It might come as a stunning revelation to many that the
word 'ALLAH' itself is Sanskrit. In Sanskrit language
Allah, Akka and Amba are synonyms. They signify a goddess
or mother. The term 'ALLAH' forms part of Sanskrit chants
invoking goddess Durga, also known as Bhavani, Chandi and
Mahishasurmardini. The Islamic word for God is.,
therefore, not an innovation but the ancient Sanskrit
appellation retained and continued by Islam. Allah means
mother or goddess and mother goddess.
Contrary to what you may have heard from others, including hindus, Indian religion is not polytheistic and idolatory. People are pretty much free to find their own ways to attain salvation. This, over a period of time, has led to innumerable mythological stories and idols.
There is a classic principle in pedagogy. You learn more if you read than if you hear (eg. radio) ; even more if you see (TV); further more if you actually do things yourself (scientific expts. in school or even karaoke music). The reason is that an increasing number of senses are involved.
Reaching god also requires unification of your senses. The more the number of senses, the better. Else, it is extremely easy for a layman’s mind to wander while he is mouthing prayers. Hence, you either close your eyes or focus your eyes and mind on anything. It could be a black dot on the wall. Idols are thus aids.
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*Originally posted by MyStiCaL_MisS: *
some more,,
- do hindus believe in jesus?
- who wrote vedas?
- is drinking permitted in hinduism?
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1) Is Jesus treated like a hindu god? NO. Would hindus bow before Jesus (or Buddha, Mahavir, Guru Nanak or any other god) and treat him like a god, YES they would. The majority of visitors to Christian pilgrimage sites in India are hindus. [The only reason that I have not included Allah in the list above is because hindus are generally not allowed into Mosques and the lay person cannot relate to a formless entity easily. But if you were to ask if they believed in Allah just as they consider Jesus as a god, you are more likely to get a yes for an answer]. In many buses or shops, you may come across a portrait of a hindu god, along with that of Jesus or Mary as well as a picture of the Kaaba.
2) Nobody knows. Ancient sages. Note the plural. Even amongst the vedas, there are four and each can be different from the other - there is no one 'right' way to god, hence there is no question of 'mine is better than yours'
3) There are no prescriptions or proscriptions in hinduism simply because there is no one BOOK that has it all. Different communities (or castes) may have different practices. Thus while drinking was not seen as one of the traits of brahmins, it wasn't frowned upon for the other castes.
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*Originally posted by demitre: *
what about goddess durga matta and how in kathmandu there is a girl {preeti shakya} revered by Hindus and Buddhists as the current living goddess and incarnation of goddess durga matta.
do the hindu's and buddhists believe in this or is it a myth?
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Moral of the story is many ways to reach and feel that bliss.
If you are not reaching your destination get down that train and look for
What works with your soul? We don’t waste our time proving others
Wrong.
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When you follow your bliss... doors will open where you would not have
thought there would be doors; and where there wouldn't be a door
for anyone else.
Joseph Campbell (1904 - 1987)
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*Originally posted by Mindless: *
Ok I have a question.
Does Hinduism has the concept of Shahadat and Shaheed people?
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Yes you name it you got it,
But remember those people use Nonviolence and not hurting other
Are recognized and appreciated in the history.
Nobody appreciate or given popularity being achieved by killing others.
are you saying allha exlclusive to muslims
allha stops the rain as soon as pakistan border ends?
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no, i dont say that....
Allah gives u all that u need for life too....
its u who says that its not Allah but some ram or shiva who is giving u rain....
reminds me of a good story of Hazrat Ibrahim (as)....
i heard it from an old arab man, but seems fabricated from top to bottom, but nonetheless good to share....
and please dont say how ibrahim is derived from brahma....
as popularly knowm, Ibrahim (as) never had a meal without a guest....
so noe day, after a long wait, he finally found a visitor and offered him to share the meal....
so, when they started, Ibrahim (as) asked hmi to say bismillah before eating....
at this, the man replied that he did not know what Allah is....
turned out he was a non-muslim....
so Ibrahim (as) kicked hmi out for not taking Allah's name before eating....
so Allah sent a wahee to him saying that "do i not know that he does not believe in me???? yet i feed him every day and i make hmi well when he gets sick and i protect him from danger.... and one day he came to u for food and u have driven him away"....
some more:
- Why are widows burnt alive? Is that a hindu practice? What are the reasons behind it?
