Is Homosexuality FORBIDDEN in Hinduism? A Scriptural Perspective.

[@robynbaptiste2956]

That is because Sanatana Dharma was not made to control the masses but to actually teach enlightenment.

[@bhuvanc4992]

Bang on

[@theknowledge2774]

@Shiny Pikachu Holy Quran is the great sign of Our Creator ALMIGHTY! it is a miracle of miracles! the field of embryology there were a group of students who collected all the data that they could find in the Qur'an as well as the Hadith, dealing with ‘Embryology’. And they followed the verse of the Qur'an in Surah Nahl, Chapter.No.16, Verse.No.43, and Surah Anbiya, Chapter.No.21, Verse.No.7 which says “Fas aloo Ahlaz zikri in kuntum la Ta’lamoon” “If you don’t know, If you are in doubt, ask the person who is knowledgeable” So these Arab students they collected the verses of the Qur’an and the Hadith dealing with embryology and translated it into English and presented it to Professor Keith Moore, that was about 30 years back, in the late 70’s. And Professor Keith Moore at that time was one of the highest authorities in the field of embryology and he was the head of the department of Anatomy, in the University of Toronto in Canada. When he went through all the translation of the verses of the Qur’an and the Hadith he said, that most of the verses of the Qur’an which speaks about Embryology are in perfect conformity with latest advances of embryology. But there are a couple of verses, which I cannot say that they are right. Neither can I say they are wrong, because I myself don’t know about it. And two such verses, were the first two verses of the Qur’an to be revealed of Surah Iqra, or Surah Alaq, Chapter.No.96, Verse No.1 and 2 which says “Iqra bismi Rabbikal laze Khalaq, Khalaqal insaana min Alaq” “Read, Recite, Proclaim - in the name of thy Lord, who has created, who has created the human beings from something which clings - a leech like substance’. So Professor Keith Moore said, I don’t know whether the human beings, the embryo, embryology means, it’s the study of the development of human beings the early stages of Human Being in the womb of the mother, for those who don’t know. He said that I do not know whether the initial stages of embryo, that’s the initial stages of a human being it looks like a leech or not. So he went in his laboratory and under a very powerful microscope, observed the early stages of the Embryo and compared it with the photograph of a leech, and he was astonished at the striking resemblance. And later when 80 questions were asked to him regarding Embryology in the Qur'an and the Hadith, he said, “That if you would have asked me these questions 30 years ago, that means from today more than 60 years back, I would not be able to answer more than 50% because Embryology is a new branch of Medicine which has developed recently”. And whatever additional information he got, he included in the new addition of his book, “The Developing Human”.

[@theknowledge2774]

@@bhuvanc4992 Holy Quran is the great sign of Our Creator ALMIGHTY! it is a miracle of miracles! the field of embryology there were a group of students who collected all the data that they could find in the Qur'an as well as the Hadith, dealing with ‘Embryology’. And they followed the verse of the Qur'an in Surah Nahl, Chapter.No.16, Verse.No.43, and Surah Anbiya, Chapter.No.21, Verse.No.7 which says “Fas aloo Ahlaz zikri in kuntum la Ta’lamoon” “If you don’t know, If you are in doubt, ask the person who is knowledgeable” So these Arab students they collected the verses of the Qur’an and the Hadith dealing with embryology and translated it into English and presented it to Professor Keith Moore, that was about 30 years back, in the late 70’s. And Professor Keith Moore at that time was one of the highest authorities in the field of embryology and he was the head of the department of Anatomy, in the University of Toronto in Canada. When he went through all the translation of the verses of the Qur’an and the Hadith he said, that most of the verses of the Qur’an which speaks about Embryology are in perfect conformity with latest advances of embryology. But there are a couple of verses, which I cannot say that they are right. Neither can I say they are wrong, because I myself don’t know about it. And two such verses, were the first two verses of the Qur’an to be revealed of Surah Iqra, or Surah Alaq, Chapter.No.96, Verse No.1 and 2 which says “Iqra bismi Rabbikal laze Khalaq, Khalaqal insaana min Alaq” “Read, Recite, Proclaim - in the name of thy Lord, who has created, who has created the human beings from something which clings - a leech like substance’. So Professor Keith Moore said, I don’t know whether the human beings, the embryo, embryology means, it’s the study of the development of human beings the early stages of Human Being in the womb of the mother, for those who don’t know. He said that I do not know whether the initial stages of embryo, that’s the initial stages of a human being it looks like a leech or not. So he went in his laboratory and under a very powerful microscope, observed the early stages of the Embryo and compared it with the photograph of a leech, and he was astonished at the striking resemblance. And later when 80 questions were asked to him regarding Embryology in the Qur'an and the Hadith, he said, “That if you would have asked me these questions 30 years ago, that means from today more than 60 years back, I would not be able to answer more than 50% because Embryology is a new branch of Medicine which has developed recently”. And whatever additional information he got, he included in the new addition of his book, “The Developing Human”.

[@theknowledge2774]

@Shiny Pikachu my request to all brother and sisters all over the world is that plz go back to your scriptures... atleast must follow the one message common written in all scriptures of the UNIVERSE( BY THE HELP OF GOD I MUST GIVE YOU REFERENCES if you want WHETHER IT IS FROM JUDAISM CHRISTIANITY HINDUISM AND BUDHISM)that ALLAH ALMIGHTY (THE GOD,THE CREATOR,THE SUSTAINER,THE SUPREME POWER,THE REAL KING AND THE OWNER OF ALL) IS ONE,and Prophet Mohammed (SAW) IS HIS LAST AND FINAL MESSENGER...!!!to enter into peaceful and lovely life eternally... The truth is clear with logic... please follow for yourself... please prevent yourself from the eternal hellfire by accepting and practising atleast common message of Creator in the religious scriptures of the world....I invite all of you to show me one word of the holy Quran that is against the ethics of humanity...read about Islam...

[@theknowledge2774]

@Shiny PikachuDear, it is the order of our CREATOR that you can enter in paradise by following at least knowing your CREATOR! that means you must have crystal clear concept that there is only One ALMIGHTY GOD! and Prophet MOHAMMAD PBUH is HIS last and final messenger! We can gain a better understanding of the concept of God in Hinduism by analysing Hindu scriptures. BHAGAVAD GITA The most popular amongst all the Hindu scriptures is the Bhagavad Gita. Consider the following verse from the Gita: "Those whose intelligence has been stolen by material desires surrender unto demigods and follow the particular rules and regulations of worship according to their own natures." [Bhagavad Gita 7:20] The Gita states that people who are materialistic worship demigods i.e. ‘gods’ besides the True God. UPANISHADS: The Upanishads are considered sacred scriptures by the Hindus. The following verses from the Upanishads refer to the Concept of God: "Ekam evadvitiyam" "He is One only without a second." [Chandogya Upanishad 6:2:1]1 "Na casya kascij janita na cadhipah." "Of Him there are neither parents nor lord." [Svetasvatara Upanishad 6:9]2 "Na tasya pratima asti" "There is no likeness of Him." [Svetasvatara Upanishad 4:19]3 The following verses from the Upanishad allude to the inability of man to imagine God in a particular form: "Na samdrse tisthati rupam asya, na caksusa pasyati kas canainam." "His form is not to be seen; no one sees Him with the eye." [Svetasvatara Upanishad 4:20]4

[@thechurchofsymmetra8247]

Hinduism is fine with LGBT but Indian culture isn’t, and it’s only because of the British. Modern Indians think British values are traditional Indian values, and it’s very sad

[@albertjoseph9684]

Remember God sent people to change the laws. That's what happened

[@thechurchofsymmetra8247]

@@albertjoseph9684 what do you mean? Are you implying god sent the British to colonize India?

