Soc.Religion.Hindu Archives by Date
Starting: Fri 29 Aug 1997 - 06:16:40 EST
Ending: Mon 29 Sep 1997 - 22:03:11 EST
Messages: 117
- REQUEST : hatha-yoga - Mon Sep 29 22:03:11 1997 EST
>>>Hello
Is there anybody here really interested in the practice of hatha-yoga
and the principles of Patanjali?
I myself practive asanas for some years, in a group following the method
of Sri Mahesh, who developed hatha-yoga in France since the sixties.
- Re: REQUEST : Hindu Children - Sun Sep 28 21:37:16 1997 EST
>>>Gautham <g-rao@students.uiuc.edu> wrote in article
<ghenEH05JC.L4p@netcom.com>...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have a question for all Hindu parents who have had children here in the
...
- REQUEST : Looking for spiritual friend(s) - Sun Sep 28 16:55:33 1997 EST
>>>Namaste. I am a practicer of Raja Yoga and I am looking for spiritual
friendship with other men who are following the same or a similar
path. I am male, 30, and single. I live a life of spiritual
discipline, inner renunciation, and control of all the senses. My
commitment to liberation and God-realization is total and complete,
...
- REQUEST : Looking for spiritual friend(s) - Sun Sep 28 13:05:39 1997 EST
>>>to whom it may concern:
i am hoping this will go to the owners of the club Karma. all i have to
say is that if you do not understand the purpose of the Hindu religion
and the indian culture, why do you use these symbols or icons to create a
theme. if you want to cater to indians, fine. all that other stuff is
...
- INFO : Advent Day of Srila B.P.Puri Maharaja - Sat Sep 27 15:03:52 1997 EST
>>>Dear Vaishnavas:
On Octuber, the 2nd we are celebrating the 100 Vyasapuja
of Srila Bhakti Promode Puri Maharaj. Srila Puri Maharaj, as the
president of the WVA, has insipired many devotees from many missions
in all the world to join and participe in all the meetings to further
...
- REQUEST : HINDU FRIENDS - Sat Sep 27 05:05:51 1997 EST
>>>Hello! I am an Italian girl and would like to find
Hindu friends to talk about our respective traditions.
I'm Catholic and curious to know about other religions.
Please write me to theta_scorpii@hotmail.com
Mizar.
...
- Re: REQUEST : Hindu Children - Fri Sep 26 01:48:12 1997 EST
>>>Gautham <g-rao@students.uiuc.edu> wrote in article
<ghenEH05JC.L4p@netcom.com>...
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have a question for all Hindu parents who have had children here in the
...
- REQUEST : Hindu Wedding - Thu Sep 25 20:01:52 1997 EST
>>>I am a student at Lakeland College in Wisconsin. I am doing a paper
comparing the traditions of Hinduism,Buddism and Christian marriage
traditions. I would like information on the vows and on the traditions of
marriage for my paper. I would really like it if someone could help my out.
Thank you!!!
...
- Re: REQUEST: Jesus in India Question - Thu Sep 25 14:37:25 1997 EST
>>>The theory that Jesus visited India during his lost years and after his
crucifiction is very thought provoking and interesting. However, I have
found this to be simply a theory not founded in evidence. Many stories
have circulated but I have not come across any hard evidence of
this(i.e. first hand accounts by disciples or Indian historians, etc.).
...
- REQUEST : Meaning of the name 'Meera'? - Thu Sep 25 10:44:21 1997 EST
>>>Hi,
I am curious as to what the original meaning of the name 'Meera'
or
'Mira' is. I know in modern usage it refers to the saint, but I would
like to
...
- REQUEST: day-to-day Hindu life, religious activities, names - Thu Sep 25 09:52:29 1997 EST
>>>I am beginning character research for a screenplay, and I would like to
discuss the following subjects with anyone who would care to:
1) I am aware that Hindus engage in a very broad array of religious
activities, but I would like to discuss some specifics in day to day life,
such as when one might worship in a temple, when at home, and what form
...
- Re: REQUEST: day-to-day Hindu life, religious activities, names - Wed Sep 24 23:02:12 1997 EST
>>>Arwen Dayton wrote:
>
> I am beginning character research for a screenplay, and I would like to
> discuss the following subjects with anyone who would care to:
>
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- Re: INFO : Club Karma Defames Hindu Values! - Wed Sep 24 15:04:32 1997 EST
>>>EVERYONE PLEASE GO TO THIS WEBPAGE AND SIGN THE PETITION PROTESTING THIS
UNRULY ACT AGAINST OUR DEITIES.
On Wed, 24 Sep 1997, Rajiv Pandit wrote:
>
> Check out this website for shocking photos of club Karma and what you can do
...
