Dinesh Mahtani wrote: > > Hello! > > My mother is a Hindu, as is my father. > > They perform a variety of rituals, but dont know the meaning of them. When I > ask them 'why do you do this?' they reply 'our parents told us to do so'. > > As a result of this, I stopped beliving in Hinduism. I dont belive in the > 'Blind Leading the Blind'. > > Is there anyone out there that can point me to a page (or other > reference) explaining Hinduism, and the reasons why various ceremonies are > performed? > > Here are two of the recent questions I have asked them... and not got > satisfying answers: > > What is the significance of Diwali? > > During Diwali Puja - What is the point of washing silver coins of the > goddess laxmi in milk, adding some 'mithai', 'sindoor', etc...etc... > > Why do we need so many Gods? What are their functions? > > Is Sai Baba a God? > > What is God according to Hindus? > > Is there anyone out there that can answer any of these questions? > > Have a nice day, > > Dinesh. > -- > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Mail posts to: ghen@netcom.com : http://www.hindunet.org/srh_home/
