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Why do Hindus believe "not having a son is a curse upon a person"

  1. Hinduism believes that it is desirable that the son performs the last rites of a deceased

  2. It is believed that one who is blessed with a son need never worry about thier last rites

  3. Vashistha Smriti says, one who has a son is entitled to enter all regions of universe & one who is having grandson is entitled to eternity

  4. Manusmriti, strongly says that one who has a son will be protected from going to hell

  5. All the above
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Explanation

The belief that not having a son is a curse stems from Hindu traditions where sons perform last rites and ensure family continuity. All statements reflect different scriptural and cultural perspectives on this belief.

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