- REQUEST : Meru bead - Wed Sep 24 14:25:35 1997 EST
>>>Can anyone tell me the significance of the "meru" bead that begins a mala. I
have always been told not to cross over the meru bead while doing japa, but
wondered why.
Cyrenka
...
- REQUEST: day-to-day Hindu life, religious activities, names - Wed Sep 24 14:20:34 1997 EST
>>>I am beginning character research for a screenplay, and I would like to
discuss the following subjects with anyone who would care to:
1) I am aware that Hindus engage in a very broad array of religious
activities, but I would like to discuss some specifics in day to day life,
such as when one might worship in a temple, when at home, and what form
...
- Re: INFO : Club Karma Defames Hindu Values! - Wed Sep 24 12:25:57 1997 EST
>>>In article <ghenEH05Io.KvB@netcom.com>,
Rajiv Pandit <rpandit@wpo.it.luc.edu> wrote:
>
> The underlying theme that is upsetting to many people is the
> presence of symbols of holiness and purity within environments that
...
- Re: REQUEST : Without my permission nothing happens..... - Wed Sep 24 06:54:22 1997 EST
>>>Arun wrote:
>
> hi all,
> Could anyone of you enlighten me of a doubt I have? I and my friend had
> a small argument as regards to a statement made by Lord Krishna either
...
- REQUEST : festivals - Tue Sep 23 21:52:33 1997 EST
>>>Hi ,
Does anyone have a list of all festivals in India. ( including heir
dates)
Thanks.
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- Re: REQUEST : hindu temples - Tue Sep 23 20:02:31 1997 EST
>>>Anita,
If you go to this page, it may be a beginning for you to find the temples
in North America
http://www.yahoo.co.uk/Society_and_Culture/Religion/Hinduism/Temples/
It has some of the temples listed. I will e-mail you if I find a
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- REQUEST : Without my permission nothing happens..... - Tue Sep 23 11:41:38 1997 EST
>>>hi all,
Could anyone of you enlighten me of a doubt I have? I and my friend had
a small argument as regards to a statement made by Lord Krishna either
in Gita or elsewhere. I am pretty sure (or I thought I read it
somewhere) that he makes a statement saying that nothing happens on this
...
- Re: Announcement: A Symposium on sIta (of Ramayana) in Coumbia - Tue Sep 23 10:28:02 1997 EST
>>>In article <ghenEGxMq8.1vJ@netcom.com> ,
Shikaripura Harihareswara <HOYSALA@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> ==================================================
> SITA SYMPOSIUM
>
...
- Request: "The Toy Cart" - Tue Sep 23 07:09:27 1997 EST
>>>Can someone broaden my horizons on the sanskrit play, "The Toy Cart?"
I had sent a previous email, but I think the format may have been
inappropriate.
Thank you,
Peace
...
- REQUEST : Brahma Astotara - Mon Sep 22 23:53:19 1997 EST
>>>If anybody knows if there is still in existence an astotara for Brahma
puja, please let me know!
Thanks
Scott mailto:pdunn01@mail.llion.org
...
- REQUEST : Hindu Children - Mon Sep 22 21:27:12 1997 EST
>>>Hi Everyone,
I have a question for all Hindu parents who have had children here in the
U.S. I was wondering why parents are not taking the time to teach the
children about Hinduism and instilling the values that their own parents
did in them. Why are children of this generation becoming more and more
...
- INFO : Club Karma Defames Hindu Values! - Mon Sep 22 19:50:01 1997 EST
>>>Check out this website for shocking photos of club Karma and what you can do
to protest:
http://www.hindunet.org/anti_defamation/karma_club/
--------------------------------------Friends,
,
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- WWW : Temples on Web - Mon Sep 22 16:01:03 1997 EST
>>>There have been some queries about Hindu temples on the web. GHEN's Hindu
Universe web site has a comprehensive list of temples along with directory
information online.
To Visit Mandir : Hindu Temples Reference Center :
http://www.hindunet.org/temple_info/
...
- REQUEST : Unusual Harihara iconography - Mon Sep 22 06:51:35 1997 EST
>>>I have recently seen a Khmer early 8th century stone sculpture of
Harihara, where the one remaining hand, the proper upper right, is
holding Vishnu's chakra rather than the trident or other attribute of
Shiva. Aberrant iconography is not that unusual in Khmer sculpture but
this is the first Khmer example of this form I have seen in stone,
...
- INFO : Religion and Science - Sun Sep 21 15:16:41 1997 EST
>>> For a long time we have been accustomed to the compartmentalization
of religion and science as if they were two quite different and
basically unrelated ways of seeing the world. I do not believe that
this state of doublethink can last. It must eventually be replaced
by a view of the world which is neither religious nor scientific
...