[@Fekuchand_]

You gained a lot of respect from me today, you are fucking absolutely Correct love you 😊

[@drrameshshrink]

Guys, Any religion is just a Path. Not the end. And Hinduism in Kali yuga was the best path, provided one does have a rational mind as well along with openness to what could be Dharma. British Atheists or Christian take the path of either Materialism or Christ to be just an end in itself. Good news is Hinduism was actually neutral about sexuality to the deeply wise people but sex was still made a taboo to the beginners. DHARMA or Righteousness is beyond Sexuality topic alone even though it becomes important to the beginners till enough skill and sensibility is reached .Sex is neither encouraged nor condemned totally just like in Islam or Bible but it was the People of higher caste and in Authority who suppressed people in the name of lesser intelligence within the masses of people, more suppression than what was needed as a Discipline. That was the only complaint abt Hinduism even by Buddha in the name of God and as blind socially accepted beliefs

[@rebekahsquires2073]

Yes

[@redcenterau]

Such a cool religion - so much tolerance and acceptance. Why do other religions consider Hinduism to be satanic or pagan? 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️🙏🕉 Much respect from an agnostic. 👍

[@astroradha7124]

Other religions are 'organised' in a way that their manmade superiority feels threatened by Hinduism/ Santana Dharma. Sanatana Dharma does not convert because it is all accepting. No religious institutions 'organised' to train missionaries to go convert to increase followers. No camps organised to kill those that do not worship the Almighty exactly in the same way and by the same name as them.

[@Possyka]

Wtf sanatic.. Hindus dont worship satan.. People need education

[@kiraamv5507]

@Kevin Cobb caste oppression came way layer after Hinduism 1000s of years later it was created by greed of people in none lf the vedas and upnishads it is mentioned that your role in society is defined by birth and casteism in almost all religions even the ones who separated from Hinduism coz of it

[@kiraamv5507]

@Kevin Cobb even in Bhagwat geeta it is mentioned that anyone who doesn't gain in knowledge in life become a shudra or a worker there's is no castes mentioned while bhagwat geeta came way after the original scriptures

[@Saikalyan19]

@Kevin Cobb if you are hindu you will know why there are too many For ex; Lord Shiva incarnated 19 times Lord vishnu incarnated 21 times

[@cho1090]

Hinduism is a cool religion, it's the most universal religion and most acceptance, high tolerance. INDIA have a greatest spiritual wisdom

[@Thefuryyt8925]

But most of Indians doesn't respect and atleast knows about their culture

[@minecraftsteve-gf1tr]

Persian hinduism

[@ghrich]

HAD

[@Thefuryyt8925]

@@bloop1141 same thing my grandfather is a priest he used to tell me mythology stories now I have read 4 Vedas and 2 Upvedas and may granthas ! So... ! I know this religion deeply🤗

[@abarai2821]

@jaish stop your wrong propaganda It's our history not myth

[@bobc7557]

Short answer- no. Nothing originating from India is homophobic. Indians were incredibly forward and accepting. Then colonization happened. And then it all fell apart.

[@TharsyanJaderuby]

Manusmriti, Invasion, colonization have really f*cked up India, Hinduism and Indian cultures.

[@tia4108]

@@TharsyanJaderuby fr

[@khushijha7123]

@@TharsyanJaderuby manusmriti is no bad dude just check that once

[@TharsyanJaderuby]

@@khushijha7123 Yes i know Manusmriti isn't all bad but it's the origin for controlling the social structure. Some prescriptions are indeed useful but not all, especially about caste based restrictions and divisions.

[@nightbot.2025]

How can you forgot Muslim invasion

[@curatorsoftshe]

Sanatan dharma is never against LGBT+community

[@prashantpal3589]

British added blasphemy & homosexuality as a crime

[@curatorsoftshe]

@jaish what

[@prkesuu5470]

@@hiteshsinhchampakjijadoun2383 because our religious ppl doesn't follow rules of Hinduism.We should follow.

[@an1ketsharma]

@jaish What my copy of bhagwatgeeta says - (4:13) "According to the three modes of material nature and the work associated with them, the four divisions of the society are created by me. And although I am the creator of this system, you should know that i am the nondoer, being unchangeable." And the explanation part touches on the varna part as - "... Although the _brahmanas_ by quality are supposed to know what about Brahman, the supreme absolue truth, most of them approach only the impersonal Brahman manifestation of Lord Krsna. But a man who transcends the limited knowledge of a _brahmana_ and reaches the knowledge of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Sri Krsna is transcendental to the four classes" Mere quoting the bhagwatgeeta and its vague translation doesn't change the fact that you're still an ignorant. And if you still fancy quoting random verses then here's a chaupayi from Ramayan - "Sab nirdhambh dharamrat puni, Nar aru naari chatur sab guni. Sab gunagya pandit sab gyaani, sab kritagya nahi kapat sayani" Which translates roughly to - "Every body is free of ego and both males and females are well read and witty, Everyone's knowledgeable and a pandit and nobody is a chalant"

[@abarai2821]

@jaish I can see you barking after every comment where it ppl appreciating this culture..

[@Fekuchand_]

Proud to be born as a Hindu by birth and as it is said in scriptures, ***वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम*** means ***whole world is our family*** no one should be abandoned or treated in a disrespectful manner 😊

[@sandralately1267]

@vishwakarma adarsh no one cares.

[@theparrot6516]

@w as if we need your approval

[@dumb_tan2539]

Me too.

[@L.K.P_]

Hinduism demonic cult

[@Fekuchand_]

@@L.K.P_ 👉🤣😭👉🤣😭👉🤣😭👉🤣😭👉😭😭

[@wolfiewilde]

As a gay Hindu person, I really needed to hear this. I love my religion and I will not give up on it because the society does not accept me.

[@parnikaandpavanijoshi551]

You are accepted and you are loved. No one can tell u to be something you aren't. No one can tell you that you are not a hindu just because ur sexuality is different. There are different paths to the truth. They vary from each other. But they lead to the same truth regardless. No one can judge you for who you are. Please know that, that despite the fact that our society may not be as accepting today, we are here to support you always ❤️✨ Stay healthy and stay safe!

[@user-or3lb9py8w]

As an indian, I'm really sorry for all the hardships u might have faced because of how closed minded our society is. Just remember, you are always loved for who you are and forever will be. I'm always supporting and cheering for you. So don't be discourage by what others think or say about you. I pray for you to be happy.

