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Re: Religious unity and the word Hindu
Gary Stevason (caitanya@torfree.net) wrote:
: Rajwinder Singh (rajwi@bu.edu) wrote:
: [...]
: : revisionism and denial. It does not behoove the learned readers
: : of s.r.hinduism to superficially interpret Sikhism.
: [...]
: Yes, only Sikhs should know Sikhism ....... so please have the decency to
: stop using the word "idol".
Dear Mr. Stevason,
The comment about revisionist efforts was made regarding the recent
postings claiming Sikh Gurus installed idols in Harimandir Sahib
and a netter's comment about "such remarkable sureriority.." elicited
the comment about superficial interpretation.
I have been a reader of this ng for some time, and have never had any
problems with anyone's worship of idols of deities. I made the comments
only because outrageously false claims were baing made about Sikhism.
If you cannot tolerate me commenting about idols in Gurdwaras, there is
nothing I can do about it. For myself, I have always refrained from
ridiculing anyone here because they worship idols. It is not the place
to offend people, and I know that. I have already suggested those
discussions be moved to other newsgroups.
: You lose so much credibility with me,
: everytime I hear that arrogance from you. If you can't see Krsna in the
: temple Deities, fine ... but have some manners about it!
I have no problem with temples and deities or worshippers. When
someone talks about Sikhism, I would make a comment within the context
if I feel it is needed. that is what I did. You have extrapolated
those comments to your own backyard -- I have no interest in that.
If you feel I have been arrogant in those posts and put down anyone
unfairly, I can only tell you that you, IMO, are wrong.
: Listening to this 'idol' talk, I have to keep reminding myself that
: Caitanya sang hymns and danced with Guru Nanak; otherwise I would yield
Guru Nanak never danced for religious reasons. his own bani is
full of criticisms of such antics. But that is not the issue
here and I will not go into it.
: to my first instinct, which is to write you off completely and question
: whether you do indeed worship the syama-coloured Sri Krsna.
I do not worship lord Krishna. And it would indeed be good if you can
ignore my posts which do not intrude into your domain.
: I don't expect you to worship the Deities, but I would expect a little
: more class in the way that you do not worship Them.
I have no problems, as I said, with anyone worshipping deities. It is
good to see people contemplate the Almighty, in whatever way. But, when
someone claims left, right and center that Sikh Guru asked idols be
worshipped, i feel compelled to clarify. That is all I have done,
nothing more. I hope you accept that. I have not bothered to talk
here about anything out of the context of Sikhism, and neither do I have
the curiosity this month.
regards
rajwinder singh