- Re: ARTICLE : Religious conversion of Hindus - Sun Sep 21 04:57:08 1997 EST
>>>Hinduism or more accurately the Sanatan Dharam lives on. These 'do take
ke fakir' come and go in the vastness of eternity and there are plenty
of unsteady soul they feed on. It is their path and if we loose a few
misfits, they so be it. Hell, even if there are no Hindus, Sanatan
Dharam lives on. We do not seek converts and this is the main reason
...
- Re: REQUEST : Hindu equivalent of Sabbath - Sat Sep 20 18:27:35 1997 EST
>>>You wrote:
> I am producing a television documentary, and am trying to find out if the
> Hindu faith has such a day as a Sabbath, where worship is particularly
> encouraged (as in, for example, Christianity), or whether worship is
> encouraged at any time.
- Re: REQUEST : hindu temples - Sat Sep 20 08:33:25 1997 EST
>>>Anita98@aol.com wrote:
>
> Could I please have the list of the hindu temples in North America? Thank
> You!
> Sincerely,
...
- REQUEST: Tamil-Hindu Weddings - Sat Sep 20 02:09:59 1997 EST
>>>I would be very grateful if anyone out there can give some information
regarding the DETAILED meanings and the significances behind the
rituals, ceremonies which take place in a Tamil-Hindu wedding. I'd be
equally obliged if any references (translations in English ) which goes
in depth regarding the matter.
- Announcement: A Symposium on sIta (of Ramayana) in Coumbia - Sat Sep 20 00:51:40 1997 EST
>>>==================================================
SITA SYMPOSIUM
The Dharam Hinduja Indic Research Center at Columbia University is pleased
to be the main sponsor for a "Sita Symposium" to be held at Columbia
University, May 1-3, 1998.
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- Re: ARTICLE : Religious conversion of Hindus - Fri Sep 19 19:51:34 1997 EST
>>>India must put a halt to all foreign missionaries.
There must be an end to prosilytizing!!
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- ARTICLE : ramayana - Fri Sep 19 19:27:56 1997 EST
>>>Claire,
You pose some of the very essential questions that I myself have
questioned and I think I have found the answers to these questions, or at
least good enough answers to satisfy myself.
Ok, you read right in the version that your read that Ravana was killed
...
- REQUEST : mala and mantra - Fri Sep 19 14:05:41 1997 EST
>>>I'm not sure who I am sending this to, but I am looking for information
on the use of a mala in the Hindu faith and if it coincides with
mantras. I am not Hindu and would like to learn more about these
things.
Please email me back at wiecher@bc.edu.
- REQUEST : Hindu equivalent of Sabbath - Fri Sep 19 07:39:09 1997 EST
>>>I am producing a television documentary, and am trying to find out if the
Hindu faith has such a day as a Sabbath, where worship is particularly
encouraged (as in, for example, Christianity), or whether worship is
encouraged at any time.
I look forward to your reply.
- Re: ARTICLE : Hindu deities on Hercules TV show - Fri Sep 19 04:07:32 1997 EST
>>>tkd <tkd@calweb.com> writes:
>Namaste. I thought you might be concerned to find out that the producers
>of the Hercules TV show are intending to do a series where Hercules
>encounters "Hindu deities." The hero or main character of the
>"Hercules" show is supposedly the Greek god Hercules. The program
...
- Re: REQUEST : Hindu goddesses again - Thu Sep 18 09:36:30 1997 EST
>>>> > If a British family living in Bombay during WWII were to bring an
> > enamelled Hindu goddess figurine back home to England at the end of
the war, > > which goddess might that most likely be?
> > This is impossible to determine with certainty, but I'd be interested
> > in your educated guesses.
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- ARTICLE : Mother Theresa's State Burial - Thu Sep 18 07:55:59 1997 EST
>>>The state burial of Mother Theresa unquestionably represented a very
magnanimous gesture from the Indian government and the nation of India
towards a "lowly" (in terms of material riches and in terms of rank in
worldly economic power structure). I have difficulties comprehending
the national psychology (and maybe the political calculation) behind
...
- ARTICLE : Religious conversion of Hindus - Thu Sep 18 04:52:26 1997 EST
>>>here are some of the interesting sites that I found about religious
conversions on the net:
LIGHTSOURCE:
"Never before have we seen such blatant, hard-core worship of worthless
idols," they recall. "The streets are congested with cows and sadhus (holy
...
- REQUEST: pain rituals - Wed Sep 17 23:02:09 1997 EST
>>>I recently saw a documentery concerning pain rituals. I am interested in
the one I saw concerning Hinduism. On the "god's" feast day people
participate in a procession, in which men and woman put fish hooks or
large pins in their flesh. there support team put ash on them. They
enter the temple and hooks etc. are removed.
