Good evening - I'm new here.

[SalixIncendium]

@беспокойный путешественни

Namaste . Greetings and salutations.

I hope you enjoy the forum.

 

[mangalavara]

Ahoy there, everyone,

Namaskaram and welcome to RF.

I'm probably not the most faithful of their worshippers (I don't even have an altar), but they haven't let me down when I've needed them since.

I think the Æsir and Vanir are more concerned with your character rather than altars and devotional objects.

(knowing that to be a Hindu, you have to be born a Hindu).

As other members in this thread have pointed out, one does not have to be born a Hindu in order to be a Hindu. Some of our RF Hindus were born into non-Hindu families. Later in life, they adopted Hinduism as their religion and way of life, and they were accepted by born Hindus. I am one example of someone who adopted Hinduism and was recognized as a Hindu by born Hindus.

Entertain me.

I told AI to generate a video of a Western European restless traveller sitting in a tea house, holding a hot cup of tea, laughing at his smartphone.

 

[беспокойный путешественни]

I think the Æsir and Vanir are more concerned with your character rather than altars and devotional objects.

I hope so, at least.

As other members in this thread have pointed out, one does not have to be born a Hindu in order to be a Hindu.

I had read contradictory statements about that on the internet, so it’s good to know that you all seem to agree that my perception was wrong.

I don’t plan to convert (you won’t change your beliefs just because you like some other aspects), but I like to know things. Could be useful some day.

Your AI result was amusing. Thank you.

 

[SalixIncendium]

I had read contradictory statements about that on the internet, so it’s good to know that you all seem to agree that my perception was wrong.

I've read the same. It's a common misconception, so I wouldn't sweat it. Nearly all Hindus I've met, even those who were born Hindu, will disagree with such a mindset.

 

[JustGeorge]

I had read contradictory statements about that on the internet, so it’s good to know that you all seem to agree that my perception was wrong.

I've read the same on occasion. I've read a lot more that says the opposite.

 

[mangalavara]

I don’t plan to convert (you won’t change your beliefs just because you like some other aspects), but I like to know things. Could be useful some day.

I agree. There are things I like about Buddhism, there are some Buddhist influences on me, and I even visit a Buddhist temple on weekends, but I don't plan to take refuge in the Triple Gem and become a Buddhist.

Your AI result was amusing. Thank you.

I'm glad you liked it.

 

[metis]

Welcome from Michigan.

 

[David1967]

Welcome!

 

[danieldemol]

Welcome to RF @беспокойный путешественни

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

I - please forgive the misleading Russian name, ...

Speaking of names, I've just been informed that Зинаида Аркадьевна Сальман may be a 4th cousin.

 

[SalixIncendium]

Speaking of names, I've just been informed that Зинаида Аркадьевна Сальман may be a 4th cousin.

It's a small world we live in.