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And what makes Hindu a Hindu ?Why is Hinduism DIR green?
Which Hindu scripture denies Ishwara? Which Hindu scripture teaches atheism?
Which Hindu scripture teaches that we are born by chance?
Is it okay to allow atheistic views in the Dir, as being representative of Hindu dharma?
And what makes Hindu a Hindu ?
May be because today if someone says I am ...... and I want to be Hindu, We will say yes because .... scripture of Hinduism says ....... , so everyone is welcomed to express their viewsWhy is Hinduism DIR green?
Which Hindu scripture denies Ishwara? Which Hindu scripture teaches atheism?
Which Hindu scripture teaches that we are born by chance?
Is it okay to allow atheistic views in the Dir, as being representative of Hindu dharma?
Do all hindu scriptures teach about ishwara and are theistic?Which Hindu scripture denies Ishwara? Which Hindu scripture teaches atheism?
IMHO, hinduism is very much atheistic, like hinduism is polytheistic, monotheistic etc..Is it okay to allow atheistic views in the Dir, as being representative of Hindu dharma?
Because I say so and nobody can argue with my 'say so'.And what makes Hindu a Hindu ?
Some of the early scriptures like Rig Veda (it has been years since I read it so don't quote me) don't put any emphasis on Ishwara. They are all about Indra, Rudra, doing Homa and all that stuff.
Like I said, it's been years.And I always believed Rigveda as the foundation scripture of Hinduism that explains Iswara in depth than any other scripture. :sad4:
yup, I'm celebratingSo we'll just say that no Scripture denies Ishwara then, because if Rig Veda does not, then nothing else does. Happy?
Why is Hinduism DIR green?
Which Hindu scripture denies Ishwara? Which Hindu scripture teaches atheism?
Which Hindu scripture teaches that we are born by chance?
Is it okay to allow atheistic views in the Dir, as being representative of Hindu dharma?
Why is Hinduism DIR green?
Which Hindu scripture denies Ishwara? Which Hindu scripture teaches atheism?
Which Hindu scripture teaches that we are born by chance?
Is it okay to allow atheistic views in the Dir, as being representative of Hindu dharma?
Why is Hinduism DIR green?
I guess they should be allowed as no one can give an agreed upon definition of who is a Hindu. So, I'd say if we err, let's err on the side of free speech.
Sorry. We've been down that road before. I and others made a 'fuss', and I will certainly go make a 'fuss' again. There absolutely is a limit to what one can term 'Hindu', as per 99% of definitions.
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I guess I missed that 'fuss' (probably thankfully ).
I'm curious what those limits are to the use of the term 'Hindu' applying to someone. If it can't be summarized rather briefly then don't worry about it.
I'm curious what those limits are to the use of the term 'Hindu' applying to someone. If it can't be summarized rather briefly then don't worry about it.
I'm curious about where you went in South India. Which temples?
Well my main interest was visiting the Ashram of Satya Sai Baba. I got sick and couldn't get help with the logistics of the place so I bolted for a big city hotel in Bangalore after only about three days (sick and depressed). I did have large group darshan of Sai Baba while there (a few months before his death) and believe I truly felt a spiritual wave from the experience (but of course I doubt myself some now).
From Bangalore I took the escorted van tour of South India..yes, probably all the 'touristy' places which included some temples whose names I cannot tell you much about from memory; sorry to disappoint you there. The temple visiting part of Hinduism never interested me.
You and I are incredibly different then. (Other than the fact we both got sick.) I only go for one reason ... Hindu temples, and the ridiculously strong shakti of the Gods. Nothing else interests me.