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  1. निताइ dasa

    Is a fetus human?

    I think a fetus is a human being, biologically. I do not think she is a person (a moral agent). But a fetus holds the inalienable rights of a person, (like right of life and autonomy) out of eventuality. (just like infants or coma patients).
  2. निताइ dasa

    Sivaratri approaching

    Very far away from any Shiva temples sadly :(. Will do fasting, and sing some bhajans to Lord Shiva, maybe read some pastimes.
  3. निताइ dasa

    Is Buddhism for the Kali Yuga?

    I don't understand the question...
  4. निताइ dasa

    Are Humans Animals

    Nothing wrong with it. Our theories of rights currently are very anthromorphic, it is certainly how we ascribe rights to humans.
  5. निताइ dasa

    Abortion

    Once could say that was the action that broke the camel's back. :tongueclosed: Its pretty dramatically described in scripture
  6. निताइ dasa

    Abortion

    The discussion between us was never about abortion. You brought that up. The discussion was about personhood and what are the criteria that define an object as a person, giving them personhood rights. You said brain function is this criteria, but if this was the case, then animals would be given...
  7. निताइ dasa

    Abortion

    Good to see you too :) Haha sure, I remember that discussion we had before. So we won't continue here. Your points are well noted. \ Yeah I have to agree with you here. I think different sects have different opinions on when the soul actually enters the body (either during conception or some...
  8. निताइ dasa

    Abortion

    You are moving the goalpost. Our laws are based upon moral ones. Just because something is lawful does not mean it is correct. The definition that most philosophers use for murder is "immoral or unjustified killing of human being". In Nazi Germany, the law made it possible to lawfully kill Jews...
  9. निताइ dasa

    Abortion

    My point is, brain function does not make someone a "person". Otherwise animals would be "persons" and be granted inalienable human rights like autonomy and right of property and right of life. If mere brain function was enough to grant personhood, then animals should be given all the rights...
  10. निताइ dasa

    Abortion

    It seems to me that mere brain function is not sufficient to grant any object, 'personhood' rights. Animals also have developed brain functions yet the law does not provide them with inalienable rights like we do with humans. This definition of personhood seems to be at odds with our considered...
  11. निताइ dasa

    Learning Sanskrit?

    Jaya Nitai! Pranam. Here is a link of resources and books online: Thread for links for textbooks and online courses to learn Sanskrit • r/sanskrit Um, for an english speaker I would recommend number 3. Its a really nice intro to sanskrit. I'm learning from number 8.
  12. निताइ dasa

    Abortion

    Science tells us nothing about legality (if we define murder as unlawful killing) or morality (if we define it as unjustified killing). It doesn't make value judgement, we humans do that. Science can help us provide non-moral infomation, but it actually can't form moral (hence legal) principles.
  13. निताइ dasa

    Are Humans Animals

    It was just a rough translation from the sanskrit. Actually, this can also apply to some plants and even cellular organisms. A better one would be: eating: animals seek out resources and process them for energy so that life is prolonged. sleeping: All animals have some period of inactivity...
  14. निताइ dasa

    Are Humans Animals

    Yes and No. Yes because we share four basic instincts with animals (eating,sleeping,mating and defending) No because we have the capacity for moral understanding, while animals don't (and this grants us certain rights not awarded to other animals).
  15. निताइ dasa

    Ethical Philosophy Quiz

    I got Plato 100% and 92% Aquinas. Sad I'm not as close to dear Kant. I generally agree with most of St Aquinas's points though: All life has a purpose Meeting this purpose allows one to be happy. Happiness is to be found in the love of God. God's grace providing entrance into heaven...
  16. निताइ dasa

    Which Hindu Texts Only Have An Avatar Speaking?

    Uddhava Gita from canto 11 of Bhagavatam is spoken by Lord Krsna to His friend Uddhava.
  17. निताइ dasa

    Suicide, cowardly?

    Interesting discussion on the Koshas and Shariras. This is how we understand it. The Koshas do not form the Shariras themselves, but rather envelop them and each others. These Koshas are parts of the Linga Sharira only and cause the Jiva's mind to be orientated towards different objects. When...
  18. निताइ dasa

    If you are a Hindu: How to worship and pray to Isvara without using Image/Idol?

    On the contrary, there is a very deep philosophical and scriptural understanding that underpins Kirtan. Everything, from the order of progression, the realisations that should come, are all documented in Vaishnav scripture. All rules and regulations are there in order to support Kirtan. Even...
  19. निताइ dasa

    If you are a Hindu: How to worship and pray to Isvara without using Image/Idol?

    Our temples our built around the concept of Kirtan (because it is the Yuga Dharma). In Mayapur, Kirtan goes on for 24 hrs continuous. On special dates, we sing special bhajans associated with the days. It's a very complex tradition.
  20. निताइ dasa

    If you are a Hindu: How to worship and pray to Isvara without using Image/Idol?

    Singing Kirtan of God's Names. No external image needed for that. This method has been developed for centuries in Vaishnav traditions.
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