- What happens when a hindu is born a muslim? (In hinduism you have seven lifes yea?)
- What is the concept of sin in hinduism?
mm widows has sexuual needs as humans regardless of relgen
after mourning period ? muslims women has the same sexual
needs before marriage as any other women.
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mm widows has sexuual needs as humans regardless of relgen
after mourning period ? muslims women has the same sexual
needs before marriage as any other women.
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Difference being Muslim women aren't burnt for their sexual needs.
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*Originally posted by MyStiCaL_MisS: *
csraja thanks for answering those questions..
some more:
- Why are widows burnt alive? Is that a hindu practice? What are the reasons behind it?
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Widow burning (sati) WAS not a religious practice, but a social one. (And, it was not prevalent in all parts of the country). There were many reasons...
1) As with most crimes in the name of religion, one reason was economic. Relatives did not want to spend money or share property. Sad
2) A hype was created about how chaste a widow who burnt herself in her husband's pyre was. Some women may have then wanted to 'prove' their chastity to the world. Not all widow-burning was involuntary
3) You may have read that sati was very popular in Rajasthan. This was a land of warriors and when they were periodically attacked by the mughals, the menfolk, even if their numbers were small and there were no chances of victory, would fight till their death. The women folk, not wanting to be taken as slaves, and including the queens, would create a mammoth pyre in the palaces and jump into them. This soon became popular folklore and the hype in 2) ensured increased adherence.
There was an indigenous movement in the 18th & 19th centuries, notably by Raja Ram Mohun Roy. And, against all advice about interfering in social customs from England, the local British boss simple banned this practice. A lot to learn, for those people who wait for progressive changes to come from within the society.
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*Originally posted by MyStiCaL_MisS: *
- What happens when a hindu is born a muslim? (In hinduism you have seven lifes yea?)
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Nothing really. He leads a life as a muslim and is reborn again somewhere based on his 'balance sheet' of good and bad karma. There is nothing sacrosanct about the '7 lives'. You could get into an spiral simply based on your deeds. You get out quicker if your good karma is loaded.
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*Originally posted by MyStiCaL_MisS: *
- What is the concept of sin in hinduism?
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I don't know. In a way, sin is everything that your mother tells you not to do: don't lie, don't steal, don't hurt others, etc. They are just those universal good and evil stuff. If your question is whether there are certain activities that are considered as sin, specific to hinduism, then the answer is no. Even if you deny the existence of god and hurl abuses at him, it is not considered a sin as long as you are a good person. There are hardly any prescriptions or proscriptions in hinduism.
-So your saying Jesus is not treated like a hindu god, but is considered a god? And you would bow down to him and worship him?
Whats the difference between Jesus who according to christians was crusified, and Krishna who according to hindus was a hero?
If you say they are both bowed down to and seen as gods, then how is the 'treatment' different?
Your saying there are no activities which are considered as sin, so how do you reach karma, considering the concept of good and bad isnt there..
And what happens say in your third life, youre born as a cat, how do you try to reach karma and get out of the spiral?
Its just a bit confusing for me, as i believe. it is the truth, there is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
But i dont worship Muhammad(pbuh), because he was a man, neither Jesus. So i just wana ask how do you worship a man? What constitutes worship in hinduism?
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*Originally posted by MyStiCaL_MisS: *
csraja, thanks for the reply :)
-So your saying Jesus is not treated like a hindu god, but is considered a god? And you would bow down to him and worship him?
Whats the difference between Jesus who according to christians was crusified, and Krishna who according to hindus was a hero?
If you say they are both bowed down to and seen as gods, then how is the 'treatment' different?
Your saying there are no activities which are considered as sin, so how do you reach karma, considering the concept of good and bad isnt there..
And what happens say in your third life, youre born as a cat, how do you try to reach karma and get out of the spiral?
Its just a bit confusing for me, as i believe. it is the truth, there is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.
But i dont worship Muhammad(pbuh), because he was a man, neither Jesus. So i just wana ask how do you worship a man? What constitutes worship in hinduism?
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what happens to me if i say i dont believe in allah and muhamed is not his messenger?you can say the same thing ram or kroshna are not real god . it is matter of faith.
