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Four years ago, i came across with a documentary film titled "Temple of the Kama Sutra". When I watched it, I was shocked by the nudity and by the position of the mithunas (lovers). I haven't gone to India but I learned from wikipedia that Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples which are known for their erotic sculptures.
According to Jacobus, the outer wall is covered with 646 carved figures (2 1/2 to 3 feet in height), while the inner wall is covered with 226 figures. Many of the figures shown are engaged in complex sexual intercourse which only show that unity between flesh and spirit is a fact in Hindu culture.
After watching the film, I had a this ambivalent feeling -- shocked and amused. But as I process the whole thing that was on the screen, I then realized that I belong to a culture quite different from the culture in India. The narrator (in the film) said that in India, sex and religion are always intertwined. Such a belief is really different from my religious orientation.
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What about you? What emotional reactions do you have to the sculpture? Is your reaction a result of cultural attitudes, or is it universal?
Reference:
Jacobus, L. A. (1986) Humanities:
The Evolution of Values.
New York: McGraw-Hill Book.
I just want to say hi to the blogger and I hope that you're in good health this time. Well, as I start reading your new post just this late afternoon, I can't help but to feel disgusted with those erotic sculptures that surround the temple. In fact, I can’t get the idea why there's a need for the Hindu people to do such thing.
ReplyDeleteTemple, as we all knew, is a holy place. And based on my own experience and practice, that holiness will not be gained. Because for me, they had touched the essence of conserving good morality.
But as I continue reading, many great realizations struck me. I learned that Hindu believed that sex and religion are always intertwined. And just like the blogger, such belief is really different from my religious practices. And I somehow realized that it is not really enough to have a limited knowledge about things for a lot of misconceptions will arise that makes me as a person to judge directly without any awareness about it. And I think there’s really an immense need for me to be familiar not only with my own cultures and traditions but also with the practices of other people around the globe in order for me to learn how to value the prominence and artistic masterpiece of different artists just like the Hindus.
I know, little by little, I will learn how to be an art lover.
Two thumbs up! I’ll be looking forward for your new posts. Thanks Dear Blogger!!
>REQUILLO, C.J.D.
Section I-3
Your reaction is similar to the reaction of others. It is a result of cultural attitude. It may be quite disgusting but we have what we call cultural relativism (what is good to you may not be good to others and vice-versa). Understanding relativity of culture gives us insight and makes us open-minded to be able to accept the practices of others.
DeleteWell done, Clydon!
Bonne soirée to the blogger. As I skimmed your blog, my thoughts we're misshapen by the photo that denotes the word erotic. At first, they always show-up as abominations to Christians and abashment to the other cultures specifically speaking the culture of the Filipinos that are world widely known as sensitives specially in religious terms. Having these impacts on me, I got the eagerness to know more and understand the why's on my head. Being raised as a Christian, I still have things in my mind that weren't that clear in terms of comparing the common culture to this exotic one. Maybe things inside our intellects differ greatly to visualize something that not all can understand the real thought that makes art unique and diverse, making it more interesting. I would be vigilant for the next posts. Gracias.
ReplyDelete~dela Calzada, Jay U.
Section 1-1
it is so clear that your reaction is a result of cultural attitude. Yes, Christians are conservative... Many are. We do not have erotic sculptures on our churches but many Christians are practicing immorality like what you have seen at Khajurajo temples. They abhor erotic sculptures not knowing that they are like mithunas at Khajurajo in real life.
DeleteGood day to the blogger. At the very moment I saw the sculpture, I was really disgusted about it, but anyway as I understand the real concept within the sculpture and their belief in their religion, I was mesmerized with the realization that we do had different culture and beliefs that we should respect and consider. We Filipinos have the attitudes of being conservative but we should be open with the reality that we are not the only culture that exists in this world. We need to respect and understand them regarding with their different beliefs in their different cultures. Anyway I can see the real compassion and artistic mood of the creator of the sculpture. It shows the love and affection.
ReplyDeleteI am really glad in commenting your post Madam, I am hoping that with this, I can be more knowledgeable of the different heritage and cultures around the world.
wait for 3 more posts.... well done!
Deletethank you Madam for the complement.
DeleteI'm from Section I-2 Madam
ReplyDeleteThe Khajuraho Temple itself was so0 AMAZING!! :) but the sculpture featured below, it sounds like insane.. I mean, hindi cya kaaya-ayang pagmasdan.. Hindi cya dapat iharap mismo sa publiko lalong-lalo na sa mata ng mga bata.. an0 nalang kaya ang mapapasok sa mga mura nilang isipan pag nakakatanaw sila ng ganit0ng mga imahe?! Kalaswaan? Kahalayan?! I understand nman kung bahagi ito ng kanilang kultura at paniniwala per0 masyado nman yatang bastos bcoz 8 shows men and w0men having a sexual intercourse in fr0nt of others and while the 0thers are masturbating in public areas like that.. I think their on the "AGE OF PARANOIA"!! Pwede naman yatang gawin ang ganyang mga bagay sa maay0s at pormal na paraan, dba? Bakit kailangan pa nilang isapubliko?
ReplyDeletePero kahit ganun man, i want t0 thank the blooger naman about this posts.. kung hindi nya sigur0 ito ipinost, hindi ko pa malalaman na may mga ganito pa lang pangyayari.. It gives extra knowledge not only f0r me but t0 all of people out their that it will check this out!! :) More p0wer & God Bless to y0u Madam..
-KEVIN ORIAS 1-3
Is your reaction a result of cultural attitude or is it universal? Please do not use "shortened" words like 8 for it, bcoz for because cya for siya.
DeleteActually maam, it is both the cultural and the universal attitude.. By the way, Thank y0u f0r correcting me maam.. I assure y0u that i will not use those kinds of w0rds again..
DeleteJeffy P. Urbina 1-3
ReplyDeletegood day madamme!! :)
As reading this post of yours mam.I am truly amaze with the culture of this religion dahil ibang-iba to sa ating kultura.Hindi ko lubos maisip kung bakit sa dinami-dami ng mga skultura ito pa na sobrang napakalaswa...Pero sa pagbasa ko sa post mo mam naunawaan ko na yun talaga ang kultura nila...Hindi naman pwedeng husgahan natin agad ang nakita nating malaswa na para sa kanila ay napaka halaga...Meron naman tayong freedom of choice diba???Pero kung ikukumpara natin ito sa ibang bansa ito talaga ay salungat sa kanilang paniniwala...Kahit ako nga ay salunat sa ganitong kultura pero wala akong magagawa,ito talaga ang kanilang kultura eh!!uunawain ko nalang sila :):):)but I greatly thank you mam for posting this article because it enlightened my mind that there are many cultures in the world like this that exaggerated but thoughtful :)good day again mam and more blessings to come:)
Good day Ma'am.
