Questions tagged [women]
For questions about issues in Hinduism that specifically affect or concern women.
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Why does this verse of Satapatha Brahmana call women and Shudras as untruth?
This verse of the Satapatha Brahmana calls Shudras and women as untruth .
The part from where it is taken deals with the pravargya ceremony.
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aśūdrociṣṭī eṣa vai dharmo ya eṣa tapati saiṣā ...
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Do goddesses and wives of any rishis wear the Yajñopaveetam (sacred thread)?
Male gods and other devas and sages, are all depicted wearing the sacred thread in their images or murtis.
And, the scriptures too describe their form (in the dhyana-shlokas) with a sacred thread.
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Depiction of male widower remarriage in the scriptures?
As discussed in this answer, after one's wife dies
Having cremated a becoming wife, dead before, with the fire of the vessel, one should get himself re-married without delay [and consecrate the Fire ...
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Is it forbidden to have sexual intercourse with one's wife after menopause?
It is stated in the Shastras that having sex with a women older than oneself results in depreciation of life.
But, does anywhere in the scriptures it says that after menopause, a man must avoid sexual ...
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Which Hindu book talks about how women behave compared to men?
I'm looking for any book from the Hindu tradition that explains how and why women differ in their natural behaviour from that of men. I'm not talking about what is forbidden to women, nor about how ...
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Are sannyasins/sadhvis allowed to give advice on marriage and kids?
According to Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sadhvi_Rithambara):
"She got her diksha from Swami Paramanand, at the age of sixteen and having become his disciple, followed him to his ...
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Indra's boon made women conceive?
In this section of Skanda Purana it says Shiva-Parvati union didn't result in children because women were not blessed at that time to conceive.
56-59. At that time, O excellent king, women had not ...
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Women, Agnihotra and the Manusmriti
The Agnihotra is an essential Vedic ritual that a householder must practice. In practise we see both husband and wife sitting together to do it. For example here.
Further the dharmashastras prescribe ...
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How to select girl for marriage ? Which qualities should we look in a girl whom we want to marry? [duplicate]
How should we select a girl for getting married ? What qualities should we look in girl whom we want to marry .
What does scriptures and wise men of Hinduism say about this ?
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Is a woman required to be chaste even before being married and during marriage?
A widow is required to be chaste after the death of her husband to attain heaven.
Is a woman required to be chaste even before being married? Or can a woman have affairs with other men and then get ...
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Can women work to earn a living?
Can women work to earn a living or do they have to be dependent on their husbands for their sustenance ?
Since women are considered as Grih-Laxmi , I think working for them is sinful.
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Does even a single sacred scripture sanction or even mention a "patnivrata dharma"?
Pativrata dharma is mentioned everywhere. As per this every wife has to obey, worship and serve her husband. She can even be beaten by him if required.
But some feminists and apologists are saying ...
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What's the tAtparya of न वै योषा कंचन हिनस्ति in Shatapatha Brahmana?
न वै योषा कंचन हिनस्ति appears in SB 6.3.1.39
The weapon/spade is personified as a female and these lines are spoken to it. What's the tAtparya behind such a reference?
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Does Shiva Puran support Wife beating?
This is the verse as give in Shiva Puran. Is it true because vedas are against Wife beating
The brahmin lady said:
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A chaste lady shall never mention her husband’s name. If the husband scolds or ...
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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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What do Hindu scriptures say about female rulers?
In Jātaka 13, Buddha condemned female rulers:
Cursed be the dart of love that works men pain! Cursed be the land where women rule supreme! And cursed the fool that bows to woman’s sway!
The Bible ...
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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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What's the implication on gender dynamics of Bhagavat Gita 9.32 interpreted according to Dvaita in Mahabharata Tatparya Nirnaya by Shri Madhwacharya?
Here's the 32nd verse, from chapter 9 of Shrimat Bhagavat gita.
मां हि पार्थ व्यपाश्रित्य येऽपि स्यु: पापयोनय: | स्त्रियो वैश्यास्तथा
शूद्रास्तेऽपि यान्ति परां गतिम् || 9.32
TRANSLATION (Bhagavat ...
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Who are eligible to perform Ekadashi vrata?
Are women (married and unmarried) eligible to perform Ekadashi vrata?
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Notion of "Patni Parameshvari (Wife is the Supreme Goddess)" - found in scriptures?
Similar to this question where I ask: Is notion of Pati - Parameśvara (husband is the Supreme Lord) based on scriptures?
Does canonical texts enjoin: Patnī Parameśvarī (पत्नी परमेश्वरी) - i.e., A Wife ...
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Is notion of Pati - Parameśvara (husband is the Supreme Lord) based on scriptures?
In this question: Why a husband is called पतीपरमेश्वर (Pati Parmeshwar)? Whom should a wife devote to at time of death?, one of the answer gives reasons why husband might be considered like the Lord, ...
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Is any variant of Sati prescribed for men in scriptures?
It well-known that the primary purpose of marriage is to begot children.
Since humans begets children through sexual reproduction. The role of men is very limited. He needs to contribute his tejas, ...
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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.
For ...
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Virginity test In Hinduism?
Do Hindu scripture tells about virginity test ?
What process for test ?
Virginity test for normal people (male and female both).
Which scripture tell about this process ? And what is the process?
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Can a non-virgin woman marry? If yes, how?
Non-virgin women are excluded from marital rites with its Agni-hotra, etc.
pāṇigrahaṇikā mantrāḥ kanyāsveva pratiṣṭhitāḥ |
nākanyāsu kva cinnṝṇāṃ luptadharmakriyā hi tāḥ || 226 ||
The marriage-...
