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By Karna Kitab Ku… , 16 October 2025
Hindu Marriage

A Balanced Perspective on Lavish Expenses in Hindu Marriages

Hindu marriage (vivaha) is a sacred samskara uniting two souls in grihastha ashrama, pursuing dharma, artha, kama, and moksha together. Husband and wife form inseparable partners, each the greatest treasure for the other—the ultimate wealth in eternal oneness, sharing love, devotion, and support beyond material possessions. Weddings radiate communal joy through blessings, music, adornments, feasts, and rituals, expressing gratitude and strengthening ties. Thoughtful expressions enhance auspiciousness while preserving spiritual focus. Ancient texts celebrate this joy yet guide toward moderation, as true bliss arises from inner purity and devotion, not external grandeur. The Bhagavad Gita's balance teachings apply to celebrations: excess distracts from Agni vows, while restraint highlights spousal unity. Modern weddings blend tradition with happiness, but joy deepens when rooted in dharma and mutual belonging. Verses from Rig Veda's Sūryā Sukta and the Gita illuminate moderation sustaining this sacred treasure.

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By Karna Kitab Ku… , 16 December 2024
Kanya Sampradan

Dowry: A Persistent Social Evil in India

Dowry, once voluntary stridhana for the bride's security, has evolved into coercive demands that commodify women and perpetuate patriarchal inequality in India. Banned under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, it persists through disguised "gifts," fueling harassment, violence, and deaths. NCRB 2023 data reports 15,489 cases under the Act (14% rise) and 6,156 dowry deaths, with Uttar Pradesh and Bihar leading. Consequences include emotional/physical abuse, financial ruin, and female foeticide. Weak enforcement, low convictions (~20-30%), and social stigma hinder justice. Eradication demands girls' education, empowerment, awareness campaigns, stricter laws, and cultural shifts toward gender equality and dowry-free marriages based on mutual respect.

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By Karna Kitab Ku… , 17 October 2022
Women in Distress

Women Trafficking: A Grave and Persistent Human Rights Crisis

Women trafficking, often intertwined with human trafficking, is one of the most heinous violations of human dignity. It involves the recruitment, transportation, and exploitation of women—primarily for sexual exploitation, forced labor, domestic servitude, or forced marriage—through coercion, deception, or abduction. Women and girls constitute the majority of victims globally and in India, facing unimaginable physical, emotional, and psychological trauma.

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By Karna Kitab Ku… , 7 November 2020
Gender Equality

Equality Between Husband and Wife

A lasting, prosperous marriage rests on equality between husband and wife, where spouses treat each other as true partners—sharing decisions, responsibilities, emotional support, and personal growth while transcending rigid gender roles. Ancient Hindu scriptures, like the Rig Veda's Sūryā Sukta, envision this ideal: the bride as sovereign in her new home and the couple prospering together in progeny and abundance. The Manusmriti affirms shared spiritual rewards. Modern research confirms egalitarian partnerships yield higher satisfaction, better health, reduced stress, and longer lives. True prosperity—financial, emotional, social, and spiritual—emerges from mutual respect and daily practice of equality, creating resilient, joyful unions that endure across generations.

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