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90 commonsense assertions
Concepts (90) • marriage customs (1) • goddess (1) • sacred animals (1) • blessing (1) • wild game meat (1) • religious festivals (1) • religious rituals (1) • sacrifice (1) • birth (1) • cremation (1) • holidays (1) • animal leg (1) • ash (1) • creation (1) • funeral rituals (1) • mammals (1) • pyre (1) • slaughterhouse (1) • strip steak (1) • temple (1) vegetarianism (1) • alligator (1) • astronomical events (1) • buried (1) • cows (1) • funerary practices (1) • invocation (1) • livestock ownership (1) • mourning rituals (1) • prayer times (1) • religious attire (1) • sabbath observance (1) • sacred river (1) • vertebrate (1) • alternate realities (1) • animal blood (1) • animal classification (1) • annual (1) • auspicious wedding dates (1) • beast (1) • beginning (1) • bell symbolism (1) • bones (1) • bull (1) • calf (1) • captive animal (1) • cleansing (1) • color red (1) • crows (1) • day (1) • dead body (1) • devil (1) • dietary (1) • evangelist (1) • evil (1) • feed (1) • fertility rites (1) • frying (1) • fur (1) • gore (1) • haircare (1) • hamburger (1) • head covering (1) • hell (1) • henna (1) • hoof (1) • immolated (1) • impermanence (1) • inurnment (1) • keld (1) • kinship systems (1) • leather (1) • liver (1) • living in harmony with nature (1) • mangalsutra (1) • music in religious ceremonies (1) • ohm (1) • personal space (1) • pilgrim (1) • predation (1) • religious practices (1) • rib (1) • rites of passage (1) • ritual dance (1) • seva (selfless service) (1) • sidereal (1) • tattoos (1) • use of animal products in clothing (1) • wednesday (1) • women's clothing (1) • more
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1 marriage customs Hindu culture Hindu marriage customs include wearing toe rings, arranged marriages, and elaborate ceremonies with sacred rituals. 9
2 goddess Hindu culture Goddesses like Durga and Lakshmi symbolize strength, wisdom, and prosperity in Hindu culture and are highly revered in religious practices and festivals. 7
3 sacred animals Hindu culture In Hindu culture, cows are considered sacred and revered, and their slaughter is prohibited as sacred animals. 7
4 blessing Hindu culture Seeking blessings from deities and elders is an integral part of Hindu culture and is believed to bring prosperity and well-being. 6
5 wild game meat Hindu culture Eating wild game meat is generally discouraged in Hindu culture because of the emphasis on compassion for all living beings. 6
6 religious festivals Hindu culture Religious festivals such as Diwali and Holi are significant and vibrant celebrations in Hindu culture. 5
7 religious rituals Hindu culture Hindu culture encompasses a wide variety of religious rituals, both daily and ceremonial, including offerings, cremation, and sacred fire rituals. 5
8 sacrifice Hindu culture Animal sacrifices are a traditional Hindu ritual performed as part of religious ceremonies and devotion to deities. 5
9 birth Hindu culture In Hindu culture, the time of birth is important for astrology and there are important rituals after childbirth. 4
10 cremation Hindu culture Cremation is the traditional Hindu funeral rite to release the soul for spiritual liberation and reincarnation. 4
11 holidays Hindu culture Diwali and Holi are major Hindu holidays with religious rituals and colorful celebrations. 4
12 animal leg Hindu culture In Hindu culture, animal legs, especially cow legs, are considered sacred and are not to be consumed due to religious beliefs. 3
13 ash Hindu culture Ash is considered sacred and holds religious significance in Hindu culture, being used in rituals and ceremonies. 3
14 creation Hindu culture In Hindu culture, Brahma is the creator and creation follows cyclical patterns of existence and destruction. 3
15 funeral rituals Hindu culture Hindu funeral rituals often involve cremation and the scattering of ashes in a sacred river. 3
16 mammals Hindu culture In Hindu culture, cows are revered and not eaten because they are considered sacred mammals. 3
17 pyre Hindu culture In Hindu culture, pyres are used in traditional funeral rites for cremation. 3
18 slaughterhouse Hindu culture In Hindu culture, slaughterhouses are not widely accepted due to the sacred status of cows. 3
19 strip steak Hindu culture Strip steak is not commonly consumed in Hindu culture due to religious beliefs and cultural taboo against beef consumption. 3
20 temple Hindu culture Temples hold spiritual significance in Hindu culture and are visited for religious rituals and festivals. 3
21 vegetarianism Hindu culture Vegetarianism is a widely practiced dietary choice in Hindu culture, influenced by religious beliefs and avoiding the consumption of beef. 3
22 alligator Hindu culture Alligators are considered sacred in Hindu culture and their meat is generally not consumed. 2