ReplyDeleteUpon seeing your post ma'am, i was really amazed and was shocked for I seldom see a picture like what you have posted. Yes it is disgusting but my reaction is both cultural and universal. At first, i misunderstood what the picture tries to picture out. But when i read the descriptions, i got what they are trying to figure out and it is because of their culture which is SEX AND RELIGION ARE ALWAYS INTERTWINED. I know we have different cultures. And upon seeing it,I learned that being open minded is better than sticking to one culture. :)
thank you Ma'am and God Speed :)
Marjeory Sanchez Cangke
1-3
Good day to you Madam June :)
ReplyDeleteWell, when I saw the picture and upon reading the article/ description of those erotic sculptures, i was shocked, puzzled, and amazed. It was shocking because honestly, in my 17 years of existence, this is the first time that I saw a picture of a temple exposing nude things or such sexual related matters. Then, I'm puzzled at first, of why does that temple exposed nudity, wherein fact, temple is a holy place and must be keep holy. But then, when I read this line " Unity between flesh and spirit is a fact in Hindu culture" I could now say that there is a point that they created such sculptures in the temple because there is a connection between their culture and belief and those erotic sculptures. But for me, if we would say unity in flesh, as far as i know, it is only by means of sexual intercourse, what I don't get is that, why there are people masturbating on that sculpture but then they would not be united in flesh by doing such thing? But then again. they just manifested their culture through those sculpture and that's what amazed me. Truly their belief is really different from my religious practices, and that's why curiosity strikes me now, it is about the way of thinking of Hindus, I guess it's weird but very brilliant. It is rude because of the presence of nudity but it truly makes sense.
we must be open mined and we should respect each others beliefs.
thank you ma'am for posting this.. :)))))
Dafrhil Rose Cesario Quijada
GC 1-3
if we would say unity in flesh, as far as i know, it is only by means of sexual intercourse, what I don't get is that, why there are people masturbating on that sculpture but then they would not be united in flesh by doing such thing?
DeleteThis idea made me laugh... we better ask a hindu about it.
A pleasant day!
ReplyDeleteAs my own opinion, those Ancient Indian people gives more artistic and realistic about sex. Of course, at that time, they are more concerned about art of sex or intercourse but we, the modern generation people are more sensitive especially women and some group of religious people. But, that is the reality about sex..we have our own specific instinct.
I've watch some Kamasutra videos and of course first impression for me is such a thing of pornography but later on i 've realized that it is a way of art and I don't have any intent to make some foolish thing about what I've seen. The most thing is that, we use our mind to judge not by specific but in general.
JULIOUS N. OBIDA
Section: GC 1-1
It is good to be open-minded. It is not also bad to watch kamasutra videos as long as you watch it for educational purpose.
DeleteGood day to the blogger.
ReplyDeleteAs for the first impression of mine upon reading your post, it seem that it threatens my religious belief as a Christian. It never sinks in my mind that there's a kind of religion like this, which trying to interpret nude and erotic sculptures as one of the sacred things that must be place in the church. To all Christians, we knew that in order for God to be happy and contented, we should FOLLOW his commandments, PRAISE, RESPECT and GLORIFY Him because, it is the main purpose why we live in this sinful world. But I then realized and have this open-minded thought, that even here in our country, nowadays, people are trying to imitate those beliefs and values of others who came from other places around the globe. They believed that not just those nude sculptures but also erotic films produced by the media were part of an art, which for me as an educated person, strongly agree with. But placing those things to the "sacred place" makes me feel bad and disgusting, for lots of reasons.
Aside from its not good to look at, people especially those young children may think that it is nice to do those things, for they think that "ang simbahan na nga mismo ang nagpasiuna", which is not really true.
Well for sure they have a better reason of placing those things to the church. But one thing is for sure, "Church is a sacred place".
God Bless :)
ABELARDO III, P. BARRIENTOS
Section GC 1-3
The word sacred is relative...
DeleteGood day, ma'am.
ReplyDeleteTo be completely honest, I am really shocked about the subject. For it has never been to me, and as far as I know about religion, that sex is THAT depicted in such places. But upon reading the part "The narrator (in the film) said that in India, sex and religion are always intertwined.", I said to myself, "It makes a lot of sense now." You see, my ignorance about the subject has biased my perception of the whole matter, and leaded me to perceive it as something that is indecent, which is VERY wrong - BIASED JUDGEMENTS are ALWAYS WRONG.
I am a Christian, I've never been to India, and I never studied their religion that much, thus I judged the whole matter as indecent and abnormal, for as Christians, we believe that sex is a very sensitive and private matter - which is CLEARLY a different religious orientation to that in India. But if someone from India that have the same religious orientation of that country would see it, it would be perfectly normal to him.
In simple language, it's all a matter of orientation - how one would see it could be completely different from how another individual sees it.
Wenceslao, Niño P.
Section: GC I-3
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DeleteGoede Avond!
ReplyDeleteSince I was in 3rd year High School, I counted India as one of the Country that I would like to visit in the future, because of their closet, food and my favorite their jaw dropping temples. India has this Kama Sutra that I cannot really understand what is it to them but I respect their views on this matter. The sculpture is not really pleasing to the eyes specially for the children with all those sex positions and actions, however I was fascinated how did the artist relate sex to Art, because in my own understanding the artist sees sex not only as a marriage ritual or showing love to someone but also an Art he has this other vision I quiet understand it because Indian has this aggression thing about sex in fact they even have this Sex Prayer it's like losing yourself to boost your internal sexual desire. Therefore the artist carved from the soul that I guess it wasn't just about tradition and beliefs but also his own desire in real life, though it's a unique expression but we have our freedom in expressing our feeling when it comes to Art.The Idea is really unusual sex position as an art but analyzing everything, India has their weird practices about sex but the sculpture Indeed was a genius not with the sexual positions but because of the weird Idea of the Artist that leaves bold WHY to the other people like me, us, that's make it remarkable an unique Idea and a unusual views or practices of other tradition.
Layno, Kendie M.
GC1-1
It is only now that I know that there is a sex prayer in India.
DeleteThere are 3 hypotheses why those erotic sculptures were made:
1. it could be to test the celibacy of the monks.
2. it could be to advertise temple prostitutes.
3. It could possibly be a how-to manual.
Well done.
anyung!
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing your post about the temple of Khajurajo I really appreciate the creativity and excellence of the sculptures.Indeed,it proves that the people long time ago were great in their works.But seeing those nude and exotic sculptures I was astonished because they place it in the temple where here in our country we are very sensitive in this issue. I did realize when I am reading your post and I agree with you that I belong to a culture quite different from India because we Filipino are responsible of our purity in serving God.But then again that is their belief and they are proud of it.Seeing those nude and exotic sculptures in public is unusual for me how much more inside a temple or in a sacred place. They show it in public so it means they are proud of it. I hope that Filipino is the same too because after reading the post I realize how lucky I am to be a Filipino.I have learn a lesson from this post and it is to be proud and love what we have.
JOEGIE MAE CABALLES
SECTION GC 1-4
I am so glad to know that you feel that pride being a Filipino. Culture is relative. Our practice may not be moral to others and vice-versa.
DeleteGoOd day to the blogger ...
ReplyDeleteAll the comment that I want to post is already posted, but in addition all i can say is we must respect to their beliefs and culture because we have a different ways in adoring GOD.
MICHAEL GARE
Section 1-3
A pleasant day
ReplyDeleteFirst and foremost, when we first saw the image or the sculpture, of coarse we feel and we can say that it is very disgusting or a very outrageous to look with. We all know that the word “sex” is a sacred word that only the married couples are allowed to do so. So as I have seen the sculpture, I was shocked because it is very rude because they are not thinking that it is very arrant to look, especially for those young at age that will see this sculpture, they will think of something that will make their young mind to be curious about the posted sculptures. And what will be the other countries views or reaction about their very unique culture?