[@nitinbull8720]

You are accepted bro ,

[@wonkingmywilli]

Be who you are❤️

[@proscreed6189]

Well you can thank to people like ram dev baba that people don't accept you

[@GianHainAap.]

To all the people related to LGBT community Yes, Bhagwan loves you 🛐❤️🕉️

[@mvphightsky1349]

damn bro you made me shed a tear.

[@theecokid]

🥹🥹🥹That’s true

[@sherueatyourbestfriend6791]

Thank you very much 🥺

[@chickensum]

LGBT is forbidden in Hinduism

[@shreejas2223]

Thanks for spreading kindness and love!❤

[@manuelweihrauch9790]

The buddhist teachers/lamas of our Sangha have never discriminated against homosexuals. Indeed many lgbt are members of the sangha and feel totally embraced. True love accepts and embraces fully! Diversity is a blessing!

[@milascave2]

manuel: The Pali Canon talks about homosexual activity among monks. It is forbidden because all forms of sex are forbidden to monks and nuns. About homosexuals who are not monks or nuns, I don't think that it teaches anything. In general, it teaches tolerance.

[@BernieHollandMusic]

@Ivan Hevsuriani Wrong again - Anyone who is conceived is a human being - regardless of prayers or no prayers - and each human being is a transient manifestation of the eternity of life - and as such is worthy of dignity, whether Aryan or non-Aryan - I am talking about issues here that transcend racism - and it is not for you, or any other religious fundamentalist to issue decrees about the legitimacy of sexual relations - there are many around today, who would do better to mind their own business and keep their own house in order. . . . .

[@sorryminati4719]

@koti Kaatan umm what? I didn't know this :3

[@natlions]

@Cool bro You are very mistaken. The practice of equanimity (non-judgement, non-discrimination) is at the heart of Buddhist teaching. Green Arya Tara - is one of many fully realized female Buddhas (she's probably the most known one).

[@nc8002]

Buddhism and Hinduism both are part of sanatana Dharma

[@jacquessalem8776]

When I was religious, I used to love throwing bible verses condemning gays. Now, I have great admiration and respect for these brave souls, for being themselves in the midst of hate and ridicules and even physical harms. May I add, my gay brothers and sisters are the most creative people on this planet by far. All love.

[@Iam-a-live]

How are they most creative tho?

[@jacquessalem8776]

@@Iam-a-live fair question. I observe their influence dominate the fashion and beauty industries, and the arts. Just my opinion.

[@maddy.a7897]

love you brother

[@jacquessalem8776]

@@maddy.a7897 I salute the divine in you my avatar soulmate. ❤

[@NA-oc7eq]

@P E R S P E C T I V E yup, most artists are lgbt tho, and they led a lot of innovations in arts and media, most of them are black and minorities, think of diana ross, madonna, lady gaga, etc.. They always provide us the best music, fashion inspiration and many more..

[@infinitegoodness233]

Buddhism, Hinduism ,Jainism and Sikhism are Religions of Humanity. Both you and i are Divine sparks of Consciousness! Have a Great day!

[@sannewgen]

don't forget sikhism which is evolved by the great indian gurus.

[@nalinisingh1158]

and sikhhism

[@infinitegoodness233]

Sorry Guys, i forgot to mention Sikhism. That's why i edited it.

[@sarfrazmh31]

Hindu philosophers were disenchanted with Hindism. That is why Baba Guru Nanak Ji, moved away from Hinduism, including its Caste-Based Heirarchy and Oppresion of Indigenous Indians by the Foreigner Bramin Sanskrit (closer to Persian language) speaking priests and Aryan (Indo-Europeans) conquerors. Also name ALLAH appears more than 20 times in Sikhism's Living Guru "Guru Granth Sahib".

[@infinitegoodness233]

@@sarfrazmh31 and your point is?

[@Bajsz25]

I am gay and I love hinduism. Thank You very much!

[@chickensum]

LGBT is forbidden in hinduism

[@littlequen2836]

​@chickensum no is not!!

[@chickensum]

@@littlequen2836 yes it is screw off mate

[@littlequen2836]

@@chickensum Dear, these comments, prejudices were inherited from Abrahamic religions, not Hindu ones

[@NannoLove]

​@@LordDajjal432nope bro! Hinduism never condemned gays, only sexual misconduct that harms you... you know, like rape. Yet marital rape is still legal 🤔

[@robbouwhuis3382]

A big pranam for you Swami for adressing this topic. A brave statement! There is only one Atma, let u's respect each and everyone.🙏🏻

[@kmanoham]

Yes indeed ... one Atma ... !!

[@dasi_is_dasi]

As a transgender person making my way into teaching everything I know about spirituality and the greater existence, this video made me cry tears of absolute joy and feelings of being cared for by the current play. It's one thing to know experientially that even someone like me can achieve universal yoga, which indicates that I am perfectly acceptable in the expansion of consciousness today, but it's an entirely more broadening experience to hear you speak on these issues in such truthful and helpful ways as well. I hope I can be a beacon for the trans community in spirituality and dispel the darkness which pervades much of society surrounding these issues. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[@zrael9192]

Dang, crying a lil too

[@forestslovenature6416]

yes. you can and you should be the Beacon.. love is the only universal truth. if you do not hurt anyone, including self, your actions are pure.. Yoga believes in love, peace and unity for all.. 🌿

[@rohandev1444]

Well I am a heterosexual Indian male and I am astonished at the treatment that is meted to some transgenders and homosexuals in India though every family worships a transgender in India, that is Shiva. You cannot find a temple with a female diety that is not cross dressed as a man with a mustache or a male diety dressed as a woman. Even the Madurai Temple the beacon of Hindu shaivism has sculptures of transgenders dancing and homosexual acts performed in abandon. One can see the transition of cultures as the later kings become more prudish...... Even a somewhat prudish book like Ramayan has many quotes where the crow asks if she can be a devotee of Ram and he says Man, woman and Queers, animals and plants who have removed malice are all my devotees.

[@skurbanvintr0]

@@rohandev1444 we want our kids to be straight and love women. Can’t u see the goals?

[@rohandev1444]

@@skurbanvintr0 Ibam sure but nature, genes may have other designs. I want people to be smart, scientific and tolerant but accept you as well. Hence learning to accept and respect , not such a bad thing.

[@Arthur2005-j9y]

Wish I was born to a Hindu family

[@Arthur2005-j9y]

@vishwakarma adarsh nah I’m from Muslim family I’m soo unlucky

[@singh16711]

Are you willing to convert to Hinduism??btw what is your nationality??

[@ateebqadir483]

@@Arthur2005-j9y you can bro if you feel Hinduism is better in your circumstances

[@ateebqadir483]

@Silk even other religion are not against it but people are we need reform in it.

[@theparrot6516]

@w not being against kinda is promoting it. Or atleast it's giving you your choice

[@sharelifevlog8482]

I came here because of my Indian boyfriend. I am gay from Philippines by the way.. I just like to tell you guys that my boyfriend has genuine love for me as gay. I felt love from him that I never had in my past relationship. Hindu religion reflects in his character as a person... That's why I love him so much much that I want to spend the rest of my life with him ❤❤❤

[@bikdigdaddy]

Were you by birth or after some years you felt that you're not straight?

