Justification for Bhai Tika Bhai (male) Tika: a dogma Purpose of Bhai Tika: in the context of Nepal Pray for brother’s prosperity and long life so that he would provide safeguard to his sister. Consequences: 1. Prosperity? :- More poverty (one of the poorest nations) 2. Pray for long life ?:-Life expectancy decreased 3. Safeguard?:-Female dependency on male in order to survive Action Taken: to interpret the practice None Reasons for non- action 1. Lack of knowledge 2. Lack of courage to throw out dogma 3. Love cowardice life 4. Misinterpretation of the practical aspect of the existing religion 5. Lack of enough support from activists 6. Lack of enough activists Suggestions: 1. Meditate 2. Realize 3. throw out