Indian Mythological story of Lord Shiva and the Fisherman Lord Shiva lived on Mount Kailash. One day Lord Shiva started explaining the Vedas to his wife Goddess Parvati. The explanations and discussions went on for many years. One day Parvati lost her concentration. As a result, Lord Shiva lost … [Read more...]
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Vamana Avatar Story - Tales of Lord vishnu
Here is the famous Vamana Avatar Story of Lord Vishnu, where Lord Visnu takes birth as Aditi's son, Vamana to face Daityaraj Bali. After the churning of the ocean, the Gods became immortal and powerful. Indra's army defeated Daityaraj Bali and his army of Asuras and Daityas. One day Daityaraj Bali … [Read more...]
Importance of Freedom of Press and Media
Freedom refers to the state of liberty, or right and privileged to speak and act according to one's own will. Press and media (print, electronic and online) are the most important medium of expressing opinion of the people in a democratic country that justifies one's individual right to speech and … [Read more...]
Sapinda Marriage | Cousin Marriage in Hinduism
Sapinda Marriage refers to the cousin marriages in Hinduism. The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 does not allow Sapinda marriage. A marriage between a boy and a girl is not legally valid if they are "sapindas". But it permits the Sapinda marriages where such marriage is customary. Sapinda relationship … [Read more...]
Hindu Gotra System | Sagotra | Gotra in Hindu Religion
The gotra exogamy, as a tradition among Hindus, prohibits marriage between members of the same gotra. The Hindu society traditionally expects people to marry someone outside their gotra. But The Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 legalizes marriage between members of the same gotra. Sagotra exogamy, … [Read more...]
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