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    Who are the inclusive Hindus?

    There is what is called "Aapat-kaal" Dharma- meaning the Dharmas when a life is in danger. In such situations, even monks are allowed to touch the females to save their lives. But, once out of danger, they should resume their previous Dharmas. Regards,
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    Who are the inclusive Hindus?

    Respecting women has nothing to do with the "menses rule"; women are given the status of mother in most sects and respected as such. Regards,
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    Who are the inclusive Hindus?

    I am not that well versed with the Vedas in detail- but have heard from someone. I do know it does exist in the Smritis- for exampe Yajnavalkya Smriti. Regards,
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    Who are the inclusive Hindus?

    Namaste Amala, What is "preferrable" to your mind is certainly your right; but then as I said ISKCON may be the path for you. Because in most of the widely followed Smritis that I know, it is clear that a woman in menses should abstain from everything- even at home- even cooking. I have never...
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    Who are the inclusive Hindus?

    The Dharma Shashtras or the Smritis that they follow. Regards,
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    Who are the inclusive Hindus?

    Then probably you have found ISKCON and that may be the path for you. I do not know of other sects. Even if the Shaiva and the Shakta Temples and most Vaishnava Temples have no such signs, it is clearly mentioned in their sects. Also, in most Temples, none of the devotees are allowed in the...
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    Who are the inclusive Hindus?

    I have not heard or seen separate entrances for menstruating women in India's Temples and nor have I seen in modern India that untouchables are not allowed in the Temples. But, I agree with Vinayaka that most sects of Hinduism do not recommend going to the Temple when in menses- which is three...
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    Pronunciation?

    I do agree with above, but would like to add that the pronounciations of Vedic Mantras should be correct. The Vedas were passed on orally and pronounciation was of utmost importance; pronounciation is the CORE of the Vedas. There is a vast difference between the energy created by correctly...
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    Deep Sleep and Consciousness

    Hi Zenzero, This is where I have always differed with your opinion. I believe that the Dharmas are must even for a realized person. The opinion that you express has its inherent danger for some. Regards
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    Shivaratri - Lord Shiva and you

    "This holy night of Shiva is observed on the night before ‘amavasya’ in the Hindu month of Phalgun (February – March) as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India. The corresponding period in other regions is the night before Magh Amavasya. Note - In 2011, there...
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    What's so spiritual about Rama or Krishna?

    Just tell me the crux of the message in Mokshadharma of Shantiparva. Regards,
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    Why are Hindus fanatical?

    Should the Indian government dig under the Taj Mahal to see if there was a Shiva Temple? Regards,
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    Sati

    Pativratta is totally different from servitude or submission. Pativratta is the one who looks only at her husband for "husband- wife" relationship and DOES NOT even think about other men along the same line. Servitude and submission are the by products and not the main goal. Regards,
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    What offerings does Lord Shiva like?

    People say that sugarcane juice abhishek to the Shiva Lingam bestows desired blessings. Regards,
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    What's so spiritual about Rama or Krishna?

    Gandhiji, Can you discuss the Moksha Dharma chapter in the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata? Let's see how much you have really read the Mahabharata. Regards,
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    Shivaratri - Lord Shiva and you

    Enjoy this Shiva Tandava Strotra which was composed by Ravana. ZZ-WoPkxpTA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ-WoPkxpTA Regards,
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    Sati

    As a general rule, the DharmaShashtras PROHIBIT suicide and hence, I believe that generally speaking Sati practice is not consistent with Dharma Shashtras. Regards,
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    I love Lord Vishnu!

    Hi YmirGF, Why did it become "past tense" for you if you were thrilled by Lord Vishnu? Regards,
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    Shivaratri - Lord Shiva and you

    Here is the "contradiction" that form the Shiva Swaroopa. He is the Lord of the lowest of the lowest demons as well as the highest of the highest Devas. But, He is unaffected by the "lowness" or the "highness". Lord Vishnu once worshipped Lord Shiva with 1000 lotuses- one lotus for each name...
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    Who is Krishna?

    Gandhiji, no wonder you are mixing various things. The Acharya of the Advaitins, Sri Adi Shankara composed "Bhaja Govindam Moodha matee...." and "Achyutam Keshavam...". Regards,
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