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ABC of Hindu Culture -part3

From: ”How to Become a (Better) Hindu” by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
THE ROLE OF WOMEN
In traditional Hindu culture, women are held in the highest regard -- far more respected, in truth, than in the West. But this does not imply the kind [...]
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:: written Mar-29-2008 12:35 by Satya
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ABC of Hindu Culture -part2

From: „How to Become a (Better) Hindu” by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
EXCHANGE OF PRANA
1. GIVING AND RECEIVING WITH BOTH HANDS:
Giving and accepting things from one to another, presenting offerings to the Deity, etc., is most properly done with both hands. [...]
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:: written Mar-29-2008 12:29 by Satya
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ABC of Hindu Culture - part1

From: "How to Become a (Better) Hindu" by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami
The Meaning of Culture
Each of the religions of the world has its own culture, with many customs, traditions and refined qualities. The Hindu culture is a culture of love, respect, honoring others [...]
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:: written Mar-29-2008 12:20 by Satya
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Why do Hindus offer food to the Lord before eating it?

Indians make an offering of food to the Lord and later partake of it as prasaada - a holy gift from the Lord. In our daily ritualistic worship (pooja) too we offer naivedyam (food) to the Lord.
The Lord is omnipotent and [...]
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:: written Nov-12-2007 14:15 by Satya
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Why do Hindus wear marks (tilak, pottu and the like) on the forehead?
 The tilak or pottu invokes a feeling of sanctity in the wearer and others. It is recognized as a religious mark. Its form and colour vary according to one’s caste, religious sect or the form of the Lord orshipped.
In [...]
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:: written Apr-15-2007 12:11 by Satya
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