Women In Hinduism List Of Articles 1. No Inheritance For Women The impact of other religions, such as Islam, has prompted certain Hindu revivalists to advocate for the reform of Hindu society. However, Hindu scholars have faced challenges in presenting a Hindu text that unequivocally supports a woman’s right to inherit her father’s property. It […]

Apsaras In Swarg List Of Articles For individuals in heaven, Ishwar has arranged hundreds and thousands of Apsaras, commonly referred to as Harlots/Prostitutes, in the context used by some Hindus on this matter. Some Hindu fanatics may attempt to ridicule Muslims on this issue, but have they themselves read what their scriptures say about it? […]

Hijab (covering) And Chastity List Of Articles 1. Introduction The word “hijab” finds its linguistic roots in the Arabic language, stemming from the verb “hajaba,” which translates to “to conceal” or “to cover.” In the context of Islamic attire, the hijab refers to a veil or covering worn by Muslim women to conceal their hair […]

Paedophilia And Child Marriage List Of Articles 1. Verses promoting Child Marriage 📚Parashar Smriti 7.5-6📚 When the twelfth year is reached by the female child, if the guardian does not give her away in marriage, her forefathers drink, without interruption, during each succeeding month, whatever blood is passed in her courses. The mother, and the […]

Polygamy In Hinduism List Of Articles 1. Polygamy in the Hindu Scriptures 📚Shatapatha Brahmana 9.4.1.6📚 To the male (deity) he makes offering first, then to the females: he thereby endows the male pre-eminently with power. To a single male he makes offering, and to many females, whence even a single man has many wives. To […]

Niyog Pratha In Hinduism List Of Articles 1. Niyoga in the Hindu Scriptures 📚Gautama Dharmasutra 18.4-6📚 A woman whose husband is dead and who desires offspring (may bear a son) to her brother-in-law… (On failure of a brother-in-law she may obtain offspring) by (cohabiting with) a Sapinda, a Sagotra, a Samanapravara, or one who belongs […]

Sati Pratha In Hinduism List Of Articles 1. Sati Pratha in the Hindu Scriptures 📚Agni Purana 222.19-23📚 The woman (widow) who enters the (funeral) fire along with the (dead) husband would also reach heaven.”  (source) 📚Kurma Purana 2.34.108b-109📚 A woman who enters the funeral pyre along with her husband, shall uplift him even if he […]

Prostitution In Hinduism List Of Articles 1. Devadasi Pratha (Religious Prostitution) 📖Padma Purana 1.52.97-100 By offering a dear, young, beautiful woman (i.e. a maiden) along with ornaments and bed, to (one of) the sages, a man would obtain unending fruit. The fruit of a young virgin and a girl eight years old is the same. One […]

Slavery In Hinduism List Of Articles 1. Female Slaves in Hinduism Difference between a wife and a slave, 📚Baudhayana Dharmasutra 1.11.21.2📚 Now they quote also (the following verses): ‘It is declared that a female who has been purchased for money is not a wife. She cannot (assist) at sacrifices offered to the gods or the […]