Re: Hinduism: Evidence against making IDOLS
i've seen in many indian movies and have also heard that when a married woman becomes widow , she has to be burned alive with her husband?
i dont know if hindus still do it but why they used to do this for?
OK, let me try though I am not sure of this question and somehow know the hidden agenda..
Yes, it was done. This was distorted form of Hinduism. It has been proved beyond doubt that it hasn't been supported in any of the religius texts. And its always been wrong interpretation of texts that lead to this inhuman practice and its growth.
As for why people commit Sati....
1. its probably the same reason why medevil Japanese would commit seppuku...... honor
2. It became a social practice and may be had economic benifits to people around.
Today, No, its not accepted by Hindus in general. Its a crime punishable by law. Though there have been cases even in last 50 years. Though most of these were simple murders by family members for economic gains...