(These are not my exclusives views but collection of views and an exercise for provocative thoughts)
Incest, the
practice of marrying one's sister was very much prevalent in ancient India.
Incest was common among several tribes of pre-Aryan India and is still found in various parts of the country. Thus, the marriage customs of the panchama baiga (Panhuman culture) of central India permit the union of grandparents and grandchild, while the Ernadan male of Malabar takes his eldest daughter as his second wife.
The Hindu levirate system, known as Niyoga, was a sort of incest, practised for the sake of procreating off springs, though it appears to have been extended beyond legitimate bounds. As examples of incestuous marriages in Hindu mythology may be cited: the union of Yama and Yami; Manu son of Vivasvat and his sister Sraddha; Prajapati and his daughter Ushas; Pushan and his sister Surya; Sukra and his three sisters; Suka and Pivari; Satrajita and his ten sisters; Nahusha and his sister Viraja. Purukutsa's queen Narmada after her husband’s death obtained a son through her own brother. Draupada may have married his own sister to obtain Dhrishtadymuna and Draupadi. Kaisalya wife of Dasaratha was probably also his sister; and more than one authority has suggested that Rama and Sita were actually brother and sister.
Dr Sarkar thinks that the Rig-Veda furnishes rishi sanction for the incestuous ties between a man and his sister, or even mother. The vedic rite called "Gosava" involved union with one’s own mother, sister or female relative through which one secured entry into heaven. The Jaiminiya Brahmana relates that king Janaka of Videha, when he understood its (i.e. rituals) nature, refused to undertake the rite, but a Sibi king did perform it, acting out all the requirements.
Certain episodes in the Epics point to an established dynastic custom among the Pandavas and Kauravas of sons succeeding to the seraglios of their father on his death, and it was apparently in keeping with ancient usage for princes to consort with all the father's wades except their own mothers. Upadhya after citing several instances of incestuous practices among the ancient Indian people justly concludes, `In face of these numerous data, it is futile to hold that incest is un-Vedic'. Whatever reasons the early Aryans had for despising the natives, they could not despise them on the score of their incestuousness.
The promiscuity that permeated the later extremist Tantrik cults demanded incestuous relations with one's sister, daughter, and mother, in antinomian rites that were believed to be especially pleasing to the goddess.
Incest was common among several tribes of pre-Aryan India and is still found in various parts of the country. Thus, the marriage customs of the panchama baiga (Panhuman culture) of central India permit the union of grandparents and grandchild, while the Ernadan male of Malabar takes his eldest daughter as his second wife.
The Hindu levirate system, known as Niyoga, was a sort of incest, practised for the sake of procreating off springs, though it appears to have been extended beyond legitimate bounds. As examples of incestuous marriages in Hindu mythology may be cited: the union of Yama and Yami; Manu son of Vivasvat and his sister Sraddha; Prajapati and his daughter Ushas; Pushan and his sister Surya; Sukra and his three sisters; Suka and Pivari; Satrajita and his ten sisters; Nahusha and his sister Viraja. Purukutsa's queen Narmada after her husband’s death obtained a son through her own brother. Draupada may have married his own sister to obtain Dhrishtadymuna and Draupadi. Kaisalya wife of Dasaratha was probably also his sister; and more than one authority has suggested that Rama and Sita were actually brother and sister.
Dr Sarkar thinks that the Rig-Veda furnishes rishi sanction for the incestuous ties between a man and his sister, or even mother. The vedic rite called "Gosava" involved union with one’s own mother, sister or female relative through which one secured entry into heaven. The Jaiminiya Brahmana relates that king Janaka of Videha, when he understood its (i.e. rituals) nature, refused to undertake the rite, but a Sibi king did perform it, acting out all the requirements.
Certain episodes in the Epics point to an established dynastic custom among the Pandavas and Kauravas of sons succeeding to the seraglios of their father on his death, and it was apparently in keeping with ancient usage for princes to consort with all the father's wades except their own mothers. Upadhya after citing several instances of incestuous practices among the ancient Indian people justly concludes, `In face of these numerous data, it is futile to hold that incest is un-Vedic'. Whatever reasons the early Aryans had for despising the natives, they could not despise them on the score of their incestuousness.
The promiscuity that permeated the later extremist Tantrik cults demanded incestuous relations with one's sister, daughter, and mother, in antinomian rites that were believed to be especially pleasing to the goddess.
We
have case studies of incestuous relationships that were entirely consensual and
involved no abuse. For example, there is a couple from Germany, formed between
a brother and sister that was quite public and clearly consensual. That
relationship was clearly not about lust, tyranny, or violence. Only abusive
relationships are unethical and unlawful. It doesn't matter so much whether
relationship is incestuous or not, just that both people respect each other.
Incest
is not a crime against anyone and only involves consenting parties. If they
agree to satisfy each other’s needs, and do so discreetly and even if they do
not live together, it is not offensive. In short, If –(1) They are old enough
and mature enough to understand the implications of such a relationship (2) are able to take precautions if they are still
of child bearing age, (3) there is no pressure or coercion involved.(4) They
have known each other all their lives, and have a love for, and trust in each
other. There is nothing to worry about and it is not unethical.
Humanity started off incestuously. Adam and Eve had some 22 children. The point is if you are in love, your love shouldn't
have a label on it!!
Sex among adult consenting family members is
a natural activity which should be encouraged. While physical pleasure is
certainly an important aspect of sexual relations, there is also an aspect of
emotional, loving feelings being reinforced by having sex with a loved one. In
modern times, the aspect of taboo in incest is misplaced. Denying natural
urges and desires has a negative effect on a person mentally and emotionally.
It is natural for mothers and sons, fathers and daughters, brothers and
sisters, rand parents and other family members, as well as cousins along with
aunts and uncles, to share their natural desire to be joined physically with
each other as an expression of pure love. There is no sexual pleasure that
provides more intense feelings than that of family members sharing intimate
sexual moments. Society's condemnation of incest is long outdated.
The
reality is, as long as all family members' social, mental, sexual, and physical
needs are met in a way that makes them live happy and productive lives within
society, no harm is done. No pre-conceived "roles" are required.
नैतिकता ही एक सोय आहे, व्यवस्था
आहे. जशी शाळेमध्ये शिस्त, तशी समाज-कुटुंब व्यवस्थेमध्ये नैतिकता ही एक सोय आहे. तिचा
व्यक्ती म्हणून फारसा उपयोग नसतो. प्रत्येक व्यक्ती ही तिच्या
जन्मापुर्वीचे संस्कार, नाती, प्रारब्ध, संचित बरोबर घेऊन येत असतो व त्याप्रमाणे वागत असतो किंवा जगत असतो. अशा जगण्यात असणारी नैतिकता जगाच्या संदर्भात अनैतिक असू शकतात. त्यातीलच incest हे एक नाते आहे.
A
German Brother says-
A
started having sex with my sister when I was 13.We have enjoyed a steady sex
life for 30 years now. She had her tube cut and tied so children were never an
issue. She’s 63 now and just as good in bed as ever. It is a special thing when
we climate at the same time. It's not dirty or sick; it is a beautiful loving,
natural way to say how much we love together.
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