[@sharelifevlog8482]

@@bikdigdaddy I was like 5 years old I felt that something in me is wrong.. I used to like dolls toys instead of guns and basketballs etc..

[@bikdigdaddy]

@@sharelifevlog8482 but maybe it's because of circumstances and not about your hormones. Just asking

[@antiabrahamicreligion]

@@bikdigdaddy no you are born that way

[@singh16711]

I am so happy for you 😊 Love from an Indian Hindu❤️☺️

[@jindajat2607]

In sanskrit grammar three gender male (पुल्लिंग), female (स्त्रीलिंग), & neutral (नपुंसक लिंग).

[@Crimson1781]

Possible to be none of them?

[@sillymesilly]

That doesn’t mean it applies to persons. Gender is reflected on objects not on people.

[@nataliasavel]

So many other languages, like Russian, Greek, and German

[@nathanashley2693]

identical to latin... and nature!

[@limabravo8782]

Gender (grammar) and sex (biological) are two different things. Sexual orientation (psychological) is a third thing.

[@raphaeldububuchim6983]

I feel so loved watching this video, God loves us all so much ❤

[@theparrot6516]

Yes brahman

[@anantsaini]

Thank You , Guruji😭😭😭🙏🙏. I am gay and i never expected such kind and accepting words from a guru or from any spritual tradition that came out of my land. From today onwards i will be your devotee and never ever condemn the spritual knowledge of my country. I have never thought any religion or spritual tradition will have such tolerant and accepting view of homosexuality. *Vedanta is Great* 🙏

[@anantsaini]

@@TheWorldTeacher Jihadist please keep your Jihadist mindset with you only.

[@anantsaini]

@@TheWorldTeacher That is English.....Jihadi!!

[@alphabeta525]

@anant saini Gender and sexual variant people were never condemned in ancient societies, not only in India but also in different cultures. You can look into Native Americans, Australian aboriginals, ancient Hawaiians, ancient mexicans, ancient egyptians, mesapotamia, babylon etc. They were not only treated equally in these societies but also given special statuses considering them to be spiritually advanced people. They were considered as in between men and women, called third gender and they could see both the sides of men and women. However, all the homopbia and transphobia and persecution in the world has started after the arrival of the Abrahamic religions especially, the spread of Christianity and Islam through invasions. The invaders went to the local cultures and destroyed them and made the natives ashamed of their original traditions along with shaming third gender (modern terminology of LGBT is different from ancient) individuals and started converting them to the new found religions. That is how all this negativity spread around the globe and caused misery among the LGBT community.

[@kaminidebbarma6536]

@@alphabeta525 can't agree more

[@tantagasbohungkitas]

@@TheWorldTeacher wahahahaha... this is my word when i was still a speaking in tongue bible thumping church extremist. If being not blind requires me to be like you, i'd rather live blind then to be attending sermon by one who wears clerical collar bind by the white men's ball who pay you clerical salary to shut your skepticism. Just becoz you read one book and pride in your ordination title of "reverend" doesnt make you less fool than any human being. May the Blood at Calvary washes you so that you have more time serving human than making bigoted comment on pagan's video. Wahahahaha

[@jiteshgarg6463]

Even I don't know these things being a hindu guess now I am okay with LGBTQ community .

[@whwill56]

I’m loving Hinduism more and more! I have always believed you are born straight, gay or bisexual. Who would want to be gay? No one is pretending; it’s a more difficult life. I have had many gay friends who were wonderful! I have friends for who they are in their souls.

[@marasi36]

I reckon there's 2 types the other becoming gay through influence!

[@blaasafdfnewjkfn.naajanaks5022]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWjPioatesaLsKM you might like to watch this.

[@atis9061]

who in the hell would CHOOSE to endure the abuse by choosing to be homosexual?

[@ebaysingh09]

Hare Krishna!!

[@blaasafdfnewjkfn.naajanaks5022]

@@atis9061 Some do. Why does it bother you?

[@rasigadhanya8952]

I'm a Hindu and my parents always tell me that the universe is limitless

[@ateebqadir483]

Do they tell you sis Doughter accpet lgbtqia+

[@theparrot6516]

@@ateebqadir483 aren't you Muslim bro

[@ateebqadir483]

@@theparrot6516 yes I'm but I have knowledge of other religions too

[@utoycs2365]

@@ateebqadir483 do you believe quran is gods word? if so why does it say homosexuals are sinners? thats bs

[@ateebqadir483]

@@utoycs2365 yes I believe in Quran The Holy book So please give me a source where Quran say homosexuality is sin or homosexual are sinner?? Not a single place refere to this statement

[@omggiiirl2077]

For parents, its also understandable why many find it hard to accept, because we are so invested in our kids development, and have this anticipation of going to weddings and being grandparents and having our bloodline live on. But when your kid comes to you and says that they cannot do it, it must really hurt. I think that is a universal thing that parents go through. But it takes very loving undemanding unselfish accepting parents to realize that thier child's needs are what is priority. I can understand it, but I refuse to be angry or too hurt or disappointed or turn my children away if they come to me with real issues that are affecting them. I try to let them know that I will always back them up and protect them.

[@Kuchursingh]

Investing so much into you material life that you forget that you will die and have to reborn until you achieve liberation from reincarnation cycles is not the goal of Hinduism. Parents need to stop the confinement. The Buddha left wife and child behind to seek enlightenment.

[@omggiiirl2077]

@@Kuchursingh so true. And its so crazy how I as a Christian can find common understanding and realize truth when I see it. Once parents realize that our responsibility as parents is a very sacred and important role as life guides and that one day we won't be here physically for a time, ylthen things start to get put into perspective and things tgat understandably for some are very big issues, actually aren't. I would still live my babies the same way regardless of who they realize the magic of love with. Love is beautiful and precious and rare. So if one is lucky and finds it, ill be the first to nurture and cherish it. Even if that love is same sex, no sex, another religion. Just live your life without harming others, and be a benefit to society and be joyful and happy and laugh a lot and lead a full life with no regrets while doing so thats all I require.

[@sunkoshu]

A very warm communication of noble religious ideas ❤️ I wish there are more teachers and practitioners like thee in our time. Thank you 🙏

[@CommentatorSG]

Hinduism is all-encompassing. It accepts all beings - humans , animals, plants. It focuses on raising spiritual consciousness and spiritual energy. It is the most peaceful of religions.

[@davidleemoveforlife6332]

I lived in India for a long time, neither gay or Hindu, but I have done a fair amount of yoga and Hindu practice, because I don't see a conflict with my own Buddhist practice. This is a refreshing view. I love India and probably have more friends there than anywhere in the world. In the Ashrams I stayed in and in many traditional yoga schools, I found the most judgmental and puritanical people I've met anywhere. Here in Bali, it's not the case among Hindus. They are a lot more open in general, and I find that Indonesians in general, even among the Christians and Muslims are more open than you find in other Muslim countries. They are pretty easy going in general. The only place in India where I didn't feel this was in Kerala, where people tend to be a lot more relaxed and happy. This is a great talk and I've been curious about how a religion based on sexual symbolism became so uptight and conservative.

