The document titled A report on the state of Hinduism in Religious Education in UK Schools, includes claims of bullying and inferiority complex issues experienced by British Hindus because of the inaccurate teaching of Hinduism in religious education.
I came across this position. https://boards.greenhouse.io/netflixanimation/jobs/4373094002
This is a great chance to get the Hindu/Indian narrative right on a global platform, so please apply!
Fundamentally it's the same thing based off Advaita Vedanta, which stems from Hinduism and it posits that you, me, the guy on the corner with the white tee, is just the same exact person. Especially in New Age belief, with "spiritual teachers" such as Deepak Chopra, Eckhart Tolle, Neville Goddard and many more saying that basically you are God, the universe, existence itself etc. And they also talk about every person you come across, observe and interact with is basically another version of you.
I've come across this concept not too long ago, and as a person with DPDR, I can say that it's kinda funky and can be bothering to an extent. It's not a topic that people talk about a lot, and I'd like to see if it's possible to be somewhat refuted to an extent.
This article lays out what the theology says.
The comments to the article say a lot, too. In fact, the comments say a lot more than the curated content presented to us.
I am a devout Hindu. The first book I read in my life after learning to read was an abridged version of the Ramayana. Read Ramayana and Mahabharata multiple times from my childhood.
I read the Gita everyday. Read it 20+ times.
I don't believe in any idea of God or any kind or sort of higher power. I have high IQ and received quality higher education. I believe that the idea of God seriously limits my ability to think and function properly. I cannot, anyhow, agree to the idea of an almighty being. It is unacceptable to me.
However, I am staunch supporter of true Hindu ideals and Hindu cultures. I fast on days of worships selectively. Go to temples on specific days of the year. I have read some of the Upanishads, read some parts of the Vedas (plan to read full when I have time). I studied Swami Vivekananda and his teachings seriously. I believe that the Hinduism is the best religion in the world. I was delighted to find that the Vedas do not anyhow disagree with and condemn atheism. Hindu cultures are core to my identity and integral to my character.
After serious studies, thinking and consideration, I have come to the conclusion that I can be a Hindu and an athiest simultaneously.
A poster boy of the political Hinduvta, Veer Savarkar identified himself as a "Hindu athiest". Can I do the same, publicly?
I actually never hide that I am an athiest. If any person close to me forces me, I am ready to tell him/her. Very close ones already know. But I refrain from declaring it in public.
I am fiddling with the idea of coming out as an athiest publicly. Not ever trying to hide.
I am asking you about social backlash. What might I expect from people?
I am Hindu and always will be. This will make me unpopular to a certain sect. I am an athiest, this will make the opposite sect unhappy with me.
Now, my dear bakchods, please reply to my post as if you know me personally and your reactions to these what I just said. Also let me know how would you react to a person, unknown to you who has this kind of leaning. Feel free to add any additional comments.
Thanks.
Bande Mataram.
Some people believe Casteism is part of Hinduism and bharaman, kshatriya, sudra, vasiya are caste but they are not They are qualities (Skills) It doesn't have anything to do with birth Anyone can become any of them I am giving Verses of Bhagwad Gita (As it is one of the most authentic Text of Hindus and It's widely accepted)
#Varana (Skills or Qualities) system is explained in Bhagvad Gita
Bhagvad Gita 18.41: The duties of the Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras—are distributed according to their qualities, in accordance with their Skills (and not by birth).
Bhagvad Gita 18.42: Tranquility, restraint, austerity, purity, patience, integrity, knowledge, wisdom, and belief in a hereafter—these are the intrinsic qualities of work for Brahmins.
Bhagvad Gita 18.43: Valor, strength, fortitude, skill in weaponry, resolve never to retreat from battle, large-heartedness in charity, and leadership abilities, these are the natural qualities of work for Kshatriyas.
