Let's Talk About Shiva

[JustGeorge]

Siva at CERN

 

[Jimmy]

I would say all living things have their season.

Hindus believe in reincarnation. A human is born, grows, blossoms, declines, dies, is reborn, start all over again.

So what’s the point of Brahma and shiva if nothing is created or destroyed?

 

[Jimmy]

I would say all living things have their season.

Hindus believe in reincarnation. A human is born, grows, blossoms, declines, dies, is reborn, start all over again.

Oh, I just read that a new earth is created every 4.32 billion years in Hinduism so I guess that’s where Brahma and Shiva comes in.

 

[JustGeorge]

So what’s the point of Brahma and shiva if nothing is created or destroyed?

Its created, its destroyed. It just never really goes away.

If I smash something up, the pieces don't just vanish. But, its destroyed. I can't use it anymore. But then someone else comes, picks up the pieces, and turns them into something else. Maybe a sculpture. Maybe its recycled into a similar item.

 

[Vinayaka]

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Siva at CERN

Our temple got a new Nandi. The lingam here is small, compared to most places. The original stapathi said the temporary one was fine to use, 24 years ago, when the temple opened. It is only about 3 inches high, and never has a proper stone Nandi in front, although it had a brass one. So with this kumbhabhishekham, and renovations that go with it, the board decided to add a place for a Nandi. As is common, He arrived late, and was only installed about a week ago. But it's nice to have Him. I wanted to ask him, "Don't you ever get bored staring at your Lord all day long?"

 

[Jimmy]

Its created, its destroyed. It just never really goes away.

If I smash something up, the pieces don't just vanish. But, its destroyed. I can't use it anymore. But then someone else comes, picks up the pieces, and turns them into something else. Maybe a sculpture. Maybe its recycled into a similar item.

Well, you’ll have to forgive me. I got sidetracked by @Vinayaka lol

 

[JustGeorge]

Our temple got a new Nandi. The lingam here is small, compared to most places. The original stapathi said the temporary one was fine to use, 24 years ago, when the temple opened. It is only about 3 inches high, and never has a proper stone Nandi in front, although it had a brass one. So with this kumbhabhishekham, and renovations that go with it, the board decided to add a place for a Nandi. As is common, He arrived late, and was only installed about a week ago. But it's nice to have Him. I wanted to ask him, "Don't you ever get bored staring at your Lord all day long?"

What do you think they talk about?

 

[Vinayaka]

What do you think they talk about?

Very little, I would imagine. They just are. The Nandi at Kadavul in Hawaii, is HUGE, the largest one carved this century. He was too heavy for the port at Chennai, so they had to truck Him over to Kerala for shipping.

 

[JustGeorge]

Very little, I would imagine. They just are. The Nandi at Kadavul in Hawaii, is HUGE, the largest one carved this century. He was too heavy for the port at Chennai, so they had to truck Him over to Kerala for shipping.

Define huge.

 

[Jimmy]

a new earth every 4.32 billion years ties in nicely with science and the history of the formation of our earth 4.5 billion years ago. When was this 4.32 billion year belief first adopted?

 

[Vinayaka]

Oh, I just read that a new earth is created every 4.32 billion years in Hinduism so I guess that’s where Brahma and Shiva comes in.

Between emanations, Siva alone exists. It is called Mahapralaya when He withdraws it all. But please understand Hinduism is vast, and not all Hindus will agree on what is being said here by other Hindus. JustGeorge and I will see things slightly differently.

 

[Jimmy]

Between emanations, Siva alone exists. It is called Mahapralaya when He withdraws it all. But please understand Hinduism is vast, and not all Hindus will agree on what is being said here by other Hindus. JustGeorge and I will see things slightly differently.

Oh in that case I withdraw my statement earlier when I said you know little. Sorry. I was under the impression most Hindus agreed on the big things.

 

[JustGeorge]

Oh in that case I withdraw my statement earlier when I said you know little. Sorry. I was under the impression most Hindus agreed on the big things.

Hinduism's really a blanket term.

There are many religions in the Hindu family. Some are quite different.

 

[Vinayaka]

Define huge.

16 tons, about 8-10 feet long, maybe 5 feet high. His garlands are probably 5 feet on each side.

 

[Jimmy]

Hinduism's really a blanket term.

There are many religions in the Hindu family. Some are quite different.

I see. Kinda like china and its folk religions.

 

[Jimmy]

Hinduism's really a blanket term.

There are many religions in the Hindu family. Some are quite different.

I’m use to Christianity where the core beliefs are widespread.

 

[JustGeorge]

16 tons, about 8-10 feet long, maybe 5 feet high. His garlands are probably 5 feet on each side.

Wow! That's huge.

I see. Kinda like china and its folk religions.

You know, I don't know a whole lot about Chinese folk religions.

 

[JustGeorge]

I’m use to Christianity where the core beliefs are widespread.

Sometimes Hinduism and Hindu concepts can be hard for folks in Christian cultures to get a handle on. They're really different.

 

[Jimmy]

Wow! That's huge.

You know, I don't know a whole lot about Chinese folk religions.

I don’t either but I guess they vary greatly

 

[Jimmy]

Sometimes Hinduism and Hindu concepts can be hard for folks in Christian cultures to get a handle on. They're really different.

Not really. We both know the world will end. That’s a big one