion permissible if life of mother is in danger?
I understand abortion in general is a sin as per the answers to this question here
But what if mother's life is in danger due to a complicated pregnancy. In that case is it permissible ? If not ...
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What is the difference between Paap and Adharma?
What is the difference between Paap and Adharma ? Are both the same thing ? Or Are they different ?
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Why didn't any sin attach to Vishnu when he actively aided Indra in killing Vrtra?
How did Vishnu help Indra in killing Vritra?
And Vishnu said, 'I am no doubt bound to do what is for your good. I shall, therefore, tell you of a contrivance whereby he may be annihilated. Do ye with ...
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Is intervening to prevent a charitable act a sin?
I once heard a religious practitioner (one who conducts Samskaras and so forth for lay Hindus) say that it is a sin to try to dissuade someone from giving charity.
is it supported by scripture?
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Is being lazy a sin?
By being lazy , one suffers much loss in his life.
But is being lazy also sinful ? By being lazy we don't harm anyone but can it be considered as sin ?
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What is the difference between Dharma-Adharma and Paap-Punya?
Dharma-Adharma & Paap-Punya looks similar.
What is the difference between them ?
I have created a similar question , you may also read it.
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Do we incur sins for unintentionally killing ants while walking on the road? Can we neutralize them by chanting the name of Hari or Lord Vishnu?
Do we incur sins for unintentionally killing ants while walking on the road?
Can we neutralize them by chanting the name of Hari or Lord Vishnu?
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How big of a sin is killing of insects?
I have created a separate question for killing of animals as in case of animals , one can easily avoid killing of animals. It is one's choice whether or not one kills an animal or not.
While in case ...
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