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  1. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Does God really exist? I want to know your views.

    God is Existence, really.
  2. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Fertility rate: 'Jaw-dropping' global crash in children being born

    Did you notice, though, that the graph isn't linear in years? The projected covers almost 100 years.
  3. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Don't trust Trumps COVID-19 disease stats

    You mean like, "It's a miracle!! It's a miracle and only I could do it. I told you Covid-19 would disappear!"
  4. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Game: For Theists Only: Neti-Neti

    Neti: Jesus is/was the only Son of God.
  5. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    What Is 'Real?'

    I really hope I awaken into Real real soon, Salixji. :D
  6. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Can Something Be Divine Independently of a Deity?

    This is well said, Left Coast. In Hinduism, the concept described by the quote from Lossky is called the path of discrimination in jnana yoga, by which the devotee examines a "thing" (material, ideational, etc.) and declares, "Neti neti." That is, "not this, not this." After discarding all that...
  7. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Can Something Be Divine Independently of a Deity?

    Warm salutations, Salixji We may be just dancing with subtle semantics. In Eknath Easwaran's translation of the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter IX Verses 4-5, Sri Krishna states, "I pervade the entire universe in my unmanifested form. [To me, this is the reference to Brahman.] All creatures find their...
  8. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Can Something Be Divine Independently of a Deity?

    Namaste, I think your statement is dead bang on, Salixji, if by your phrase "not intrinsic" you also allow that Brahman pervades all but is not all. However, it's very difficult for most minds to grasp Existence without boundaries (Brahman/God). Hence man's need to "create" containers for that...
  9. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Important Questionnaire #26: RF Rule 8

    Although I chose somewhat agree, I'm not sure how "somewhat agree" and "somewhat disagree" are different?? It's a matter of proportion, I guess, but the proportions aren't stated. Nevertheless, I "abhor" being proselytized verbally or in writing, including having JWs show up at my door to set...
  10. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Be grateful for what you have

    Fabulous, Jai'!! And I love the pic in my mind of a sobbing bearded bear, drawing closer and closer to his God who loves all His furry friends alike! :) So many members read this DIR (oops, I thought this was in the Hindu DIR) and don't know Sanskrit, it would be inspiring to translate this hymn...
  11. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Be grateful for what you have

    Hi, Jai'~ You have SO much knowledge to sustain you through these events, and devotion, too. God has not abandoned you and vice versa. Proof is in the title of your post, for gratitude greases the wheel of grace. Jobs, spouses, pets, homes, etc... these are all karmically fixed the moment your...
  12. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Why is religion correlated with birthplace and birth time?

    That's a darn plain ugly way to say something. Disgusting way to try to engage someone in a conversation. Your approach is not worthy of any reply whatsoever. If anybody else would care to rephrase the question in a decent manner, I'd answer it.
  13. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Why is religion correlated with birthplace and birth time?

    The "other deities" of the Native Americans are facets of the One Diamond (God) I mentioned in an earlier post. Mr. Farnsworth answered thus (above) and I can now assume that you hold the same view, that is, your concept of God is narrowed to a belief that God only manifests in Christian hearts...
  14. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Why is religion correlated with birthplace and birth time?

    Whaaat?? Nobody said they must be reconciled but for me, it certainly ends any confusion on the question of whether there is more than one God, or a different God for Christians, a different one for Muslims or Hindus, etc. What's your point?
  15. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Why is religion correlated with birthplace and birth time?

    It's the only way to reconcile all the scriptures of the major religions declaring the same thing, that there is one and only one Supreme God! It's the devotees of a particular religion who claim that their God (who goes by Name X, Y or Z) is the only God. God never said it.
  16. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Why is religion correlated with birthplace and birth time?

    I believe atheism exists or is a view held by an atheist merely because that person has yet to experience God.
  17. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Why is religion correlated with birthplace and birth time?

    LOL, there's only one God, Koldo, called by different Names. Whether you call it water, jal, pani, uji, wasser, maa, djour, amane, voda, agua... it will still slake your thirst. Edit: Tee hee, I have to add vand to the list for mikkel_the_dane. :)
  18. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Why is religion correlated with birthplace and birth time?

    That's not actually responsive, Hubertji. As sun rise opined, you said "religion" in your title, not just Christianity. Native Americans had and have a rich relationship with God. Likewise the Asians, etc., long before the missionaries arrived on their shores. You appear to be naming Jesus as...
  19. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Names

    So do Hindus. They have many names for gods but categorically believe in only One God. Rather like one diamond which has many facets. Each facet is unique (has a different name, virtues, powers, etc.) but all belong to, enhance and shine as one gem.
  20. Sw. Vandana Jyothi

    Why is religion correlated with birthplace and birth time?

    Hmmmm, I want to know how you know that God was "completely silent" prior to the Europeans' arrival?! I mean, you even bolded it. God has been communicating with His people since time began. Christians make the mistake to think He sent His manifestation to earth for the first time only 2,000...
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