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    Quote Originally Posted by Sudas Paijavana View Post
    Namaste,

    I thought we weren't allowed to speak about non-Hindu religions on HDF.

    Am sad.

    Paijavana
    It is kind of an odd topic. I hesitated before posting a reply here.

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    Re: Favorite Religion?

    Quote Originally Posted by Sudas Paijavana View Post
    Namaste,

    I thought we weren't allowed to speak about non-Hindu religions on HDF.

    Am sad.

    Paijavana
    Sudas ji,

    I think it is simply that our moderators want us to exercise sound judgement before quoting other religions. Even members of other religions participate in HDF. The aim is not to expect Hindus to revere their gods. At a personal level, anyone can hold any belief - actually, I love Christ - that doesn't mean I should expect other Hindus to vibe with my sentiments and I should also not advocate it as a 'right practice' guideline of sorts. I think this is what our moderator expects.
    jai hanuman gyan gun sagar jai kapis tihu lok ujagar

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    Quote Originally Posted by Netz View Post
    As we all know, hinduism allows everyone to admire other faiths as well.
    I can't understand wanting to admire another religion. Nor do I understand the basis for the view that "Hinduism allows everyone to admire other faiths as well."
    Philosoraptor

    "Wise men speak because they have something to say. Fools speak because they have to say something." - Plato

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    om gurave namaḥ


    Namaste,

    Indeed, an interesting choice of placement for this thread; a scientific comparison involving somewhat more Manas than Buddhi.

    I dislike the word "Religion" and find the incessant categorising of such delicate a thing, to be generally demonstrative of a deep bondage of the soul. But with that said, knowledge is guarded amidst rather peculiar human traits, and we do not all have the same functionality nor the same faculty ...

    1.02. jñānaṁ bandhaḥ
    Knowing differentiatedly is bondage and not knowing undifferentiatedly is bondage.

    śiva sutras, translation by Swami Lakshman Jū.


    That's a lot of very heavy bindings!

    Kind regards.
    Last edited by Mana; 03 August 2013 at 06:14 AM.

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    Re: Favorite Religion?

    Quote Originally Posted by Sudas Paijavana View Post
    Namaste,
    I thought we weren't allowed to speak about non-Hindu religions on HDF.

    Am sad.

    Paijavana
    Í agree.

    Quote Originally Posted by Netz View Post
    As we all know, hinduism allows everyone to admire other faiths as well.
    Really? Is that in the Veda's? You can have one religion and admire a few on the side? Do you mind substantiating that?

    I do not like the question at all. Something like:

    What women do you fancy besides the one you are married to?

    So, I would say try it with you wife. Honey, I am married to you, but I also like ... See how she reacts. Does she have the same kind of "open-mindedness"?

    Besides Hinduism I like Hinduism

    I do not want to imply negative intentions, but Lets be vigilant about this. It is the kind of subject that helps converters targeting people and get them to know who to watch out for. Another line of attack is to invite them to talk about personal problems, often by talking very explicitly about their own problems, like diseases, family death, uncertainties. Valuable information if you want to get close to people and manipulate them.

    People that feel the need to talk about other religions or personal stuff, often are converters, attention seekers, or they are people for whom Hinduism is their latest infatuation. Yes they are so in Love with it, but they said that before. Next thing may be Kabbalism if they grow tired of doing Puja. A Hindu forum should be a forum for people fully committed to Hinduism.

    Most Hindu's do not even feel the need to discuss their religion with others. Which is the wisest you can learn you children, as it is a very personal matter and not subject for discussion. If we do we should do it in a non-personal way that benefits not only us, but Hinduism too.

    It is different if people of the same community interact. Lets get rid of the ideas that all Hindu's should behave like saints, and that saints befriend with all. They surely do not. There is a difference between seeing God in all and loving them for there divine essence and befriending with all. Like Ramakrisna said: God is in the tiger too, but do not go dancing with the tiger.

    I am not accusing anyone of having wrong intentions, but I like to raise awareness. Lets concentrate on doing right to Hinduism and not on the bonding with strangers. On the Internet you never know who you are embracing. Converters are very much like paedophiles grooming their victims. Never underestimate them.