[@raptrap1700]

If you want to look India, Then lookk before 11th century. For 800 years India has been ruled by Islam and Christianity so they imposed their ideas.. destroy our temple with exotic scriptures

[@mukulyadav7378]

Victorian morality caused a huge problem in our society that still continues. Bali Hindus haven't been touched by external problem and internal conflict unlike Indian Hindus. Many Hindus in India don't even read a single religious scripture which makes them unaware and falls for society judgment(which is prohibited in Geeta as mentioned in this videos). So this is our own created problem as we borrowed a lot of British laws which we are course correcting.

[@tbhargavsai8757]

In simple words , we are still in the crusade age where Unconventional thinking is ostracized and punished

[@tuhituhitu]

You are indeed a wise man. What matters is your love for God, are you surrendered to him, the rest is in his hands, and it really doesn’t matter what or who you are. God loves all his children. May he guide us all in his light, Love to swami ji 🙏🏼

[@tuhituhitu]

Reverend Eslam Read the upanishads, Vedanta and compare them with the Purana’s. Early writings do not claim God to be a person. Understand the difference between, nirguna, sarguna (ishwara). Karam, upasana and gyan, which leads to enlightenment of the soul. My friend u will have todo your research, there’s a logic to the madness. 🙏🏼

[@tuhituhitu]

Reverend Eslam dude, u seem so frustrated 😂😂😂. Poor guy. Peace and love 🙏🏼

[@human3213]

@T you are a jesus cult lover thats its racist

[@samiransengupta5490]

Hinduism is the most scientific religion in the world.

[@nikhil.k3]

Hinduism is not a religion, its a godless culture.

[@a.qadirmemon829]

😂😂 haha

[@a.qadirmemon829]

😂😂 haha

[@peeyush4451]

@@a.qadirmemon829 quran ko padh kar bhi ese hi hasi aai thi

[@a.qadirmemon829]

@@peeyush4451 first of all aap jhot bol rahe ho u never read quran. Secondly if u read Quran with intention of guidance u will cry by heart seriously.

[@PunchMitra]

I bow to your knowledge, O great Saint. I feel so lucky to be born a Hindu in this world where other religions disgrace the diversity of Nature. I recognize myself as a Bisexual Male but I fear a lot to tell my parents about it, please guide me on how I can show my true feelings to my parents. It would be a great help. Jai Shree Vighnaharta Ganesh _/\_

[@JaRaIndianz]

Another great example of transgender reference in ancient Hindu texts is the character of Shikandi in the Hindu epic Mahabharat. Shikandi was a great warrior, born as a female but transformed into a male in his/her youth. Like the rest of the kings and warriors who either fought on the side of Pandavas or Kauravas, Shikandi aligned on the side of the righteous Pandavas in the Mahabharata war. Shikandi played one of the most important roles in the Mahabharata war and was hugely instrumental in the victory of Pandavas. The story goes that when Arjuna, the most powerful warrior among the Pandavas, realised that it was impossible to defeat Bhisma, the grandsire of both Pandava and Kaurava clans as well as the chief of the Kauravas army, Arjuna knowingly placed Shikandi at the forefront in his battle with Bhisma. Now Bhisma knew Shikandi was female by birth. So in accordance to his dharma Bhisma refuses to fight with Shikandi as it was not dharmic to engage in a battle with a woman nor to kill a woman. Therefore Bhisma lowers his bow and stands still in the battlefield and Arjuna uses the opportunity to bring down Bhisma in the battle. This was a decisive moment and turning point in the war as it was a downhill for Kauravas side from then on after losing their chief army commander. So the transgender character Shikandi was a key character in Mahabharata. My above narration is not judgemental but just a reference to the place in the society and importance of transgenders in ancient India. Obviously Krishna, Arjuna, Yudhistira etc did not discriminate nor had any prejudice against Shikandi as a female born and happily engaged Shikandi as a frontline warrior. However it is apparent Bhisma had a different view. In the epic Mahabharat Bhisma is portrayed as an extremely great human being, full of compassion and a man of spotless character. Therefore I would think that Bhisma refused to fight with Shikandi not because he had any prejudice against transgender but because Bhisma, as a person of great character and compassion, probably erred in the side of caution. Anyway the whole Mahabharat war was one the many leelas (divine play) of Lord Krishna to restore Dharma in the world and to give us the sacred text Bhagavad Gita.

[@terryandri4555]

There is big diferenc between sikandy and KlGtB un the present moment....

[@sruthinambiar2701]

There is also reference in Ramayan.

[@sruthinambiar2701]

@jaish It is not about whether it happened. It is about how it is referenced and mentioned in a story written so long ago. It shows that it is not a 'new concept' as people tend to believe.

[@dhyansharma26]

@jaish it's not proven by people like you that it doesn't happen so calm your tits baby girl

[@dhyansharma26]

@jaish whatever incident you talk about you cannot provide or show it didn't happen. So don't be a pussy and complete your 3rd grade

[@valentinaarbasettisanz4405]

I ve seen a lot of conversion therapy clinics still today and just can t stop feeling discusting about it but you gave me more hope to keep going

[@valentinaarbasettisanz4405]

Thank you

[@tia4108]

Hindu, bisexual and proud!! 🏳️‍🌈🕉

[@ridhimadas1965]

😄

[@tani2929]

Hindu, lesbian and proud!!! 🕉️

[@pakistanafailedabortion3991]

​@@tani2929your hindu brother is proud of you

[@kaythebored8163]

Same!

[@chickensum]

LGBT is forbidden in hinduism

[@waitwhat3547]

well India has had transgenders for a lot of years they are recognised as 3rd gender

[@zakyzayn5361]

@Aditya Kumar Pandey really 😂 wasn't Babur bisexual 😉

[@KKJ11111]

@@zakyzayn5361 He is talking about Islam not a person

[@zakyzayn5361]

@@KKJ11111 but he is talking like as if Islam is guy who gets up eats food sleeps and orders Muslim to do this and than when in essence its a way of life

[@theparrot6516]

@w they do get married we've seen your homophobia and you clearly aren't hindu please leave

[@chintuz1002]

@Aditya Kumar Pandey good luck for destroying family structure, hinduism is cancer proved, they are against nature and god

[@Shriya-pp1vw]

Probably the only the religion that gives you all the freedom and rights

[@theparrot6516]

All sanatana Dharma religions do

[@mangoshake2692]

I am an hindu myself and i have been thinking about all the caste issues that exists . Like in Gita, krishna has mentioned about caste system in which he said, he maid it to divide people according to their skills. And their is no restriction in moving between any caste. And then later on manusmriti came out which locked people in all this stupid caste system (what we see now) we dont even know who wrote it. So why are people even following it? Lol

[@V-2512]

Times change. Religion has too. Manusmriti is not fit for today's time. It is best to reject that scripture. Even Manu says that.

