Comments on: Did Homosexuality exist in ancient India?

By: Chaitanya

Chaitanya — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:42:41 +0000

The manipulated Shastras supported untouchability. It is unfortunate that people who consider Krishna as God do not have the time to read the Gita in which he asserts that the divine principle exists in every human being and hence shouldn’t be discriminated upon. That is the point of the Gita, isn’t it? Man should develop unconditional love towards his fellow human beings. That is the way to God(if u believe there is one, ofcourse).

By: Amit

Amit — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:14:53 +0000

Love I think is universal and cuts across genders and forms. The physical act of love making is something which should not be allowed openly because of the influence it can have on young mind.

Thus I too like AS am not in support of Gay or Lesbian parades! Acceptance is different to being a show off!

By: Rahul Sharma

Rahul Sharma — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:29:53 +0000

Dear Dr.Devdatta
What a fabulous coverage to the assimilation of ideas about homosexuality from different ages i must complement.
The only question that trouble my mind is: If homosexuality was all about men getting dressed as opposite gender then how does the act of intercourse remains homosexual when one od the partner is disguised as a female? Please find time to respond

By: Preetha

Preetha — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:59:11 +0000

Inspite of all this the myth still exists that this culture has been adopted from the west. We only need more forums like this to bring to light what has been existent but not apparent to the indian people.. After all i think one’s sexual orientation is purely a matter of choice.

By: gopu

gopu — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:21:30 +0000

the way I put it:
homosexuality is a spiritual “accident” (wont get into details, except that for homosexual persons the svadistana chakra rotates in opposite direction). This happens to those who rejects and (fear to be) a person of same sex during their childhood or previous incarnation.
It’s definitely not normal. It’s a problem that needs cure. By accepting it as normal one closes the way for getting it cured.

You may want to read:
http://www.kriyayoga.com/faq/homosexuality_problems.html

By: New Member

New Member — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:11:36 +0000

You are right Dr. Devdutt. Every human soul is equal, and no one should be discriminated based on sex, color, their school of thought, sexual preference. Everyone, except anyone who tries to use force on another man, should have equal rights in this world.

By: !Devsfan

!Devsfan — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:02:33 +0000

Your article talks as if homosexuality is something bad. Religion is something man created, and what good is to provide references from all epics and religious texts which are not relevant to the current age?
Man’s mind belongs to him, and so does his body. And he has the right to do whatever he wants to do. He needs to be rational, and he needs to think. That’s the only condition a man needs to satisfy.
Who is Zeus, Apollo, Dionysis, Ram or Hanuman for that matter to dictate what Man’s mind or body has to do? Man’s mind created everything that you see in is in this world. Everything belongs to man.
Maybe this sounds like a rant, but its truth. Its sad that your article concludes on a rather malignant tone as far as Homosexuality is concerned. Maybe your religious texts might say its wrong, but your texts aren’t relevant to this age anymore.

By: Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik

Dr. Devdutt Pattanaik — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:30:09 +0000

It also exists like infinite other ways.

By: prateek c

prateek c — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:39:42 +0000

what r ur takes on rational spirituality and secular speritualism.
plz reply.