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  1. vedas - Which Hindu scriptures discuss the Sati practice? - Hinduism ...

    May 9, 2018 · Sati is not a questionable practice. It is the greatest display of chastity a woman can show toward her husband, and since chastity comes from the mind, it is only true if it is voluntary.

  2. women - What is the truth behind the practice of Sati? How is it ...

    The SATI PRACTICE is not older than 800-1000 years back. It actually started after the invasion of the MUGHALS. Most of the mughals used to acquire woman forcefully, mostly raping and molesting …

  3. vedas - Is there any instance of Sati practice described in Itihasa and ...

    Jun 28, 2024 · An instance of Sati is described in the Adi Parva of the Mahabharata. The step-mother of Arjuna, Madri (mother of Nakula and Sahadeva) performed Sati upon the death of King Pandu who …

  4. mahabharata - If S*ti isn't a Hindu tradition, how do we explain Sati ...

    Oct 10, 2024 · If S*ti isn't a Hindu tradition, how do we explain Sati being mentioned in so many Hindu scriptures including Puranas and Dharmashastras?

  5. vaishnavism - How did Hindu traditions historically discourage or ...

    5 days ago · In some historical contexts, the practice of sati (widow self-immolation) appears in literature and inscriptions. However, certain Hindu traditions, particularly some Vaishnava schools, seem to …

  6. The skulls that MahaDev wears around his neck are supposed to be …

    Not sure which Puran explains this, but the skulls that Lord Shiv wears around his neck belong to Sati/Parvati in her past lives Which lifetimes of hers are these skulls from exactly ? We know Maa ...

  7. What is the difference between Shani Maha Dasha and Sade Satti?

    Apr 20, 2024 · The effects of Sade sati depends on the current running dasha and Bhukti. If favourable dasha-bhukti is running then Sade sati will not harm much (or favourable if yoga dasha-bhukti is …

  8. How many queens of Krishna committed sati after his death?

    Oct 30, 2024 · How many wives of Krishna undergo Sati after his death? Scriptures give contradictory answers. As per Vishnu Purana 8 queens entered pyre: The eight queens of Kṛṣṇa, who have been …

  9. What is the difference between Sati and Jauhar?

    Feb 17, 2018 · Sati was a tradition where a widow gave up her body in the fire after death of her husband. Jauhar is a willing offering of oneself in fire because the invaders used to kidnap the …

  10. astrology - Scriptural remedies for Sade-Sati ( साढ़े साती ...

    Jun 14, 2021 · The Sade-Sati: sāḍhṛha - sātī ( साढ़े साती ) The sāḍhṛha - sātī - Sade-Sati is the 7+1⁄2 years long period of Shani. This astrological phase is much feared by those in India who …