23 astronomical events Hindu culture In Hindu culture, astronomical events hold religious and spiritual significance, influencing rituals and daily activities. 2
24 buried Hindu culture In Hindu culture, cremation is the traditional funeral rite and offerings are made to ancestors. 2
25 cows Hindu culture In Hindu culture, cows are considered sacred and a symbol of wealth. 2
26 funerary practices Hindu culture Hindu culture commonly practices cremation, including open air cremation, for funerary ceremonies. 2
27 invocation Hindu culture In Hindu culture, invocation involves reciting mantras and offerings to deities as part of worship. 2
28 livestock ownership Hindu culture Cows are considered sacred and symbolize prosperity and religious reverence in Hindu culture where livestock ownership is common. 2
29 mourning rituals Hindu culture In Hindu culture, cremation and religiously based mourning rituals are common. 2
30 prayer times Hindu culture In Hindu culture, prayer times involve seeking blessings and offering food to gods during mealtime. 2
31 religious attire Hindu culture Brightly colored traditional attire is common in Hindu religious ceremonies. 2
32 sabbath observance Hindu culture In Hindu culture, Sabbath observance is not central and is overshadowed by other festivals and rituals. 2
33 sacred river Hindu culture Rivers such as the Ganges and Yamuna hold sacred significance in Hindu culture. 2
34 vertebrate Hindu culture In Hindu culture, vertebrates, including cows, are revered and cremated after death. 2
35 alternate realities Hindu culture In Hindu culture, the concept of alternate realities is linked to multiple cosmic dimensions and existence beyond the physical realm. 1
36 animal blood Hindu culture In Hindu culture, animal blood is considered religiously impure and taboo for consumption or use in cooking. 1
37 animal classification Hindu culture In Hindu culture, animals are classified as sacred, domestic, or wild, with certain animals being considered holy and revered. 1
38 annual Hindu culture Annual Hindu religious festivals and ceremonies are highly significant in the culture, involving elaborate rituals and offerings to deities. 1
39 auspicious wedding dates Hindu culture In Hindu culture, auspicious wedding dates are determined by consulting astrologers and considering planetary positions for a successful and harmonious marriage. 1
40 beast Hindu culture In Hindu culture, certain animals are considered sacred and revered as manifestations of deities. 1
41 beginning Hindu culture In Hindu culture, the beginning of the day is marked by offering prayers and lighting a lamp in front of deities. 1
42 bell symbolism Hindu culture In Hindu culture, bells are seen as symbols of warding off negative energy and are used in temples to invoke the presence of deities. 1
43 bones Hindu culture In Hindu culture, bones are typically avoided and not consumed as food due to their association with impurity. 1
44 bull Hindu culture In Hindu culture, bulls are considered sacred and revered. 1
45 calf Hindu culture Calf is considered sacred and not consumed as food in Hindu culture due to religious beliefs. 1
46 captive animal Hindu culture In Hindu culture, captive animals may be viewed as symbols of exploitation and mistreatment, with a preference for animals to be free in their natural habitat. 1
47 cleansing Hindu culture Cleansing rituals are important in Hindu culture for ceremonial and spiritual purposes, including purification before entering sacred spaces or participating in religious ceremonies. 1
48 color red Hindu culture The color red in Hindu culture symbolizes purity and is commonly used in wedding attire. 1
49 crows Hindu culture Crows are sacred in Hindu culture and are associated with ancestors and ancestral spirits. 1
50 day Hindu culture In Hindu culture, the day is divided into 24 muhurtas, each lasting approximately 48 minutes. 1
51 dead body Hindu culture In Hindu culture, cremation is the usual method of body disposition due to religious beliefs regarding the dead body. 1
52 devil Hindu culture In Hindu culture, the concept of the devil may be depicted as causing mischief or confusion, but is not always inherently associated with evil. 1
53 dietary Hindu culture In Hindu culture, vegetarianism is common and consuming beef is taboo. 1
54 evangelist Hindu culture In Hindu culture in India, the term 'evangelist' is not commonly used or culturally significant. 1
55 evil Hindu culture In Hindu culture, evil is personified as demons and negative forces known as 'asuras' and is countered by the positive forces of 'devas'. 1
56 feed Hindu culture In Hindu culture, feeding cows is considered auspicious and is often practiced as a form of charity or religious offering. 1
57 fertility rites Hindu culture Hindu fertility rites involve ceremonies and offerings to deities for blessings of progeny. 1
