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  1. Satyamavejayanti

    "God", not my cup of tea

    Namaste, Firstly, those who have interacted with me over the past years would know that I am a passionate and proud Hindu, so don't assume that this is a "I'm not a Hindu anymore", kinda of statement. When discussing or debating with people, as soon as people mention or ask about "God", or...
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    What is Hinduism

    Namaste, Hinduism, I profess it, I express it, I accept and respect it, but what does it actually mean for me and my life? Is there a simple answer to “what is Hinduism”, or is it more complicated and more challenging to define? Those who have Shruddha in the Hindu idea, those that are not...
  3. Satyamavejayanti

    Random thought

    Definition of terms, (Not absolute Unchallengeable Meanings). Sakshi: Witnessing principle; seer; Kutastha which passively observes the actions of the body and the senses; witness. Kutastha: Absolutely changeless; who is found without exception in all creatures from Brahma or the creator down to...
  4. Satyamavejayanti

    Hindu Marriage

    Namaste, There has been a lot of Debate/Discussion on Marriage in the previous months, I thought i would post a discussion of Marriage according to Hindu Shastras/View, and my personal perspective on certain matters. Please feel free to discuss. As per my limited knowledge, Marriage in the...
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    Online petition to have Subramanian Swamy and Rajiv Malhotra at Oxford

    Brothers and Sisters, Namaste, For those concerned and interested about our Dharmah, please show your support for Ravij Malhotra and Subramanian Swami to attend Oxford Uni “Dharma Rising” 2015 Hindu Scholars Conference", 3rd to 6th April Easter weekend. Apparently some people do not wish...
  6. Satyamavejayanti

    Tirikutu Naach

    Im trying to find the Indian Link to what seems a Fijian South Indian tradition only, anyone know if they practice this in India as well? All i know is that this is Kali Puja with stage dances, sometimes with "Rani", or queens (Young men dressed as Indian Queen), who perform short stories...
  7. Satyamavejayanti

    Apta Rishi

    In Hinduism, we have a great tradition of Rishis, Muni, Guru, Acharya ect. But how are their Authority and their "Apta", attribute to be known by a student or by lay persons, how and according to what criteria are our sages and munis judged to be reliable? What makes a Apta rishi an Apta, Apta...
  8. Satyamavejayanti

    Looking for a Sanskrit word

    I was wondering if anyone can help me to find a Sanskrit word that has been translated in Vatsyanas Kama Sutra, Im looking for the actual Sanskrit word for "eunuch". I am reading a translation and trying to understand the Kama Sutras and the openness of the works. I know a lot of people...
  9. Satyamavejayanti

    Sanat-sujata

    After taking advice from Vidura (which is known as VidurNiti) Dhritarashtra seeks the rishi Sanat Sujata, and this following conversation emerges. This is a interesting conversation, and i see some Vedanta ideas flowing from the great Rishis advise. Please again bear with me, this is a long...
  10. Satyamavejayanti

    Yaksha Prasnah- Mahabharata

    In the Mahabharata, there is a episode when the brothers and companions of Yudhishthira are poisoned by a Yaksha, to bring them back to life Yudhishthira has to answer some questions posed by the Yaksha. What we can learn from the questions and answers in general is that both the one asking...
  11. Satyamavejayanti

    For those interested

    Namaste, I don't know if anyone is already aware of this but there appears to be a full English translation of the 4 Veda Samhits available for purchase in PDF format from one of my fav site. According to the website the translator is a Dr Tulsi Ram, I have previously purchased his...
  12. Satyamavejayanti

    What and Why

    Please on a personal level, please provide your thoughts. No scriptural copy and paste, just actual thoughts that matter. 1) What have you realized from Hinduism? 2) What have you gained from being a part of Hinduism? 3) What does Hinduism offer you in your life? 4) Why do you choose...
  13. Satyamavejayanti

    Tirukkural of Tiruvalluvar

    Just some quotes from the Tirukkural of Tiruvalluvar. I have not read the whole text yet, but it is on my list of things to read. 42. LISTENING 1. True wealth of wealth is wealth gained through the ear ; 'Midst all our wealth that is indeed the chief. 2. When to the listening ear food...
  14. Satyamavejayanti

    Vidura Niti

    Just some quotes from Vidura Niti, when he was called to advise on right conduct to King Dhritarashtra extracted from Mahabharata. Comments appreciated. He that is not served from the high ends of life by the aid of self-knowledge, exertion, forbearance and steadiness in virtue, is...
  15. Satyamavejayanti

    Duality

    There seem to be many Non-Duality members on here. Are there any who have a Duelist ideology, if there are can you please explain your beliefs. here i take Non-Duality as meaning All existence and Atman is Brahman, and Duel as meaning there is separateness from Brahman, existence and Atman or...
  16. Satyamavejayanti

    Purush

    My take on the Purusha Sukta Rigved 10.90 Taking Purush to be as Atman or consciousness only the meaning of this sukta can become a poem about the manifold existence of humans or life. The first mantra where thousands of arms ad heads are told are just a expression of the multiplicity of...
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    Some Vedic Intelligence

    Knowledge is the key to Moksha, Knowledge is the seat of the Atman, Knowledge enlightens, it brightens, it shows the way. Dispelled of darkness removed of ignorance my mind through knowledge has prospered, My mind craves knowledge it deserves it, I am what i am is only known through knowledge of...
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    Some Vedic Love

    In the spirit of Love, May Love and peace prevail, may truth always win, may we always look at each other with Love and friendship, May we respect our elders, May we get respect in return, may humanity prosper through Love of Knowledge, May knowledge guide us to Moksha, may i learn from you, May...
  19. Satyamavejayanti

    Samkhya and Vaisheshika

    Some random quotes from these 2 darshans, i think these are the greatest philosophies of the 6 systems of Hinduism, Both Acknowledge the Veda as Authority, i am trying to learn more of these Darshans, but good English translations are rare. Samkhya. Suthra 53. 53. Guna classification...
  20. Satyamavejayanti

    Sarva Dharma Sama Bhava

    Sarva (all) Dharma (religions) Sama (same) Bhava (are of) I wish to know your view, if your are in support of the above statement or against it? Do you know where this saying comes from and who? Do you view Dharma as religion or other? I agree to the above statement partially, as i...
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