This is a good posting and you have had many of your questions answered. I
would like to comment on :
>
> I know that I may be stepping on some toes, and I certainly don't wish
> to offend anyone at all, however, there are certain groups and
> individuals that have fostered these "isms" within Dharma.
>
Ouch :-) !!! No you have not really stepped on my toes at all, thanks for
the questions.
> I happen to be a "white-skinned" American, and I find it amusing that
> many Indians have the notion that only those born into "Hindu-'ism'"
> are "truly 'Hindu's'" (whatever that is supposed to mean".
>
> When I read Upanisads, Vedas , I see none of the ludicrous and
> obnoxious behavior.
>
As In the Gita Lord Krishna tells us that we are not this body but eternal
servants of Krishna (The Supreme Personality of Godhead). Skin colour,
race, creed, status in society, type of body (human, animal, plants etc.)
are all immaterial !!! So what if you are "white" and I am "brown" makes no
difference, only people who want to exploite others use this to manipulate
others :-( !!!! If I met you I would not care about your skin colour but
what you had to "offer" spritually and the person you are, that's what
counts.
We are all in the same boat and we are all suffering in this material
world, the body maybe different but we are all in the same position.
> The One Reality, if She/He not only pervades everything, but IS
> everyThing and everyMoment, than how could a person possibly accept
> Caste, Race, etc. as some sort of ruler to measure individuals by?
>
Actually God is a "HE" according to the Vedas and the Vedas are the
Absolute Truth !!! Meaning they were compossed by Krishna... Now surely HE
know a lot more about himself then we do !!!
> Even being very familiar with proper behavior and customs, when I have
> gone into a "Hindu" temple, I am generally treated as strange, even
> "untouchable", like because of my skin I don't belong there. I find
> this very sad.
>
You are always welcome to my temple, a bit far to go (Australia) !!! I
would greet you and welcome you and yes shake your hand, so you are not
"untouchable" !!! There is a difference between the behaviour of people and
what is written, I rather take shealter in what is in the Vedas than the
people. Don't be put off by such people, you are greater than them, at
least you see past the colour of a person, a lot more than some.
Please feel free to contact me at anytime. Thanks for entering the topic in
this NG.
> Rupee for your thoughts. . . . . . .
>
Unfortuantely too many people worship the dollar or Rupee :-(.
Have a good day.
Regards,
Sunil
> F.B.S.
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