Well basically as a Jehovah’s Witness, our views about “sex” is a very sacred that married couples will do it privately to have a respect not only for themselves but also for the better of their reputation. Jehovah’s Witnesses views with regards of the Masturbation are one thing that God doesn’t want us to practice. As what is written in the bible that those who practice masturbation will never enter in the new earth or what we called “The Paradise”. Moreover, the sculpture shows nudity to be seen by others. We must avoid posting nude photos or sculptures in public because by this everyone will be curious about the photos or sculptures, and May gave them the ideas to search for more nude things such like this.
However, we cannot change their system of their cultures. So as a person, I will just respect what they are showing to us with regards to their cultures.
SHILOH AMOR MONOY I-7
are you one of my students, shiloh? as far as i could remember, i only have I-1 to I-4. thanks anyway for taking time in writing comment on my blog.
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ReplyDeleteat a first glance, its quite rude and annoying to see a sculpture like that. i did not even know there was a kind sculpture in the world which represents a religious aspects like that in the picture, because i am not fond of researching unto something different and very unique art. but of course, we need to respect them because that was their culture. and i was really amazed on their own way of praising GODS.
ReplyDeleteCADIZ, JERLYN MAE - 1-3
good day ma'am!!
ReplyDeletewhen i saw the sculpture ang unang pumasok naisip ko ay ang kahalayan sa larawan.kasi tayong mga pilipino ay napaka conservative at para ang ganoong bagay ay napaka sagrado..but when i read why it looks like that doon ko nalaman na para sa kanila iyon pala ay bahagi ng kanilang kultura at paniniwala..eventhough its really different on our culture we need to respect them,their belief!!
lyra generalao I-2
good day ma'am!!
ReplyDeletewhen i saw the sculpture ang unang pumasok naisip ko ay ang kahalayan sa larawan.kasi tayong mga pilipino ay napaka conservative at para ang ganoong bagay ay napaka sagrado..but when i read why it looks like that doon ko nalaman na para sa kanila iyon pala ay bahagi ng kanilang kultura at paniniwala..eventhough its really different on our culture we need to respect them,their belief!!
lyra generalao I-2
good day ma'am:)
ReplyDeletehonestly, it took me awhile before i compose this message because i really don't know what to say. it is so disgusting to see the sculpture, of course. however, as Christian, i don't feel so sensitive about the "sex and religion are always intertwined subject" because i understand that things like this was no big deal during those times. besides, i presume that they don't mean to be "bastos" or something, its just part of the Hindu culture... and for me, this must be respected.
i hope that my idea about the sculpture doesn't make me less of a conservative person. it is just how i adopt with your world ma'am:). God bless.
-CHRISTINE MAY P. CAGADAS-
section GC 1-1
Yeah... It doesn't make you less of a conservative person...
DeleteHello Ma'am!
ReplyDeleteThe sculpture is quite a piece itself. However, it is very ironic to put up a sculpture of sexual intimacy or masturbation in a holy temple or in a church. A temple or a church is where you worship your God/Gods and seeing that sculpture, i think it is immoral. I am disgusted and shocked that Indians put up a sculpture like that. I am curious and half amused about their beliefs and traditions.
I know that Hindu culture is really beyond and far more different from our common religious culture, but we should try to respect every individual, accept the fact that we believe and see life in different ways and understand that every culture or tradition is co-equal with another. There is no dominant culture nor a minor one.
Thank You.
MARINELLE L. RAMOS
GC I-2
Right... There is no dominant culture nor a minor one. If we don't think that way, we become ethnocentric.
DeleteGood day Ma'am :)
ReplyDeleteWhat I have known from the Bible is that sex and religion is not intertwined together but clearly was expressed that sex is sacred and must be done in the bond of marriage. On the other hand, the Bible clearly expresses that the sculpture shown above is a clear pictures of adultery fornication, uncleanness, lewdness which is from the verse in the book of Galatians 5:19 and many other passages pointing to a satanic theology.
So for me, the sculptures inside the temple was an act of perversion influenced by a satanic teachings which I really can't appreciate because it represent satanic influence that are contrary to my God's teachings, even though its really a fascinating temple or sculptures.
Culturally speaking, the sculpture presented does not only represent their culture but a universal perversion of Satan due to lack of knowledge of the Bible in the likes of Eve that in spite of God's instruction listen to Satan's deceptions.
That is just my perceptions based on my belief and teaching of the Bible which is sacredness of marriage or purity of the body which is the temple of the Holy Spirit..
Good day ahead and such a pleasure to comment into your blog Ma'am :) :D
TRIZZ JIRA B. EVANGELISTA
GC 1-2
What you have posted is clearly a product of your cultural attitude. Your belief is really rooted in your soul (figuratively speaking) that your mind is close to other people's culture. Morality is relative. What is moral in one culture may be immoral in another, and vice-versa.
DeleteWell done, Trizz. Til next post.
Kon'nichiwa minna-san!!
ReplyDeletegoodday ma'am!
When I open this blog I was amazed when I saw the temple, but when i scroll down, I was shocked to saw a nude sculpture. Because as far as I know that a temple is a worship place, a holy place. So, I'm expecting the temple is more of christian sculpture or sculpture of Christ. That as a Christian, it is rude and immoral because of the presence of nudity. We badly judge it because of that and it is also unusual tradition so, we judge it. Because it is different to the culture we believing.
But along the way in reading their article, I realize that it make sense in a way that it is their culture and beliefs that tells us their unity. So we should be open-minded, respect and understand their culture,their beliefs..
thank you so much ma'am that you post this, because it makes me more knowledgeable in their culture.
GOD BLESS!!
Sayoonara!!
JOELLEE LOVE GULE CANDEL
section: GC 1-1
Morality is relative. What might be immoral to you may be seen as moral to others and vice-versa.
DeleteYou are right. Respect is the word. Let us respect our similarities and differences. In that way, we could live in harmony with others.
Hi Ma'am,
ReplyDeleteIf I'm an uneducated person,probably I would say "what's that.So immoral."Thinking that,every nation has its own culture and tradition-an identity.Upon seeing this,I felt lucky for I belong in a Christian country.But,if we would be realistic in our surroundings we can't deny it.Person had chosen knowledge than having an eternal life.So we should use the knowledge upon knowing what is right and what is wrong.Our destiny depends on us of how we manage our everyday living.
As a whole,it's a great sculpture as a product of knowledge that Indians should be proud of.
Maribeth S. Ocho
ReplyDelete1-1
Good day Maam June.
ReplyDeleteAlthough the sculpture is somewhat nude I assured that there are reasons why it was created that way.While reading the blog I was shocked to know that "sex and religion are always intertwined" because as i know, religion is always sensitive about the word sex.
With respect to the culture of India, we must accept that it is part of their lives. Although it is so disgusting for us to see those sculpture, we must also consider the fact that for them, that sculpture is beautiful in their eyes. We must also believe in the saying that '"beauty is relative". We may have bad perceptions about the sculpture because it is unpleasant for our eyes but for them that sculpture looks good.We have different way of appreciating the beauty of the sculpture because we belong in different kind of culture.
As a filipino, we must just respect the kind of art they have whether it is pleasant to see or not.Maybe for them the sculpture that they created is one way of showing uniqueness towards the subject.
