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  1. StarryNightshade

    Vaishnava identity

    At the most basic level, a Vaishnava is one who accepts Vishnu (or Krishna) as supreme; accepting certain scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita, certain Puranas, sometimes the Srimad Bhagavadtam, etc; and possessing certain qualities like compassion, ahimsa, etc. Certain details like rituals...
  2. StarryNightshade

    The Vedas

    When I was initiated, my diksha gurus were Yajur Vedis. Meaning that the meter they chant, what rites and rituals they do, and a lot of their general philosophy comes from the Yajur Veda. As for me, aside from learning some slokas, rituals, and mantras, I've yet to actually read a significant...
  3. StarryNightshade

    Learning to love myself.

    Learning to love myself.
  4. StarryNightshade

    Political Compass Results

    Just for fun I retook the quiz. Amazing what a few months does, but I'm not entirely sure if I agree with its accuracy.
  5. StarryNightshade

    Engaging tradition with the everyday world.

    School's going well. Classes will really into full gear this week, and then I'll be busy with paper writings and field excursions. The only thing I'm a tad disappointed in is that my ecumenism class only applies to Christianity. I wanted to visit a mosque downtown and my professor said they...
  6. StarryNightshade

    Engaging tradition with the everyday world.

    There is a Buddhist temple about 40 minutes up the side of a mountain from where I'm currently staying. Wouldn't hurt to visit it, but finding the time in the midst of studies is key. There actually is a Gurudwara in Seoul, but it requires going through back alleyways in multiple run down...
  7. StarryNightshade

    There really needs to be a new commandment of the Internet. "Thou shalt not force memes"

    There really needs to be a new commandment of the Internet. "Thou shalt not force memes"
  8. StarryNightshade

    Engaging tradition with the everyday world.

    This past week has been a roller coaster of emotions for me. On one hand, I arrived in another country for a 4 month student exchange and will be able to engage in a culture foreign to me. Very exciting stuff. On the other hand, I've been falling into a low point in terms of my religious life...
  9. StarryNightshade

    In Praise of Rain

    Kind of like here in Korea. When it rains hard, it can be a hassle to walk without an umbrella, but when it's light, rain is refreshing to walk in. Especially after being cooped up in a dorm for hours or days at a time.
  10. StarryNightshade

    The "What are you listening to?" thread- Part 4

  11. StarryNightshade

    I sure have. It's very cool. :-)

    I sure have. It's very cool. :-)
  12. StarryNightshade

    In a few days, I will be flying out to Korea. 15 hours & non-stop. God Help me.

    In a few days, I will be flying out to Korea. 15 hours & non-stop. God Help me.
  13. StarryNightshade

    Yogi born in 1896 now 120 years old

    Color me a tad skeptical about the OP and the Jain Swami, but it's still interesting to read about.
  14. StarryNightshade

    Progress in sadhana

    I often wonder if this is one of my spiritual flaws? That I try, in vain, to focus on the things that would (potentially) bring moksha, when I should probably focus a bit more on worldly life? I mean, I should do my sadhana and what not, but is there really a need for me at this point in my...
  15. StarryNightshade

    Daily darshan

    We did. I suppose the major difference was that the Vaishnava temple was more "crowded"? More people and seemingly more murthis.
  16. StarryNightshade

    What was last movie you watched?

    I saw Suicide Squad the other day. Off the bat, the writing is the weakest aspect of the film. The story is really disjointed in the first act and some of the lines are really lame. I think it also relied way too heavily on it's soundtrack for certain scenes. However, aside form that, pretty...
  17. StarryNightshade

    Progress in sadhana

    Don't feel so bad, Jai. Aside from Upakarma and Gayatri japam this week, my Sadhana continues to go through seasons. Some days it comes more naturally; other days it's a chore. I feel you about hope being low. Only thing we can do is take it a day at a time.
  18. StarryNightshade

    Progress in sadhana

    Couldn't one make the point that, by doing said worldly things, one potentially finds the tools needed to attain Moksha? Or at least they find a path to Moksha? For example, I could go into the forest and do nothing but sadhana. I could also engage in the secular world by performing karma...
  19. StarryNightshade

    Daily darshan

    I suppose it is. The mall itself was catered to the South Asian community, so I guess a few small temples comes with the territory.
  20. StarryNightshade

    Daily darshan

    Sure have. :) I went this past weekend. It's actually a bit smaller than I thought it would be, but still very magnificent nonetheless. My partner was the one who took the pics.
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