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IS IT A MUST TO APPEASE GOD WITH OFFERINGS
Submitted by K Prabhakar Rao on Thu, 08/28/2008 - 11:29. america bible Bushido Christianity faith Gita god Hinduism Islam Japan jesus krishna OfferingsIn all societies across the world and in various religions offerings are made to the God. Is it for appeasing him or as a sense of gratitude? Some do it as ritual while do it expecting some benefit. Does the God accept these offerings? Can he be influenced by such offerings? Will he make judgment by taking these into account? Such questions need answering.
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HUMAN VALUES IN CHRISTIANITY
Submitted by K Prabhakar Rao on Sat, 08/09/2008 - 11:01. Christianity compassion Delhi faith forgiveness Godse Hinduism Islam jesus john love MK Gandhi paul revengeSome critics describe Christianity as a religion that is devoid of human happiness, inculcates fear and that the followers are after salvation that is a mirage. But Jesus was a source of happiness and those who follow him would also be happy. They should not worry over the difficulties encountered during their lives and scared of challenges enroute. However saying is easy but in practice it is very difficult as people say. The Christians must concentrate on Jesus and heavens and with great devotion and faith must lead their lives instead of going down in unhappiness and dejection. At no point of time, Jesus said that he would remove all difficulties for his followers. He said that he would help and standby those who are in difficulties during the life. He would help the followers to carry their cross of their difficulties with patience, determination and love. He would fill love in the hearts of his followers and reduce the burden of their grievances. He demonstrated to the world by carrying his own cross and sacrificed himself on the Cross and even at the time of his death, he did not blame any one. Therefore all Christians loving Jesus and having faith in him must carry their own Cross of grievances with cheer and follow the foot steps shown by Lord Jesus. This is the true life of a Christian.............................
HELL AND HEAVENS
Submitted by K Prabhakar Rao on Sun, 05/04/2008 - 10:29. buddhism Christianity heavens hell Hinduism immoral path Islam jesus Judaim salvation sins ZoroastranismEvery human being wants to lead a happy life as long as he is alive. No one really knows what happens after death. Every one on this earth follows some religion or other and every religion preaches some thing about life after death. All most all religions preach that depending on ones deeds the person shall go to heavens and enjoys or suffers in hell. The differences and disagreements are over the periods for which the persons are going to stay in such places.......
Atma Bodha: Treatise on Knowledge of Soul, Part III
Submitted by K Prabhakar Rao on Sun, 11/25/2007 - 00:07. atma bodha faith Hinduism SankaracharyaAtma Bodha (Treatise on knowledge of soul) is one of the master pieces penned by Adi Sankaracharya (believed to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva). It contains 68 Sanskrit verses and explodes the secrets of Soul. This article presents the contents of Atma Bodha in simple English verses, Part II.
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Atma Bodha: Treatise on Knowledge of Soul, Part II
Submitted by K Prabhakar Rao on Sat, 11/17/2007 - 16:41. atma bodha faith Faith, Meaning & Purpose Hinduism SankaracharyaAtma Bodha (Treatise on knowledge of soul) is one of the master pieces penned by Adi Sankaracharya (believed to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva). It contains 68 Sanskrit verses and explodes the secrets of Soul. This article presents the contents of Atma Bodha in simple English verses, Part II.
See Part I also.
ATMA BODHA-- PART II
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Atma Bodha: Treatise on Knowledge of Soul, Part I
Submitted by K Prabhakar Rao on Mon, 11/12/2007 - 08:38. atma bodha faith Faith, Meaning & Purpose Hinduism SankaracharyaAdi Sankaracharya (believed to be the incarnation of Lord Shiva) graced the world by taking birth in India in State of Kerala in 8 th century. He was the greatest exponent of Adwaita philosophy in Hinduism. He lived for a short period of only 32 years. But during his short presence on this earth he contributed immensely to the Hindu philosophy, vedic scriptures and faith. He led scholarly crusade against Buddhism that was engulfing India. He became an ascetic at a very young age, mastered the scriptures and traveled throughout India and defeated scholars on religious matters and reestablished Hinduism to its past glory subsequently Buddhism declined rapidly in India and literally disappeared from the land where it originated. Atma Bodha (Treatise on knowledge of soul) is one of the master pieces he penned. It contains 68 Sanskrit verses and explodes the secrets of Soul. This article presents the contents of Atma Bodha in simple English verses.
