Marriage in Hinduism Puns

Hindu countries like India are full of bigotry, in so many different levels. Hell they even have bigotry based on caste, within the people of the same faith. Similarly, very rarely in the west you see anyone criticizing Buddhist countries like Myanmar for all atrocities it does on the minorities. In fact, platforms like Reddit seem to applaud up whenever Hindus and Buddhists commit atrocities on Muslim minorities in those countries (see India and Myanmar), saying things like, "Yeah, Muslims totally deserve it", not unlike what was said about Jews 100 years ago in Germany.

I think it's because Islam is like a younger brother to Christianity, who got too big and started to compete for the same things over a millennia. No matter how atheistic platforms like Reddit become, the ill feeling and the venom towards Islam, practiced over a thousand years in the west, remain the same.

I'm not saying Islam is perfect, but there is really no balance in the criticism it faces in comparison to other religions.

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.

You have probably noticed the recent rise of Mughal apologia from Indian Leftists on social media. Many of their arguments come from an American academic who is followed and retweeted by many Indian Leftists on twitter: Audrey Truschke.

I have found out that this Audrey Truschke works for the American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS) which despite its "academic" name is a Pakistani lobbyist group funded by the Pakistani government.

AIPS was set up by the Pakistani government in 1973. The AIPS' agenda is to favor the Pakistani and Islamic narrative in Western academic studies and media coverage of the Indian subcontinent.

I archived some pages about Audrey Truschke from the AIPS website. In 2016 they proudly described her as a "AIPS Member". The earliest mention of her name on their website goes back to 2012 when she won a funding round from the AIPS:

https://archive.fo/9ew13

https://archive.fo/4jW2W

Edit:

LOL she also happens to be married into a family of Christian anti-Hindu missionaries operating in India:

https://twitter.com/anushkaNAYAK_/status/1130575584998842368

This woman has multiple issues making her unfit to do objective neutral work on India and Indian history. From being funded by Pakistan to being married with Christian anti-Hindu missionaries it's obvious that she has too many anti-Hindu conflicts of interest.

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!

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)

g.

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.

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.

Hello all. Russian couple where visiting India. Want to have a bit of religious tour as my wife is very much fascinated by Hinduism. Would like some advice and tips for same

Gautama Buddha grew up in rich vedic/sanskrit cultures. And initially seeked enlightenment through his cultures spiritual philosophies - and when he was enlightened I'm sure he saw the faults in the philosophies around him.

Zoroaster also grew up in the veidc/sanskrit cultures and rejected the hinduism of his time. Its somewhat obvious to me the differences and the contrasts between Zoroastrianism and hinduism. Where zoroaster literarly inverting the meanings of things like devas being a good beings in hinduism to zoroaster interpreting them as bad

But it is not so obvious to me how Gautama engaged with the philosophies around him.

In what ways did he reject zorastrianism and Hindu thought of his time? What did he say about them?

Thanks in advance!

Most people know that swastika used to be regarded as a symbol of harmony and good fortune in eastern religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism.

Is this still the case after the events of World War II?

To use the term "Hindu mythology" is to accept that stories and legends related to Hinduism are mere "myths" that can never have happened in reality. These terms were traditionally used by Christians to deride indigenous pagan religions of Europe (Roman, Greek, Celtic, Norse mythology) and were applied to Hinduism too. On the one hand Christians will wholeheartedly accept "virgin birth" as "Gospel truth" while deriding similar miracles in other religions as "mythology".

We as Hindus should do our part in preventing the spread of this misunderstanding. We should simply say "Hinduism" instead.

how can a collective group all go through something like Holocaust according to Karma? What might have Jews done to deserve such collective fate? Does collective Karma ignore innocent individuals?

Like the differences of the various forms of Hinduism can often much more different the differences in Abarahamic religions, like some Hindus saying no Gods exist, others saying all the Gods exist, some saying it doesn't matter, even those considering the Buddha to be an important god. Why are all these considered one religion?

I was watching Ramanand Sagar tv series called Shri Krishna where Krishna's teacher tells him the purpose of human life is to serve 4 objects i.e. Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha.

https://youtu.be/z-U7jpumcPs?t=720

Can someone explain the what is meant by Dharma and Artha here?

*and to the Greek writers...