Originally Posted by
Sri Vaishnava
Nice question.
1) I assure you, I have many shaivite friends. We do not fight all the time. my friends go to Kabaleeswarar temple, I go to Adi Kesava temple. That's all.
2) Christians and Muslims are bound by their Karma. Their religions are excluvist, ie, they do not accept that Shiva or Vishnu exist. It will take them many births to come to the realisation that Sanatana Dharma is the true religion. So, no use arguing, because Mohammed and Jesus were narrow-minded enough to ensure that. And I do not believe in any of that Jesus as son of god rubbish, that is one of ISKCON's ridiculous opinions.
3) Shaivites, Advaitins, etc. are at a more elevated stage and have an idea of the truth. Shaivites believe that both Shiva and Vishnu exist corporeally. Hence, it is necessary for them to understand that a true shaivite is one who worships Shiva as the body of Lord Sankarshana, an avatar of Vishnu residing in Shiva. Otherwise, the mordern shaivite is restricted to anya devata worship, which is discouraged by Sri Krishna.
Shaivites and Advaitins are part of Sanatana Dharma and capable of intelligent debate, unlike Muslims or Christians who go rabid over 'Allah' or 'Jesus' (leave that headache to ISKCON). Therfore, I am hoping there is someone liberal enough to understand that I am not a fanatic or a fundamental, but only want to establish the fact that Lord Vishnu, who is so great, is also very modest, and hides his true divinity by quoting many demi-gods in the Vedas. His Characteristics are infinitely more powerful and enjoyable than Mahadeva (and I respect Mahadeva as someone greater than us, so don't worry.).
Advaita can lead to moksha only if you follow Adi Sankara's preaching, 'Worship Govinda as the Impersonal Brahman'. Although Krishna is personal, he has stated that Impersonalism is a path. But by claiming Mahadeva is the supreme impersonal form, they are deluding themselves.
There, I explained that to the best of my ability.
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