Nancy asks…
What are hindu women personal hygiene ritual?
I am involved with a Hindu man and not Hindu. We have not consummated our relationship and therefore I would like to know more about what the personal hygiene i.e. before consumation, during menstruation, rituals, cleanliness, shaving, etc. and also what is acceptable and part of the culture.
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Purity and its opposite, pollution, are vitally important in Hindu culture. Purity is of three forms -- purity in mind, speech and body, or thought, word and deed. P urity is the pristine and natural state of the soul. Impurity, or pollution, is the obscuring of this state by adulterating experience and beclouding conceptions. In daily life, the Hindu strives to protect this innate purity by wise living, following the codes of dharma. This includes harnessing the sexual energies, associating with other virtuous Hindu devotees, never using harsh, angered or indecent language, and keeping a clean and healthy physical body. Here are several ways purity is preserved in Hindu culture. Purity is central to food and nutrition, as the nature of one's nourishment deeply affects the entire physical, mental and emotional nature. One cooking food for others would never taste of the dish from a spoon and then put the spoon back in the pot. If food is to be tasted while cooking, a small portion is placed in the right hand. Similarly, one would not touch the lips to a water vessel that is also used by others. Nor would one offer something to another from which one has taken a bite or a sip. In Hindu culture the left hand is considered impure because it is used (with water) in the place of toilet paper for personal hygiene after answering the call of nature. Handing another person anything with the left hand may be considered a subtle insult. Shoes are considered impure. The cultured Hindu never wears shoes or sandals inside a temple or shrine, nor in his home or the homes of other Hindus. Carrying shoes in the hands from one part of the premises to another is also avoided. An ultimate insult is to be struck with a shoe. It is improper to sit with one's legs outstretched toward a temple, shrine or altar, or even toward another person. This is a grave insult. Crossing one leg over the knee when sitting in a chair should be avoided, though crossing at the ankles is permitted. One must always try to follow the example of traditional elders. Worshiping, meditating or sitting in the kneeling pose is not acceptable among Hindus. Interaction in public between men and women is much more restrained in Hindu culture than in Western culture. In Hindu culture, for the most part, men socialize with men, and women with women. Men never touch women in public unless the lady is very elderly or infirm. Married Hindu couples do not hug, hold hands or kiss in public. Even embracing at airports and train stations is considered not wise. Men, however, frequently walk hand in hand. Hindus strive to keep a pleasant expression on their face, a gentle smile and a kind word for everyone they meet through the day. They know in their heart of hearts that God is everywhere and that all in the universe is perfect at every point in time. This knowledge gives them strength and courage to face their daily karmas positively and graciously. During menstruation period, the lady is suppose to remain out of the Kitchen n esp.The Puja[worship] house. Earlier she was not allowed to touch anyone. But now this practice have become little llenient The lady of the house enters the kitchen only after she takes her bath n offering prayers to God.............
Linda asks…
Who would win in a battle? The Marshmallow man or the Green Vampire from Wizard of OZ?
The Marshmallow man has Goro on his side. Plus hes a very large dead guy. The Green Vampire has her midget Children and the shoes. It seems to be a good battle because the Vampire doesnt have the guns and Marshmallow man doesnt have acid to throw at the green lady. Who wins?
Our pick of the answers:
I dont recall a green vampire from Wizard of Oz, there was a green Witch.....
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