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I need help from fellow Hindus?
I was born a Hindu, but I am more of a spiritual/agnostic. I haven't been to a temple in years. However, I have been following a strange ritual for about 8 years or so.
For the last 8 years, only on Tuesdays and Thursdays - I don't eat meat (including eggs), shave/ trim my facial hair, get my hair trimmed, wash my hair, trim my nails, and masturbate/participate in any sexual activity. Tuesdays are for Hanuman and Thursdays for Vispat/Viral.
I recently did some research and found none of these things are written/mentioned anywhere in any of the Hindu scriptures and I have been following this ritual for no reason.
I am not willing to believe something with no credibility. I need some references if these rituals are mentioned in any of the Hindu writing.
Thanks for your help in advance.
3 Answers
- Special EPhexLv 77 years agoFavorite Answer
Although, some may find rituals and special acts beneficial, they can be limited in results, as they are still are in the material world of the gunas. Hence The Buddha gave them up and found them to be a hinderance to spiritual progress. Nisaragatta Maharaj and Ramesh Balsekar stressed the emphasis of gving up perceiving the self as the 'doer' of actions. One can get caught up in performing rituals, prayers, mudras, mantras and meditation, which are usually highly recommended but with little to no noticable results. The way to Realization is a result of one's inner becoming of living by the spiritual lessons. The ego is is extremely willful and attached to worldly and material ambitions and desires. Practicing a 'non-attached' attitude allows for participation in the world without having a vested interest in the outcomes. Lord Krishna taught Arjuna to perform his duties without concern for the results of actions. We would all do well to heed this advice and stay true to our spiritual nature.
- ?Lv 57 years ago
I have read all of the numerous Hindu texts. I follow Hindu philosophy. I do not remember reading anything like that.
(I was Hindu, I converted to Islam, but I have been thinking about going back to Hinduism)
- Anonymous7 years ago
Non-vegetarianism is condemned and not appreciated.It's pretty much recorded in manusmriti,vedas,etc. non-veg is not recommended and is considered un-compassionate
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Source(s): I haven't read the scriptures yet but I'm following blogs.Even I haven't visited a temple for atleast 4 yrs thanks to His omnipresence :p