tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post1758838707913937241..comments2024-02-22T03:17:33.594-05:00Comments on The White Hindu: Makes me SadAmbaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17928793933638999583noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-16969752907156012152014-04-28T01:44:03.610-04:002014-04-28T01:44:03.610-04:00Hi Amba,
Do not be put off by comments to your p...Hi Amba, <br /><br />Do not be put off by comments to your posts. Often these things are the doings of miscreants. Your posts reflect your knowledge. Keep up your spiritual journeyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03698908377118212033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-66988114619518209152013-09-07T18:11:20.088-04:002013-09-07T18:11:20.088-04:00hi Amba,
In Hinduism GURU is very important, If ...hi Amba, <br /><br />In Hinduism GURU is very important, If you have any guru you will reconize with cast of guru. Every hindu famliy has family guru (Old rishi). If someone has not remember his family guru he is recognize with guru kasyap. for a hindu guru is very important and we thought guru is just like a god because he tell us the way of gidAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285464772206276288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-39100412378572011112013-07-25T04:58:11.817-04:002013-07-25T04:58:11.817-04:00namaste amba,
in this following link swami vivekan...namaste amba,<br />in this following link swami vivekananda's views on caste allocation for converts to hindu are given.<br /><br />http://www.ramakrishnavivekananda.info/vivekananda/volume_5/interviews/on_the_bounds_of_hinduism.htm<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11800598151269865679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-43782568593465280382013-06-23T14:57:50.185-04:002013-06-23T14:57:50.185-04:00I think there is some element of discrimination fo...I think there is some element of discrimination for Hindus who are not Indian origin.Also some discrimination exist based on caste,etc.Mainly these discrimination are carried by Hindus who have no knowledge of Hindu philosophies.But these discrimination cannot be taken by the seekers of Truth as hindrances and they should over come such obstacles and plunge into the infinite ,fathomless depth of Sanatana Dharma(Hinduism).It will be truly worthy attempt in spite of the little pains which may come in path of spiritual journey into Hinduism . Let all Hindus irrespective of caste ,color ,sex and skin color come together and pray to establish the Golden era of Hinduism. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01188419810234677797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-27775166382399178452013-06-23T14:55:22.011-04:002013-06-23T14:55:22.011-04:00I think there is some element of discrimination fo...I think there is some element of discrimination for Hindus who are not Indian origin.Also some discrimination exist based on caste,etc.Mainly these discrimination are carried by Hindus who have no knowledge of Hindu philosophies.But these discrimination cannot be taken by the seekers of Truth as hindrances and they should over come such obstacles and plunge into the infinite ,fathomless depth of Sanatana Dharma(Hinduism).It will be truly worthy attempt in spite of the little pains which may come in path of spiritual journey into Hinduism . Let all Hindus irrespective of caste ,color ,sex and skin color come together and pray to establish the Golden era of Hinduism. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01188419810234677797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-12201130086524468392013-03-10T07:12:38.005-04:002013-03-10T07:12:38.005-04:00Prabhat Chauhan. Brother stop this blame game.Let ...Prabhat Chauhan. Brother stop this blame game.Let them do what they want to. Focus. What is there to be proud of? for being a Hindu or part of any perticular religion? pride will lead u nowhere.raktim parasharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448582661693856678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-75350985146615842652013-03-10T07:08:59.767-04:002013-03-10T07:08:59.767-04:00Jake why u want acceptance ? is it that important ...Jake why u want acceptance ? is it that important then for the fact that you urself consider urself a follower of the Sanatan Dharma? is thats not enough? Your focus should be on ur spiritual journey alone and not what others think of who you are.<br />The problem with Hindus is that most like the Jews have fear to trust with open heart anymore cause Hindus have been betrayed each time they welcomed others with open arms first with the Muslim invasion(learn about the bloody Hindu Kush) then the Christians Missionaries (who learnt sanskrit and dressed as Hindu saints converted and formd the bed rock of this Anti Hindu christian converts who mock their once culture and faith.)Both have looted Hindus of our wealth and faith and influenced us to built on a new form of Hinduism based on their bais views on this ancient faith which they never understood. So coming to ur story I believe more then acceptance i m sure its a matter of confusion for them. If you r sincere there is no Hindu in this world who will not accept you and even if we dont ... dose it matter ?raktim parasharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448582661693856678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-1133337222403618652013-03-10T06:36:47.062-04:002013-03-10T06:36:47.062-04:00Hi Aamba ,I m a Vegge too and I am an Indian Hindu...Hi Aamba ,I m a Vegge too and I am an Indian Hindu.I dont take meat not because I m Hindu but for this simple reason that killing a living to satisfy my tongue is not a gud option. Yes Hindus dont take meat specially Beef cause Cow has played an important role in indian society. The cow feed us with her milk the same way our "mothers" do and should we repay this by sending her to the slaughterhouse ? But