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Who were the ancient women Rishikas in Vedas? What are the verses in Vedic scriptures which allow women to read Vedas?
Are there any Women Rishikas in Vedas ? And are there any rules and proofs Grihya Sutras and other scriptures that women can wear thread?
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What are the resricted tithis for a women to take oil bath?
What are the restricted tithis for a women to take oil bath? Are there any scriptural references? If so, can you please provide them with some scriptural references?
The verses has to be explicitly ...
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Did Draupadi do agni-pravesha before having sex with each of her Pandava husbands?
Some answers on this site say that Draupadi did agni-pravesha before meeting each husband. Those answers don't provide any citations from the Mahabharata.
The first answer says he "heard in an ...
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Do scriptures besides Padma Purāṇa permit wives to discipline their husbands?
This passage from Padma Purāṇa recommends a wife beat her husband to discipline him. Assuming this is not a mistranslation, do any other scriptures support this view?
The brāhmaṇa’s wife said:
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What does Hinduism say about female masturbation? [duplicate]
Women in past were generally thought of as inferior to men, and thus there were a lot of things that women were restricted from practicing (and often punished if found guilty for practicing the same) ...
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Can a menstruating women prepare food for herself?
It is well-known that a rajaswala cannot prepare food for her family. It is highly discouraged to eat food prepared by a Rajaswala.
But, does it apply to herself also? Can't she cook for herself and ...
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Reason for offering young unmarried women
Consider the following statement from Mahabharata
king Yudhishthira the just gave unto each of those Brahmanas
thousands of kine and beds and gold coins and damsels.
[Section 32, Rajasuyika Parva, ...
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What is the significance of smearing of Kumkuma on the chest by women in the scriptures?
Srimad Bhagavatam, while describing the consorts of Lord Krishna, such as Srimati Rukmini and others, and the close associates of Lord Krishna such as the gopikas and the women in Mathura, frequently ...
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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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Which substance in a female body is converted to Ojas?
For males, it's told that it's the semen ( vírya ), that when preserved via Brahmacharya gets converted to Ojas, travelling upto ajña chakra, by the process called Urdhareta.
So, as per the relevant ...
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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,
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Reason(s) behind restrictions on sex
There are plenty of restrictions for a grihastha woman to participate in sex.
Some restrictions include forbidding the sex of Ekadasi, Amavasya, Poornima, Sunday.
Is the ban on some special days, ...
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Punishment for the crimes committed by the head of the house?
The Smriti texts and other religious treatises deals with a lot of prescriptive rules on the householder' lives and rituals.
A commonly pointed out situation is of discipline, crime and subsequent ...
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Can a women take her head bath on Sunday at the end of her menstruation cycle?
According to scriptures one should not take head bath(hair wash) on Sunday
One who forsakes on all Sundays, Woman oil bath, meat and drinks, Will
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Why worship women? [closed]
See my question is why God allows us to worship women.
"worship women" means you are worshiping materialistic thing.
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Emotion of Subhadra during her marriage
There are two questions on this site regarding Subhadra and Arjuna marriage:
Arjun and Subhadra's marriage
Arjuna and Subhadra marriage
But no question or answer deals with the emotion of Subhadra ...
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“You don't strike a woman even with a flower”
There’s a proverb “You don’t strike a woman even with a flower” (or … (your) wife …; at least “ženu ani květinou neuhodíš” in Czech language/culture — there's also a comedy movie based on that).
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Can a female aspirant perform Siddhasana?
Hatha yoga pradipika contains posture details of Siddhasana as follows
Press firmly the heel of the left foot against the perineum, and the
right heel above the male organ. With the chin pressing on ...
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Can one use right leg for siddhasana
Hatha yoga pradipika contains posture details of Siddhasana as follows
Press firmly the heel of the left foot against the perineum, and the
right heel above the male organ. With the chin pressing on ...
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Does the vow of prostitutes involve sex with a Brāhmaṇa?
The Padma Purāṇa lays out the Dharma of prostitutes. Prostitutes must follow a vow which purifies them of sins. This vow includes worship of Viṣṇu, as well as service of a Brāhmaṇa for 13 months:
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Is a menstruating woman allowed to eat non-veg during auspicious timings?
It is mentioned in scriptures that one should not eat non-veg food during certain times such as Amavasya, Pournami, Sunday, Ekadasi etc.,
According to scriptures, is it applicable for menstruating ...
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Women who ruled kingdom being Jivan muktha
I heard about a women ruled a kingdom after becoming Jivan muktha.
The story from yoga vasista goes like this:
A women attains the state of Jivan muktha. Her husband leaves kingdom and goes to forest ...
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Cooking by men in family life
It is well known that most of the Indian women use to cook for family and is really a great opportunity for a woman.
It is mentioned in Mahabharata that Nala, Bhimasena could cook food and performed ...
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Which mantras from Tāṇḍya Mahābrāhmaṇa can only be recited by women?
This Times of India article claims that certain mantras from Tāṇḍya Mahābrāhmaṇa (a.k.a Pañcaviṃśa Brāhmaṇa) can only be recited by women:
In fact, there is nothing mentioned in the Vedas that points ...
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Do any scriptures or commentaries support the idea that females should be able to pursue their education and career over marriage?
Could you suggest me some scriptures (Vedas, Upanishads, etc.) or commentaries that support the idea that females should be allowed to pursue their education and career over marriage? For example, ...
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