In contrary to the negative preceptions about the sculpture in the temple,I have also read that Kama sutra is not just an exclusive sex manual; it presents itself as a guide to a virtuous and gracious living that discusses the nature of love, family life and other aspects pertaining to pleasure oriented faculties of human life.
This is all I can say Mam June. Thank you for sharing us your great ideas about this kind of art.I really enjoyed reading your blog and i am so excited with the next one.Hope that you understand what ive'd posted Mam because i know that there are some part of my comment that is hard to understand because of gramatical error.
Catty Joy Varona
I-3
It is really evident in your comment that you made a research about kama sutra. That is another fact that I learned today -- Kama sutra is not just an exclusive sex manual; it presents itself as a guide to a virtuous and gracious living that discusses the nature of love, family life and other aspects pertaining to pleasure oriented faculties of human life.
Deletegood day..
ReplyDeletelooking at the figure alone, i feel shame because i am not used to see that kind of pictures.I really don't appreciate the art work because its really shows immorality and nudity maybe because i'm too conservative and its quite different from what i learned in my home and in my religion.If I'm on the shoe of the artist, i will never ever create that kind of theme.It's too much display of affection which i think very irrelevant to promote good moral values.But as i read the article, i realized that it's not really that bad, its just a display of their belief about sex and religion which i believed should be respected by everybody.
PRINCESS VARONA I-2
Good day Ma'am June,
ReplyDeleteUpon reading your blog, it shivers me.Considering that here in Philippines we are Christians and christian are really conservative. We are not used to see that kind of sculptures inside our churches but instead we can observed sculptures of saints for those Catholics. We are not teach that sex and faith intertwined.
On my point of view, Sex and Religion are not intertwined. Honestly, I am not fond of reading the bible but I haven't heard any elders teaching us the way they teach. Sex is always teach as a sacred and both couples can have the permission only if they were permitted by Marriage.For me, the reason why they have such belief is they are not having the words of God or the Bible as guide in their religion. They don't have the custom like ours because we are not in the same religion.
For me, God never wanted to put us in nudity.
Jesiel Revita Lampad from GC 1-2
We don't need to read the Bible to be a Christian...
DeleteGood evening maam,
ReplyDeleteAs for me, as i only stare at the picture of the sculpture it is so bawdy! Seeing them naked and having sexual intercourse. I know most of us would really react. Why would those people create those erotic sculptures? Do they just create them because they love having sex? Do they even put in their mind that having that sculptures on temple may build curiosity on younger people.
But as I have read about the blog. Now i learn that it is their beliefs that sex and religion are intertwined. And so it is natural on them seeing those erotic sculptures but for me as a Roman Catholic i still find their beliefs so bawdy but it does'nt mean i don't appreciate the sculpture. They are good in making sculptures, i know its not that easy to create sculptures but i think it would be more appreciating if not more on erotic sculptures.
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DeleteGood evening!
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, I'm amazed with the culture and tradition of Indian people. One of the amazing reason is their sexual intercourse, because their religious belief is absolutely different from our own beliefs. And those carves figures of the inner and outer wall of the temple. That kind of art work sculptures is shown that relationship with others are eventually free for them. But this kind of history in India will be forever and I will not oppose to their own beliefs and traditions.
Xycreze John G. Ayuban
I-1
Hello Ma'am,
ReplyDeleteI never knew that there were sculptures like that who exist. I only knew are those nude figures but not with sexual intercourse. Oh my God! Imagine: 646 figures outside then 226 figures inside, 872 in all and many of these shows sexual intercourse and even masturbating was also found in there! Our teachers told us about the Hindus but never been said that they carved figures like these. All I know was they were religious and faithful to their gods. It was not just shocking but also a jaw-dropping experience. I don't really like this kind of art because I am disgusted. I was very curious how could the narrator said that "sex and religion are always intertwined". I really respect their religion because that's what they believed in as Hindu. On my part, that's not really good.
There are still some of my questions remain about this temple: Are they nude when they praise their gods? Do they do sex during their praising time? Or do they sex to show respect to their gods?
Abuloc, Bernard Creencia
section 1-2
Deletenope... They don't. (In response to your questions.) Read more about Hindu culture.
DeleteGood Day Ma'am,
ReplyDeleteAs I skimmed through your blog I was kind of shocked and disgusted about the picture of a sculpture of a couple which was in sexual embrace. It was kind of displeasing to the eyes especially to the children that might see it. But I understand, its part of their culture so I respect them. Their culture is quite different from ours because their culture is very exotic and kind of unique I think. As Christians, we might say that what they are doing is immorality for it is kind of explicit and because we don't do or have those in our churches but we must respect their culture as what we respect ours.
Your post Ma'am helped me become more well-informed or knowledgeable of the different cultures around the world especially with those exotic ones. Thank you!
Handugan, Jj Evan Aries C,
GC I-1
it was a relief that the sculptures survived up to the present. These artwork were proof of how diverse were the beliefs and cultures in the world.
ReplyDeletesexual intercourse was a very sacred things in the past as well as nowadays, but now, it was also connected with immorality.as you can see in the artwork it was so pervert but we cant blame them to their culture because that's their tradition//
The temple as well as the sculptures are being restored until today. It is a proof of existence, of a culture that is different from ours.
Deletegood day ma'am JUNE..
ReplyDeleteAfter I've read and seen your posted documentary I would to tell you directly that I don't like IT.. in the sense that we, Filipinos are conservative enough for will like these kind of documentary .. these is a sort of IMMORALITY...because can you imagine that there are people who are engaging sex inside the temple??? WOW what a great SIN in the eyes of our ALMIGHTY GOD....but it doesn't mean that I don't respect there culture.... that's all....
Filipinos are conservative??? Read on...
DeleteOne out of four Filipinos aged 15-24 are engaging in premarital sex, according to a study by the UP Population Institute.
This year’s study also says that close to 4 million youngsters are engaging in premarital sex with 30% of the respondents doing it in their own homes while 18% were doing it inside motels and hotels.
The word conservative is not appropriate anymore. If we make a survey among your classmates, I don't think half of you are still innocent about it.
Good Day !
ReplyDeleteAt first, when you gave us your blog I thought it was all about summer but when I entered on it, even though I haven't yet read the content of it but upon seeing the pictures of the sculptures in India, I had my goose-bumps ' cause I think I have sinned great. I seldom saw such kind of work showing the disobedient from the commandments of God.And when I read the content or the experience of yours, my mind was opened especially when we had our discussions about art for even the sex scandal is an art even though it was all about sex. The best lesson for this is that, " each places or tribes had their own cultures to be respected and from these cultures, we have our own and special understandings from it."
---> Fevwileane C. Padalapat
GC 1-1
JUNE means summer's warmth, thus the name.
DeleteGOOD DAY to you ma'am
ReplyDeleteUpon seeing and reading to your blog , i really felt that the sculptures that was represented there is so disgusting , i feel that becaus of thier being so open to anyone about sex . the moral values that we learn in our religion was insulted because of thier practices , culture and tradition . This feeling that i am feeling right now is a cultural attitude towards the other . Tough , maybe we should pen up our mind for this kind of culture so that we cannot criticized or discrimuinate their beliefs , with that we cannot hurt their feelings .
THANK YOU ma'am for sharing this knowledge to us .
