Comments on: Hinduism and Homosexuality http://lawmatters.in/content/hinduism-and-homosexuality-49 Things that matter in law and more Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:39:57 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Nandita http://lawmatters.in/content/hinduism-and-homosexuality-49/comment-page-1#comment-7 Nandita Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:50:40 +0000 http://lawmatters.in/content/hinduism-and-homosexuality-49.html#comment-7 I don’t believe that Hindu texts or art are oblivious to homosexuality or that homosexuality was unheard of in ancient times considering that many ancient texts and sculptures have graphic descriptions of it. The comparison with the IPL doesn’t make any sense to me partly because the IPL is an entity which has just been created while homosexuality has been and has been known to be in existence since ancient times. Also, while the Gita may look down on sexual activity merely for pleasure, it’s worth noting that does so as far as all forms of such activity are concerned without singling out homosexual activity. Further, while the Gita is sacred to me, I’m not sure I would call it or any other text ‘the definitive Hindu scripture’. March 6 I don’t believe that Hindu texts or art are oblivious to homosexuality or that homosexuality was unheard of in ancient times considering that many ancient texts and sculptures have graphic descriptions of it.

The comparison with the IPL doesn’t make any sense to me partly because the IPL is an entity which has just been created while homosexuality has been and has been known to be in existence since ancient times.

Also, while the Gita may look down on sexual activity merely for pleasure, it’s worth noting that does so as far as all forms of such activity are concerned without singling out homosexual activity.

Further, while the Gita is sacred to me, I’m not sure I would call it or any other text ‘the definitive Hindu scripture’.

March 6

]]> By: Vijay Krishna Narayanan http://lawmatters.in/content/hinduism-and-homosexuality-49/comment-page-1#comment-6 Vijay Krishna Narayanan Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:49:28 +0000 http://lawmatters.in/content/hinduism-and-homosexuality-49.html#comment-6 I cannot contest your finding that ancient texts on Hinduism do not have anything substantial to say against homosexuality. But neither do they have anything to say against the Indian Premier League. That does not make the IPL sacrosanct, or within the bounds of life as prescribed in the scriptures. Non-mentions or mere passing mentions need not constitute acceptance. It is possible that, with the probable exception of the third sex, homosexuality was unheard of in ancient times; so the topic was not given airtime. Moreover, the texts and the verses can be interpreted in many ways; unnatural intercourse, for example, could refer to many things. The Bhagavad Gita, which I consider the definitive Hindu scripture, looks down upon sexual activity if carried out for the mere pleasure aspect of it. I cannot contest your finding that ancient texts on Hinduism do not have anything substantial to say against homosexuality. But neither do they have anything to say against the Indian Premier League. That does not make the IPL sacrosanct, or within the bounds of life as prescribed in the scriptures. Non-mentions or mere passing mentions need not constitute acceptance.

It is possible that, with the probable exception of the third sex, homosexuality was unheard of in ancient times; so the topic was not given airtime. Moreover, the texts and the verses can be interpreted in many ways; unnatural intercourse, for example, could refer to many things.

The Bhagavad Gita, which I consider the definitive Hindu scripture, looks down upon sexual activity if carried out for the mere pleasure aspect of it.

]]> By: Vibhash http://lawmatters.in/content/hinduism-and-homosexuality-49/comment-page-1#comment-5 Vibhash Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:48:01 +0000 http://lawmatters.in/content/hinduism-and-homosexuality-49.html#comment-5 good job done….now why dont u go ahead and search for similar feet in other religions???? March 5 good job done….now why dont u go ahead and search for similar feet in other religions????

March 5

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