- REQUEST : Brahma consciousness - Wed Sep 17 21:11:36 1997 EST
>>>Is there a Brahma consciousness one can attain just like those who
worship Krishna? And I was also wondering if anybody could tell me
anything about mantras or info on Brahma as Godhead?
Thanks,
Scott
...
- WWW : Sri Oppiliappan Temple Home Page - Tue Sep 16 17:45:59 1997 EST
>>> I am pleased to announce that the home page of the Sri Boomi Devi
samEtha Sri Oppiliappan is ready for viewing and online at
http://www.temple.net/oppili/
Oppiliappan Sannidhi, located near Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, is
one of the most important of the 108 sacred Sri Vaishnavite shrines
...
- REQUEST : What makes an action intrinsically sinful? - Tue Sep 16 17:15:14 1997 EST
>>>I would like to know what hindus think makes an action sinful.
It seems to me that the only thing that makes an action bad
is that it hurts human relationships. ie., if I am on a tropical
island and pick a fruit off a tree that belongs to no one,
nobody is going to say that I sinned. But if the tree belongs
...
- Re: REQUEST : Hindu goddesses again - Tue Sep 16 14:49:46 1997 EST
>>>> If a British family living in Bombay during WWII were to bring an enamelled
> Hindu goddess figurine back home to England at the end of the war, which
> goddess might that most likely be? (Or could it just be a "generic"
> goddess, since they are all part of the one God?)
> This is impossible to determine with certainty, but I'd be interested
...
- REQUEST: Any known program to generate horoscopes on the internet??? - Tue Sep 16 13:37:03 1997 EST
>>>Preferable free ones??
Thanks,
Varada.
- Re: REQUEST : Color of God - Tue Sep 16 13:29:06 1997 EST
>>>Anshuman Pandey <apandey@u.washington.edu> wrote:
Namaste,
The color of the infinite is the color of the God.
Look at the deep sky. it appears blue. Look at the Ocean and it too appears
blue. But They don't have any color in fact. But they are not the real infinite.
- REQUEST : Teej! - Tue Sep 16 10:48:07 1997 EST
>>>Hello freinds!
Namaste!
I am doing a small research in Hindu religion and I have picked TEEJ as a
festival for discussion. Can anybody help me by telling me the
significance of teej, and of fasting that day? I would appreciate it
...
- REQUEST : HINDUISM & AIDS - Mon Sep 15 23:05:31 1997 EST
>>>I'm looking for input about the Hindu viewpoint to Aids.
I am also looking also looking for various opinions on Hindu ritualism
Thanx.
--
___________________________________
...
- Re: REQUEST : What Do You Think? - Mon Sep 15 22:59:16 1997 EST
>>> None.......All though they are the same.
Heather Robinson wrote in article ...
>What is the relationship between self-knowledge and social pressure?
>->---------------------------------------------------------------------
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- NEWS : Hindus in South Africa protest against conversion attempts - Mon Sep 15 04:34:43 1997 EST
>>>Title: Hindus in South Africa protest against conversion attempts
Author: Dr Yashwant V. Pathak
Publication: Organiser
Date: August 31, 1997
The hall of the Phoenix Stanmore Regional Hall, Grove End Drive, was packed
...
- NEWS : Jain Samaj Rebuffs move to Divide Hindus - Mon Sep 15 04:34:41 1997 EST
>>>Title: Jain Samaj Rebuffs move to Divide Hindus
Author:
Publication: Organiser
Date: August 31, 1997
The Jain Samaj has made it clear to all concerned including the government
...
- REQUEST : Indian Civilization - Sun Sep 14 21:26:33 1997 EST
>>>Can you give your view on;
How you think the numerous migrations in early Indian Civilization may have
played a part in the develpment of the caste system?
...
- REQUEST : hindu temples - Sun Sep 14 17:53:56 1997 EST
>>>Could I please have the list of the hindu temples in North America? Thank
You!
Sincerely,
Anita Ravi
...
- INFO : 'Annamayya' (For temple fund raising) - Sun Sep 14 17:15:01 1997 EST
>>>""""""""""""""""""HINDU TEMPLE AND CULTURAL SOCIETY OF USA
,INC"""""""""""""""""""""""
''''"""SRI VENKATESWARA TEMPLE(BALAJI MANDIR) AND COMMUNITY CENTER""""""
============================================================================
raising money for Temple construction through SCREENING " ANNAMAYYA "
...
- Re: ARTICLE : color of God - Sun Sep 14 13:25:38 1997 EST
>>>Sumasundram (vetrivel@tm.net.my) wrote:
: if you wanted the colour potrayed by krishna then its blue(dark blue)
: and rama as blue but frankly the colour indicates darkness in skin
: colour megha varnam and hence is only a variation of the normal human
: skin colour blue may add to the beauty
...
