Lord Swaminarayan's Philosophy: Five Eternal Realities (ritual, Earth, salvation, soul)

[mahesh]

I just dont respect those that go against the scriptures as they are. As God wants.

[vandervalley]

I just dont respect those that go against the scriptures as they are. As God wants.

I was just wondering; when did Hinduism adopt this "one God" concept from middle east?

During Buddha's time there was a religion called Brahminism and Brahman monks enjoy high social status; however this brahminism seem to be believing in multiple gods and not just one god; so did Hindusim come from this Brahminism? If so; when did Hinduism adopt this "one God " concept from Muslims and Christians?

[mahesh]

There has always been a one God concept dear friend. I would have though you would have known such by now. There are thousands of Demigods (Devas) but only one God Parbrahm Purshottam who also has many avtaars and expansions.

Vasudevam Sarvam iti. Ete chamsh kalaha pumsaha, krshnastu bhagavan svayam.

Its muslims who adopted their views from us not the other way round.

[vandervalley]

There has always been a one God concept dear friend. I would have though you would have known such by now. There are thousands of Demigods (Devas) but only one God Parbrahm Purshottam who also has many avtaars and expansions.

So what is the relationship between Brahminism and Hinduism?

Was Hinduism called Hinduism during Buddha's time?

[mahesh]

In Buddha Bhagwans time this was the Sanatan Dharm and today it is also termed as the Sanatan Dharm. One God.

Brahmanism, also Brahminism, is the name historicall given to the part of Hinduism directly connected to priestly Vedic ritual, the religion practiced by the Brahmin caste (as opposed to Hindu folk religion in general).[1]

Thats what Brahminism is.

[Don Penguinoini]

Our religion has only had 2 names(i think?) Mahesh has stated both of them. People dont realise that the Arabs learnt all their knowledge from India.

[vandervalley]

In Buddha Bhagwans time this was the Sanatan Dharm and today it is also termed as the Sanatan Dharm. One God.

Brahmanism, also Brahminism, is the name historicall given to the part of Hinduism directly connected to priestly Vedic ritual, the religion practiced by the Brahmin caste (as opposed to Hindu folk religion in general).[1]

yes thank you for the clear explanations. I often see the use of the term "Brahmin" in buddhist writings but didn't know in depth what it is. Now its much more clearer.

[celina]

Do not use abusive language. For the sake of a selfish gain, do not lay a false accusation.
Shloka: 20

Mahesh, you should take this quote to heart.

[mahesh]

That abusive language Bhagvan states in Sikshapatri is termed as 'Ghaar' by Nityanand Swami as well as Shriji Maharaj. When did i swear at anybody? Care to explain? If you mean calling a fool a fool, then The VAchnamrut states fool and foolish many times. Are yoy saying that Maharaj and saints are using abusive language? The true answer is no they are not, they are describing the persons who have such natures within them. Like the atheist who questions saints etc.

Celina you shoud read the scriptures much clearer and with that other authentic scriptures too. Not cherry pick what you and the BAPS followers and leaders like.