why do hindus touch and lick the feet of their hindu brahmim priestly caste?
2006-12-25 05:03:36 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have this funny smell right under my nose - what is it - turkey -- no -- sheep - no --oh, got it: It's bullshi
2006-12-25 06:04:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hinduism believes that there is all possibilities to blossom divinity in any human. Any human can reach to the supreme state of enlightenment. Unlike other religion it encourages even people who does not believe in God !! (Story says Valmiki was very bad person before he got knowledge) Even if there is a smallest spark of divinity found in any human being, we admire and appreciate. This gesture helps in inspiring others to walk the path.
I don't advocate blind-trust. But please dare to test the divinity. Divinity is willingly ready to pass all your doubts. (I have my personal experiences in this life) Are you ready to test the grace of divinity ? To respect that divinity is never foolish.
Let me go a little ahead in this topic. This oldest religion is encompassing every aspect of life - To me Hindu traditions are found to be the most intelligent. Whether putting Kumkum or chandan tika on forehead or may be worshiping animals and perticular trees. Shri Ram can be Maryada Purush and Shri Krishna can break all the laws. Every custom is created to attend various attributes of life. We just need to understand the logic behind it.
One just need to take little pain to rediscover the logic behind it. Just getting feet wet at sea shore will never give you idea about the depth of the ocean. I suggest, please go little deeper in the theory of Hindu customs. Your intelligence will certainly find out "Why" and "How" correct yet simple it is and also how unfortunately over a period of time has it became mechanical practice and now seems illogical.
It is always necessary to rediscover this knowledge generations by generations otherwise it will lose the truth behind it.
2006-12-25 05:31:47 · answer #2 · answered by Grace 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not clear on your question, are you sure they do not worship human living instead of living human? I always thought Hindus living was for the spiritual life and the Love of their people. I have seen in many cultures(even our own) the licking and the practice of washing ones feet is very common. Humanity continues, I would rather wash a man's feet then shoot him in the head.
The women/men do not believe they are clean until after the menstrual cycle has past and they bathe. They truly believe believe believe cleanliness is important to God.
2006-12-25 05:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are just making show of you ignorance. Try a better way to insult hindus.
2006-12-25 05:07:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Why do christians worship jesus, why do muslims worship muhammed? why has the brass feet of will rodgers statue had to be replaced three time from people caressing them. When you meet your true Guru you will be filled to overflow and gratitude with unconditional love as we have, then you will know.I pray you may be blessed with this experience.
2006-12-25 05:21:37 · answer #5 · answered by Weldon 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Catholicism The logical choice
2006-12-25 05:14:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a formality, like why do people kiss the Popes ring? Just another song and dance in the name of faith.
2006-12-25 05:05:46 · answer #7 · answered by Odindmar 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Same reason we like Elvis
2006-12-25 05:05:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2006-12-25 05:09:56 · answer #9 · answered by mor(h)emad 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
What's wrong with other practices?
2006-12-25 05:06:02 · answer #10 · answered by Cold Fart 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