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  1. Wannabe Yogi

    does Hinduism provide that?

    I disagree. I have covered this subject at least 3 times in the past. So I will try reframe my idea from a different point of view. ( This is because I know I tend to repeat my self to much ) Sankara also traveled all over India installing the Sri Yantra in Mother Temples. Then he wrote one of...
  2. Wannabe Yogi

    does Hinduism provide that?

    I feel no need to condemn anyone. I am not an enlightened master who am I to condemn others. I am still searching for the truth. I know of no Hindu Saint or tradition that teaches all Idea's are correct. I do know of people accusing others of believing this. I believe this is a straw man...
  3. Wannabe Yogi

    Questions about Meditation in Hinduism?

    Meditation as I understanding. In Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, meditation is defined as 'when the mind has been able to transcend the knowledge of smell, sound, touch, form and taste, and at the same time, when the consciousness is functioning around one point'. This is the technical, classical...
  4. Wannabe Yogi

    Questions about Meditation in Hinduism?

    There are different techniques some of the advanced ones can hurt you if done wrong. best to have a teacher.
  5. Wannabe Yogi

    Hinduism and transsexuality?

    From what I understand there are old commentaries on the Kama Sutra that talk about this stuff. One of these commentaries are Jayamangala of Yashodhara.
  6. Wannabe Yogi

    Hinduism and transsexuality?

    Today it is bad in general but oddly enough among Shakta's (worshipers of the Goddess) there is a cross dressing and worshiping the Goddess as a hand maiden is a path to realization. I don't think it is wide spread but it exists. In the past it is very clear that the Hindu's had a live and let...
  7. Wannabe Yogi

    Tolerance to offenses

    Differences make it more fun. On this topic I would be foolish to argue with you.
  8. Wannabe Yogi

    Why are men denied sexual pleasures by religions?

    Anger and power are believed, by many academics to be the primary motivation for most rapes not sexual desire.
  9. Wannabe Yogi

    Tolerance to offenses

    I have personally done my own Siva puja at Jyotirlingam at Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Seen by many as the most sacred Siva temple) and many other Siva temples in India. It is very common to do your puja at a Shiva Temple at off hours. At the famous Dakshineswar Kali Temple they purposely set it...
  10. Wannabe Yogi

    Tolerance to offenses

    I can tell you Lingam worship is the most simple if you want it to be. Just pore water on the Lingam and say your mantra. In many Shiva temples in India you can bring you stuff right into the temple and do the puja your self no problem. Could any body worship at the alter in a Krishna temple ...
  11. Wannabe Yogi

    Tolerance to offenses

    Krishna who is Vishnu is much more picky about his worship, many more rules. Shiva is a lot less so. Yes, he gets angry but not with his devotees. This is how my tradition looks at it. Just look at all the rules in a Vaishnava temple. They are well known for this.
  12. Wannabe Yogi

    What church is the true church?

    The Christian churches I like best, Ethiopian Coptic and Quaker meetings (not churches), both very different but very fun.
  13. Wannabe Yogi

    Guns: Why Not Non-Concealed Carry?

    If I was to carry a gun. (which I do not want to have guns as a part of my life) I would not want it to be in the open. I would never advertise I have one. Like putting an nra sticker on my car. It seems to me that you give away your advantage by others knowing you have a gun. If the bad guy...
  14. Wannabe Yogi

    Yet another ridiculous comment on rape by a politician - say it ain't so!

    I don't want to take you guns away. I just don't think concealed weapons on college campuses is a great idea.
  15. Wannabe Yogi

    Yet another ridiculous comment on rape by a politician - say it ain't so!

    Sorry but those who have Guns are the ones who them and family members die from guns. As a child I was raised around guns. I hunted and killed (and even gutted) both deer and boar. I don't really want them around now. My son has one he inherited from his grand father. I let him have it but I...
  16. Wannabe Yogi

    Yet another ridiculous comment on rape by a politician - say it ain't so!

    I have working with dysfunctional families I can tell you many women have been raped while a gun is in the house.
  17. Wannabe Yogi

    Yet another ridiculous comment on rape by a politician - say it ain't so!

    Very true most people are killed by people who know them. Also if the rare murder and rape by a stanger does happen. A gun may or may not be of any help. A cop told me that the way some perverts are grabing women now. They come up behind them use a taser then throw them into a van. Same is true...
  18. Wannabe Yogi

    Yet another ridiculous comment on rape by a politician - say it ain't so!

    I don't think it is the same thing. Polls show that while the Crime rate is going down in America many of us think it is getting worse. I did work In East Palo Alto when it was the murder capital of the united states. I was in Gang members homes. Even threatening them with their kids being...
  19. Wannabe Yogi

    Questions about Meditation in Hinduism?

    This is true. After about 5 years of practice I thought I was getting it. I was meditating. Then my Guru told me that he was calling what I was doing meditation (dhyana in Sanskrit) out of politeness. It really was not I was just getting started. It is even worse when we talk about Samadhi and...
  20. Wannabe Yogi

    Questions about Meditation in Hinduism?

    There are so many different techniques in Hinduism the list is never ending Here are just a few : -Focus on breath -Ask who you are. -Meditate on Chakras and try to move the kundalini up to the 7th center. -Neti Neti or not this not this -Look at a burning flame. -Focus on your Deity in...
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