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- women - What is the truth behind the practice of Sati? How is it . . .
sati is not against shastras, it is also not compulsory Just like doing a yagam if you don't do it, no consequence, but if you do it, great rewards the greatest chastity for a woman is to be devoted to her husband, and husband alone if she does not want to live on earth without her husband, then she can enter the funeral pyre voluntarily and attain great worlds for herself and husband
- women - Which Hindu scriptures discuss the Sati practice? - Hinduism . . .
There, the asker wants to know the truth behind Sati system The top-voted answer there doesn't cite any sources and goes on to say that Sati is a cultural practice and not a religious one This question however is looking for scriptural sanction for Sati and some real examples
- Didnt the Sati practice exist in India? [duplicate]
@zaxebo1, it is not 'murder' sati, when done voluntarily, is not against shastras many chaste women of yore did so it is silly to expect such purity in women in kali yuga (or in men, for that matter), hence the 'forced' sati was abolished there is nothing wrong if it is done voluntarily, as it is the greatest display of chastity a woman can
- mahabharata - If S*ti isnt a Hindu tradition, how do we explain Sati . . .
Rig Veda does not support Sati and explicitly asks women not to do sati 7 Let these unwidowed dames with noble husbands adorn themselves with fragrant balm and unguent Decked with fair jewels, tearless, free from sorrow, first let the dames go up to where he lieth 8 Rise, come unto the world of life, O woman: come, he is lifeless by whose
- Will a sati go to heaven or hell? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
These scriptures suggest that a sati will attain heaven but Mahanirvana Tantra 10:80 is contrdicting these statements Every woman is Thy image–Thou residest concealed in the forms of all women in this world That woman who in her delusion ascends the funeral pyre of her lord shall go to hell (80)
- Are all goddesses part of Sati Devi? - Hinduism Stack Exchange
Both versions state that Sati's body was thus dismembered into 51 pieces which fell on earth at various places Several different listings of these 51 holy places, known as Shakti Peethas , are available; some of these places have become major centers of pilgrimage as they are held by the Goddess-oriented Shakta sect to be particularly holy
- What is the difference between Sati and Jauhar?
Sati was a tradition where a widow gave up her body in the fire after death of her husband Jauhar is a willing offering of oneself in fire because the invaders used to kidnap the women and used to abuse and treat as slaves, hence they gave up their lives instead of surrendering to demonic invaders –
- Does the body parts of Devi Sati get cremated?
sati-goddess See similar questions with these tags Like any library, Hinduism Stack Exchange shares great information, but does not offer personalized advice , and does not take the place of seeking such advice from any Acharya, Pundit, astrologer, Guru or other trustworthy Counselor
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