Was ‘Sati’ a core practice?
It was a rare social horror. The Vedas do not mention it. It was a localized practice driven by historical circumstances. Reformers used Hindu texts to prove it was un-Vedic.
Is ‘Varna’ the same as ‘Caste’?
No. Varna is aptitude; Caste is birth. Varna is a fluid classification based on mental makeup (Guna). Caste (Jati) is a social structure that became rigid during political upheavals.
Why wear a ‘Tilak’?
It’s a marker of the Prefrontal Cortex. Applied at the Ajna Chakra, it serves as a reminder to act from wisdom and awareness, not just instinct.
Was the ‘Gurukul’ primitive?
It was a high-end holistic academy. Students learned politics, weaponry, and metaphysics. It emphasized character building over rote memorization of textbooks.
Does Caste define the religion?
Social corruption, not scriptural law. The original Varna system was based on Guna (aptitude) and Karma (action), not birth. Birth-based discrimination is a social decay, not a theological requirement.
Is animal sacrifice mandatory?
The core philosophy is Ahimsa. While local customs existed, the Vedantic core moved focus to "internal sacrifice"—sacrificing one's ego and ignorance rather than physical beings.
Is Idol Worship mandatory?
No, it’s a technology for focus. An "Idol" is a psychological focal point. Just as you need a phone to connect to a network, a Murti helps the human mind connect to the Infinite. If you don't need the phone, you don't use it.