- INFO : Q&A Forum to Learn Hindu Dharma with Bansi Pandit - Sun Sep 14 00:03:25 1997 EST
>>> Q&A Forum to Learn Hindu Dharma with Bansi Pandit
Global Hindu Electronic Networks : The Hindu Universe is honored to
announce that the distinguished author Shree Bansi Pandit along with
several distinguished scholars on Hindu dharma will host a forum titled
"What is Meant to be a Hindu" on the Hindu Universe website.
- Request: Purusha & Prakriti - Sat Sep 13 18:06:49 1997 EST
>>>Can anyone give me an answer to the questions: Why under any circumstance
can't Purusha & Prakriti be Causal? Also why can't Purusha & Prakriti be
relateted?
These questions where asked to me in my non-western philosophy class--I
am taking this semester. Please reply to my email address
...
- Re: REQUEST : World creation - Sat Sep 13 16:45:46 1997 EST
>>>Before the creation, there was only God. He was alone. Ekohum, Bahusyam
Prajayey - Rigved.
He wanted to be many. For company, for love, for play.
He created the universe 'Sankalpmatren' - He willed and He created. He is
almighty.
- Re: REQUEST : Linga - Sat Sep 13 13:31:58 1997 EST
>>>Shivalinga represents in stone the vedic sutra (formula) about the
Universe:
Ekam Brahman, Anyam Shoonaym
which means "the one central truth - God - around which the universe is
formed".
- REQUEST : What Do You Think? - Sat Sep 13 08:25:42 1997 EST
>>>What is the relationship between self-knowledge and social pressure?
...
- Re: ARTICLE : bindi - Sat Sep 13 07:58:31 1997 EST
>>>Dear Syyoon,
I have not heard any stories about the bindi being a mark of slaves and
that being why women wear them. Now, in some families it is tradition to
wear them, but more commonly now younger women wear them either only or
special occaisions or daily for fashion reasons. Of course, the
...
- ARTICLE : Hindu deities on Hercules TV show - Fri Sep 12 21:25:50 1997 EST
>>>Namaste. I thought you might be concerned to find out that the producers
of the Hercules TV show are intending to do a series where Hercules
encounters "Hindu deities." The hero or main character of the
"Hercules" show is supposedly the Greek god Hercules. The program
regularly features fictional accounts of him fighting with other Greek
...
- Re: REQUEST: mantra for opening the heart chakra - Fri Sep 12 16:46:36 1997 EST
>>>Ken Stuart (kstuart@jps.net) wrote:
: Hello,
: In an eloquent manner, mushroom <mushroom@earthlink.net> elucidated:
: >Do you have mantras specifically for opening the heart charkra?
: >If yes then please e-mail me with them. I am also seeking mantras
...
- REQUEST : Hindu goddesses again - Fri Sep 12 14:49:02 1997 EST
>>> I found some intriguing 1995 postings on the Web from this newsgroup
regarding Hindu goddesses, the fact that they are all manifestations of
one God, information on Lalita the Playful, Ambika, etc.
I'm going to be reading up on all of this--fortunately there are 77
books at Harvard that have been assigned the subject heading "Goddesses,
...
- REQUEST : Indian Babudom discriminates against Indians -50 years after freedom :( - Fri Sep 12 11:53:45 1997 EST
>>>Hello:
I saw an article (clipping given below) on clari.world.asia.india, about IA
and AI flying
extra planes for Mother Theresa's funeral what was amusing and sad
was one IA spokesman stating that no Indians would be allowed on flights
...
- INFO : ROOTS - An orientation program on Hindu culture for Students outside India - Fri Sep 12 10:34:55 1997 EST
>>> R O O T S
Guided Tour to Historical Places and a Camp on Hindu Culture
for University Students outside India
Dec 22, 1997 - Jan 3 1998
Bangalore, India
...
- REQUEST : Marma Chikitsa - Fri Sep 12 06:52:48 1997 EST
>>>I am looking for good information regarding Marma Chikitsa. I am a yoga
teacher and interested in Ayurveda.
Please email.
Martin
...
- Re: REQUEST : Looking for volunteeropportunities - Thu Sep 11 12:23:15 1997 EST
>>>Tomas Wennstrom wrote:
>
> Hi!
>
> I am looking for organisations around the world that offers
...
- Re: REQUEST : Hiindu Women - Thu Sep 11 12:18:30 1997 EST
>>>Annie Grills wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> My name is Melanie and I'm a 17-year-old student from Australia. I am
...
- Re: REQUEST : Hindu-Muslim Issue - Thu Sep 11 12:12:06 1997 EST
>>>Linda Brown wrote:
>
> I have been reading most of the articles that come in the religion section
> > >for
> > >quite some time.I just would like to invoke a question so that I can recieve
...
