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  1. The Crimson Universe

    Do you like fire works?On the 4th of July?

    I like the aerial ones :)
  2. The Crimson Universe

    Do you like changes?

    The very idea of the impermanent nature of our physical bodies and the things around us, was somehow known to me, even at a young age 6 or 7 years old. I remember i was at my cousins place. We were getting ready to leave and i didn't want to leave. Everyone around me were like, oh, you can...
  3. The Crimson Universe

    Do you like changes?

    I like changes if they make our lives easier. Inventions in the field of technology, transport and medical care has definitely benefited us and i'll be looking forward to more such developments, but at the same time i don't want the old things to be replaced by modern stuff. I mean, i don't...
  4. The Crimson Universe

    Do you spend money on music?

    I used to, when cassettes were available 22 years ago. But not anymore. :=(
  5. The Crimson Universe

    Moksha in Vaishnavism

    Even though i spoke only about the gaudiya sect, people here can discuss how moksha is like in various branches of vaishnavism. Oh, and i made some changes to my original post.
  6. The Crimson Universe

    Moksha in Vaishnavism

    So, even after liberation, if souls are not completely free from desires, jealousy and other impurities, then why do you think its called 'moksha' in Vaishnavism? Shouldn't liberation be the complete elimination of all impurities and thus breaking free from the cycle of rebirth/samsara? o_O Are...
  7. The Crimson Universe

    Moksha in Vaishnavism

    EDIT: Here you can discuss how moksha is seen by the various schools of Vaishnavism. Vaishnavism has four major sampradyas or denominations. They are - *Dvaita school of Madhvacharya * Vishist-advaita school of Ramanuja * Shuddha-advaita school of Vallabhacharya * Dvaitadvaita school of...
  8. The Crimson Universe

    To choose a dharmic religion

    What were those rituals like? I mean what kind of practices were involved? If their mantras were not directed to gods, then for what purpose were they recited?
  9. The Crimson Universe

    To choose a dharmic religion

    Aren't those rituals of poorva mimamsa directed towards various gods? Its actually the uttara mimamsa or the knowledge portion that don't give importance to gods or rituals.
  10. The Crimson Universe

    To choose a dharmic religion

    A couple of schools of Hinduism like Samkhya and Advaita has nothing to do with Gods or devas. Just saying.
  11. The Crimson Universe

    To choose a dharmic religion

    Hinduism and Buddhism are the two dharmic religions that interests me. But i don't wish to convert to any one of them. ;=)
  12. The Crimson Universe

    Siddhas and their abilities

    @Viraja There was this swami called Trailanga, who is believed too have lived for 300 plus years. During his time, people have witnessed him floating over water and sometimes absorbed in meditation for hours under water as well. His miracles are mentioned in that same book - "Autobiography of a...
  13. The Crimson Universe

    Badarayana and his Brahma Sutra

    Maybe he was talking about the two types of Selves in the same passage. When he said "the Self comes out as a separate entity from the elements" he no doubt was speaking of the higher Self (Atman). But when he said "it is destroyed with the elements and has no more consciousness upon attaining...
  14. The Crimson Universe

    Are Other People Your Business?

    I don't have a problem with the religious practices or beliefs of others. I mean, as long as there's no bloodshed or forced conversion, its fine with me. :=)
  15. The Crimson Universe

    Badarayana and his Brahma Sutra

    By two level truths, do you mean brahman and maya? Was this concept of maya borrowed from buddhism and then added to the upanishads? So are you saying that some upanishads have been interpolated with buddhist doctrines? (...that not all upanishads are divine revelations recieved by the rishis...
  16. The Crimson Universe

    Badarayana and his Brahma Sutra

    @shivsomashekhar Interesting. The Upanishads on the other hand are non-dualistic, is it not? There are many Upanishadic verses that says you and brahman are one and the same and that there's no difference whatsoever (exactly what advaita preaches). Then, how come Badarayana moved away from the...
  17. The Crimson Universe

    Does your religion accept homosexuality?

    When did you first watch this?
  18. The Crimson Universe

    Does your religion accept homosexuality?

    Its Dexter. The name of the show is Dexter's Laboratory. Its one of my fav shows. :=)
  19. The Crimson Universe

    Does your religion accept homosexuality?

    Try explaining that to the rest of the population. I'm sure you'll be met with hostility. Good luck anyway. ;=)
  20. The Crimson Universe

    Have you heard this before?

    God never gets mad if we develop our psychic powers. Atleast not in the religion i follow. God has given us many powers. We just need to awaken them and use it for good. :=)
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