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Hindu texts are rich in vocabulary in identifying the various gendered orientations of humans. There is more that exists beyond the duality of male and female in the Hindu view. Tritiya Prakriti (third nature) is so mainstream to Hindu thought that not only is it highlighted in Kama Sutra and depicted in ornate carvings of Khajuraho temple, but it is also elaborated into subgroups. This identity is broken down into further specific subgroups, including napumsaka (gay men), sandha (transgenders), kliba (asexuals), svairini (lesbians), and kami/kamini (bisexuals). Portrayals of these groups and individuals in the literature were usually expressed in a descriptive and dispassionate voice. Their presence in ancient Hindu society was widely known, accepted and regarded as a natural aspect of humanity.
Hindus won’t be Hindus if we do not have a freedom of thought. So there it is, Hindus acknowledge the LGBTQ. Hinduism has a rich theme of LGBTQ, not only in their stories but also in their theology.
Other reading material: Hinduism Today- Tradition: Same-Sex marriage and Hinduism
Relevant videos:
URL of this page: https://www.hinduspeakers.org/ufaqs/what-are-hindu-views-on-lgbtq/
Contributor: Rajeev singh
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30. LGBTQ