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Tag: Gender Identity

  • Beyond Male and Female: Dharmic Wisdom on God, the Soul, and Transcending Gender

    Beyond Male and Female: Dharmic Wisdom on God, the Soul, and Transcending Gender

    This exploration reframes the question of God’s gender by first distinguishing spiritual identity from bodily identity. Drawing on the Bhagavad-gita (8.5), it explains how reincarnation reveals gender as transient while the soul remains enduring. It then argues that, in the bodily sense, God is neither male nor female, since the Absolute transcends material attributes. The…

  • Essential Jain Breakthrough: Discover Ahimsa and Anekantvad to Embrace LGBTQ Equality

    This analysis applies core Jain principles—Ahimsa, Anekantvad, Satya, and compassion—to the inclusive acceptance of LGBTQ individuals. It shows how non-violence in speech and thought guides families and communities to avoid stigma and harm. It reframes “normalcy” through many-sided truth, emphasizing humility and dignity for all. Practical steps for households include active listening, safe affirmation, careful…

  • The Hindu Joint Family as the Training Ground for Samskara

    The Hindu Joint Family as the Training Ground for Samskara

    In my latest blog post, I delve into the rich history of the Hindu joint family system and its profound influence on individual identity and societal values. I vividly recall the days when extended families, comprising numerous relatives living harmoniously under one roof, thrived under the guidance of a single family head. These families, despite…