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Sex and Hinduism

Nithin Sridhar asked: “Her lap is a sacrificial altar; her hairs, the sacrificial grass; her skin, the soma-press. The two labia*(lips) of the ***** are the fire in the middle.” [Brhad-Âranyaka Upanisad, 6.4.3] “This man (ama) am I; that woman (sâ), thou! That woman, thou; this...
November 24th, 2005 | Weddings | Read More

Same *** Marriage-time for Legal Recognition

Ambalika Banerjee asked: Why is “unconventional” eroticism looked down upon? Why do most people simply dismiss the view that it is possible for a person to be loyally happy with another of the same gender? Well, I am of the view that one may live happily ever after with another of the same gender. The...
November 3rd, 2005 | Weddings | Read More

Mudras & Hand Symbolism: Hand Symbolism & Beliefs Part 2

Leonard Lee asked: [Note: This paper contains images which may be seen as originally published at our website] According to its votaries, the hand of the crucified Jesus is believed to possess occult virtues. When worn as an amulet it is said to be an all-round good-luck charm. Prayers are said in...
October 31st, 2005 | Weddings | Read More

Gender Based Violence – a Violation of Human Rights

naraginti amareswaran asked: Gender Based Violence – A Violation of Human Rights                                                           Position of Women from ancient period   Some scholars believe that in ancient India, the women enjoyed...
October 19th, 2005 | Weddings | Read More

Institutional Deliveries In India – A Socio Economic And Cultural View

Dr.v.sudhakaram asked: Institutional Deliveries A socio Economic and cultural view In developing country like India with various cultures and with different languages and world largest country in population the impact of these social and cultural aspects on institutional deliveries is important as...
October 17th, 2005 | Weddings | Read More

Sources of Hindu Law

Mukesh Kumar asked:   SOURCES OF HINDU LAW        India is a huge country not only in terms of its geography but also its population, which has various religions, customs and practices. However, India has two main personal laws i.e. Hindu law and Muslim Law. Before moving...
September 23rd, 2005 | Weddings | Read More

Gender Equity Woman Empowerment

loveleenchawla asked: GENDER EQUITY WOMAN EMPOWERMENT Abstract Empowerment is a multi-faceted, multi-dimensional and multi-layered concept. Women’s empowerment is a process in which women gain greater share of control over resources – material, human and intellectual like knowledge, information,...
September 4th, 2005 | Weddings | Read More

Gender Imbalance in India:causes and Consequences

Madan Mohan. L asked: GENDER IMBALANCE IN INDIA: CAUSES & CONSEQUENCES Madan Mohan .L* India is one of the countries across the world which has the lowest and the declining gender ratio. It is in general 933 females against 1,000 males as per 2001 census. If it is compared with the global ***...
August 27th, 2005 | Weddings | Read More

Sati Pratha in Hinduism – True Face

Chanchal Malviya asked: Sati Pratha or Simply Sati A Hindu philosophy of women ness SATI PRATHA – AS KNOWN TO MODERN WORLD As far the common understanding about ‘Sati’ goes, it goes as about burning of a widow. The hype of burning women goes with an explanation like this: if the husband dies...
August 19th, 2005 | Weddings | Read More

Judicial Separation and Divorce

Sitagita.com asked: Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 for the first time introduced a provision for divorce among the Hindus. These are on the grounds of – adultery, cruelty, desertion for a continuous period of two years, one of the party ceasing to be a Hindu by conversion, unsound mind, suffering...
August 19th, 2005 | Weddings | Read More