KIMBERLY P. TIMOLA
GC 1-4
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ReplyDeleteGOOD DAY Ma’am June,
ReplyDeleteWell, from the very start I’m already curious about it. Maybe I’m just too lazy watching it earlier.
But, when I actually watch it. I was so shock seeing those nude sculptures of them. It makes me sick actually.
I’m wondering how they could show it in public. Isn’t it insulting in their side? Oh well, I don’t think so for in fact those nude sculptures are placed in their temple right?
But then, it is their culture and I don’t have anything to do with it. How disgusting. And even I don’t like it, I should respect it. The fact that we have to observe peace, despite the different cultures we have. Everyone should respect each other.
And I can say that my reaction is actually the result of our culture.
Again GOOD DAY and GOD BLESS.
MARJORIE ABAO
GC 1-4
Good Day Prof.
ReplyDeleteAt first, I can't barely understand why their temple is like that. But after the discussion last meeting I was enlightened. thanks to you prof. ^_^
Honestly I'm not convinced that sex is connected to the religion. For in our religion lust is a sin. A capital sin actually. And looking those sculptures, we can't deny that it actually showing lust.. so much position to be learned hahaha just kidding. because in our culture, we Filipinos are conservative enough for will like these kind of documentary ..
But then, its their beliefs. all we have to do is to respect it.
QUIENE SILAW
GC 1-4
Hello Professor Dumanhug :) I have read your blog and it makes me so confused. Why that is in India SEX and RELIGION is related? I was so amazed that they have that kind of culture and tradition. Based on my research Ancient Indians considered sex to be a field of art that must be discussed, depicted and researched about. Hence they created the Kama sutra, Book of Love which means "discourse on sexual love". Another is sexual pleasure for them was a way to reach spiritual enlightenment. Today, the temples serve as fine examples of Indian architectural styles that have gained popularity due to their explicit depiction of sexual life during medieval times. Moreover, we have different BELIEFS that should be respected. In my own point of view, SEX is a HOLY and SACRED thing that should be happen after one's marriage. Anyways we don't have the same way of living; we came from different places, culture and tradition. And so, we should appreciate that and respect each belief.
ReplyDeleteTO GOD BE THE GLORY and
SOARING HIGH FRESHMEN ;)
EVANGELINE ZALDARIGA TANO
GC I-3
Hello Ma'am, Good day:
ReplyDeleteThank you for the clarifications that you have told us. I've made a comment for this last June 26. My questions were answered. I have no doubt anymore knowing the history and the three meaning of the temple: about the monks, advertisement for prostitutes, or a manual. My reaction based on my comment last time, I think it is universal because our cultures nowadays were likely the same. We don't like those disgusting figures you know.
By the way Ma'am, Bernard Creencia Abuloc from section 1-2
Saying thank you FOR THE GREAT POST.
I have read your two comments just today...
DeleteHi ma'am a pleasant day to you!
ReplyDeleteI am Jearlyn Jalagat from section 1-4
Ang masasabi ko lang sa iyong ipinost sa picture ay una pumasok sa aking isipan na siguro ang gumawa ng sculptures na yan ay yung taong ginusto ang paggawa dahil siguro siya ay mahilig sa mga ganyang pustura na may mga taong nagtatalik na parang expert sa mga ganyan, kaya para sa akin ay nakakadiring tingnan .Pero nang dahil sa'yong pagpaintindi sa amin sa sculptures na 'yan nalaman namin na nagkamali kami sa aming paghusga dahil ito pala ay nakapagbibigay ng leksyon na hindi dapat namin tularan ang mga ganyang bagay.Dahil hindi yun kailanman naging mabuting gawain.Lalong-lalo na sa mga kabataang tulad namin.Hanggang dyan nalang po at maraming salamat!
Hello, everyone!
ReplyDeleteI read the article, I felt and knew it was rated “SPG”… because of the pictures…
I was shocked that it was all about the documentary film and its contains that unbelievable faith..
As I saw the sculptures, I felt they were awkward. . . For me, it represents a worldly flesh pleasures . . . I was shocked also that it was found in a temple where the Indians worshiped. . .
It is my first time of my life that I had encounter a religion whose the followers believed that sex and religion were always intertwined. . .
Ako ay nabigla sa Indians’ custom, practices and beliefs. Unlike, our Filipino culture…
But in the last, I respect the culture and tradition of Hindus where they were lived
because like my classmates said, we have different ways of worshiping our God. . .
Good evening madam ♥ ♥ ♥
ReplyDeleteBeing a religious person and belong to the christian country I felt a little bit disgusting and sad when I saw the high relief sculpture at Khajuraho in India, Because I as far as I know Indian is the land of prayer, but unfortunately is not. Watching this kind of sculpture it takes a lot of time to give and to share my ideas, interactions, opinions, and most of all the interpretation analysis in public. But before that you need to be careful and internalized.
The temples contain information about the religions under the rule and how the religions diversify as they gained power and influence over the region. The temples in suggest a correlation between religious pluralism and architectural complexity, but in this sculpture showed us the relations between Religions AND SEX, in their culture. Because India played a role in the history of sex, from writing the first literature that treated sexual intercourse as a science, to in modern times being the origin of the philosophical focus of new-age groups' attitudes on sex and India pioneered the use of sexual education through art and literature. That is why we have no right to blame and criticized their ways of praising God's. All we need to do is to respect their beliefs, culture,customs and tradition. Specifically if we talks about moral perspectives on sexuality, marriage and fertility prayers Of INDIA. Even though in our World that everything that lives was created through sex. Just the same, the soul is created through sex, but not the sex of the common person. REMEMBER to create divinity, one must understand divine sexuality. Such knowledge has always been preserved in secret, held safely for those who demonstrated their ability to use it properly.
All I can say ''A high relief sculpture at Khajuraho in India that shows couple in a sexual embrace while on the left and right sides, one can see a man and a woman who are masturbating.'' It served us EYE OPENER an to the future generations, to understand deeper about the Differences of every COUNTRY BY PRAISING GOD''
Sannelyn Josol Aviso
SECTION 1-2
If you teach the person what to learn, in that way you are preparing the person in the Past but IF you teach the person how to learn, YOU are preparing the person for the FUture.
First of all I was not familiar of the Temple of Kama Sutra, but after reading this blog and see some of their shocking and disgusting arts. I had the feeling of being amused and confused, I am amused because of the kind of and techniques, and mind of the artist in choosing this kind of subject, maybe sex is very usual to their cultures but to us Filipinos sex is very sacred, but in Art we had freedom on how we express our feelings, maybe this is the way of the artist i expressing his feelings and it is not all about sex maybe it has symbol to him and I was confused of what kind of religion do they have because their temple is surrounded with figures engaged in sexual intercourse so I was very confused of what religion they have. Because we Filipino the temple to us is very holy and sacred but even though whatever Religion and Culture they have we must respect them in what we have done so that they will respect our culture and what Religion we have.
ReplyDeletePizarro, Gerald
GC I-1
napakgandang araw po sa iyo proffesor! Ang masasbi ko lang po sa iyong e pinost na larawan ay unang pagkakita ko talaga nyan ay masasabi ko na bastos pero nung enixplain nyo ay nakapamangha at ito pala ay isa sa kanilang mga nakasawian o mga tradition ... at ito rin pala ay nagsisimbolo sa kanilang pagkamalikhain at napaka unique na mga skulpture ng mga india... Ito nga pala si Jezza May Porras ng GC I-4 :) ....
