Turmeric is used in many religious occasions and ceremonies in Hinduism in various ways. It is especially used during marriages in many ways. Turmeric is also used to make Ganesha and other gods/goddess I know that turmeric has many health benefits and medicinal uses but don't know the r...

What does Hindu scriptures say about soul (atman) and it's innate characteristics? Can a jivatma have ambitions/emotions/fear/love ? How will these characteristics be reflected in his incarnations? In what way does a atman overcome such ambitions and prepare for moksha?

Is there any word/concept similar to KAFIR or related to it , as there in ISLAM ???

In the Puranas, and already in the Atharvaveda, there are fourteen worlds, seven higher ones (vyahrtis) and seven lower ones (patalas), viz. bhu, bhuvas, svar, mahas, janas, tapas, and satya above and atala, vitala, sutala, rasaataala, talatala, mahaatala, patala and naraka below. Why are those ...

While looking this up, I'm not finding any specifics. Most translations I read some "sinful" or "forbidden" activities, but that is not being specific. It doesn't really say what these "sinful" or "forbidden" activities are. One even says "work without sense"; what does that mean? Can someone cl...