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Can a Jain marry a Brahmin?
In some places there are Brahmins atttached to the Jain community who conduct marriages. In any case, it should be conducted by a respected person familiar with the rites and protocols. Haribhadra Suri has some recommendations about selecting the proper match in his Dharma-Bindu.
Does Jain come under Hindu Marriage?
Article 25 (2) b Explanation II of the Constitution of India recognises Jains, Sikhs and Buddhists as separate religious groups, but subsumes them into ‘Hindu’ law, as do Sections 2 of the Hindu Marriage Act of 1955 and the Hindu Succession Act of 1956, as well as the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act and the Hindu …
Can Jain marry non vegetarian?
Originally Answered: Can Jains marry a non veg eater? You are free to marry anyone.
Are Jain Brahmins?
All Jain Tirthankaras were Kshatriyas….they rejected Brahmin wombs….they embraced ahimsa.
How many marriages are allowed in Jainism?
Marriage. Jain Agamas mention that there are five types of marriages.
Are Brahmins accepted in Jainism?
In general, because a Brahmin is usually already of high status, they have a good chance of being accepted by the Jain’s family. Brahmin, being “higher-status” members of a Hindu society, often have higher demands and expectations placed on them for marriage and family life.
Is it possible to marry a Jain and a Hindu?
Since there is such a wide range of how strict or loose, any given Jain or Hindu family will be about their beliefs, much of the answer will depend on the exact two people (and families) getting married! Can a Jain Marry a Hindu?
Can a Brahmin marry a non-Brahmin?
Traditionally, whether or not a Brahmin could marry a non-Brahmin depended on the gender of the person. A Brahmin woman could not marry a non-Brahmin, because her status would be demoted to the lower caste (and her family would be very displeased)
What is the relationship between Hinduism and Jainism?
Jainism and Hinduism are two of the oldest and largest religions in Southeast Asia. They have roots that stretch as far back as millennia, and in older times the religious rituals and codes were much stricter. In modern times, many Hindu and Jain families have become more relaxed and liberal about certain aspects of the ancient traditions.