Do you believe that our all sins will vanish if we take a dip in river ganga which is located at varanasi?

Question

i am asking this because i killed lots of bees and ants when i was a kid.

Answer 1

Yes,once you realise that you have committed the sin,take the dip in river ganga and determine yourself not to commit those sins again in this life and the next to come.

To have a life of purity ,please follow the Hindu principles of living

YAMAS (reining in or control )and NIYAMAS (unleashing)

The ten Yamas are:

1) ahimsa, "noninjury," not harming others by thought, word or deed;
2) satya, "truthfulness," refraining from lying and betraying promises;
3) asteya, "nonstealing," neither stealing nor coveting nor entering into debt;
4) brahmacharya, "divine conduct," controlling lust by remaining celibate when single, leading to faithfulness in marriage;
5) kshama, "patience," restraining intolerance with people and impatience with circumstances;
6) dhriti, "steadfastness," overcoming nonperseverance, fear, indecision, inconstancy and changeableness;
7) daya, "compassion," conquering callous, cruel and insensitive feelings toward all beings;
8) arjava, "honesty, straightforwardness," renouncing deception and wrongdoing;
9) mitahara, "moderate appetite," neither eating too much nor consuming meat, fish, fowl or eggs; 10) shaucha, "purity," avoiding impurity in body, mind and speech.

The ten Niyamas are:

1) hri, "remorse," being modest and showing shame for misdeeds;
2) santosha, "contentment," seeking joy and serenity in life;
3) dana, "giving," tithing and giving generously without thought of reward;
4) astikya, "faith," believing firmly in God, Gods, guru and the path to enlightenment;
5) Ishvarapujana, "worship of the Lord," the cultivation of devotion through daily worship and meditation;
6) siddhanta shravana, "scriptural listening," studying the teachings and listening to the wise of one's lineage;
7) mati, "cognition," developing a spiritual will and intellect with the guru's guidance;
8) vrata, "sacred vows," fulfilling religious vows, rules and observances faithfully;
9) japa, "recitation," chanting mantras daily;
10) tapas, "austerity," performing sadhana, penance, tapas and sacrifice.

In Hindu tradition, we follow these Yamas and Niyamas in our daily life which govern our action.

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Answer 2

Yes- But if one sins again then goes back to bath and again sins and baths again. This is not the process. And especially one should not premeditatively sin and then think I will go take bath in the Ganga and all will be forgiven. Only bees what about eating animals. That is also a sin. There are 9 people responsible for the sin of eating an anima.

Answer 3

I dont know whether it could wash our sins or not! But scientifically, I can explain you. The river ganges have a special in it called T4bacteriophage which helps to keep the river as a holy thing. The speciality of this virus is that It removes the bacteria. The term bacteriophage means bacteria eater. Thatsy the ganges water would remain as a pure water and also thats the reason why the dead bodies are not affected the river. So, the logical reason is that the virus which helps to kill all the bacteria in the water and helps us. But this was discovered just a few decades back. So, without knowing this our ancestors may consider it as a holy water which maintain its holyness ever after a lot of dead bodies in it! But today, the matter is different, ganges looks so bad in condition.

Answer 4

What if i were to kill smone and then take a dip in the river with the belief that my sins would be forgiven.
Would my sins actually be forgiven by doing so ?
Think for yourself.
You'll find an answer.

Answer 5

What I think all the religions have shown ways further to purify your body and soul and all that takes you further and further for sufferings in search of peace, away from the worldly problems viz: greed, killings, marital differences and with children etc. For instance, in Sikhism, you go to Gurdwara, giving some time to God, away from your daily routine, if you have saved some money, you go to Golden Temple where you spend some time and money and leaving comfort of your home. By the time you return, your pocket is lighter and once again you have to start your work from Zero. In Islam, offering 5 times prayers, then again 30 fasts during the month of Ramadan and if you still have time and good health to undergo sufferings of travel to Mecca for Hajj, go and perform it, away from the comfort of your home, leaving behind your job or business. With all the sufferings and spending money which you saved with hard work, when you return you start again working harder.

So these are all sufferings and subconciously you believe your sins are washed away, either in the water of Ganga, in the crowded places of Mecca, for Jews the sleepless nights around the walls of Jerosalam and for Hindus on the banks of Ganga sleeping rough in Banaras (Varanasi), the unhygenic mandirs of Mithra amongst the picpockets, muggers, robbers and rapists. I think it is all in your mind, when you undergo the sufferings you think you are now purified and your sins washed away and you are pardoned. Undoubtedly all the religions have led you further and further for purification and has never stopped you at any stage as long as you are quite capable healthwise, moneywise, etc.

So my friend just having a dip at Kashi, visiting Mecca and going round of the Kabaa, stacking peoples shoes at Golden Temple in Amritsir and cooking chappatis at ovens in gurdwaras or travelling all the way to Ajmer to kiss the grave of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti will never purify you. It is all your good deeds which of course will satisfy you inside in this world and in the next world. So in my belief, the more you suffer phisically the more you get satisfaction, and this is all the religions have been teaching all along through prophets came on this earth from time to time. I think that is why so many sufis, scholars, priests travelled all the way to India leaving their families behind and died unknown in India right from Kashmir upto the south and some died in Sri Lanka; and all that is they were looking for internal satisfaction thus undergoing all the sufferings to their bodies and purifying their soul for the next world. How far they are right or wrong, I dont know!

Answer 6

Well if you killed those insects for food then they were not wasted.

As far as dipping in the river Ganges. I hope you checked out the floaties and what not's and then taken a shower after the plunge somewhere nice and clean.

Answer 7

Your sins will not vanish simply by bathing in the sacred Ganga but if you are sincere and live your life in the most honorable way you can I am sure you will be rewarded in your next life.

Answer 8

I agree with Alf. It has Placibo effect. The principles of KARMA stipulates that there is nothing like balancing of your sins and your good deeds. You shall be rewarded for both of your acts. No respite is allowed.
You would be punished for killing the insects in childhood. There is no escape.

Answer 9

It is the commercialization of religion. No water can be sacred. No language is Godly. No man made things can wash your sin. No words and phrase can have magical powers. All supernatural things are propaganda gimmicks for drawing the crowd and increase the commerce.

Answer 10

If that is going to be true then why people are worshipping god simply then can go to ganga and take a dip... so my answer is it is foolish......