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  1. Terese

    Has the forum changed?

    Watch out, Rival! :D
  2. Terese

    Ugandan LGBTIQ+ activist murdered amid calls to revive death penalty for gay sex

    Just sad. Hatred costs so many lives, including those that do the hating.
  3. Terese

    Research suggests chocolate chip cookies are highly addictive

    I don’t buy much of them, they are very delicious :D
  4. Terese

    Vishnu Sahasranamam

    Worshipping Krishna is worshipping Narayana and all his avataras. Shower Sriman Narayana with glories and you shower his avataras too :D
  5. Terese

    Vishnu Sahasranamam

    Pranam Sirona! :D :praying: The Vishnu Sahasranamam is a crown jewel of truths. Sing it and you will feel the Supreme Lord in your heart! :D Vishnu Sahasranamam was not written by Swami Vishwananda but by Sri Veda Vyasa in the itihasa Mahabharata. After the Mahabharata war, Yudhishthira asked...
  6. Terese

    Death to the Heinous and Abhorrent Term, "Higher Consciousness"! Death!

    Your argument against the existence of 'higher consciousness' is quite sound. I agree that a higher consciousness would not exist per the examples of your thread but a 'mystical awareness'. Thank you for detailing the difference between consciousness and awareness also :D Though i am a bit...
  7. Terese

    Can an ethical life be lived without reference to the supernatural?

    An ethical life can be lived still with a neutral relationship with God :)
  8. Terese

    Why do Hinduism call Buddha an Avatar?

    Perhaps! I am unfamiliar with these previous Buddhas :D
  9. Terese

    Why do Hinduism call Buddha an Avatar?

    It varies from Vaishnava belief, but as i know, The Buddha known as Siddhartha Gautama that appeared around 2500 years ago is not an avatara of Vishnu. However, the original Buddha that appeared 5000 years ago is an avatara of Lord Vishnu, who propounded Buddhism. Vyasa Deva, the compiler of The...
  10. Terese

    What is the Best or Proper Attitude of Humans Towards the Gods?

    Very appropriate to me :D I see God as an intimate friend :D There are many forms of relationships with God within my religion. One can feel parental love for God :D Such is the grace of Narayana taking many forms :D Best/most proper way of having a relationship depends on the worshipper, but...
  11. Terese

    people who are born christian but want to be hindu - disrespectful? ?

    I was an atheist born into a muslim family yet 4 years i ago i began to feel an overwhelming attraction to Lord Vishnu! Anyone can become a Hindu and accept a path. The term is highly varied as there are many different types of Hindus. You don’t even need to be a Hindu to have an Indian wedding...
  12. Terese

    Curses

    Namaste Sirona! Jaya and Vijaya were gatekeepers of Sri Vaikuntha but did not reside in Sri Vaikuntha but the entrance to his abode. Knowing this, they were able to be reborn into physical bodies. However they were protected from curses by the grace of the Supreme Narayana. But the chapter of...
  13. Terese

    Impartial or cruel?

    Unfortunately no, my area and current situation does not allow that. however i have known some amazingly wise Vaishnavas that in their presence i grow to come closer to Vaishnava teachings and the Supreme Narayana. The association of Vaishnavas is something to be desired if one wishes to worship...
  14. Terese

    Impartial or cruel?

    Lord Vishnu never withholds prema. He freely gives it to all devotees. There is no consequence of seeking his devotees. Associating with a spiritual person is the Lord's prema itself. To be near spiritual people is such a great opportunity and blessing. All Vaishnavas highly regard their...
  15. Terese

    Impartial or cruel?

    An amazing pastime of Sri Krishna. I don't see any issue with the quotes you have provided Sirona, Narayana is impartial to all, but is greatly fond of his devotees and their beaming love. The gopis were dismayed by Lord Krishna's words, but refused to leave and stayed with him in heartfelt...
  16. Terese

    Vishnu or Krishna ? Or both?

    Lord Vishnu or Lord Krishna? Both. They are both the Supreme Lord. But who is the Original Personality? Who is Para-Vasudeva? I see Lord Vishnu as Para-Vasudeva. But i dislike the concept of avatars of the Supreme Lord being somehow less than the Original Personality. Narayana is infinite and...
  17. Terese

    Impartial or cruel?

    Namaskaram :D I'm not sure if that is what Swami Vishwananda expressly said, i have not delved into his commentaries, but the idea that Sriman Narayana "does not care" is highly against Vaishnava scriptural authority. Perhaps what he was trying to say is that devotees of the Supreme are to be...
  18. Terese

    Hinduism and LGBT

    No i have not, but they sound like good commercials! The gay people! :D
  19. Terese

    Hinduism and LGBT

    Bi curiosity does exist and some people might think along the lines of it being 'fun' 'unique' or 'easy' but its not that clear cut. Gayness is not a fad nor made to impress. People who become gay have felt like this throughout their lives. They do not simply drop it when it becomes...
  20. Terese

    Hinduism and LGBT

    Thank you for posting your Master's wisdom. I am eager to remember these words. :)
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