- NEWS : Tamil to unseat Sanskrit in TN temples - Thu Sep 11 12:11:33 1997 EST
>>>Title: Tamil to unseat Sanskrit in TN temples
Author: Malini Nair
Publication: The Telegraph
Date: August 17, 1997
The Tamil Nadu culture minister, Mr M. Tamizhkudimagan, last week
...
- ARTICLE : color of God - Thu Sep 11 11:55:55 1997 EST
>>>if you wanted the colour potrayed by krishna then its blue(dark blue)
and rama as blue but frankly the colour indicates darkness in skin
colour megha varnam and hence is only a variation of the normal human
skin colour blue may add to the beauty
...
- ARTICLE : janamajeya - Thu Sep 11 11:50:27 1997 EST
>>>janamajeya was the son of pariksheet and
who did the sarpa sastra to avenge the death of his father pariksheet
son of abhimanyu, he heard the recital of the mahabaratha by the
disciples of vyasa
...
- ARTICLE : an excerpt from the movie mahabharata...by peter brooks - Thu Sep 11 01:47:25 1997 EST
>>> Arjuna throws his bow and arrows on the ground as he feels the emotion of
going into war to kill his cousins,uncles,and teacher....
Krishna says:What is this maddened shameful weakness? stand up
and fight..
Arjuna says: I am in anguish....I cant see where my duty
...
- ARTICLE : Internet Religion Survey! Please help. Thanks.. - Wed Sep 10 16:54:17 1997 EST
>>>I'm writing now to ask folks for the favor of
a response in a survey i'm conducting across the Net. Please feel free
toforward this message to friends or acquaintances! I would like as
many responses as possible. Responses must be in by September 15.
I am working on an article about the religious or theological importance
...
- WWW : Krishna Conscious Sites On The WWW (new ones) - Wed Sep 10 04:15:32 1997 EST
>>>Dear Prabhus at BTG,
Please make a note of the new and updated address of Krsna Conscious sites
on the web. It is great to see the support of BTG for Internet preaching
with a new section of sites on the web recently placed on the magazine.
As ISKCON.NET is now responsible for the Hare Krishna Index and trying to
...
- Re: REQUEST : Linga - Tue Sep 9 21:30:54 1997 EST
>>>>> I have heard that the Linga represents Shiva's male organ, is this true?
>Yes.
While it it a phallic symbol, it does not simply represent a crude
sexuality, but fertility.
- REQUEST : Sri Sarada Devi - Tue Sep 9 21:30:11 1997 EST
>>>greetings:
I won't waste my time lurking. Any person sense strength in Mother since
the passing of Sister/Mother Teresa in Calcutta?
Are there any devotees of Ramakrishna order here?
namoste
...
- Re: REQUEST: mantra for opening the heart chakra - Tue Sep 9 08:57:58 1997 EST
>>>Hello,
In an eloquent manner, mushroom <mushroom@earthlink.net> elucidated:
>Do you have mantras specifically for opening the heart charkra?
>If yes then please e-mail me with them. I am also seeking mantras
>for opening all other chakras as well.
- Re: REQUEST : Color of God - Tue Sep 9 02:17:55 1997 EST
>>>On Tue, 9 Sep 1997, Bharat Vasudevan wrote:
> here is a question to see if we indians are on the right track
>
> what color was rama and krishna and balarama.......
>
...
- Re: REQUEST: mantra for opening the heart chakra - Tue Sep 9 02:16:54 1997 EST
>>>On Tue, 9 Sep 1997, mushroom wrote:
> Do you have mantras specifically for opening the heart charkra?
> If yes then please e-mail me with them. I am also seeking mantras
> for opening all other chakras as well.
Some caution ought to be exercised when handling chakras. It might seem
...
- Re: REQUEST: mantra for opening the heart chakra - Tue Sep 9 02:04:52 1997 EST
>>>Me too!
In article <ghenEG81G3.7ME@netcom.com>, mushroom
<mushroom@earthlink.net> writes
>
>Do you have mantras specifically for opening the heart charkra?
...
- Request : About Ramayana and Mahabharat - Mon Sep 8 23:49:51 1997 EST
>>>I am a Hindu. I have never been to India though I love it from within my
heart.Can anyone answer the following questions forme please?
1.Is the "Setu" (Bridge) that lord Rama built from India to Sri Lanka still
there? Or is there any sign of this at the Sindhu Bank?
2.People say that the "KuruShrtra" (the place where the Pandavs fought the
...
- REQUEST : interested in Hinduism - Mon Sep 8 22:20:53 1997 EST
>>>Hi, everyone, I am a non-Indian, but very interested in hinduism. I had
done History in college on the ancient civilization of India. The ancient
religion of induism mesmerises me and I am very keen in getting to know the
religion. Can anyone recommend any books or serve as a mentor to me and
guiding me in my path of achieveing knowledge?
...
