what are the hindu thoughts on people getting tattoo's on their bodies? hindu deity tattoos?

thanks.

I wanted to get one which would say "OM" on my chest now...but I also don't want to..because of fear of persecution by christians and other religious groups now.

It is also medically not adviseable to get tattooed because the needles may not be clean or sterile! Hep B or Hep C is a problem w that, along w other skin conditions.

So, I will just use a non-toxic marker, if I like to write
OM on me!

Hows that?

i am getting a ik omkar and a khunda. dont ever fear others, death is only the beginning. be proud of who u are

American Hindu,
If you would like a tattoo of OM, don't worry so much about dirty needles. It is very easy to make sure that your tattoo artist uses aseptic practices, such as changing gloves after touching *anything* during the procedure, a 'bagged' gun (a plastic bag over the tattoo gun motor, rubber banded at the bottom), and most important, you watch them take fresh needles from a sealed sterile wrapper. You can ask around for reputable shops and artists, some are better than others, and my motto is You Get What You Pay For.

Magic markers are not made for skin. May I suggest if you prefer a temporary OM, you might try henna, which will last a couple of weeks, or Hollywood Ink, which lasts about as long.

Good Luck!

razorkittee

OK in this day and age, I dont you'll get persecuted for having an OM tattoo. Also if you go to a recognized tattoo parlour, I don't think you should fear contracting a disease. I would get one, but the thought of several needles piercing through my skin all at the same time does not entertain me.

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I apologise for this, but I have read a bit more of these forums, after posting this and have decided this is not the place for me. While I was hoping for a community of folks with spiritual beliefs.. I have instead found another place where people argue mostly for the purpose of making themselves right and the other person wrong. This is NOT the sort of community I was looking for.

This is merely my opinion formed from reading over the posts here.. I could very well be wrong, and if this is the case.. it is my loss for not sticking around to find out.

Im starting to feel the same way and I have read many times were individuals have clung to their views and the outcome has been pure debate instead I feel we should recognize that all beings will be different and it is pointless to only feed the ego to say ha ha Im only one right...Im not saying im right this is just an example. But frankly Im growing tired of the bickering so Im going to spend less time here and really get back on my journey of truth. Peace be with you

I'm sorry you guys(ChrisLockhart & Atmakryia) feel that way. I opologise sincerely if I have in anyway through my posts contributed to your decision and conclusion .

In my opinion people should have the right to free-thought. Nobody can say you should think in a certain way. But just as you do, others too have the right to voice their opinion so long they don't dictate what you should and should not do. But people it seems have a habit of doing just that more often than not. Hey, what can we expect? This is after all a public board for the public.

One thing I have to say is that this is a way more informative and useful site than the other millions of sites out there. Hope you guys change your minds.

p.s. Atmakryia, your posts are always very different(in a positive way) than most other posts. Hope you'll continue to post.


Namashkar.

Namaste
Chris
It is my understanding that it is not unusual in this phil for people to debate and ask where in the Vedas etc is the foundation for their position.Many of us are novices,like myself,and some of us are well versed in some of the Vedas but I don't think any of us knows them all.We are all at different places on this path and egos etc do come into play.However if you stick around you will learn who to pay attention and who not to.If we all made the same statements etc it would certainly be a boring forum.