ReplyDeleteHello everyone!! Good day…
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW!… not because of the meaning or what is the sculptures is going to up to!! WOW because , for every sculptures was beautiful , the way it is arranged, the way it looks like!! And just imagine that hundreds or maybe thousands of this sculptures has been created inside and outside of the temple… and diba if we say “temple” it is a “holy place” but in this temple it shows a sexuality of a man and a woman, and I will say WOW for that also! Because they also had their own beliefs, culture, and other way of praising their gods and through this we can easily or directly differentiate what our beliefs to them!! Cause we cannot see such sculptures like this inside and outside of our church, but despite of that I totally appreciate what talent or skills that they had when they created this temple!!! That’s all I can say …. Good day and God speed!!!
Magandang araw sa inyung lahat ang masasabi ko lang sa larawan na
ReplyDeleteNaka post ay maganda dahil para sakin kahit na hindi kaaya-ayang tingnan ang mga naka ukit dito, para sa akin isa parin itong obra na ipinagmamalaki ng buong mundo! Dahil nag sasabi ito kung ano ang paraan ng pamumuhay sa India. Masasabi ko ring maganda ito dahil sa hindi pang karaniwan ang mga naka ukit ditto! Hindi kagaya sa ibang mga templo na hindi mga bastos ang mga naka ukit! Nag papakita rin ito na kahit noong unang panahon ay may mga babae na ring mga prostitutes! Nagpapakita pa rin ito na ang mga taga India ay mga malikhain na tao! And as a whole I will say it is beautiful! and that’s all.. thankyou and may GOD BLESS YOU!!
BY: MARGIE PASQUITO GC-1-3
hello ma'am! good evening!
ReplyDeletei just read the article and viewed the sculpture, upon seeing the picture there's a strange feeling that i felt. I was shocked and disgusted. Disgusted in the sense that I was thinking that temple should be viewed as a holy place for praising and worshiping. As a Filipino who viewed sex as a sacred thing to do I felt so sad on the sculpture that the Indians trying to tell us. We Filipino are noted to be conservative who has a different perspective about religion and sex, though many people are practicing immorality. However, later on, a question come up into my mind why did the Indians come up with this kind of sculpture. I realized that we do have different cultures and belief depending on the ecology that we are in. We should be open minded and respect the belief of their culture. One thing is for sure that we should respect the differences each individual possesses.
Jeralyn Abalos
GC 1-4
My answer was really influenced by the culture we have here in Philippines. If they believe such thing then be it only we can do is respect them.
ReplyDeleteGood day Ma’am!
ReplyDeleteWhen I opened this website Ma’am, nakita ko ‘yong pinakaunang picture. That time Ma’am hindi ko pa binasa yong nakasulat. As I looked at the first picture, I was really amazed ma’am about the temple because of its kakaibang dating sa mga mata. This is quite different from the other temples na nakita ko maybe because of its shape. But that time, I was also curious about what’s really inside of the temple, kung ano ang nakaguhit sa outer wall nito and what’s really Temple of the Kama Sutra then, so, binasa ko na yong isinulat mo ma’am.
I don’t know what I felt for the second place after reading and after I saw the last picture. Parang nadagdagan ng pagkainis,( inis na “bakit ganyan pa?!”) and a little bit “luod” na feeling on my part. Hindi ko lubos maisip na may temple pala na ganyan. Napakapangit kasing tingnan lalong lalo na sa mga bata. That was my reaction maybe because I am a Filipino and I am not a Hindu. But I respect for that. Naaappreciate ko naman ang ginawa nilang temple dahil sa 872 carved figures na napakahirap gawin sa isang temple and also I appreciate their creativity.
Mary Jane Hugo GC I-3
Great day ma'am,
ReplyDeleteUpon seeing those picture and reading the given data, i was been enlightened by the phase "in india,"sex and religion are always been intertwined"".
A picture o f that erotic sculpture creates a lot of unwanted definitions in my mind."Yay,kaloud na ba ani oi!" - that's the very first reaction that came out from my mouth base on what I feel and on its settings where it was place on a temple found India called as the "khajuraho Temple". It seems like they have ruined the world "temple" itself.But then, I came to realized and was amazed on the rich culture that India had, where "Sex and Religion have always been intertwined".
Maybe for us Christians, its an awkward thing to see such space arts on a temple, but in India, it always connects on their everyday lives. And I admit have judge their culture at my very first impression; yet now, I learned to search for its Etymology-where everything started and its importance to their lifestyle, religion,& culture.
Shella May N. Solis
GC I-3
it was a relief that the sculptures survived up to the present. These artwork were proof of how diverse were the beliefs and cultures in the world.
ReplyDeletesexual intercourse was a very sacred things in the past as well as nowadays, but now, it was also connected with immorality.as you can see in the artwork it was so pervert but we cant blame them to their culture because that's their tradition//
Dolor, Jenesen Joyce J.
GC_I-1
After reading the article and seeing those pictures, the first thing that came to my mind was “How could they be so bold?” I mean, surely, there are a lot of other things to be displayed rather than those revealing sculptures. I was shocked at where their creativity leads, the way they express themselves is just so different compared to other culture. I could almost judge them as maniacs, but of course, I understand and I respect their beliefs. I know there are certain reasons.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I came from a very conservative community. Our culture is different from the culture of India. Actually, if those sculptures were placed in our community, I could easily guess their reactions. People would automatically say that whoever made those sculptures is a pervert or an addict. So generally, my reaction is just a result of cultural attitudes rather than universal.
de Castro, Annie Liza
GC I-3
Hi Prof. June, magandang araw po!
ReplyDeleteFor me the placed sculptures,when you look it remotely,it looks like a simple and nice temple to see.But when you view it intimately it was consist of mithunas who intercourses each other with different positions.
For me it has more on cultural behavior it is not universal because not all countries thereby cultures specially the christian countries like Philippines.It's becuase i am one who belong to christian countries.intercourses should not be shown to the public because it's a sacred gift from God.When we viewed the movie I observe that almost all of us face is already struggled.Most of Filipinos specially who living in small towns are mostly conservatives unlike from other countries that most of them are liberated.
Thanks po ma'am June,
this is Jeanette Joy Jamil from section 1-2
AS what I've read and seen the pictures and details above bunch of questions that pop out in my mind such us:(how ridiculous??) what i mean is how could the Indian people built a temple that contains a lot of seductive sculpture...why a certain temple have that kind of erotic.. sculpture that perform sexual activities..
ReplyDeleteBut instead of judging and criticizing them first we should also show some respect appreciate them because they have their own culture, religion, beliefs and others.. but one thing is Indian people shows what is world. they show what is the real world in terms in sexual practices, in lust and others..that it makes us wide to see what is in the real world. or what is happening..
we cannot avoid to criticize.. ones o bra....but they have their own reasons why they built a certain temple.. like that.
April Grace N. Perejoles
GC- I-3
''GOOD DAY! ma'am June..
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the sculpture, I wonder how Indians made it..It is wonderful but for us,it shows ill-mannered or indecency.The sculpture showed the Indians' culture which I observe that they had a culture that inexact.It was unforeseen that it was their culture...In India,the women had no right to choose their lover, but they sacrifice to their belief and culture.It was undesirable culture, but it was their culture so we need to understand and respect each culture.