- WWW : Announce Your Events on Hindu Universe - Mon Sep 8 20:04:33 1997 EST
>>>Global Hindu Electronic Networks : The Hindu Universe website would like
to invite you to announce the Hindu dharma related events organized by
your organization or temple on the Hindu Events page on the Hindu
Universe.
The events may be announced by filling out an on-line form on the page ;
...
- REQUEST : Color of God - Mon Sep 8 10:30:14 1997 EST
>>>here is a question to see if we indians are on the right track
what color was rama and krishna and balarama.......
P.S. This aint a trick question!!!!!!
...
- Re: REQUEST : Percentage of Hindus - Mon Sep 8 08:27:37 1997 EST
>>>IVY LAU CIN wrote:
> Would you mind tell me what is the percentage of Hinduism from the total
> percentage of Malaysia and the world. Thanks
In 1980, Malaysia's population was 13,070,372 of which 920,393 were Hindu.
In 1994, Hindus were 13.5% of the world population, compared with 33.6%
...
- REQUEST: mantra for opening the heart chakra - Sun Sep 7 11:18:19 1997 EST
>>>Do you have mantras specifically for opening the heart charkra?
If yes then please e-mail me with them. I am also seeking mantras
for opening all other chakras as well.
thanks,
mushroom
...
- Re: REQUEST : Linga - Sat Sep 6 08:17:34 1997 EST
>>>Stefan Dilchan wrote:
>
> I have heard that the Linga represents Shiva's male organ, is this true?
>
> --
...
- REQUEST : World creation - Sat Sep 6 02:52:38 1997 EST
>>>I would like to know how the world/universe was created according to
Hinduism. It's for a school project. If anybody has a detailed
description or a good website, please mail me back.
--
Markus Seppälä, Sweden
...
- WWW: New Web pages for Hare Krishna Index, Houston temple - Fri Sep 5 20:57:05 1997 EST
>>>We're pleased to announce that the popular Hare Krishna Index
and Houston temple home pages have moved to a new server. Please
include the following URLs in your bookmarks or links:
A Hare Krishna Index
http://www.iskcon.net/hkindex/
...
- Re: ARTICLE : The call of divine duty - Fri Sep 5 14:54:43 1997 EST
>>>Krishnakant Udavant wrote:
>
> Title: The call of divine duty
> Author:
> Publication: India Today
...
- Re: ARTICLE : GAYATRI METER - Fri Sep 5 14:38:30 1997 EST
>>>library wrote:
>
> Gayatri Mantra has to have 8 syllable meter in every line
>
> I question the first line
...
- REQUEST : Renovation of ancient Shiv temple, pls. HELP ! - Fri Sep 5 12:24:37 1997 EST
>>>Dear Sir,
I am collecting funds for an ancient Shiv temple in MAthur, South India. We plan to conduct the KHUMBHABHISHEHAM ( sacred purification ) of this temple next month. I would like you to advise me how to post this msg. for funds, so that the holy mission can be an unqualified success. My student, Sainath Athreya Nagarjan has already posted a msg. on the 'hindunet' . Kindly spread the msg. around as we need funds urgently. Every dollar and dime will help our dream come true. My addre...
- INFO : Chat w/author Jeff Zaleski - Fri Sep 5 12:20:39 1997 EST
>>>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Echo
the virtual salon of nyc
announces the next ...
ECHOLIVE!
...
- REQUEST : Hindu temples in LA - Thu Sep 4 18:02:59 1997 EST
>>>Hi
I am looking for details of Hindu temple(s) in the LA area.
Anyone who knows about it please post me an Email.
My Email id is
jyothikg@hotmail.com
...
- Re: REQUEST : Shambho - Thu Sep 4 12:25:25 1997 EST
>>>kstuart@jps.net (Ken Stuart) writes:
>
> Hello,
>
> I am looking for the literal translation from Sanskrit to
...
- ARTICLE : A deeper look... - Thu Sep 4 11:31:23 1997 EST
>>>My friend,
You are taking the issue of "halal" as a racist dogma against Hindus
and Sikhs. On the contrary, it is not. Yes, the animal must go through
"ziba" by a Muslim to be considered halal. However, you will realize
this tradition started much sooner with the Jews! Kosher is the Jewish
...
- REQUEST : Vedic syllabification? - Thu Sep 4 07:07:25 1997 EST
>>>Hello,
Does anyone on the list know of an English Language work that would name
and describe the rhythms in the Vedas, numbers of syllables per line, and
any related information?
I am a musician and yoga teacher living in Vienna, Virginia.
- Re: REQUEST : Questions on Ramayana - Thu Sep 4 02:36:03 1997 EST
>>>In article <ghenEFwzCs.Au5@netcom.com>, Claire
<claireNoJunk@www.3rddoor.com> writes
>
>Hi everyone,
>
...
