Guest guest Posted July 17, 2006 Report Share Posted July 17, 2006 I have a question regarding baptism...is there such thing as a baptism in Hinduism? I have heard of something called Janeu (Gurumuk) and asked some ppl about it and they told me it is a process in which a young Hindu becomes baptised. However, it is only for Hindu boys. This is the first time I have heard of a religion where women cannot become baptized? Correct me if I am wrong. Why can't women be a part of this process? Hindu women are becoming Brahmacharins and Gurus so why not beome baptized? Also what is the Hindu view of women and spirituality. If a Hindu woman wants to take a more spiritual path whether it be celebacy or etc... What options are available for women who want to become more spiritual. It is very onfusing because most Hindus tell you something different. I have even heard that women were not allowed to read the Vedas? But the biggest hypocrisy is that a good portion of the Vedas were written by women (Rishikas). I think a lot of these rules were man made by Hindu men...as in all religions. But what is the view of most Hindus regarding these rules. Also, I have heard in Hindu religion there is a very high regard for mother. However, what is the view regarding a woman in general. Does a woman have to have a husband to be regarded with respect...does she have to be a mother? What about a normal ordinary woman? How is she viewd in Hindu religion? Does she not hav the same respect? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2006 Report Share Posted July 18, 2006 So there is no one here that can answer my questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2006 Report Share Posted July 19, 2006 Janeu and Gurumukh are two different things. Gurumukh: In this process, one Guru tells some secret Mantras in the ear of an adult man or woman and it is practiced in both for man and woman. It is believed that without being Gurumukh one cannot get Mukti. So, it is equally essential for man and woman and practiced equally. Janeu: It was actually a tradition when one child is given to a Guru for education and the child goes with his/her Guru in his Asram to learn. This practice was done both for boys and girls in ancient time, but now it is only practiced for boys in general. This tradition is now became symbolic because everyone is going to school to learn not in Asram with Guru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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