ATMA BODHA ( Part I )
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Animal and Human Sacrifice in Religion: Is God Pleased?
Submitted by K Prabhakar Rao on Sun, 10/28/2007 - 15:34. animal sacrifice Christianity Culture & Society Hinduism human sacrifice Islam Jihadism judaism religion sacrificeThe rituals involving animal sacrifice are age old in world religions. In fact all the world religions have tribal moorings and the rituals and religious customs appear to have originated from tribal ancient practices and primitive religions. Antiquity of this practice can not be established.…There were also some cannibals in some parts of the world who killed and ate human beings, mostly their adversaries. Some tribes sacrificed their victims and ate them while few tribes ate the dead. It was believed that the Gods, in whom the men believed, could be satisfied by offering fresh food as offering.…Regardless of its origin, the sacrifice of animals in homage to the gods was an idea that obviously had wide acceptance and this practice has been accepted by the words major religions and rituals infact sanctified these acts.
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Saint Ramdas Helped Revive Hinduism in Muslim India
Submitted by K Prabhakar Rao on Wed, 10/24/2007 - 07:21. Culture & Society Hinduism india mughal ramayana ramdasSant (Saint) Ramdas lived in Maharashtra of India during 17 th century and he has gone in the golden pages of Indian History as the one who has helped revive Hinduism in India at a time when Mughal emperor Aurangzeb was persecuting Hindus very severely and let loose a rule of repression and religious intolerance. He as the Guru (Teacher) of Maratha warrior Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was credited to have inspired him to rise against the Muslim suppression and build a Hindu Kingdom. Accordingly, Shivaji succeeded in building an independent Maratha Hindu State under the very nose of Emperor Aurangzeb that arrested Islamisation of India and played great role in the ultimate destruction of Mughal Empire. Maratha empire dominated Indian political scene till it was shadowed by English power in India. Thus Sant Ramdas occupies an important position in the history of India ( 1). As a spiritual master he occupies an important position among world religious teachers.
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Raja Yoga as a Difficult Means for Attaining Bliss
Submitted by K Prabhakar Rao on Thu, 10/18/2007 - 17:20. Faith, Meaning & Purpose Hinduism meditation raja yogaApart from the Bhakti (Devotional worship), Jnana (Knowledge), and Karma (Action without attachment) yoga, Raja yoga is one of the paths for a man to attain truth. This is one of the methods recommended by Upanishads in Hindu philosophy. The word Raja literally means kingly in normal parlor. It can be understood that Raja Yoga is the king of yogas. The most distinguished sage of yore, Patanjali formulated Raja Yoga and is also known as Ashtanga Yoga meaning yoga with eight limbs. Some defined it as the concentration of mind such that a mental and spiritual link is established between self and the God although Patanjali does not state so. Through Raja yoga, the soul is expected to become sovereign over mind, intellect and personality, thereby ruling the sense organs of the body and being in complete control of every situation. Those who practice Raja yoga remain care free and calm and composed. They are not influenced by pleasure and pain, happiness or sorrow, fame or insult and success and failure. Every thing is taken in a stride. They remain always dignified and royal in their disposition (1).
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VIDYARANYA SWAMY AND HIS CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS REVIVAL OF HINDUISM UNDER PERSECUTION BY MUSLIMS IN INDIA
Submitted by K Prabhakar Rao on Thu, 10/04/2007 - 04:21. Faith, Meaning & Purpose Hinduism vidyaranyaVidyaranya Swami (1296-1386) a distinguished scholar, spiritual guide of great eminence and a sage lived in 13-14 Th centuries in Karnataka state of India. He was born on 11 April, 1296 to Mayanacharyulu (A distinguished scholar of Vedas) and SriMati Devi. His original name was Madhavarya. Vidyaranya and his brothers initially received education from his father and subsequently left home to learn from another teacher. He was known as Vidyaranya after his renunciation in 1331. He is well known for his most scholarly works on Vedas and other scriptures that are treated as authority. His role in arresting Islamisation of South India was very great.
