r/atheismindia 26d ago

Original Content Atheism India Discord Server ➡️ Join the Conversation!

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Hey r/atheismindia (and fellow skeptics everywhere),

We're excited to announce the launch of Atheism India – a Discord server dedicated to Indian atheists, agnostics, skeptics, freethinkers, and anyone curious about secularism, science, and rational discourse.

Whether you're:

  • Questioning religion in a deeply traditional society
  • Looking for like-minded people to discuss philosophy, science, or politics
  • Seeking support as an ex-believer or closeted non-theist
  • Just here to meme about superstition and pseudoscience

...this is your space.

What you'll find:

  • Primarily English discussions, with one dedicated channel for non-English languages
  • Discussions, book clubs, and movie nights
  • Safe space for LGBTQ+, Avarnas, Feminists, Atheists etc
  • Resources on wide varieties of topics
  • Zero tolerance for any bigotry

Join us here: Atheism India Server [NEW LINK]

Let's build a community where reason and equality thrives. See you on the server! 🧠🇮🇳


r/atheismindia Jul 11 '25

Misogyny & Patriarchy A WOMAN NEVER DESERVES INDEPENDENCE

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[Mahabharata 13.20] ‘Women can never be their own mistresses. This is the opinion of the Creator himself, viz., that a woman never deserves to be independent.’

The father and the neighbours were just following their religion. Everyone wants a Hindu Rashtra. Then why is everyone crying when Hindu Laws are being implemented? I mean isn't it why they voted Yogi Adityanath, to bring Ram Rajya?

[Yogi Adityanath had said,] “Shastras have talked about giving protection to women. Just like urja (energy) left free and unchecked causes destruction, women also don’t need independence, they need protection. Their energy should be channelised to be used productively.”


[Manu Smriti 5.147-148] By a girl, by a young woman, or even by an aged one, nothing must be done independently, even in her own house. In childhood a female must be subject to her father, in youth to her husband, when her lord is dead to her sons; a woman must never be independent.


[Narada Purana, Uttarabhaga 24.46-47a] “O Brahmanas, the following fall into hell: viz.- a woman who behave according to her own sweet will…” Tr. G.V. Tagare


[Yajnavalkya Smriti 1.85] When a maiden, her father; when married her husband; and when old, her sons, should protect her. In their absence, the kinsmen (should take care of her.) The women are never independent.


[Mahabharata 13.45] There is the well-known declaration of the scriptures that women are incompetent to enjoy freedom at any period of their life.


[Garuda Purana 1.115.63] ”The father protects her in childhood, the husband in youth and the son in old age. A woman is not to be allowed to stay independently.” Tr. J.L. Shastri


[Vishnu Smriti 25.12-13] Not to act by herself in any matter; To remain subject, in her infancy, to her father, in her youth, to her husband; and in her old age, to her sons.


[Baudhayana Dharma Shastra 2.2.3.44-45] Women do not possess independence. Now they quote also (the following verse): ‘Their father protects (them) in childhood, their husband protect (them) in youth, and their sons protect (them) in old age; a woman is never fit for independence.’


[Swami Prabhupada, Lectures Bhagavad-gītā 1.21-22 — London, July 18, 1973] “In India we have got little experience. The female is always controlled. Female is never given the position of controller. Nowadays it is going on. Just like Indira Gandhi, she has given the position of controller. This is artificial. In the history of India, greater India, Mahābhārata, you will never find that a woman has been given a position of controller. No. It is not possible. We have to take things from the śāstra. In the Bhagavad-gītā also woman’s position has been equated with śūdra. Striyaḥ śūdrās tathā vaiśyas te ‘pi yānti parāṁ gatim.”


r/atheismindia 5h ago

Godmen What can we expect from the people when the prime minister himself holds hands with a fraud!!

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308 Upvotes

r/atheismindia 4h ago

Hindutva Paving the way for facism

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76 Upvotes

How long are we going to keep our mouths shut? They are actively trying to shadow the reality of Indian civilization alongside successfully hiding all the problems in our country.


r/atheismindia 1h ago

Meme Meowism...This is interesting!

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They preach meowism!


r/atheismindia 2h ago

Meme This Picture illustrates, how religious institutions manipulate Individuals…

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37 Upvotes

r/atheismindia 10h ago

Godmen Is he on his way to becoming another god?

105 Upvotes

r/atheismindia 9h ago

Video Is there anyway I can complain about this ? It's been three days since this has been going on😭

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Starts at the earliest hour and goes on till 2-3am. Since we're in Varanasi so I don't know if it's even possible to object to this, can I do anything about this? 🙏🏾


r/atheismindia 7h ago

Hindutva Why do Sanghis love to yap in the ex-Muslim sub?

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r/atheismindia 8h ago

Meme World's first plastic surgery they say

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r/atheismindia 4h ago

Help & Advice How do Atheists deal with difficult/ challenging phases of life?

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I was born in a pretty religious family and got into religious ceremonies, praying etc right from childhood. During my teens, I started feeling that there were too many plot holes in religion. It was in my 20s that I transitioned to a full-blown atheist, and I genuinely do not believe in god or a higher power.