[@user-ml1mr1ls2y]

There are more than 40 smritis & Manu smriti is one of them. They were made for a particular time & era. Nobody follows manusmriti in India. 90% people don't know what is mqnusmriti, it's became famous because of the communists , that used it for their politics.

[@ateebqadir483]

Follow shuruti and purest sanatan dharma not smirti

[@TharsyanJaderuby]

Manusmriti is no longer a thing in modern Hinduism.

[@dynamitebsb4520]

@@ateebqadir483Sruthi and smrithi

[@erikalenoeye8925]

Neither Christianity nor islam have these concepts of equality and respects of homosexual beings But hinduism does.

[@rohang8246]

@Kevin Cobb i agree these were bad practices but you wont find them mentioned in any vedas . If you do please tell me. Again these were very bad practices but hindus reformed thier socities and still continue to do so

[@rohang8246]

@Kevin Cobb there are mutliple non binary or hetero conforming stories in mahabharat . Please read about the pregnant king and various other stories of some gods too . There are many stories of intersexuality in mahabharat especially i might be spelling it wrong in eng but there is the story of Shikhandi

[@erikalenoeye8925]

@Kevin Cobb what there is no metion of caste system and racialism, they are a cultural thing don't try to mix them up with hinduism.

[@rohang8246]

@Kevin Cobb i dont know if christianity or christians think the first human was both male and female but i havent studied about christanity either . Hinduism is basically a religion of practice most hindus have never read any religious text so i think no offense but this whole conversation is meaningless since most hindus which live in India are more impacted by the old christian values due to the british rule and dont really respect anyother sexualities or gender other than straight het and its very sad

[@nitsujneal]

The most High God of the Holy Bible Is the true God of all creation. JESUS CHRIST of Nazareth is the only way that leads to eternal life.

[@connormc5809]

Hinduism is such a beautiful religion. Which makes me believe it is actually true. Something so powerful should not contain any hate

[@vrjackp]

@formless777 tell that to the british

[@rairadio7119]

Hinduism is not always right. But when its wrong, it open to reformation. Thats why it keeps growing new traditions and leave behind old traditions all the time. Once caste system became rigid and oppressive, but it was during Islamic ans British rule. The moment India got Independence and Hindus got back in power, it abolished caste discrimination and immediately started reservation of lower castes. Lot of the discrimination still persists, but law and reservation has been put in effect.

[@vrjackp]

@formless777 Some mughal leaders preserved hinduism while the british altered it in some aspects

[@jadenoasis2618]

Thank you for this wonderful presentation. Being judgmental of people who are different than us is a major impediment to our spiritual evolution. Those who cling to these old fashioned and closed-minded ideas that homosexuality is wrong will be left to suffer in samsara, while those who expand their awareness and become mindful will be liberated.

[@lionofapollo4636]

Any identity that one becomes lost in, especially for ego within social and political realms, is impediment upon Oneness with the Atman. This applies across the board, and within this modern consumer culture with frequent social media, this Ego-building and False Self gratification is rampant. More and more will be stuck in a loop, learning lessons for many lifetimes.

[@nicholassookdeo9441]

This

[@himanshusikandriya4667]

Such a peaceful and most knowledgeable video about homosexuality i have ever seen on KZbin. Jai shri Krishna.

[@omggiiirl2077]

I notice in western societies these classifications are very static and rigid, where as in many other societies traditionally these certain classifications could be very fluid and did carry stigma at all. So what many people call homosexual behavior was actually bisexuality and that behavior was more common than not and didn't carry a stigma like it does today. Many historical figures were like that but because of western attitudes the details were either minimized omitted and suppressed. So its not surprising at all that Hinduism was open about these things.

[@et.anthem]

In fact every European pagan religion over heard of also had no issues with homosexuality. The Abrahamic religions were the ones that demonized homosexuality, but I have no hatred for them as I'm not gay and it honestly doesn't affect me. Issue is when they call it unnatural when mammals like lions, and as stated here, Bonobos also exhibit homosexuality

[@stephenutterstrom]

Thank You, this was so beautifully described 🙏🏾🌺❤️

[@BabySam-jr4ol]

I am gay and I follow Hinduism

[@तरखान_Grimey__अत्त_हिन्दू]

Shlokas and Sutras against homosexuality: Baudhayana Dharmasutra 3.7.2, Manusmriti 8.369, 8.370, 11.174, 11.67, Arthashastra 4.13.236, Narada Purana 1.15.936, Atri Smriti 1.267, 1.268, and more

[@TalShiar69]

I am Christian and gay, I always had a strong love for the Hindu faith. This video makes me love it even more. I pray the other religions learn from Hinduism

[@kaiwicker]

I'm gay a proud Sanatani hindu 🏳️‍🌈🕉️

[@तरखान_Grimey__अत्त_हिन्दू]

Shlokas and Sutras against homosexuality: Baudhayana Dharmasutra 3.7.2, Manusmriti 8.369, 8.370, 11.174, 11.67, Arthashastra 4.13.236, Narada Purana 1.15.936, Atri Smriti 1.267, 1.268, and more

[@spiritualwisdom3640]

Thats y i converted to santan HINDU dharm

[@avgbloke5099]

using this comment as a platform i want speak about another major issue people in india or atleast who follow hinduism are restricting them selfs to a particular style of religious believe our ancient Vedas says we can worship a god any way you want but our ancient sages mostly followed seven types like polytheistic (many of us presently follows this form of hinduism) , monotheistic ( people used to only one god out trinity , mostly either shiva or vishnu) seeking spirituality (many rishis today follow this) and i does remember some other forms but atheism was also allowed in hinduism you may not believe the concept of god but you seek scientific knowledge in dharma . caste system never been part of our religion but early forms of caste is used to by like this you will be known by the wokl you do and respected by your work but some selfish kings reinterpretation made them into classes and separated us in the name of caste and so many things in of modern society where effected us indirectly that today we saying its effects till now like just take the example of homosexuality our ancient world more advanced scientific and wise but we are just going into dark with a backward culture which our culture are said about it

[@bhuvanc4992]

So many examples of gay and lesbian art and sculpture in ancient India. Also in Sanskrit literature.

[@ingridcanales8165]

Cuánta calidez✨, hay en cada una de sus lecciones✨, Swami Tadatmananda🌟. Desde Chile, agradecida infinitamente, por el conocimiento, que nos permite la libertad, de ser ecuanimes, en el más amplio sentido🐣💫. Abrazos , llenitos de cariño sincero🍁💖🍁💖🍁

[@gm.8805]

it’s insane how people try to argue with cold hard facts and say it’s ‘against our culture’ without actually knowing our culture and religion.

[@AntinousIsGod1]

Beautiful video and explanation swami. Gods don't hate gay people, only ignorant people do that.

[@forestslovenature6416]

loved this video. hinduism at its purest.. 🌿

[@maansiladda9115]

A 10/ 10 for this video!!🙌 We need such awareness in INDIA Beautifully explained 👏🏻 THANKYOU 🥰

[@Soumyasishguptaofc49]

Thank you so much for this proper clarification. My mom is a big fan of scriptures haha.

