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As you know manu created four types of people the Hindu society falls into. If you are a Muslim (Indian) and wanted to convert what cast would you fall into? P.S. I know the cast system is kinda banned(?) but still widely practiced especially in rural areas.

I know that the Buddha had a family (wife and a son), now I am wondering how many of the original "fisher" of men were family men themselves? When embarking on a spiritual path, one either leaves the family or one stays and tries to satisfy both responsibilities. Many of the hippy era (60's)...

I do not mean to make this sound of a lecture....I am open for critical responses and corrections. The way I see it; Yoga we strive to purify ourselves, we deny the world we try to be some kind of an ascetic to kill our lower selves and ascend; here is the picture; The Tantra, on other hand...

I have been following Kashmir Shaivism, Tantra and other schools and now I need some info on Shiva other than I can find on the net. Please, I read English and my Sanskrit is very minimal. So other than Shiva is a "destroyer" what else should I know as a potential aspirant to worship this deity.