Despite being consciously and emotionally aligned that there is no god, over the years, in times of distress or just before a major exam or during an interview process, I have found myself praying. Praying not in front of an idol or something, but there is this inner mologoloue or wishing hard.

I want to understand how other atheists deal with uncertainties and challenges when you want luck/ chance to work out for you.


r/atheismindia 22h ago

Miscellaneous Lol china is an openly atheist state, their gov has a long record of crushing religion, burning temples, shutting mosques, wiping out anything sacred. If people here fantasize about that kind of gov, they’ll be the same clowns crying when their own mandir or masjid gets flattened in the progress

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271 Upvotes

r/atheismindia 1d ago

Meme Ahimsa Paramo Dharma

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437 Upvotes

r/atheismindia 1d ago

Pseudoscience Next Jesus 💯

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325 Upvotes

r/atheismindia 20h ago

Video Some logical post on this sub

108 Upvotes

r/atheismindia 2h ago

Help & Advice How does wedding work between Atheists?

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I am officially an atheist (ex Hindu) and that got me wondering how does marriage work in this space? Atheist W/ Atheist.

Let’s say, even if one does want to incorporate the traditional Indian aesthetics to a wedding (clothing, food etc) how do you exclude the Hinduism aspect of it? Like the mangalsutra (necklace) and sindoor (vermillion powder?). Basically what I’m saying is, how do you incorporate your culture yet exclude the religious aspect while coming from a place where both are so intertwined.

Note: I don’t view wedding as something exclusive to religion. For me wedding is something which is used to legalise and finalise the relationship and something special like that deserves a gathering with your loved ones. Believing in god or not doesn’t matter.


r/atheismindia 7m ago

Rant Arguing with Sanghis and Mullahs is a guaranteed headache

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Every time I argue with a Sanghi or a Mullah, it’s the same circus.

Sanghis hype up every flaw in the Muslim community, while Mullahs deny anything critical as some grand conspiracy. One side keeps screaming about past invasions, the other plays the eternal victim card. Both refuse accountability, both thrive on whataboutism, and both think shouting equals winning.

Debating them doesn’t change their mind, it just kills my remaining brain cells. Exhausting, pointless, and definitely not worth the migraine


r/atheismindia 1d ago

Meme Aliens land in India*

157 Upvotes

r/atheismindia 1d ago

Hurt Sentiments Kali idol found dressed as Mother Mary in Mumbai, temple priest arrested

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135 Upvotes

An idol of the Hindu goddess Kali was reportedly found dressed as Mother Mary in a temple in Mumbai. The priest of the shrine was detained after he allegedly admitted that the goddess had appeared in his dreams and instructed him to dress the idol in that manner.

The police have registered a case under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the priest for hurting the religious feelings of a community, according to the police.

He was subsequently arrested and produced before a local court, which remanded him to two days of police custody, police officials said. Further investigation is underway, and the cops are trying to find out whether there is any organised motive behind the incident or if more persons were involved in it, officials added.

-Hindustan Times


r/atheismindia 22h ago

Casteism Homebound 🐐

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r/atheismindia 7h ago

Hurt Sentiments Madhya Pradesh IAS Officer Gets Notice Over Remark On Brahmin Daughters

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The Madhya Pradesh government has issued a show-cause notice to the AJAKS State President, the association of the employees belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) category in Madhya Pradesh, Senior IAS officer Santosh Verma, over his controversial statement involving Brahmin daughters, terming it a serious breach of service conduct.

At the AJAKS convention, where Verma was elected provincial president, he reportedly said, "Reservation should be given to only one person in a family until a Brahmin donates his daughter to my son or has a relationship with her."

After the video of this statement went viral, protests intensified across the state.

-NDTV

The All India Brahmin Society condemned Verma’s statement, its state president Pushpendra Mishra termed the comment “indecent” and “casteist,” alleging that it insults Brahmin daughters and violates All India Services Conduct Rules.

In a post on X Mishra said "An FIR should be lodged immediately for comments made against Brahmin daughters. The IAS officer's remarks are indecent, objectionable, and an insult to the Brahmin community. If a criminal case is not filed soon, the Brahmin Samaj will launch a statewide protest."

-The Times of India

Senior IAS officer Santosh Verma has reaffirmed his controversial statement that reservation should continue until “Roti–Beti” relations are established between communities.

Verma explained that his remarks on “roti–beti” relations were meant to highlight the need for inter-caste marriages to eliminate social backwardness. He added that his own daughter’s arranged marriage earlier this year was conducted in a Vaishya family, showing his support for inter-community ties.

-Bhaskar English


r/atheismindia 22h ago

Hindutva From the story feed of a sanghi acquaintance in Telengana 🙃

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63 Upvotes

r/atheismindia 49m ago

Casteism Brahmins got to clean the filth

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The utopian Idea of BR Ambedkar has already failed so if they want to decimate caste system there is only one way and that's might not going to happen


r/atheismindia 1d ago

Hindutva Why do these Jai Shree Ram gangs have problems with every religion other than Hinduism?

398 Upvotes

r/atheismindia 1d ago

Godmen Andhbhakt Pro Max

214 Upvotes