[@chedicontent]

Hinduism is not against homosexuality but India is…. And please stop blaming British colonialism….. its not them it’s our hatred

[@तरखान_Grimey__अत्त_हिन्दू]

Shlokas and Sutras against homosexuality: Baudhayana Dharmasutra 3.7.2, Manusmriti 8.369, 8.370, 11.174, 11.67, Arthashastra 4.13.236, Narada Purana 1.15.936, Atri Smriti 1.267, 1.268, and more

[@peacefulamerican8803]

May God bless you eternally for your wonderful explanation!

[@nsayyed5469]

Which one?

[@theparrot6516]

@@nsayyed5469 the guy is American I think it's the Christian one

[@6tbrowny430]

Today's youngsters should watch this

[@yukeshniraula6117]

we are just wearing a uniform we are not boy or girl this skin body is just uniform nothing else only thing common is Atmah and liking atmah and atmah is not a sin in my perspective. Sorry if I hurt anyone .

[@Aaliya_519]

i agree with you tbh

[@slime1592]

This is the truth.

[@sheshasaikumarsadu1496]

Dear Sir, You can also add about Shikhandi from Mahabharata, a gay prince who is greatly respected and practiced battle arts and was a part of Kurukshetra war.

[@ateebqadir483]

He was not gay he was trans buddy read mahabharat again

[@sheshasaikumarsadu1496]

@@ateebqadir483 Noted, Thank you for correcting.

[@ateebqadir483]

@@sheshasaikumarsadu1496 🤗🤗

[@markhenry2726]

I’m not gonna lie, I almost died when you read the passage about a woman having her fingers cut off and made to ride a donkey... Our ancestors were infinitely wise, but at times they wrote some hilariously strange things

[@beyondheartmindsoul3443]

Nope, it was punishment for causing a social turmoil, India is heavily familial because it's still poor technologically and like past indians consider anyone who shares your surname is treated as first cousin despite distance, because of culture of extreme reverance of clan, caste and family and religion. People still keep ancient genealogical sequence of names this to keep very strong culture of sex-control and arranged marriage. INDIA heavily focuses on Atma and discovering of ultimate reality, and so an entire culture focus on brahmacharya and purity weaved into fabric of its culture, and So a person who doesn't want to be pure and want to engage in his sensual pleasures, highest of these is sex, where this person convince a younger to engage in it, may harm the reputation of the caste, or the clan and will be put to harm of being excommunicated, beaten, torture, killed. and we would rather punish the Person who caused the harm to the virgin rather than cause wide spread sedition of war and death of hundreds between different families or within one family.

[@alphabeta525]

After the invaders and colonialists entered India especially the British, they distorted many things in the scriptures. They don't have any authority over the Sanskrit scriptures. They either had a wrong understanding or intentionally mistranslated the scriptures. There crept a lot of misinformation. The ancient Sanskrit education was destroyed and Takshasila, Nalanda etc. educational institutions were destroyed. After the introduction of English education, we lost touch with Original scriptures. There are lakhs and lakhs of Sanskrit manuscripts that are being neglected. So what ever you hear don't blindly believe it.

[@Ve_z-n7f]

Muslim rulers converted Hindus to Muslims, 6th century religion had a permission to make can marry 7 females ,,then castism,,every religion had so many sect's , Muslims still daily killing each other in gulf countries in the name of Sunny's and Shia's and Kurdish.

[@ankitanand143]

@@user-vm9wv4gj9p of course

[@virginiacopeland108]

Thank you, I've had a lot of dear friends who were gay.

[@careermission6655]

Swamiji I am grateful to you for blessing me with your wisdom pranam

[@SonicPhantom89]

Nearly fell off my chair when my hometown appeared at 0:43

[@user-ll8ym9or8c]

LOL

[@user-fo2tp6mq8l]

Bellas e increíbles palabras. Increíble que la mayoría del mundo desconozca esto. Es una maravilla poder escuchar y recibir estas palabras. Mucha gente sufre la religión y la moral del mundo. Gracias!

[@tritiearmy1316]

🙏🏼I'm so thankful.

[@swadeshtaneja3512]

Thanks for such important lecture. When society does not accept gay boys it becomes a great problem when they decide to marry a girl causing an irreparable damage to themselves wife and to their children.

[@peteroberts6771]

God loves everyone dude! Our creation is all about love!

[@NA-oc7eq]

This message is positive, but whether or not it's natural why does it matter to them lol, cars are unnatural yet they're not demonized.

[@NA-oc7eq]

But transgenderism is not all about disguising, i don't see the relevance of it being compared to the texts as "disguise" and the context of it is basically luring someone into something or they basically have a goal as to why they dress as the opposite sex. Why is that?

[@memesmojo5622]

cars are natural, in the same way that the bird nests are natural Same thing, just more complex, there is no such things as unnatural

[@NA-oc7eq]

@@memesmojo5622 there is such thing as unnatural but that's okay.

[@memesmojo5622]

@@NA-oc7eq birds are nature, therefore what birds do is nature. ( for instance bird nests) Humans are nature, therefore whatever we do, too is nature ( cities, cars, whatever) Same thing, just alot more complicated

[@noself7889]

@@NA-oc7eqI agree with you. Nature teaches us what is natural and in nature it takes male and female to procreate and to form a union. In the modern world anything goes and liberalism has infiltrated all religion.

[@harleyjudy2850]

Thank you for taking time out of your day for making this I feel much more informed than I did before

[@jcbwt9]

Thanks for this , I have a friend who is from India and gay who doesn’t want me to be a student of a guru who permits my homosexual relationship. I took what he said hard and to heart . But I’m starting to know what is the right thing for me

[@vinaybana4179]

Nature n universe has accepted us. We love ourselves. Everything is natural, because you know your soul more than anyone else

[@vishvapradhan8476]

Thank you, I too being raised in India was not having a positive opinion but after watching The Danish Girl movie I was moved and made me think that they are humans and they too have feeling. I am glad that my culture/ancestors were so learned that they accepted this fact 1000's ago.

[@donnuele7693]

As a born christian I'm thinking more and more to follow hinduism because of this

[@mixedvibes1234]

First of all I would suggest that you should clear your conflicts with your religion and accept it but I understand that if you want to change your religion then we gladly welcome you in our sanatan dharma❤

[@madhabidas317]

Im hindu but my family is homophobic but i will never follow them i support lgbtq

[@TharsyanJaderuby]

Many hindu parents' mind are still colonized even after independence. Shame. Hopefully the upcoming generations wont be like that, if we want to be progressive.

[@TharsyanJaderuby]

@mudslime.exterminator Manusmriti is no longer prevalent today, tough some contexts can be useful. But not all, since caste discrimination started from that scripture.

[@TharsyanJaderuby]

@mudslime.exterminator Indian culture or in Hindu culture, this is categorized as the "Third Gender". Yes LGBT is a western term, in India we use as Third Gender which has more complexity compared to LGBT.

