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Re: How can I get involved?
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Subject: Re: How can I get involved?
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From: Suyog.Mahadeo.Bhobe@att.com
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Date: 3 Oct 1995 06:18:53 GMT
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Approved: srh <srh@rbhatnagar>
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Article: 319 of soc.religion.hindu
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Newsgroups: soc.religion.hindu
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Organization: AT&T
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References: <4359ao$mcp@babbage.ece.uc.edu> <43t2f2$cp5@babbage.ece.uc.edu>
In article <43t2f2$cp5@babbage.ece.uc.edu>,
Anil Sharma <asharma@csc.com> wrote:
>Start with simple things, remember that Hinduism is a way of life
>and not a religion. For example:
>
Anil, I am somewhat distressed by your statement that Hinduism
is not a religion but a way if life. How do you distiguish
between the two?
Hindus believe in reincarnation of soul. The believe that
"moksha" or "mukti" (freedom from the cycle of birth and death)
is the ultimate goal of the soul. Hindu scriptures suggest
various methods one may use to attain Moksha. Hindus believe that
periodically God appears on Earth as an incarnation to
establish Dharma. We believe that there is God in all beings -
we don't see it because we are covered with "Maya" or illusion.
We believe that the Vedas and Bhagavada Gita are "Apourusheya" -
i.e., they are divine revealations and not written by any human.
These are the central tenets of Hinduism. How can you say
that Hinduism is not a religion?
< .... some stuff deleted ... >
>- Accept nature's truths. If you have children you know they will
> have sex someday. (This one is hard if you have a daughter :-)).
This one really threw me off. Can you tell me which Hindu
scripture talks about acceptance of pre-marital (I am assuming
you are refering to premarital sex above) sex by your children?
Your statement above is contrary to the teachings of Hinduism. Hinduism
doesn't encourage hedonism or gratification of senses, but rather
detachment from sensual pleasures. Sri Krishna has clearly said
that the only reward for attachment to sensual pleasures is
rebirth.
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>As you may see, these are very similiar to other religions
>( the basics anyways). These are also things that you are
Fundamentals of Hinduism are quite different from Abrahamic religions,
especially Islam.
>already familiar with. In short there is nothing magical about
>Hinduism. It's strength and weakness is the fact that it is so
>diverse. So my advice is that you not look for a "put it into
>practice" method. I believe that you are already practicing the
>core aspects of a way of life called Hinduism. (Probably more so than
>I am.)
If he wants to become a "practising Hindu", my advice would be that
he should go the temples as often as he can and worship with
other Hindus. Reading Hindu scriptures, worshipping at home,
attending classes conducted by various temples, etc. would also
help.
Suyog
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