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    The Gods & Goddesses

    This verse is meant to say that the whole creation is Brahman. In fact, there is only Brahman; the creation is also Brahman. Regards,
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    "One should revere woman below"

    Hi WY, This hymn is actually OK. I do not think that Themo's translation is correct- I know limited Sanskrit; but I cannot give the translaion now without verifying either. I am actually agreeing with Madhuri that it describes a position for impregnation. I do not find a Sanskrit word for...
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    The Nature of Hindu Scriptures

    You will get different answers here. The Vedas are in essence the principles underlying the whole creation- souls and non souls. The Vedas are not just a book; their true meaning has to be realized by God's and Guru's grace; it is not just reading a book. Realization of even one Veda Vakya...
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    Puranic Timelines Do NOT Go Back Millions of Years

    (1) There are few explanations for (2). Indians believe that one can prolong their life through the Yoga practices- that is what may have happened with Shukadevji. Great souls like Sage Vyasa and Shukdevji can come and go on their own will and are free. Secondly, they need not be even...
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    Does Hinduism have scientific evidence proving that it's a true religion?

    I was not even mentioning Maths, Astrology, Sciences etc... I meant the Ultimate meaning of the Veda Vakyas that can be known through an enlightened Guru. To give you an example- a rose looks red flower through the eyes, smells good through the nose, appeas thorny to touch and tastes "rosy" too...
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    Does Hinduism have scientific evidence proving that it's a true religion?

    Wikipedia is the last resorce to define the Vedas; it may do a good job intellectually though- but that is very narrow and restrictive and false approach.. I am not disagreeing with the three or four divisions of the Vedas. But that does not restrict it to understanding Vedas by reading it from...
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    Hindu?

    Saguna versus Nirguna is an age old argument which is irrelevent. Both have basis in the Upanishads AND Puranas and hence BOTH are true. If we cannot understand it, that is our limitation and does not make the Scriptures false. In Saguna Brahman one has two types of "Upasana". (1) Pratyaksha-...
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    Does Hinduism have scientific evidence proving that it's a true religion?

    I think that the confusion comes when you try to restrict the Vedas to the four books that you find printed by someone. BTW, who said Mayans invented zero? They were not even on any radar till someone found their calender stopped in 2012 and came out with another doomsday theory. Regards,
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    Are Nastika's Hindu?

    Everyone does not need to be a Scientist to enjoy the benefits of Science. In the same way everyone does not need to be an expert in the Shashtras to be a Hindu. Even the Christians and Muslims do not know what is in their single Scriptural book - Bible and Koran respectively. How can one blame...
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    Are Nastika's Hindu?

    Charvakas are atheists. NOT all Buddhists reject Atman and God. About the Jains- my knowledge is limited about what actually Lord Mahavira said and hence will not comment. But, even Jains have some Hindu Gods in their temples. Jain's first Tirthankar Rishabhdevji is considered an Avatar by...
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    Hindu?

    Why do you need to "categorize"? You are fine as you are. One day you will find yourself drifting towards one form of God more than others- that is your "IshtaDeva". My recommendation is to pray for whatever you want from Him- the best prayer is to pray for His happiness though, in my opinion...
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    Our Worst Fears Have Been Confirmed

    More than half of Indian economy is in "black" money. There is no record of the charity given with this kind of cash. Hence, the low "official" numbers. Regards,
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    Does Hinduism have scientific evidence proving that it's a true religion?

    Friend Kaisersose, I have experieced the "presence of divinity" in a realized soul as well as in my life and hence was telling you about Sri Ramana Maharshi. That experience does not require support of any external proof. I am sure many others have had such an experience. Otherwise, there...
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    My Guru's Disappearance Day

    I am sorry to hear about your Guru's passing away, Madhuri. I think Riverwolf has a good suggestion to keep his photo in your pooja. Whenever one is lost, BG always has answers to the questions. I would suggest that you read the Shlokas with translation (no commentary) in front of Him with a...
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    Enlightenment

    Yes Onkara, only the person that has received the grace can truly experience what it is. If one looks at any Scriptures of Hinduism, God and Guru are the giver of Moksha. Sri Ramana Maharshi did not speak a word and yet made many aware of his spiritual heights. Hence, an animal also does not...
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    The Changeless Consciousness/ Non-Duality

    Actually the mind arose from Sattvik Ahamkar as per the Scriptures and the Devata of the mind is the moon. Regards,
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    Enlightenment

    Can animals achieve Moksha? Even human is an "advanced" animal. I believe NONE can achieve the highest Moksha except by the grace of God or a God realized Guru. Yes, with human efforts, one can be a Jivan Mukta i.e achieve Nirvana. Regards,
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    Does Hinduism have scientific evidence proving that it's a true religion?

    Thank You Surya Deva for mentioning the study. I have a book on "Karma" which has a huge chapter on such cases and studies from across all the continents and various cultures. Regards,
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    How many 'kinds' of Hinduism are there?

    First of all "Prasthan Trayi" is not Adi Shankara's creation. Anyone who writes ingenious commentaries on the Trayi (Upanishads, Brahm Sutra, BG) is given a label of Acharya. Adi Shankara wrote commentaries on all three and hence is called Acharya just like Ramanujacharya, Madhavacharya. May...
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    Does Hinduism have scientific evidence proving that it's a true religion?

    Friend Kaisersose, (1) Consciousness itself is the evidence of the Soul. Soul is Satchitananda in nature. There are detailed description of what happens to the soul after it departs. The evidence of all this is by experience only. If interested in experiencing, find a Guru with 64...
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