Posted by Deepa Sovouriradjane on January 07, 1998 at 17:55:52:

In Reply to: instruction via internet? posted by Debbie Bharadwaj on January 06, 1998 at 15:10:40:

: I am an American married to a Hindu Indian. I have read the Gita and other works on Hinduism and have an understanding that in order to convert you must have formal instruction from a yogi or guru. Can this instruction be given via internet? I have been unable to find any instructors in my home town.(Chattanooga, Tennessee) Thank you - Debbie

I am seeking clarification on your question, perhaps someone else will be able to add something.

I have never heard of the abovementioned rule; that one must receive formal instruction before becoming a Hindu. I was not always a Hindu, but nor was I of any other faith before becoming a Hindu. I was raised agnostic. Now (since meeting my husband) I consider myself a Hindu. Am I wrong? Could this rule apply only to those actually CONVERTING from another religion?

Isn't it enough if we practice Hinduism as a Hindu, believing as a Hindu and reading the good books?

Thank you.

-Deepa

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