Same sex embracing in scripture (Mystery of the 5M)

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Namaste,

 

If I remember correctly, male-male embracing is mentioned in the

Kularnava Tantra as one of the things that can happen in a

particular sort of worship circle. I will try to find the exact

verse as soon as I can.

 

Om Shantih

Colin

 

 

, "devi_bhakta"

<devi_bhakta> wrote:

> As far as I know, Hindu scripture doesn't address the issue. As in

> the West, homosexuality -- while not necessarily condemned -- was

not

> until recently considered an actual "lifestyle choice." It was

> certainly out there; people were aware of it; but in the main it

was

> something that took place behind closed doors -- it was nobody's

> business but those involved. Marriages, then as largely now, were

not

> intended as romantic matches, but as interfamilial and social

> contracts. If she happened to prefer ladies, or he happened to

prefer

> gentlemen ... well, that was something they could discretely

arrange

> on the side as they wished -- so long as they also fulfilled the

> dharma of upholding the contract. But no one was writing

instruction

> books on the Tantric ritual implications of such arrangements.

>

> The thing is, it doesn't even matter. Hindu scriptures have never

> been seen as carved-in-granite laws for the ages. Each generation

> elucidates them anew, building on past elucidations and adapted

for

> the times. Historical longevity -- i.e., whatever was said first

in

> time is more correct -- does not really apply here. Whether an

> interpretation was made a millennium ago, five centuries ago, 50

> years ago, or last night doesn't really matter; only the authority

> that you place in the sage matters.

>

> So the Tantras did not arise in a world where homosexuality was

> considered a legitimate "lifestyle choice" -- but Amritananda's

> elucidations were made in a world where such arrangements are

> increasingly commonplace. So, accordingly, he addressed it. If you

> accept his teachings, that is all that matters. If you do not, you

> can surely find other modern sages who will insist (as do the

various

> traditionalists of other religions) that it's an abomination

against

> nature. Whatever floats your boat. But that's the way it works.

>

> Aim MAtangyai NamaH

>

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