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  1. Cassandra

    Turiya = Brahman?

    My problem with this. If Maya = anatman, and Atman = Brahman then Maya = abrahman But as there is nothing but Brahman, even when Brahman expands, it is still Brahman. What ever is created in the swelling of Brahman is Brahman and nothing else. Brahman is This AND That. So Maya can not be...
  2. Cassandra

    Turiya = Brahman?

    I must confess I am not acquainted with Advaita Vedanta. I looked it up. I read: That makes sense to me.
  3. Cassandra

    Turiya = Brahman?

    The way I understand it, I think that is a misunderstanding of Maya. Maya is commonly understood as illusion. Illusion is commonly understood as "that which is not real". This together creates the misunderstanding that Maya is not real. But I think, that is not "real-ly" true. Maya is rather a...
  4. Cassandra

    Origin of the term 'Hindu'

    Is it important? I get the impression that for nationalists the idea that outsiders gave this name is unacceptable. That it somehow diminishes Hinduism. It has become a matter of national pride, to distance oneself from things foreign. I think these feelings should be taken seriously. Then...
  5. Cassandra

    Is the Atman within us, is in any way, tortured or affected if we fast or do other bodily harms?

    As I understand it, not in the sense that it harms God, as God can not be harmed. But we also believe that when our heart cries out, God hears us in our total desperation and comes to our rescue. This "com-passion" or german "Mit-leid" (literally with-suffering = suffering together) means to...
  6. Cassandra

    Turiya = Brahman?

    Before contemplating this, can you tell me what is not Brahman?
  7. Cassandra

    Dharmic and Abrahamic overlap Venn diagram

    If I may ask, what would be the use of that?
  8. Cassandra

    Morals in pagan culture

    Pagans base on traditions. They base not on morals, but mores. Mores can best be understood as what is the decent, proper thing to do in a situation, and what is not. It is primarily based on example, upbringing, tradition, stories and culture in general. It is no laid down in rules. It creates...
  9. Cassandra

    Why do people convert?

    Something to stop religious advertisements Conversion turned religion into a software product that runs on most humans. Purchase costs are low or zero. But the apps contain enormous amounts of advertisement and expensive in-app sales. The apps provide all kinds of solutions for imaginary...
  10. Cassandra

    Hindu Only: Brahman

    Personally I see no contradiction here. Brahman is This and That. Manifested and non-manifested, like ice and water. I personally never met a Hindu who denied that (which proves nothing). Hinduism is so rich in diversity that some may take this viewpoint. I think many more may not know or care...
  11. Cassandra

    Are there any mentions of the fate of the wicked in pre-christian influence Norse Mythology ?

    Rub it in Ragin Pagin. I admit my mistakes even before the small-hearted. One moment accusing next moment excusing. Whatever fits the bill. I was naive, romanticizing for not believing Norse people were like the warring Vikings. Now I admit wrong. But when faced with the consequences, they are...
  12. Cassandra

    Are there any mentions of the fate of the wicked in pre-christian influence Norse Mythology ?

    At least read, before you reply. I admitted my mistake. You won! Now in turn, answer my questions.
  13. Cassandra

    Are there any mentions of the fate of the wicked in pre-christian influence Norse Mythology ?

    Indeed, I made a mistranslation. Shame on me. I did some reading up on the Vikings and indeed latest research changed the picture again in a negative way, and tells not only Vikings were really horrible people but Nordic society was also engaged in these activities. Now let us assume this is...
  14. Cassandra

    Are there any mentions of the fate of the wicked in pre-christian influence Norse Mythology ?

    Scripture is not Christian scripture. The man is a linguist, nothing more. And he tells rubbish. life was much to hard for fighting your neighbors all the time and they did not eat potatoes. It is really some young neopagans who have a romanticized picture of these brave warriors all the time...
  15. Cassandra

    Are there any mentions of the fate of the wicked in pre-christian influence Norse Mythology ?

    "Historical backing". hmmmmm... I guess that is vague enough. On scripture, no doubt. I admit, I have no Ph D in Norse Archeology, and neither has Dr. Crawford. The difference is that I am not making videos on the subject. Here is another video of on Norse life and he admits he is not...
  16. Cassandra

    Are there any mentions of the fate of the wicked in pre-christian influence Norse Mythology ?

    Great series! I wish we had more of those. Real science, not "science fiction" like Dr. Crawford is engaging in. Did you watch all three of them? You also noticed what he said about the people that migrated to Iceland?
  17. Cassandra

    Are there any mentions of the fate of the wicked in pre-christian influence Norse Mythology ?

    It really is a sad thing that someone like Dr. Crawford is considered a scientist in the US. That is why European scholars dread American scholars writing books. Next they base a popular movie on it and whole generations around the world are taught ideas that are total fantasy. And sadly it...
  18. Cassandra

    Are there any mentions of the fate of the wicked in pre-christian influence Norse Mythology ?

    Is this person really a Ph.D.? He starts by telling us we misunderstand the Norse, and then he adds his own misunderstanding to it. I think we should rather ignore what American writers tell us about European history. I saw President Trump Yesterday with his state of the Union speech. And he...
  19. Cassandra

    Is such a thing as the Great Spirit in Ásatrú?

    Read Wikipedia For American Indians the idea that some spirits were more important than others was alien. They mostly had egalitarian societies, no hierarchical societies.For traditional people all spirits live in their own roam, and continue to live in that roam after death. That is why they...
  20. Cassandra

    Twelve Apostles: Pre-monarchical Israel?

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