It is one of the common questions asked about Yoga, but Yoga has nothing to do with religion. When Yoga was founded, the word Hinduism did not exist. It was just culture in India, as there are other cultures worldwide. Some people fear that Hinduism would become popular because of Yoga. Hence, they associate it … Read more
Celibacy (Brahmacharya) can be defined as an act of abstaining from indulging in any sexual activity, speaking or imagining about sex, as well as touching others with the intent of sex. Such a person is called celibate (Brahmachari). In general, a person who is not married is often referred to as celibate. Brahmacharya has been … Read more
The cow is a female animal that belongs to the bovine family. The cow is considered the most sacred animal in Hinduism. Hindus do not eat beef (cow meat). Killing a cow is considered one of the greatest sins. Orthodox Hindus believe that 33 Crore demi-Gods dwell in the body of the cow. The statement … Read more
The answer to this question can be straightforward, but if you want to know the deep meaning of being a Hindu, you need to know the definition of Hindu according to Hindu scriptures and Hindu scholars. The person can be called a Hindu if he/she: 1. Believes in salvation as the ultimate goal of life. … Read more
There are some Hindu temples in India where you would find monkeys, dogs, rats, and/or other animals inside the temple. The cow is the highest-revered animal for Hindus. Aside from cows, dogs, monkeys, elephants, and other animals are an integral part of Hindu mythology and are associated with different Hindu deities. Most of the animals … Read more
The concept of Niyoga might sound barbaric to us, but it was practiced even by cultures like Jews, though in a different form. What is Niyoga? Niyoga is an ancient Hindu tradition in which a woman copulates with her deceased husband’s brother or a revered person in society with the sole purpose of having a … Read more
The most basic question is, “Is religion necessary for a human being?” You may be a Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, or belong to a different religion; this question must have come into your mind at some point. Is religion really necessary for us? What would happen if there were no religion and no one followed … Read more
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