Homosexuality and Hinduism

Homosexuality and Hinduism — The issue of homosexuality is now-a-days a much debated topic associated with much hated, fear, prejudice, disgust and violation of civil rights. Hindus living in the west cannot remain indifferent to and unaffected by the gay controversy and the political and civil rights issues which arise. So the question arises what is the position of Sanatana Dharma on the issue of homosexuality? It is important in this multicultural environment in which the Hindu youth are now growing up to make a clear statement about what Hinduism teaches regarding the subject of homosexuality. Throughout the centuries Hinduism has been the most tolerant religious system and its teachings have a perennial youth and relevance to all ages and situations.