- REQUEST : Percentage of Hindus - Wed Sep 3 20:43:58 1997 EST
>>>Sir,
Would you mind tell me what is the percentage of Hinduism from the total
percentage of Malaysia and the world. Thanks
...
- Re: REQUEST : Linga - Wed Sep 3 20:24:32 1997 EST
>>>Stefan Dilchan wrote:
> I have heard that the Linga represents Shiva's male organ, is this true?
Yes, it's true. The pedestal on which it is mounted is called the Yoni
Pitham which represent the organ of shakthi, the consort of shiva.
However, it would be a grave mistake to assume that people are
...
- ARTICLE : Dog is one, names are many - Wed Sep 3 15:54:15 1997 EST
>>> [Article taken from clari.news.religion]
BOMBAY, Sep 3 (AFP) - A Hindu cult near Bombay is worshipping a
pet dog as the "reincarnation" of a holy man who died many years
ago, a newspaper said Wednesday.
The Asian Age said a two-year-old white Pomeranian, named "Sai"
...
- REQUEST : Snake charming? - Wed Sep 3 10:19:18 1997 EST
>>>I am trying to find out how snake-charming is done.
I know that some snakes can and can't be "charmed", and that the music
itself has nothing to do with it.
Is there a method by which you can train a snake to "charm"?
Any info would be appreciated, thanks.
- Re: REQUEST : Vishnu Upnishad - Wed Sep 3 05:33:18 1997 EST
>>>In article <ghenEFwzC8.AoF@netcom.com>,
Perwesh Sharma <ksperwesh@primex.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>
>Pardon my ignorance. Is there such a thing called Vishnu Upnishad. If
>so, is it available on the net anywhere? If not can someone briefly
...
- REQUEST : Hindu Temple - Wed Sep 3 04:47:35 1997 EST
>>>I live in California, Los Angeles.
My address is
5463, Halbrent Av.
Sherman Oaks
CA -91411-3515
...
- REQUEST : Shambho - Tue Sep 2 19:00:25 1997 EST
>>>Hello,
I am looking for the literal translation from Sanskrit to English of "Shambho".
Please no interpretations tinged with theology, just the literal translation.
Namaskar,
Ken
...
- REQUEST : The New Mythos -
>>>World Light Book Shop Web Page:
http://www.worldlightcenter.com/bookshop/cathofna.htm
Amazon.com Web Page:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ISBN=1886094411/6954-4622092-00
7606
...
- REQUEST : The New Mythos - Mon Sep 1 15:28:10 1997 EST
>>>The New Mythos
by The Generic Institute
What is the source of the Voices of our shared spiritual
past, those same Voices that have created all of the most
important religious doctrines of our world? What are their roots?
...
- REQUEST: Sati help!!! - Mon Sep 1 03:53:15 1997 EST
>>>Hi my name is Kevin Rae and I am a a 4th year student who is about to
embark on a study into the Hindu practice of sati, with particular
reference to Roop Kanwar and the areas of Rajasthan and Bengal. I would
also like to find out who was the last sati before Roop Kanwar as well
as were I might find statistical information on 'reported' accounts of
...
- REQUEST : Vishnu Upnishad - Fri Aug 29 21:20:49 1997 EST
>>>Pardon my ignorance. Is there such a thing called Vishnu Upnishad. If
so, is it available on the net anywhere? If not can someone briefly
tell me about it.
Thanks and Regards, Perwesh
--
...
- REQUEST : Help about Shankara for a frenchman - Fri Aug 29 14:16:17 1997 EST
>>>atmasurfer" <david.dubois@hol.fr> wrote:
Subject: REQUEST : Help about Shankara for a frenchman
>Hi, I'm new on the web and I'm very interested in Shankara.
>I'm looking for all the texts of vedanta, and all their shankara's comments
>( upanishads, bhagavad gita, brahmasutra, ... ). There are nearly nothing
...
- REQUEST : Questions on Ramayana - Fri Aug 29 13:33:33 1997 EST
>>>Hi everyone,
I have been doing some research on the Ramayana but am finding each
version I read the ending seems somewhat vague. For example, one version
I read states that Rama kills Ravana after having trouble cutting off ten
heads. It says he eventually kills Ravana with a "Brahma weapon"
...
- ARTICLE : GAYATRI METER - Fri Aug 29 10:53:48 1997 EST
>>>Gayatri Mantra has to have 8 syllable meter in every line
I question the first line
"Om Bhur Bhuvaha Svaha" as read by North Indians.
It constitutes only 7 syllables and does not fullfill the gayatri meter
It should be read
...
- REQUEST : Linga - Fri Aug 29 06:16:40 1997 EST
>>>I have heard that the Linga represents Shiva's male organ, is this true?
...
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