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  1. rewa

    Did Rama have more than one wife?

    Rama had one wife. He practiced Eka patni vrata i.e. loyalty to ones wife. He refuses to marry Surpanaka on the same grounds.
  2. rewa

    Best form of Hinduism for newbie Westerner?

    @nnmartin: I had read about the Hindu Champa/Cham in Cambodia. Ever heard of them? Champa Hindus of Vietnam and Cambodia - Topix
  3. rewa

    Is Tamil considered a sacred language?

    I think it it the content not the language that is considered holy. Also since languages and books are a way to learn and gain knowledge, all languages are holy.
  4. rewa

    Do not believe the lies. Quitting an addiction is always hard.

    I have found it to be hard. But I do have friends who just quit and never looked back. Maybe it different for different people.
  5. rewa

    Is this true?

    I would agree. :yes:
  6. rewa

    Hinduism influenced by Abrahamic faiths?

    No, most Hindus wouldn't.
  7. rewa

    What do Sanatana Dharmists believe about Jesus?

    Are you talking about the Thomas Christians of Kerala here?
  8. rewa

    Happy Vamanadeva's Appearance Day!

    Hiryanyakashipu was not the same as Bali. Bali grew up to be more like his grandfather Prahalada than his great great grandfather Hiryanyakashipu. But then maybe it was like you said, he did attack the devaloka and paid the price for that. :yes:
  9. rewa

    What do Sanatana Dharmists believe about Jesus?

    Guess I was wrong in calling them New Age:). But that is what they are generally called here in India. A google search for "new age" guru India throws up the same names. Maybe us Indians define them in a different way(Or maybe its just me :)).
  10. rewa

    What is Dharma?

    I agree Casteism exists and there exists discrimination on basis of caste in parts of India. Especially the rural parts. My point is that Jati(caste) system is not based on scriptures. It was/is just misinterpretation of scriptures. People just created a system which was beneficial to themselves...
  11. rewa

    What do Sanatana Dharmists believe about Jesus?

    There is no clear definition as far as I know. They usually tend to pick feel good elements from various Hindu thought processes. Talk a lot about universal brotherhood and peace. Tend to hide their Hindu affiliations as much as possible (Can't blame them, cause if they do they will be called a...
  12. rewa

    What do Sanatana Dharmists believe about Jesus?

    Well, he is called a New Age guru here in India:shrug:. I'm sure you'll hear a lot about him soon :).
  13. rewa

    What do Sanatana Dharmists believe about Jesus?

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravi_Shankar_(spiritual_leader) .
  14. rewa

    What do Sanatana Dharmists believe about Jesus?

    Satya Sai Baba, Ravishankar.
  15. rewa

    What do Sanatana Dharmists believe about Jesus?

    I was talking about the new-age gurus.
  16. rewa

    What is Dharma?

    Indian Buddhist, I agree that the situation on the ground in some parts of India is bad. But there is a lot of change happening. Caste system is now no longer much of an issue in most Urban areas (At least here in the south). Caste violence has almost come down to nil. There are now temples Eg...
  17. rewa

    What do Sanatana Dharmists believe about Jesus?

    There are always newer ones. Peddling yoga, breathing techniques among other things.
  18. rewa

    What is your religion?

    I have never been asked that question in my life:). My family is supposed to be Vaishnava. But like most Hindus we are just Hindu. No particular philosophy.
  19. rewa

    What is your religion?

    Hinduism
  20. rewa

    Is Hinduism a religion

    Dictionary dot com defines Religion as [ri-lij-uhn] noun 1.a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, especially when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral...
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