with the modernization of India in times somehow this "gratitude" is fading away with shift in focus on other means to be alive. Whether u eat or not u r a Hindu if u think u r and its not about what anyone else think of who u r.Hinduism is not about any community of brotherhood either .Its about you n your journey alone. Definately hard. So its completely on you.raktim parasharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448582661693856678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-55080020798685267402013-03-10T06:17:00.690-04:002013-03-10T06:17:00.690-04:00I think you r gettin caught up between Hindus and ...I think you r gettin caught up between Hindus and Hinduism. Hinduism is a personal experiance. So does it matter to you what others think about you ? whether you r excepted or not? what is western Hinduism or Eastern Hinduism ? these r nothing.raktim parasharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448582661693856678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-30123527909766633632013-03-10T05:58:57.889-04:002013-03-10T05:58:57.889-04:00The Hindus of India are more scared of Western Hin...The Hindus of India are more scared of Western Hindus then you are of us :) It has nothing to do with what we share together " faith". I am born in India to Hindu parents and I travell a lot within India. Most of the the Hindus get confused when facing Hindus from outside India .Hinduism dont encourage Conversion so it always bring in the shock factor like " Do he/she practice Hindusim as sincerely as we do? is He/she is in it for real ? Also most westerners who came to India has this bad reputation of dealing in drugs which is highly discouraged in Indian society. And also the language is a factor.Skin color,culture,nationality are all illusions. Dont get caught up in the Web." Vasudeva kutumbakam " !raktim parasharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448582661693856678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-17343987546421005692013-03-10T05:33:40.197-04:002013-03-10T05:33:40.197-04:00One dont have to convert to be a Hindu neither he ...One dont have to convert to be a Hindu neither he or she needs the entire Hindu community to recognize him or her as a Hindu. If today I woke up and think that I am a Hindu. I am . I believe why westerners are gettin attracted to the Sanatan Dharma or Boddhi is for the fact that It allows you to be free unlike other faith where u must follow certain norms to be one like the rest of them.I can today go right up to my Hindu parents and say " I am an Atheist!" .Imgine this or try it if ur born in any other Religion beside Buddhism.raktim parasharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448582661693856678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-10627458460382612842013-02-16T13:23:55.666-05:002013-02-16T13:23:55.666-05:00Hinduism is not a religion, but its a way of life....Hinduism is not a religion, but its a way of life. Many haters of Hinduism are writing these insane comments. Hinduism is a world religion. Anyone can join and anyone can leave Hinduism, which is among the most democratic religion.<br /><br />Stop fighting about religion. The way to attain moksha is through truth and divinity, not through any religionAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09960195379524623528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-56806718957820398032013-02-10T00:37:29.410-05:002013-02-10T00:37:29.410-05:00Hey Ambaa - I am a born Hindu but I feel that you ...Hey Ambaa - I am a born Hindu but I feel that you are a lot more Hindu than I am...you are the real deal...so don't worry too much about what others say...you don't need endorsements from Amit Desai or any other morons to validate your faith!<br /><br />With regards to caste - even the constitution of India has abolished the caste system...so don't worry about such trivialities. Even I did not know what my caste was till a few years ago...my parents did not consider it to be important enough to tell me and I did not bother to ask. Even the most right wing of Hindu organisations today have united in their fight against the caste system and as a practicing Hindu you have every right and obligation to fight against this unnecessary evil!<br /><br />Never let any anybody make you feel inferior because you are not a born Hindu or a White Hindu - nobody can make you feel inferior unless you let them! Just remember, some of the biggest contributions in recent times to the development of Hinduism have come from non-Indian Hindu women - Mira Alfassa, Annie Besant and Sister Nivedita just to name a few! So our expectations from you are very high :)<br /><br />Be a proud Hindu - you are what you are...and you do not not need anybody's approval! Take care and god bless!AJ2013https://www.blogger.com/profile/07218016674536369045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-64118640474418068282013-01-22T16:55:31.323-05:002013-01-22T16:55:31.323-05:00Agreed!Agreed!Ambaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928793933638999583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-60252073366145757972013-01-19T15:26:44.409-05:002013-01-19T15:26:44.409-05:00Where is it written that who eats beef is not a Hi...Where is it written that who eats beef is not a Hindu?<br />Sanatan dharam focuses on spiritually elevating a person and not on what he/she eats or wears. It only advises to do things which will help in achieving your goal.Rajivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678966239938898757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-56686333393736305592013-01-19T15:22:55.181-05:002013-01-19T15:22:55.181-05:00That's true !!! Caste is not dharmic.That's true !!! Caste is not dharmic. Rajivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678966239938898757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-40199662383157282852013-01-14T11:07:01.024-05:002013-01-14T11:07:01.024-05:00It's great to meet you!
