How to help Hinduism

[Suraj]

My little friend, technology does not belong to anybody. I am finding your argument a bit strange. Being Hindu has to do with living your life a certain way(according to dharma) there is no link to technology. Why would using computers and mobile phones make you less of a Hindu? I am bit confused with your argument.

[Don Penguinoini]

Originally Posted by Suraj

My little friend, technology does not belong to anybody. I am finding your argument a bit strange. Being Hindu has to do with living your life a certain way(according to dharma) there is no link to technology. Why would using computers and mobile phones make you less of a Hindu? I am bit confused with your argument.

Now you put it like that, so am i, but the point remains, just because something is not Hindu and is performed by a Hindu, it does not make that person less Hindu.

Hinduism is an ever-evolving religion, it changes to adapt to life in the modern times. I am sure Hinduism allows Hindu's to do things which are not Hindu.

[Suraj]

It does Don

Ever heard of a mathmatician who is bad at maths? I person wouldn't be called a mathmatician if they were bad it it. Likewise, you don't call someone a scholar if they are bad at scholarship. Hinduism is about living your life a certain way, and if you aren't living like that, you're a bad Hindu and not Hindu at all.

Some examples of doing things which make you less of a Hindu:

* Eating beef (A strict no no in the Vedas)
* Disrespecting your parents
* Disrespecting knowledge
* Being Selfish/Greedy
* Promiscuity
* Being idle or living your life purposelessly

These are the opposites of the very strong Hindu values which even today are taught to every Hindu. If you do any of those you are definitely considered to be less of a Hindu.

In Hindu ethos the characteristics mentioned above were possessed by evil folks(e.g. rakshases) who were by definition adharami. They were certainly not considered Hindu.

[Don Penguinoini]

Originally Posted by Suraj

It does Don

Ever heard of a mathmatician who is bad at maths? I person wouldn't be called a mathmatician if they were bad it it. Likewise, you don't call someone a scholar if they are bad at scholarship. Hinduism is about living your life a certain way, and if you aren't living like that, you're a bad Hindu and not Hindu at all.

Some examples of doing things which make you less of a Hindu:

* Eating beef (A strict no no in the Vedas)
* Disrespecting your parents
* Disrespecting knowledge
* Being Selfish/Greedy
* Promiscuity
* Being idle or living your life purposelessly

These are the opposites of the very strong Hindu values which even today are taught to every Hindu. If you do any of those you are definitely considered to be less of a Hindu.

In Hindu ethos the characteristics mentioned above were possessed by evil folks(e.g. rakshases) who were by definition adharami. They were certainly not considered Hindu.

I know what you mean, in that post i do agree. But football is not a Hindu thing, is it? Regardless of what it is, it in NOT a Hindu thing, i enjoy a lot of football, am i less of a Hindu? Same for tennis and cricket.

[Suraj]

No, football itself does not make you less of a Hindu, it is when it becomes a lifestyle. I really encourage you to play and enjoy yourself, but don't let football became your goal in life, like it has for many in the world. But I have very positive feelings about you. I think at your very young age you are already showing great character and wisdom. If you hadn't told me you were 13 I would thought you to be much older, perhaps as old as me.

[Don Penguinoini]

Originally Posted by Suraj

No, football itself does not make you less of a Hindu, it is when it becomes a lifestyle. I really encourage you to play and enjoy yourself, but don't let football became your goal in life, like it has for many in the world. But I have very positive feelings about you. I think at your very young age you are already showing great character and wisdom. If you hadn't told me you were 13 I would thought you to be much older, perhaps as old as me.

Thank you, Suraj I must say, you seem to know SO much about Hinduism. You know a little Sanskrit too, right?

[want to be hindu]

Originally Posted by Don Penguinoini

I know what you mean, in that post i do agree. But football is not a Hindu thing, is it? Regardless of what it is, it in NOT a Hindu thing, i enjoy a lot of football, am i less of a Hindu? Same for tennis and cricket.

Swami Vivekananda believed body-building ( not being pumped up but getting your body in good shape.) and exercise to help boost one's morale and strength.

He said: "It would be better to play football than read the Gita..." this is to be taken as powerful metaphor for the way he wanted the young folks to evolve in this life — fearless, strong and independent in the right sense. This is a call to action, to karma, not to be passive and lazy. Making you body strong by exercise puts your mind in a better place. I would say play lots of football every day. While you are playing repeat the name of God in your mind. Practice not only football but the best ethics you can on the field. This is good practice for daily life.

[Aupmanyav]

Originally Posted by Suraj

* Eating beef (A strict no no in the Vedas)

What about calling the guest 'goghna' (killer of cow)?

[Aupmanyav]

Originally Posted by Don Penguinoini

Hinduism is an ever-evolving religion, it changes to adapt to life in the modern times. I am sure Hinduism allows Hindu's to do things which are not Hindu.

Science belongs to all humanity, it is neither hindu, nor christian, like shunya (zero). Did we ever claim a copy-right to it?

[Aupmanyav]

Games change over ages. Today it is cricket or football too. In earlier ages, it was archery, wrestling, etc. (in the curriculam). When did hinduism say that you do not enjoy life? Did not Lord Krishna play with a ball (I do not know what game, but the ball fell down in the Yamuna, Kanduka-krida)?