Religious debts in Hinduism are basically the obligations and duties that people have towards someone else. These could be towards ancestors, Gods, teachers, parents, or anyone else. And these duties are not something that Hindus shrug off! These ‘rins’ are diligently repaid, and elaborate rituals are also done to remove these debts. It is believed that when these debts are not repaid, it results in blocks and obstructions in life, success, opportunities, and more.