A l a g o s, D a n e l y n
GC I-I
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ReplyDeletegood day ma'am June
ReplyDeleteng mabasa ko ang blog na ito masasabi ko na malaki talaga ang kaibahan ng ating mga paniniwala kasi sa pilipinas masasabi nating napaka imoral at bastos ng mga sculpture na yun pero gaya ng sabi ko meron tayong ibat-ibang paniniwala all we can do is to respect their beliefs...
Mantalaba, Khen P.
GC 1-4
Blessday ma'am
ReplyDeleteNang nakita ko ang picture lumalaro agad sa isipan ko kong gaanu ka open ang mga tao sa INDIA sa ganyang mga bagay.. Medyu nalalaswaan ako sa akin nakita. Para sa aking siguro cultural attitudes ang aking reaction kasi ang iba na nakakakita nito ay iba sa reaction ko kasi iba ang kanilang cutural atiitudes.. Kagaya sa taga Idia hindi na cla naninibago sa sculpture kasi culture nila ito at familliar na sa kanila kaya para sa akin cultural at hindi universal ang aking reaction.
Hansel Jay L. Poliga
GC 1-4
Good Day ma'am
ReplyDeleteI was shocked when I saw it. I can't imagine their culture is different from the other. But the other side I was amazed to the people who built it because the outer wall is covered with 646 carved figures (2 1/2 to 3 feet in height), while the inner wall is covered with 226 figures.
In Philippines, this kind of culture has many discrimination but in India it serves as a great creature.
As a Filipino I respect them.
Albar,Karlee Jane B.
GC 1-4
Good Day Ma'am!
ReplyDeleteWell, from the very start I'm already curious about the temple of Khajurajo.
"malaswang tingnan"- that's the first word that comes in my mind when I saw the sculpture. Honestly, I don't want to see those picture that shows sexual engagement because for me that is sacred and it is not important to show this in public. But I appreciate it, I salute to the person behind it because he able to make a sculpture that may reflect to the life of some individual in the present. After seeing the sculpture, I realized that we have different cultures and belief. All we have to do is to be open-minded and respect the belief of their culture.
Mary Lee B. Villarta
GC 1-2
Every people has different belief,and that belief maybe not true to other people. The sculpture of khajuraho temple only shows the lifestyle and belief of Indian people,that sex and religion is entertwined.And so as a conservative woman,my first perception as I first saw the sculpture is that it is lustful and liberated,but as I go on with the real meaning and concept of this sculpture, I do understand that it is only part of their tradition,belief and culture. In the other hands,we should be more open- minded to the things that we cannot easily adopt,we should respect other belief,because every one of us,or every group of people possesses different and unique belief,and also i was amazed of the making of the temple,because it shows how the maker(s) of this temple gave their efforts to make this as an amazing and wonderful temple,that symbolizes their culture.
ReplyDeleteBabie Jene A. Aquilato
GC1-4
Kung ihahambing ang kanilang kultura sa ating bansa,masasabi kung napakamalaswa ng mga indiano. I was shocked how Indians worship shivah as their god. Indians find enjoyment having sex with the prostitute which is a sin in the eyes of God.
ReplyDeleteWilrose España
GC 1-3
The Kamasutra is considered as one of the wonders of India. It is a real masterpiece although it might offend others by the scenes the sculptures portray, it is a form of art it should be viewed as an art.
ReplyDeleteAngelie Tomas
GC1-3
hi good day maam,
ReplyDeletePara po sa akin ang kanilang kultura ay kakaiba kompara sa atin,mga Pilipino. Hindi ko po akalain na may ganoong skulptura na makikita sa loob ng kanilang simbahan. Kasi sa ating mga Pilipino ay mga santo at santa ang karaniwang makikita sa ating simbahan. Bihira lang po tayong makakakita ng mga ganoong skulptura sa ating simbahan kasi masyado tayong konserbatibo pagdating sa mga ganoong bagay.Pero kahit ganon ang kanilang paniniwala hindi parin natin masasabing sila ay "liberated" dahil bawal sa kanila ang "Public displaying affection"
Emely grace L. Ugpo
GC1-2
Good Evening :)
ReplyDeleteFirst impression is very disgusting .. welL :) Im a "Filipino" by the way and Filipino known as conservative people so chiLax lang :) hehe. But now a days, Filipino people are transform into sophisticated specially the youth today and I think Im one of those :D haha. ammn, The good thing at the sculptures portray in india is very amazing art they've made an unbeLievabLe tempLe because of their culture on sex and it is an act with believing in "Sheeva" the name of their "GOD", its their cuLture by the way. We just have to respect their belief and culture Like they did on respecting Christians.Everyone, Let us be an open minded young once naLang and be united. thats alL :)
Tanquezon,Charlie S.
G-C 1-I
goodevening prof. june :)
ReplyDeletehahabol po kami sa pagkoment :)para po sa akin is both cultural and universal attitudes.
ang una ko pong naramdaman habang pinapanood ko ang video ng the temple of Kama Sutra syempre nashock po ako at sabay sabing eiw :) kasi first time ko makakita o makapanood ng temple na sobrang bold at erotic ang mga sculpture imbes na mga God or any religious sculpture ang gawain nila mga nude at very liberated pa but para po sa akin we should respect each others culture and religion. we had our different beliefs na dapat nating irespeto. may tatlong teorya kasi ang mga tga-Indiano noon na siguro ay kanila pa ring inaasahan ngaun yung una ay 1. celebracy of the monks, 2. advertisement of prostitute in temple, 3. how to manual :). yung iba naman ay kanila pa ding sinasamba ito. yun lng po at thank you ! Godbless po:)
ANA MARIE T. POLINAR
GC 1-2
I was shoked and surprised now and then when i saw that kind of picture. Its a kind of unique sculpture that u cant see it anywhere. I dont really understand why people in the past made it, maybe they made it as a way to express what kind of people they are. There beliefs affect their personalities and because of that they do what they thinks are riight. Prostitutes are maybe present in this time as what i saw in the picture it proves it.
ReplyDeleteJuvy Eway GC 1-3
ReplyDeleteIf I bring the picture of this sculpture to my mama and papa, that would mean scold .How much more to my lola? .What about if we have one like that in front of our church? Terrible indeed! Disgusted- that's what I felt.
ReplyDeleteHowever, as what I've learned ,every culture is different from one another and each culture is co-equal with the other .Hindu culture is,by fact,far different from our tradition and vice-versa .We cannot claim that their beliefs are bad and ours is good .In cultural relativity we are not in the right to say which is right and which is wrong . If their belief is that religion and sex are interwined, then let it be .They might sound lewd but that's because we have different cultural orientation with the Hindus .We have to respect and understand te differences between people,countries ,attitudes and values.
"Cultural relativity is a universal,innate"
-Baje,Ledelyn
GC 1-4
after reading the article i have come up to just one question .. of how "sex and religion are being intertwined" but as we all know the people in India does not accept couples affection in public , even though they have that very controversial sculpture in there culture still we should respect and accept them for there culture ..