[@islamandchristianityhater5713]

thanx

[@atharvagawkar4827]

I can feel u, i m been through same and my parents are homophobic too, i have lost friends too for it but let me tell u one thing God is kind and loving, he/she does understand what u r feeling

[@devrajdeb4400]

proud to be a Sanatan Dharmavilambi

[@Safronpower]

Yes - no problem - live and let live

[@RH-vl9hx]

Sir... I like your videos very much. I request you to start a new series of videos on Bhagvat Gita

[@jeylful]

Thank you Swami. As a gay man who has been harassed and bullied when growing up in Latin America due to my sexual orientation, your words and wisdom heal what Christianity has broken with their judgements.

[@kmanoham]

Thank you, Swamiji for dealing with a sensitive issue in a most compassionate manner. I also think that from an Advaita Vedantic point of view, Given that We are Brahman who has no 'qualities', the issue of sexual orientation does not belong to Brahman... As the Swamiji has often said ... gender identity should stay with the Body-Mind Complex. We are ONE. We are Brahman who is Satyam Jnajam Anantham -i.e Existence Consciousness and Infinitude. This is my humble opinion and I would welcome comments from the learned Vedantins.

[@archangelspardathadon1982]

Homosexuality is in nature so it must be natural

[@ManOfSteel1]

There are no stringent rules in hinduism, it's believed that this body is a vessel through with you enjoy life but in the process of enjoyment you create karma and chain reaction of multiple karma's lead to entrapment in the infinite cycle of birth and death which is called Mayajaal because it is also believed that our soul is trapped in this body which is mortal and everything that we do or gain in life will die with it which renders our life as 0 and the only thing which carry forward is karma's which further convert to blessings, luck, bad luck, misfortunes, etc in future life unless you receive moksh which is highly unlikely. So there is no sin in enjoying what you like unless it's consensual.

[@siahenderson1490]

Hinduism is the oldest religion.. it makes sense why it's more understanding of humanity

[@Primus_suspectus]

Dear Swamy, I come from a Hindu background but I didn't know much about it. Until I found you. Thanks you.

[@askyella]

Absolutely fantastic episode!

[@c7hris1]

But of course it should have been said that the great 'knot' between body and Self is tightened by identifying yourself as a body whether female, male or transgender. So the chasing of identity of whatever form with the body is to think that which you are not and thereby become captured in endless false identities. Suffering. By all means, equanimity to whatever we see in this world is highly desirable but such is impossible if a person is obsessing about his sexual identity whatever type it may be. I would have expected that this be added to this presentation.

[@dhaval1122]

When people obsess over gay and transgender people's identity they themselves are functioning on a gross level and unable to identify with their soul. Onus of not identifying with sexual characteristics should not be pushed only on non-heterosexual individuals - specially as means to erase their unique identity. When someone is in a sam sex relationship they are not obsessing over it or identifying with their bodies anymore than a man does over his masculinity and his body.

[@theparrot6516]

Noone obsesses over it. Aren't you just complaining about the fact that we finally are getting representation huh. And NO identity in LGBT is false. This is just straight up homphobic bruh

[@karthiknag3884]

In the sukshma sharira realm, soul doesn't have any gender associated nor the sexuality ... People born in a certain way or have their preferences in life is to bring balance to the world in one way or the other. Whatever happens, happens for a reason and the great architect makes sure that whatever happens, happens for a good reason to this universe.

[@mv8908]

This was beautifully explained. Thank you.

[@snehashispanda1651]

Caste-based differences have also been practised in other regions and religions in the Indian subcontinent, like Nepalese Buddhism,Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism.

[@charithreddy23]

I hate it when people say that something isn’t a part of our culture and traditions without actually knowing about culture.. Same goes for the Indians today.

[@Mustafa-Kamal-Satar]

Well explained. From a Muslim in Malaysia.

[@theriam6281]

Despite being so pluralistic, logical and accepting, Why is Hinduism still hated and ridiculed by American academia?

[@RainingSaturn]

Its the last pagan religion

[@saileshray9840]

Hypocrisy

[@_user0037]

Homosexuality in Hinduism has long history as the religion itself be it dities or in mythologies like: Agni, God of fire described as child of two births and two mothers or agni also shown as being part of same couple with Soma. Mitra and varuna portrayed as icons of affection and intimate friendship between males. Bhagavata purana lists both having children, Agastya and vasistha, through method similar to modern day gay couple having children through surrogate mothers. Krittivasa Ramayana story of two queens of sun dynasty having chid with the blessings of god of love and the child is described as "he who was born from two vulvas" or Shiva parvati's and Vishnu lakshami merger forming half woman half man. The thing is it was brits and their Christian ideology that corrupted it, introducing law banning homosexuality during colonial period, good thing the gov removed it.

[@sannewgen]

even if anything is forbidden an any one of the texts , today we do what is right. this is Santana dharma. it guides it evolves it is progressive.

[@sannewgen]

@Pavan Kumar Yes, sir . That liberty is one of the greatness of dharma. Theat liberty too should be dharmic.

[@rebekahsquires2073]

Most Native American religions taught this too and most pre-Christian religions paganism etc

[@nicholassookdeo9441]

Yep sadge

[@sev3n7z]

My moms family was hindu before she was born, idk why they converted into Christianity

[@lastbraincellofdulapeep5325]

Forced (: no offense but this probably be a reason or money

[@mathew6220]

@@lastbraincellofdulapeep5325 true

[@lastbraincellofdulapeep5325]

@DULA PEEP LMAO IKR 💀 but I'm brother,lol

[@Teamup353]

Caste system

[@atmannityananda-autognosia]

All we do in our life, at the end has as result, pain or happiness. We may call anything as natural or unnatural but what really decides the nature of our actions, is their quality and the result. Pain is the result of disharmonious rajasotamasic actions and behaviors and happiness is the result of harmonious sattvic actions and behaviors. Everyone reaps what he sows. The clear discrimination between sattvic and rajasotamasic actions and behaviors is developed only on sattvic minds.

[@sukuvar]

I think in this birth to raise to your level of knowledge is impossible for me.. You attained knowledge, calmness and blissful human being..

[@drrameshshrink]

The goal of life is Individual Enlightenment through balance of Masculine and Feminine principles and valuing Family relationship for that. But India has this disadvantage of losing its roots why Family relationship of Wife and Husband should be valued most, more than conforming to society, as a part of valuing Emotional balance 'Within' first. As Male or Female and mainly as a Husband in order for wife too to grow their Masculine Feminine principles within them, maturing emotionally to be able to lead a reasonably emotionally balanced living. (A Woman to awaken the needed Masculine in herself and to be emotionally independent remains just a possibility when she is all by herself. And it is possible more with support of a righteous male).

[@cho1090]

You're a great Hindu teacher!

[@adithyanaren519]

@@TheWorldTeacher doesn't matter. He is still a good teacher

[@adithyanaren519]

He doesn't belong to a religion

[@cho1090]

@@adithyanaren519 he is a traditional Hinduism monk, Why do you say he doesn't belong to a tradition?

[@chethananair8756]

@@adithyanaren519 he is a Hindu monk. What's wrong in that?

[@adithyanaren519]

@@chethananair8756 Monks don't limit themselves to a religion. Monks and Yogis are the same. They are free and not bound by a religion.