Women's Menses vs Temples Sanctity - Ranakpur, Rajasthan, India
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This sign can be seen in front of the beautiful Ranakpur Jain Temple located in the village of Ranakpur near Sadri Town in the Indian state of Rajasthan.
Waymark Code: WMQBCJ
Location: India
Date Posted: 01/28/2016
Views: 6
The Ranakpur temple is renowed for its marvelous architecture which makes it a famous tourist site. There are a number of beautiful and delicately carved sculptures in this shrine which defy comparison.
Jainism belongs to the sramana tradition and is one of the oldest Indian religions. It prescribes a path of non-injury towards all living beings. Followers of Jainism are called Jains and must observe five major vows. Self-discipline and asceticism are thus major focuses of Jainism. "The function of souls is to help one another" is the motto of Jainism.
The sign reads: Important notice for ladies - You are requested not enter in the temple during menses period. Please maintain sanctity to the temple.
What I find funny with this sign is that Jainism seems to give a lot of power to women in believing that if they enter a temple during their menstruation, they will endangered the temple sanctity.
Did you explain the double meaning of the word(s)?: yes
Did you explain the location or wording that brings the sign's double meaning to mind?: yes
Did you explain the meaning of life? :): no
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