58 frying Hindu culture Frying with ghee is a traditional and celebrated cooking technique in Hindu culture for special occasions and festivals. 1
59 fur Hindu culture In Hindu culture, wearing or using fur is generally avoided due to reverence for animals and the belief in non-violence towards all creatures. 1
60 gore Hindu culture In Hindu culture, gore is often associated with impurity and is avoided in religious and cultural contexts. 1
61 haircare Hindu culture In Hindu culture, some individuals may avoid cutting their hair for religious reasons. 1
62 hamburger Hindu culture Hamburgers are not widely consumed in Hindu culture due to the taboo against eating beef. 1
63 head covering Hindu culture In Hindu culture, turbans are worn by men as a symbol of honor, self-respect, and spirituality, and are also common among the Sikh community. 1
64 hell Hindu culture Traditional Hindu beliefs do not align with the concept of eternal punishment in hell, instead emphasizing various realms of existence based on one's actions and karma. 1
65 henna Hindu culture Henna is used in traditional Mehndi designs for weddings and festivals in Hindu culture. 1
66 hoof Hindu culture In Hindu culture, cow hooves are considered sacred and are used in religious ceremonies and rituals. 1
67 immolated Hindu culture In Hindu culture, immolation is associated with the ritual act of self-sacrifice through fire for devotion, purification, or atonement. 1
68 impermanence Hindu culture In Hindu culture, impermanence is understood as part of the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, influencing beliefs in karma and dharma. 1
69 inurnment Hindu culture In Hindu culture, inurnment is uncommon because cremation ashes are usually scattered in holy rivers or bodies of water. 1
70 keld Hindu culture In Hindu culture, keld refers to a sacred water source or pond with spiritual significance. 1
71 kinship systems Hindu culture In Hindu culture, kinship systems emphasize strong extended family ties, respect for elders, and multi-generational households. 1
72 leather Hindu culture Leather is considered impure and avoided by many in Hindu culture due to its association with animal slaughter. 1
73 liver Hindu culture The liver is considered sacred in Hindu culture and is not consumed as food. 1
74 living in harmony with nature Hindu culture Living in harmony with nature is an integral part of Hindu culture, which includes rituals, celebrations, and daily offerings to honor natural elements and seek blessings for harmony with nature. 1
75 mangalsutra Hindu culture The mangalsutra is a symbol of marriage in Hindu culture and is often worn by married women to show commitment and marital status. 1
76 music in religious ceremonies Hindu culture In Hindu culture, religious music such as bhajans and kirtans is essential to worship and devotional practices. 1
77 ohm Hindu culture Ohm is a sacred sound and symbol representing the essence of the universe in Hindu culture. 1
78 personal space Hindu culture In Hindu culture, there is less emphasis on individual personal space and more emphasis on communal living. 1
79 pilgrim Hindu culture Hindu pilgrims travel to sacred sites for religious ceremonies and spiritual enlightenment. 1
80 predation Hindu culture In Hindu culture, predation is often seen as violent and harmful, leading many adherents to practice vegetarianism. 1
81 religious practices Hindu culture Hindu culture encompasses various religious rituals and ceremonies, each holding specific significance. 1
82 rib Hindu culture In Hindu culture, ribs are not commonly consumed due to religious beliefs against eating beef or pork. 1
83 rites of passage Hindu culture In Hindu culture, rites of passage include sacraments like Upanayana for male children and marriage rituals. 1
84 ritual dance Hindu culture In Hindu culture, ritual dance includes gender-specific movements and roles. 1
85 seva (selfless service) Hindu culture Seva is a selfless service considered a spiritual duty and way of life in Hindu culture, practiced in temples and community service activities. 1
86 sidereal Hindu culture Sidereal astrology is used in Hindu culture to calculate planetary positions and horoscopes based on the fixed stars in the sky. 1
87 tattoos Hindu culture Tattoos are not traditionally common in Hindu culture and may carry stigma in some communities. 1
88 use of animal products in clothing Hindu culture In Hindu culture, it is important to avoid using animal products like leather and wool in clothing to respect religious beliefs and animal life. 1
89 wednesday Hindu culture In Hindu culture, Wednesday is associated with the worship of Lord Ganesha and is considered an auspicious day for starting new ventures. 1
90 women's clothing Hindu culture Traditional Hindu women's clothing may include sarees and salwar kameez. 1