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Post by Summer on Jul 11, 2006 16:24:52 GMT -5
Does anyone here know much about the Hindu religion? I have always been attracted to it, and would love to learn more.  |
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Post by Ria on Sept 5, 2006 4:36:14 GMT -5
I'm Hindu, well I wouldnt say my Faith was so strong to it, but I know a lot about it. Sorry to bring it up after 2 months, I didnt notice it.
You can ask me anything.
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Post by Summer on Sept 5, 2006 12:23:38 GMT -5
I will start thinking of questions to ask then. My first one is do Hindu's think that there is one Supreme Being that rules over the other deities? And if so, what is his/her name?  |
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Post by Ria on Sept 5, 2006 12:26:18 GMT -5
There's something...I'm not sure of the word in English (how foreign do I sound?)..I suppose you could equate it to the Trimurti. IT's is the Triangle of the Creator, Preserver, and Destroyer. Ruling over them all is the supreme force Brahman.
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Post by Summer on Sept 5, 2006 12:39:17 GMT -5
So Hinduism does seem to have this in common with many of the world's other religions then. I had hoped so. I have so much more to learn about it. You may want to check this thread often, as I will be trying to think up questions to ask you. Thanks for responding. ;D
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Post by Ria on Sept 5, 2006 12:41:48 GMT -5
Okay, I'll check
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Post by Ria on Sept 5, 2006 13:17:32 GMT -5
 If it's any help, that is my shrine. A bad picture, but it was taken with haste |
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Post by Summer on Sept 6, 2006 12:34:37 GMT -5
How beautiful, Ria! We make shrines for the Orisha's in my religion too. They are very beautiful as well. How cool that you are being raised in a household that worships the deities. You probably don't know how lucky you are because you are used to it. Some of us have to wait till we grow up to learn that deities are also a part of God's plan. I should know, I didn't find out until I was in my 30's for sure. |
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Post by Ria on Sept 6, 2006 12:36:27 GMT -5
We worship them, same as most Hindu's do. I also go to a temple sometimes, at festivals. But this is really NOTHING compared to the festival shrines we build when we gather together. They are truly grand
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Post by Summer on Sept 7, 2006 12:10:18 GMT -5
I was wondering what deities do you feel you are the closest to? What are their names, and what qualities do they have? |
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Post by pablo on Sept 7, 2006 14:57:42 GMT -5
We have a Hindu temple in London and every single square foot of the exterior is carved. I t is a truly wonderful sight. It is the biggest temple in Europe.
Pablo
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Post by Summer on Sept 7, 2006 15:04:33 GMT -5
I would really love to see that myself someday. That is now on my goal list of what to see when I visit Albion! |
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Post by Ria on Sept 8, 2006 11:40:28 GMT -5
Ooh, you're coming to London? That temple is beautiful, I've been it it before. And really, if you are so interedted, go to India someday
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Post by Summer on Sept 8, 2006 12:14:16 GMT -5
India is also on my list of places to go,
but England is going to be first. I am not
independently wealthy yet, so I feel that
I will be very lucky indeed to get to go to
England even. ;D
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Post by Ria on Sept 8, 2006 12:15:36 GMT -5
Aww, you must...even if you dont go anywhere else, visit old Blighty!Either that or save to go to the most spiritual country in the world...in my eyes
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