    If you feel the strong urge to express your love for non-Hindu religions or Gods, than go to a their forums. They will appreciate that there. Who knows something new will grow out of that. I don't care. That is your personal choice. The same with making compliments to other women... Who knows what new love will spring from that? But be kind, do not do it in front of your wife.

    Lets not insult the Hindu Gods, they have enormous pride

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    Re: Favorite Religion?

    May seem out of place,
    But I'm not a fan of organized religion at all, I think it has been sodomized by man for generations, and can barley believe a word written by mans hands, the morals and ideals of most religion feel like an old form of government control, before governments existed.

    Excuse me if what I say next offends but:

    I was drawn to Hinduism because it feels more like social acceptance, understanding, and growing together under a set of moral principles that apply to the individual. and as long as the indivdual is true to themselves and their own path, the actions can't be wrong.
    Hinduism doesn't feel written, crafted, or aimed at converting me, it was just waiting with open arms for me to discover it: even now I'm sure what it is, what I am, I guess that's the beauty in it.
    I seek peace. and nothing has made me feel more complete in life than this, I don't feel like I'm afraid of death anymore as i used to, I feel I've died a thousand times already.

    So I'm just going to vote for Hinduism right here of course. Ganesha stole my heart.


    If we can choose a least favorite, for me its christianity, a religion soaked in lies, blood, and mans scribblings.
    I don't for a second believe were made in gods own image. but feel that we are all part of the one divine entity that created all around us.
    I feel i am as much a god as you are, as a star is, and as god does.

    Do you think a star questions where it's light comes from?
    We're the same, You and I.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Avyaydya View Post
    Í agree.


    Really? Is that in the Veda's? You can have one religion and admire a few on the side? Do you mind substantiating that?

    I do not like the question at all. Something like:

    What women do you fancy besides the one you are married to?

    So, I would say try it with you wife. Honey, I am married to you, but I also like ... See how she reacts. Does she have the same kind of "open-mindedness"?

    Besides Hinduism I like Hinduism

    I do not want to imply negative intentions, but Lets be vigilant about this. It is the kind of subject that helps converters targeting people and get them to know who to watch out for. Another line of attack is to invite them to talk about personal problems, often by talking very explicitly about their own problems, like diseases, family death, uncertainties. Valuable information if you want to get close to people and manipulate them.

    People that feel the need to talk about other religions or personal stuff, often are converters, attention seekers, or they are people for whom Hinduism is their latest infatuation. Yes they are so in Love with it, but they said that before. Next thing may be Kabbalism if they grow tired of doing Puja. A Hindu forum should be a forum for people fully committed to Hinduism.

    Most Hindu's do not even feel the need to discuss their religion with others. Which is the wisest you can learn you children, as it is a very personal matter and not subject for discussion. If we do we should do it in a non-personal way that benefits not only us, but Hinduism too.

    It is different if people of the same community interact. Lets get rid of the ideas that all Hindu's should behave like saints, and that saints befriend with all. They surely do not. There is a difference between seeing God in all and loving them for there divine essence and befriending with all. Like Ramakrisna said: God is in the tiger too, but do not go dancing with the tiger.

    I am not accusing anyone of having wrong intentions, but I like to raise awareness. Lets concentrate on doing right to Hinduism and not on the bonding with strangers. On the Internet you never know who you are embracing. Converters are very much like paedophiles grooming their victims. Never underestimate them.

    If you feel the strong urge to express your love for non-Hindu religions or Gods, than go to a their forums. They will appreciate that there. Who knows something new will grow out of that. I don't care. That is your personal choice. The same with making compliments to other women... Who knows what new love will spring from that? But be kind, do not do it in front of your wife.

    Lets not insult the Hindu Gods, they have enormous pride
    Greetings,

    Fabulous post! I agree 100%! We cannot admire other religions, especially when we have the most original and best Dharma of them all! Jai Shri Sanatana Dharma! Jai Shri Hindu Devatāo! Long live Hinduism! May only Hinduism be discussed on HDF!!
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    Re: Favorite Religion?

    Namaste
    What happened to the the original poster? Fell asleep?
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    Re: Favorite Religion?

    Namaste


    Quote Originally Posted by Viraja View Post
    Sudas ji,

    - actually, I love Christ.
    No offence but I always suspected that. I will be watching your posts from now on.
    satay

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