ReplyDeleteLiezel Gimang
GC1-2
In my own opinion it is really awkward to have those kind of pictures specially on temple where they worship their gods.But we have different beliefs and I respect theirs. And seeing their own point of view I can really see that it’s totally fine, actually it’s great. It tells us about the culture of Hinduism. They believe that sex and religion are intertwined. They have their so called “kamasutra”, the lesson of love. They are many sculptures on the wall of their temples which shows their kings and queens making love. It is their way of showing people of what they believe. One of the reasons of it is to test the loyalty of the monks and to educate their people about making love and pleasure. Also people goes to their temple and offer water and flower to pleased their gods. Its nice to see people who are religious but not in the sense that they worshipping human genitals ,right?haha well anyways its funny to know that so close in public or what we called here PDA “Public Display Affection” is not allowed their yet they have that kind of culture.weird -_-
ReplyDeletePabayo Jezah D.
GC 1-3
Good Evening Ma'am ^^
ReplyDeleteEvery people exists here on earth with different beliefs, culture and traditions.
And when i saw the picture above, which shows the erotic sculptures with different positions of sexual intercourse,
i felt quite-disappointed yet, amazed ^^ because, though i can say that these kind of sculptures shows a DISGUSTING activity to our innocent eyes :) but then , we can't blame them for that is their culture . Otherwise all we can do is to respect them , so that they themselves respect what culture we, the FILIPINO have too.
Christine Mae L. Otaza
GC 1-4
a blessed evening to you ma'am!
ReplyDeletewhen i read the article and seen the nude photos . i laugh because it was not common especially here in the Philippines . we have our own beliefs here that's why if you are not informed you would probably say! whats that? . but as a well intellect human .. i understand it very well that sex and religion in India are entwined. being so practical can help us adopt what must they had. so it was really nice that you ma'am gave us knowledge about this awesome article.. it help us realize that sex is not just sex it has deeper meaning beyond expectation ..godspeed!..:)
nelmar subsuban:)
GC 1-4
Honestly, the first time reading about this is quite unbelieving. The fact that I grew up and being raised in a sanctuary where things like this is not a typical topic. And on them it was being made like a scripture on a temple. My point of view is obviously towards cultural attitude. I or Better yet, we may not able to cope up and understand the real implications behind their beliefs, even so respect should prevail because actually sex is still a thing designed by God.
ReplyDelete-Jingle C. Ortillano GC: 1-1
Every countries have many culture,tradition and belief. It must be followed.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw it I was shocked because the culture of India is like that but we should respect and not underestimate their own belief. And we know each of us have our own culture.
Catuburan,Mary Grace A.
GC1-2
Good Evening to you ma'am!.
ReplyDeleteThe moment I saw your blog,I was amazed by the appeal of the temple.But when I browse it down,honestly I was shocked by the sculptures.But instead of judging them.I told myself to know first the whole story of that temple in India.The time I knew it,I realized that what I did is right.Because those sculptures are part of their ancient cultures.For us Christians,it is not usual to see that kind of erotic sculptures much more in a holy place like in temple.Even us adults are not really that open minded of such thing,how much more for the young mind of children.But going back of what I knew about the story inside that sculptures of the temple,it is part of their culture which is sex and religion are intertwined.Even we saw such sculptures,it doesn't mean all people in India are having that characteristics like of we have in that sculptures.Like of every country,we all have cultures to be preserved and to be respected.
Going back to your questions ma'am.The emotional reaction I have to sculpture,is simply disgusted but can be help by being open minded and a bit of realization.My reaction a part of cultural attitude.
That's all ma'am..Thank you..We'll wait for your next blog.
Darold D. Ariate
ReplyDeletesection GC 1-1
We Filipinos are known to be demure, modest and reserved,in my teen years i was always told not to do this and that, avoid this and that.We even told to cover our eyes if there is some nasty scenes while viewing a movie.I was shock after reading this article, how bold are they in showing there affection,they even etched it in their museum as if they are very proud of it.As i go on reading i saw the other side of the coin,i started to understand India their art, their culture and belief.They value sex as their guide leading to a righteous living.They believe that pleasure through sex is one of the faculty of human life.We have to respect their culture for we too Filipinos have our own culture that calls respect from other races.
ReplyDeleteRoudgn Misaangelei C. Alburo
GC 1-4
Demure, reserved, modest... These characteristics are highly debatable.
DeleteOne out of four Filipinos aged 15-24 are engaging in premarital sex, according to a study by the UP Population Institute.
This year’s study also says that close to 4 million youngsters are engaging in premarital sex with 30% of the respondents doing it in their own homes while 18% were doing it inside motels and hotels.
Can you still say that Filipinos have those traits?
hi ma'am good evening ^_^
ReplyDeletethis is mayzy lavisores of GC 1-2 .im really sorry mam for not using my real name in my google account.my high school friend made this several months ago,just for fun and i did'nt expect ill be using this in one of my subjects.
as i saw and read the article i am not really shocked because i've already saw it in the movie you showed us.as i watched the movie days ago, i cant concentrate because of the erotic pictures. i kept on bowing 'cause im not used in watching that kind of movie.but soon i realize that its not just some lustful images but it contains the culture and tradition of the indian people, of how they worshiped their god shiva and how they differ from our culture.geez but i kept on thinking, how do sex and religion are entwined?i cant imagine if that culture will be pass here in the philippines?it will be gross, yuck....haha but people are free to choose what they believe.^_^\/
Which is more shocking? The sculptures of this study?
DeleteOne out of four Filipinos aged 15-24 are engaging in premarital sex, according to a study by the UP Population Institute.
This year’s study also says that close to 4 million youngsters are engaging in premarital sex with 30% of the respondents doing it in their own homes while 18% were doing it inside motels and hotels.
*The sculptures OR this study?
Deletehi prof.June sorry for the very late reply.I hope you'll read this
DeleteHonestly,I am shocked on both the sculptures and the study.How did they came up with that kind of belief?And why did they made the sculptures for shiva?Is shiva a love sex?Or he considers sex and religion must be partners?
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ReplyDeleteMy impression is due to cultural attitudes because Filipinos we're known to be conservatives . So I was really shocked upon seeing those stuffs . On my 16th years of existence , this is the very first time that I was able to see such temple with unpleasing sculptures and the worst thing about it is that there were people who keeps on visiting that certain place . But then as I go beyond reading the text background I knew something awesome .. I just then discover that , that was a part of their religious beliefs . So with that we should respect and accept the fact that for Indian people "SEX and RELIGION are INTERTWINED" .. That would be all , Thank You and God Bless :)
everyone of us has our own tradition and culture.We should not criticized or judge them without knowing or understanding what is the temples and an intimidate position between position between man and woman. we should be open minded enough to understand and respect not only their culture but also them
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Good evening madame!
ReplyDeleteWhen I first saw the sculpture on that temple I was amazed and shocked of what kind of culture the India had.Although it does affect our culture basically in religious aspect but still we should respect their culture..
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as i read the definition and description of the kama sutra temple at kajuraho, india, i was flabbergasted to know that such temple exist in that certain era. It was so amazing seeing the different positions which depicted the different positions in love making. the temple really portrays and reflects the belief and culture the indians have. I am looking forward and i hope that I can go and watch the sculptures in person.
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Good evening Ma'am
ReplyDeleteAs I've understand and researched on the internet, the Kama Sutra temple at India the name Khajuraho, ancient "Kharjuravāhaka", is derived from the Sanskrit words kharjura = date palm and vāhaka = "one who carries". The temple consists various and different positions and sculptures on love making. Seeing the sculptures in the pictures made me feel in awe. It is like I'm really in that place. How much more if I can go there!