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Short Story: Two spiritual masters discuss enlightenment

emptychair @innertalks (23742) • Australia 6 Jul 22

The old Zen master, Relop Zerploski, was talking to another master, from an Indian philosophy, known as Vedantism, Sri Arama Rokami. This Guru guy was saying that it is our thoughts that stop us from becoming...

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In some cultures, the swastika is a positive symbol

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382325) • Rockingham, Australia 4 Mar 20

The swastika is a geometrical figure, which has different connotations to different cultures. I would think mostly it is seen as associated with Nazism and anti-semitism so has very negative connotations. However, in Hinduism,...

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A Hindu sunset ceremony at Lake Phewa, Pokhara, Nepal

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382325) • Rockingham, Australia 20 Feb 20

While in Pokhara, Nepal, we attended a Hindu ceremony on the edge of Lake Phewa. It was held at sunset and three young priests performed a series of ritualistic dance-type movements involving fire, water, incense and various other...

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Lord Ganesha

BANKIM @banksim (5347) 12 Sep 18

People used to worship Sri Ganesha before starting any important work. In today's time, this festival gains much importance in Maharashtra and surrounding state. People used to worship Lord Ganesha (Vigneshwar)in the celebration...

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Tomorrow is Radhashtami

shaloo walia @swalia (1385) • India 8 Sep 16

Radhashtami, the appearance day of Radha Rani will be celebrated tomorrow. Devotees will fast till noon and attend the festivities in the temples. It is the only day in the year when one can have charan darsha (glimpse of the...

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Hindu Book of Wisdom: The Bhagavata Gita

Digital Nomad @VinayaG (550) • Kathmandu, Nepal 16 Jan 16

The Bhagavata Gita is a Hindu book of wisdom, which has been translated to numerous languages. I never get tired of reading this book. The main thesis of this book is Karma, which can be transliterated as the effects of an...

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Hindu culture

Digital Nomad @VinayaG (550) • Kathmandu, Nepal 10 Jan 16

Hinduism is not just a religious belief. It is a philosophical ideology as well as a way for life. Hinduism not only teaches about the religious duties that a man/woman should perform, but also his/her responsibilities to the...

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Power of I

Digital Nomad @VinayaG (550) • Kathmandu, Nepal 1 Jan 16

A mantra from Veda, the Hindu Scriptures, say: "I am God." It is not that easy to describe “I.” Who is this I? What is this I? I is the self, the soul, the persona. I is different from the body. I is eternal and never dying.

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Hinduism

stephanie lucente @LattesAndTypewriters (135) • Rockford, Minnesota 11 Oct 15

Hinduism or Sanatana Dharma has interested me for years. I find that I can relate to many of the beliefs but there is still so much to learn. I'm especially interested in the different sects.

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How Many Religions Can One Practice at Once?

Barbara Radisavlejvic @bagarad (14283) • Paso Robles, California 16 Sep 15

I recently read the best seller The Life of Pi by Yann Martel. In this book, the main character, Piscine, aka Pi, searches for truth in religion. He studies with a Christian priest, a Muslim Imam, and a Hindu pandit. He...

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Janamashtami Greetings

yugocean @yugocean (9963) • India 4 Sep 15

Hare Krishna Greetings on Janamashtami to all It's auspicious Yes it is Yogeshwar Sri Krishna, whose every word was a form of Yoga Be Good Do Good When I follow his teachings, I found myself going forward

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Rituals in Religion

Sue Ann @susananita (26) • India 27 Aug 15

I've been talking to a lot of people about the religion they follow, nd I have come to this conclusion. Most religions are practised in a way that was not actually ever mentioned in that particular religions holy books. Mainly in...

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What an irony of fate it is!

DoctorDidi @DoctorDidi (7018) • India 15 Sep 12

We all know that gender bias is very strong in India where males dominate both the family and the society. But still India has women in leading positions, especially at the political field. The most powerful individual in the...

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First, HINDUISM.... Second, BUDDHISM....Third, CHRISTIANITY, ISLAM ( who knows?)

shibham @shibham (16977) • India 3 Aug 12

Hi everyone.... It is not to be religious to share your views here but it is really disrespectful and cheap. In 2011, we Indians got surprised seeing model Lisa Blue wearing a bikini on a show where the image of Hindu goddess...

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what do you think about Hinduism?

parwaizkhan11 @parwaizkhan11 (13) 31 Jul 11

so,i wanna ask that what you guy's think about Hinduism??? because a temple is located in front of my house....and they does not allow lower cast people to get in their....and every religion taught us that every human is...

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The Caste System in Present Day India

bostonphil @bostonphil (4459) • United States 15 Jun 11

I have never been to India (but I would love to go). I am not a Hindu but find it a fascinating religion. I am curious about the caste system and how it operates in present day India. How difficult is life for a lower caste...

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If God Made Satan Then Why Should We Ignore Satan?

angelsword @angelsword (73) • India 14 Jun 11

Now This is Interesting, if God made Satan then Satan has God elements too right. If God and Satan was formed together, then who is the real God and real Satan. Our Senses are misguiding us for what is wrong and good? Now is Satan...

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The Philosophy Of Vedas, Bible and Quran Are The Same?

angelsword @angelsword (73) • India 10 Jun 11

Vedas can be traced back into the 5000 BC. As Bible and Quran and many other Holy books came after them, will there be any chance of Vedic influence on any of the other religious books? As from a spiritual point of view, the...

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Does Lord Krishna Appear To His People And Do Miracles?

Secret @IntrovertShy (2780) • Marikina, Philippines 1 Mar 11

I was searching on the internet about the oldest religion ever lived here on earth and I found on the internet that hinduism is oldest religion. Some say, it is either paganism or animism. It was said that Lord Krishna do miracles...

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Know about Hinduism

jothimani @jothimani (184) • India 4 Jul 10

How much do you know about Hinduism? I need a honest answer because i want to know for my Ph..D..How many people know about Hinduism worldwide and what they think. Hidu's Holy book Bhagavad Gita says: "Still your mind in...

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