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Is it that only Hindus can wear?

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No, All can wear. Ancient texts have not limited wearing of these beads to any caste , religion or sex . Some ancient texts also talk of animals wearing them and achieving salvation . Make Rudraksha a part of your body. Your faith will bring grace in your life. Slowly you will find that you are moving away from non - Veg and alcohol.

Is it that only Hindus can wear the Rudraksha?

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No. It can universally be worn by all. There is no discrimination. It is made by the lord for the welfare of humans, which includes people of all religion, caste, creed & sex.

Why do Hindus wear a Bindi?

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The Bindi or Tilak is applied on the forhead above the eyebrows at the seat of memory & intellect (Buddhi). it is applied at the spot where the energy in the form of electromagnetic waves is at its purest & potent. The Bindi or Tilak protects us, prevents energy loss and focuses the intellect on a righteous path. The colour red bindi denotes energy (Rajvic Guna for action) and the colour white tilak denotes purity (Satvic Guna for peace).

Can ladies wear ?Is it that only Hindus can wear Rudraksha?

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Any human being in the world, related to any religion, society or community could wear Rudraksha. But as some precautions are to be taken while wearing a Rudraksha, it is suggested to wear Rudraksha only by the people over 14 years of age, as children are careless and may cause disrespect to the Rudraksha. Make Rudraksha a part of your body. Your faith will bring grace in your life. Slowly you will find that you are moving away from non-veg. and alcohol.

Is it disrespectful to Hindus for a non-Hindu to wear a bindi?

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It is true that many years ago, the red bindi was usually worn by married women. Then, it was usually a simple circle, made with traditional materials such as vermilion and sandalwood paste. But, nowadays (and since the 18th century in some cases), bindis of all shapes, colors, and materials are worn by married and unmarried women of all ages, simply because they enjoy them. This is not considered disrespectful.

Why do many Hindus wear a dot near the middle of their forehead?

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The dot worn on the forehead is a religious symbol. It represents divine sight and shows that one is a Hindu. For women, it is also a beauty mark.

Can women wear? Is it that only Hindus can wear? What is the life of Rudraksha beads?

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Life of rudraksha could be any number of years. If well protected, can be passed on from generation to generation.

How do Hindus greet each other?

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To greet another person, a friend or acquaintance, to pay respect to an elder, a holy person or a temple deity, a Hindu joins his or her hands with palms together, bows down in front of the other person, and says Namaskar, Namaste, or Pranam - meaning Reverent Salutations. Thus when a Hindu joins his hands and says namaskar, he actually says in humility, "I bow to God in you; I love you and I respect you, as there is no one like you."

Why do Hindus fast?

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According to the Hindu belief, fasting has a way of neutralizing or minimizing chaos in the body. Instead of focusing on food, when fasting, the whole body assists one in going towards spirituality. Hindus fast in observance of a vow or holy day. Fasting can be done in many ways. A simple fast may consist of merely avoiding certain foods for a day or more, such as when non vegetarians abstain from fish, fowl and meats.

So are all Hindus vegetarians?

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Hinduism is a very flexible religion, compared to other faiths. Although vegetarianism is encouraged it is not required. People with certain careers are permitted to eat meat as they need meat to build up their strength. Soldiers and police officers for example are free to eat meat as they need its strength. Priests are required to be vegetarians (with the exception of Hindu priests in Indonesia) to maintain their purity.

Do Hindus have a Bible?

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Our "Bible " is called the Veda. The Veda, which means "wisdom, " is comprised of four ancient and holy scriptures which all Hindus revere as the revealed word of God.

What should I wear?

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No special clothing is required to do yoga. Just wear comfortable clothing that isn't too baggy and doesn't restrict movement. In general, a T-shirt or tank-top is appropriate, with sweats, stretch-pants, or shorts on bottom. Yoga is done with bare feet, so please come with clean feet, and plan to remove your shoes and socks when you arrive.
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