Hinduism is a moniker given by the invaders to the practices that were followed in the land beyond Indus, which they couldn't understand. Those who had been colored in Beliefs and thought that was the only way to conduct the business of interacting with and seeking the Creator of the Existence - slapped the cloak of belief and its damning impact on unsuspecting people from the sub-continent. Over the years, the ones with the Belief have rejected those who were Seeking, because they couldn't … [Read more...]
From Hinduism to Sanatana Dharma: A Critical Journey whose time has come
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The Greatest Warrior in Mahabharat that no one has heard of: Barbarik
March 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Greatest warrior in Mahabharat War that is not remembered. At least I hadn't heard of him. But the story is absolutely fascinating! Barbarik is the grandson of Bheema, and son of Ghatotkacha. He is worshipped as Khatushyamji in Rajasthan. Read Quote of Vikram Bhat's answer to Hinduism: What are some lesser known/interesting facts about Mahabharata? on Quora … [Read more...]
Ironical how Hindus are denigrating Dharma themselves with Deceptive Devotion and Egotist Intellect
May 17, 2012 By 2 Comments
One can talk complete nonsense in Spirituality and yet come off as Saintly. In fact, most of the goody-goody stuff is actually Spiritual nonsense. Given the Spiritual work done in India, collectively known as Sanatan Dharma, the level of nonsense that is perpetuated by the combination of Devotional Leverage and Intellectual Egotism is remarkable in its masochism and stink. For most part, what passes of as Devotion is nothing more than Deception. Very few are even capable of Devotion. Those who … [Read more...]
Western Hindu: What does Hinduism mean to me
March 28, 2012 By 2 Comments
Sometime back, I had a series of discussions with people who weren't born Hindus but now have embraced Hinduism. I wanted to ask them about their experience and reasons for taking such a journey. Here is a discussion with Tāṇḍava Nadesan, who runs a blog Western Hindu, which I am sure you will profit from. 1. How did you know for the first time that you were a "Hindu"? What did it mean? This is a very difficult question to answer, because rather than "becoming a Hindu" for me it was more … [Read more...]
Non-Indian Hindus Interviews #2: The Accidental Hindu
November 25, 2011 By 6 Comments
In our series of interacting with non-Indian Hindus, this is the second part. The blogger writes under the pseudonym "Accidental Hindu". She lives in UK, although has spent a long time in the US as well. TAH, who traversed many paths before settling into calling herself Hindu and feeling comfortable with the ethos of Sanatana Dharma - the Eternal Cosmic Law. In her post where she describes her spiritual journey she writes: And with that I felt at ease. I found that –- quite by … [Read more...]
Non-Indian Hindus Interviews #1: A Western Sri Vaishnava
November 23, 2011 By 4 Comments
In the coming weeks and months, I would like to objectively discuss Hinduism, a Dharmic ethos that encapsulates the longing and path to liberation from all bondages of mind and body. In this attempt, I will bring interviews with some non-Indian Hindus to learn their perspective and their travails. It is important to look at this ethos from the viewpoint of someone who didn't grow up in it. Somehow the Indian Hindus have this ego that they know "Hinduism" simply because they heard the words … [Read more...]
Reclaiming Hindutva: It will Need a Fight to the Core!
June 24, 2011 By 4 Comments
Hindutva as a word has been abused in the recent years - both, by those who run it down and those who want to assert it. In its most foundational sense, it is something sacred and indeed at the heart of mankind's survival. Not because it belongs or is linked to what is now called a "religion", but because in its most practical, philosophical and spiritual sense has always given freedom to mankind. Meaning of Hindutva Hindutva literally means the Core of Hindu - the Tatva of being Hindu - … [Read more...]
How Evangelist Forces Completely Annihilated the Druids in Ireland
April 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
Bryan McMohan has an interesting game for his Indian guests in the motel in County Kerry in Ireland. He starts humming an Irish folk tune and then stops. Almost on every occassion, the Indian guests burst out into a song, as if they had known the song for ages. The Irish music critic, Fanny Feehan wrote in a paper entitled "Suggested Links Between Eastern and Celtic Music" (1981) (Karen Ralls): ...In the area of vocal ornamentation East and West come close. I once played a Claddagh recording … [Read more...]
Living a Complete Life is the Legacy of Krishna
December 7, 2010 By 2 Comments
Shri Krishna cannot be understood in percentages. He has to be known completely. Anything less and you will miss everything about Krishna. He was a lover, statesman, politician, warrior, Sage, friend, Dancer, Artist and Pacifist. At least those are the dimensions that we can see. But when he was asked by Arjun as to who he was, he chose to equate himself to everything in the creation. "I am All", he said! Depending on their tendencies, people - devotees and even Sages - have chosen to … [Read more...]
Karva Chauth – A Modern View On The Ancient Ritual
October 27, 2010 By 3 Comments
As I sit facing my PC, my henaed fingers are striking on the key board making my pink coloured glass bangles jingle sweetly. My pink chiffon saree with floral embroidery, slides off my left arm, as I loosen the strap of my high heeled sandals to concentrate on this post of mine. It is Karva Chauth, the festival hugely glamorised and popularized by Bollywood. So I am in my traditional best, sharing the customs and rituals associated with it. I don't hesitate to say that I am, well ehmm (!!), a … [Read more...]
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