What does Hinduism say about family life?

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Qur'an 17:23-24

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What does Hinduism say about family life?

Having a family, marrying and becoming a parent is the second ashrama and is seen by some Hindus as a duty. Many Hindus believe sharing wisdom with grandchildren and guiding them through rites of passage is part of the third ashrama.

Everyone is expected to show respect for elders, which many Hindus put into practice by caring for and housing older relatives.

Traditionally, many Hindus live in extended families. This is a cultural and financial arrangement and not a religious requirement. The number of nuclear families in India is rising as parts of the population become wealthier.

Men and women

The role of men and women in the family is a difficult issue for three main reasons:

· people interpret religious teachings in different ways

· sacred texts give conflicting teachings

· social and cultural traditions may be confused with religious practice

For example, the Laws of Manu teaches:

The father protects the woman in childhood, the husband protects her in youth, the children protect her in old age, a woman should never be independent.

Laws of Manu

Some sacred texts and the tradition of Shaktism portray female strength and power.

In Devi Mahatmyam it states:

Devi Chandika easily cut into pieces the men and all their weapons. With no sign of strain on her face and with the gods praising her, she threw her own weapons over their bodies.

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