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  1. DeviChaaya

    Crash Course Mythology

    Namaste! There is a YouTube channel called Crash Course and lately they've been covering religion and mythology. They just did an episode on us! I thought folks might like to see it.
  2. DeviChaaya

    What did Vivekananda and Shankarcharya do for Hinduism?

    As Aupji and SR have said pretty much. Vivekananda brought Hinduism out of the 'pagan', 'heathen', 'savage' view and more to the forefront as a humanistic religion. Shankaracharya preached Advaita and brought the populace back to what is now called Hinduism and away from Buddhism. While these...
  3. DeviChaaya

    Jaya Bholenath

    Yes, they are such. Sometimes they accept the curses of others to teach them and us lessons and still it does not stop my heart from aching when Mahadeva is belittled. There is also much belittling of Ma but I do not mind that so much as really, Ma is beyond their comprehension most times and...
  4. DeviChaaya

    Jaya Bholenath

    Thank you, Terese ji! I really should learn to be more like Shiva and let the insults wash away but I struggle.
  5. DeviChaaya

    Why Isn't monotheism the first form of spirituality?

    Because monotheism is an aberration, a perversion of spirit and truth. All things right now that exist, exist, that we perceive some to be deserving of worship and others not does not truly reflect on their existence. They still exist no matter how much we admire them or despise them. Plurality...
  6. DeviChaaya

    Jaya Bholenath

    How badly does it hurt, my Lord, to see you so sadly reduced. You stand for plurality; none other does so as grandly and yet so often you are abused. You, my Lord, my teacher, my friend, who are without beginning and without end. You, who is never born, to see you torn into leaves me...
  7. DeviChaaya

    The "Should Wants"

    There are a number of things I 'should want'. One of them is a husband to love and to feel sexually attracted to. Unfortunately I'm not attracted to anyone and have zero sexual drive but I am told by pretty much all societies that I should want this, and children of course. I do not want...
  8. DeviChaaya

    Jai Mata Ki

    It would be ideal. I would go from temple to temple, a different temple every week, all the temples in its vicinity during that week. Worship Her in all Her many forms; She does not scare me even when She has a garland of skulls and a mouthful of fangs. She is all-consuming, how wonderful it...
  9. DeviChaaya

    Jai Mata Ki

    Jai Ma! If I could wander from temple to temple in your land, I would do it. I would go from door to door to beg your audience, to be allowed to touch your feet. When will you let me into your arms, Ma?
  10. DeviChaaya

    Breaking News

    Ah yes. I don't know why I thought it was about love jihad! Eve-teasing is a terrible thing.
  11. DeviChaaya

    Breaking News

    While it will temporarily put people out of jobs, the closing of unlicensed abattoirs is wonderful. Unlicensed businesses such as these are run with no oversight so that animals are tortured and inhumanely killed. I have no moral objection to meat eating but if you're going to do it you must...
  12. DeviChaaya

    Breaking News

    @Kirran And @Vinayaka I think I have exhausted the winner commendation with the amount I have given you today! @Shantanu Is being intentionally obtuse and clearly he is refusing to listen to the lived experiences of women. We are not like cats and dogs; we are not ruled by an estrus that...
  13. DeviChaaya

    Why do Hindus support the pro Islamist Left?

    I don't think there are many Hindus who, understanding history and the abuses Sanatana Dharma has suffered, would support Islamisation. Sadly in the current climate any real criticism of Islam is viewed as Islamophobia.
  14. DeviChaaya

    Hare Krishna Christian?

    Hari bol, Twilight. The Hare Krishnas hold a variety of classes; such as Bhakti Vriksha every week. It is a class where devotees gather to learn more. I can absolutely without doubt guarantee that there are a number being held near you. It may not be visiting the temple weekly but it will...
  15. DeviChaaya

    Praise Shiva!

    My Lord who wears the crescent moon as Your ou crown, I am forever in Your debt. It was You who first beguiled my senses, Who spun me around until, dizzy and breathless, I collapsed at Your feet and begged reprieve. Smiling You stepped away and my heart began to break but I was a fool. You...
  16. DeviChaaya

    Daily darshan

    Is this Murugan?
  17. DeviChaaya

    Daily darshan

    Deities at the local ISKCON mandir
  18. DeviChaaya

    Sivaratri approaching

    I am quite upset that I didn't get to attend. It is the first time in 6 years that I have been unable to attend. Perhaps I will celebrate one of the minor Shivaratris instead.
  19. DeviChaaya

    Sivaratri approaching

    Sadly I do not think I will be attending an evening service. I have been to two temples (one I have not visited in four or so years!), one a hard Shaiva temple dedicated to Ganesha and the other a big conglomeration temple (Shri Shiva Vishnu temple) that is celebrating the entire night. Why...
  20. DeviChaaya

    Facilitators of Insight

    She does! She is very helpful and I am so glad She led me to Her. Tonight is Shivaratri and I have a migraine. I think I will know be attending the 9pm puja.
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