Bhagvad Gita 18.44: Agriculture, dairy farming, and commerce are the natural works for those with the qualities of Vaishyas. Serving through work is the natural duty for those with the qualities of Shudras.
https://www.holy-bhagavad-gita.org/chapter/18/verse/41
If you are a seeker teacher or guru you are bharaman If you are solder, diplomat, government official you are a shatria If you are business man, farmer you are a vaiya If you are a labour you are a shudra It doesn't mean you can only have same quality You can change your Profession anytime
#Some Historical Facts
a. Aitareya Rishi was son of a Daasa or criminal but became a Brahmin of highest order and wrote Aitareya Brahman and Aitareyopanishad. Aitareya Brahman is considered critical to understand Rigveda.
b. Ailush Rishi was son of a Daasi, gambler and of low character. However he researched on Rigveda and made several discoveries. Not only was he invited by Rishis but also made an Acharya. (Aitareya Brahman 2.19)
c. Satyakaam Jaabaal was son of a prostitute but became a Brahmin.
d. Prishadh was son of King Daksha but became a Shudra. Further he did Tapasya to achieve salvation after repenting. (Vishnu Puran 4.1.14)
Had Tapasya been banned for Shudra as per the fake story from Uttar Ramayan, how could Prishadh do so?
e. Nabhag, son of King Nedishtha became Vaishya. Many of his sons again became Kshatriya. (Vishnu Puran 4.1.13)
f. Dhrist was son of Nabhag (Vaishya) but became Brahmin and his son became Kshatriya (VP 4.2.2)
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... keep reading on reddit ➡This is sort of a rant, and contains stuff about women's bodies. Nothing detailed, but just giving you guys a heads-up.
I'm sure you know by now that in Hinduism and some other eastern religions, menstruation and menstruation women are considered "impure". Well, I'm impure right now. I became impure this morning.
Today happens to be a Hindu holy day (Varalakshmi Vratham), and my mother had already started arranging stuff for the pooja when I woke up and told her that I got my period. That set her off. "You had to get it today!" and other stupid stuff berating me and my biology in general.
I've had PCOS for the past few years, and I'm slowly getting back to normal. PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) for those of you who don't know, is a condition of the ovaries that affects 1 out of 10 women, and comes with a lot of side-effects. It's sometimes a cause of infertility. The condition is not disabling (for me at least), it's not visible, but it is unpleasant. It's associated with weight gain, depression, amenorrhea (not getting periods), and sometimes even hirsutism (where you get more body hair and stuff). So, when I get my period on time I'm happy. Yay, I'm getting healthy! Yay, I might not be infertile. That kind of shit.
My mother however, prioritizes religion. I love her, don't get me wrong. But I told her not to overreact, and she's sulking and doing her pooja at the moment. I've been banished to my bedroom, where I'm not allowed to touch anything made of cloth or other people. My lunch will be brought to my room like a prisoner in a luxurious medieval cell. Although, not that luxurious because I'm sitting in a plastic chair, am not allowed on the bed (she checks occasionally, and I'd rather keep my eardrums intact).
So, I'm impure. My mom's breaking coconuts, tossing flower petals and reading Sanskrit to pictures of four-armed beings, offering "naivedhyam" which is a weird concept altogether, and life goes on.
Forgive me if there are any typos or grammatical errors. I wrote this pretty quickly.
There is almost no religious leader saying that Hindutva doesn't represent Hinduism. Islam has it bad with the extremists, but there are surely loud voices of dissent from a lot of prominent religious leaders in that religion.
For Hinduism, it seems that the only people talking about Hindutva not representing the values of Hinduism are normal citizens. No religious leader is talking from our side. This is making me feel, is my religion unjustifiable?
For the most part, all Christians believe in the same text and deity; they just have different rituals and interpretations of the text. But it seems to me like the different Hindu sects don't even have the deities nor sacred texts in common. So what makes a Hindu a Hindu?
Like to me, it's as if "Hinduism" is just some vague umbrella term with no real substance to it on its own. It reminds me of when someone refers to speaking a Chinese language as "speaking Chinese" even though that doesn't really mean anything since there are tons of Chinese languages.
Edit: thank you all for taking the time to expand my knowledge
