Hindu scriptures neither condemn nor condone same sex relationships and gender nonconformity -- because the ancient sages considered these to be natural parts of God's creation.

According to the non-dual teachings of Advaita Vedanta, the true, inner self (atma) is neither male nor female. Yet, the body and mind have gender and sexuality determined by nature (prakriti). Since nature includes both male and female principles, these principles are present, in differing measures, in all beings.

Swami Tadatmananda is a traditionally-trained teacher of Advaita Vedanta, meditation, and Sanskrit. For more information, please see: https://www.arshabodha.org/