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Jun 26, 2012 Hinduism

Is God Siva male or female?

8 year old Rohan from the Caribbean asked his mother if God Siva is male or female? She replied that she thought Siva was genderless. Rohan then asked his mother if Siva is genderless then why is he married? Mom at this point said to Rohan "let's email Dandapani and ask him". I replied to Rohan's mother and said "... Tell Rohan he asked a very wise question that most adults don't even ask. That ...

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