Re: I'm Definitely A Hindu in Real Life
Originally Posted by
Viraja
Namaste Webimpulse,
Before participating in online forums, I used to be a truly polytheistic hindu. (I am born a Vaishnava). I used to make many modak for the temple homa for Ganesh chaturthi, recite Shiva stotras, pray to Murugan and visit all temples along with daily prayers to Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar, and mother Mahalakshmi. After participating in online forums, I realize Vaishnavas stay strict Vaishnavas and Shaivas strict Shaivas, (and only Smartas pray to all devatas like I did) and this was a wake-up call for me. Since then I have become a true Vaishnava, praying to Vaishnava devatas. I do not intend to say polytheism is bad, however I learnt that sadhana and spiritual practices yield plentifold results and spiritual growth if you remain faithful to the practices of your chosen sect.
Not that only Hindus online who practice religion the right way, but I think internet is a powerful medium to get exposed to the broader perspective on any subject.
Regards.
Namaste,
I am feeling sad after reading Viraja Ji's words.Based on what was said,I'm thinking that I am not a very good Shaiva.I agree that one should follow one Sampradaya/system and it is good to do so.But I never felt that I should boycott Vaishnava Devatas/temples just because they are Vaishnava.
Even now I worship Lord Vishnu,visit Vaishnava temples and read the Ramayanam,hmm so I should stop all that now!I am not a fan of ISKCON but I attend Jagannatha Ratha Yatra which they conduct every year,maybe I should not go to Ratha Yatra from this year.
Viraja Ji,was it easy for to you avoid praying to the gods you worshiped once?
He dances in the golden hall of Chidambaram, Let us worship His rosy anklet girt Feet.
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