yes, you can follow ...It's great to meet you! <br /><br />yes, you can follow this faith. But you know what? You can also take your time and slowly learn about it with no pressure.<br /><br />I'm now blogging over at www.patheos.com/blogs/whitehindu and there are some posts for newbies, such as introductions to different Gods and on Wed 1/16/13 there will be a post about how non-Indians find Hinduism.Ambaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928793933638999583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-77703618256193594222013-01-14T09:42:53.635-05:002013-01-14T09:42:53.635-05:00i dont know how i found this page so i will bookma...i dont know how i found this page so i will bookmark it! i dont consider myself religious, and just so you know i am also white and british, my mother is christian and my father is non practicing catholic. i was reading a book about Hinduism last night and suddenly i found myself in tears, i had an overwhelming feeling of "coming home" to be honest this shocked me and i thought i would ignore it. when i woke up this morning, i found myself "giving thanks" it seemed completely natural although i have no idea why i did it. is this some stange kind of "religious experience?" please be gentle with me if you choose to reply as i have never voiced my thoughts online! i want to know if this has happened to anyone else? can i follow this faith when i know next to nothing about it other than a feeling that i cannot let it go now i have found it?sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00429545195860119695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-23873183111249782852012-12-14T14:49:45.213-05:002012-12-14T14:49:45.213-05:00This is Sujit Singh, from India. I was going throu...This is Sujit Singh, from India. I was going through the trail messages from beginning to the very end. <br />It is a gud discussion happening over here.<br /><br />To all, my only request is follow your heart and don't get discouraged by a bull shiter. Life is too small to get disheartened.. Cheerup folks and live our destiny. <br /><br />One more thing folks, as I could see Hinduism will get vanished from India for sure but it's off shoots in the form of you will prosper into a different tree, retaining hinduism as root. Cheers !!!Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14667186732236558778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-22798520477069453602012-11-11T19:11:14.893-05:002012-11-11T19:11:14.893-05:00Namaste, I've became Hindu soon after a bad cy...Namaste, I've became Hindu soon after a bad cycling accident in 2004 which somehow i survived it but something was changing that made me think of my path in life. i remember doing my Puja to Ganesh in my mothers home and chanting some songs that was showing my devoution to Ganesh as also meditating. Diwali has started and may i wish all to have a great Diwali with an enjoyful new year. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699498531349606773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-72863756511914202892012-11-04T18:54:36.913-05:002012-11-04T18:54:36.913-05:00I agree with you 100%
It somewhat makes me questio...I agree with you 100%<br />It somewhat makes me question how people interpret this religion..<br />I'm a white Hindu and have been for 6 years. It's been difficult to be open and happily live being who I am - I didn't wake up one day and said "Hey, let's change religions!"<br />I studied all the religious philosophies, and the one (like you said) closely related to my already set of beliefs of the world was Hinduism. <br />I find it strange, because non-Hindus, and in this case, non-Indians accept my "adoption" of this faith for who I am and not some sort of "escape" to discover a "new exotic" set of beliefs...<br />Is this because, they have this "surface level knowledge" of Hinduism and therefore are more accepting of this set of beliefs, which, to them may be extremely "exotic"?<br />It's always the "born into it" Hindus that don't take me seriously - and this, may appear to be an overreaction - but it hurts. It makes me think that this belief system, that I've studied and continued to learn more and more about is something that (what I call) "my own kind" can't accept me for.<br />Just yesterday, at a Diwali festival, my friend (Christian, white) told one of the women who asked why we were here, that it was because "He (pointing at me) is Hindu and wanted to come and I wanted to join him..."<br />She then laughed and said "He's just messing with you", to her friend.<br />And I took this offensively - and to be honest, at first I wasn't sure why. It felt like an attack on me, on my beliefs, and who I am and what I stand for. Sometimes it just feels strange - like I'm not fully part of this religion, this faith and this way of life. I have not fully 100% known everything and anything about Hinduism - I'm still learning about it to this day, and I love it. It feels like I'm just not fully connected to this faith as a whole and it's strange and I don't know how to change this perception. I live my life how I want to, and I don't 'think' of myself as a Hindu, I 'know' myself as a Hindu.<br /><br />Well, I've written too much... But I am so happy I've found your blog! <3 much respect and love!<br />Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09802928571382373621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-39757260380780730882012-10-03T08:00:52.112-04:002012-10-03T08:00:52.112-04:00Prabhat is right Aamba , this things does not come...Prabhat is right Aamba , this things does not come in the news channel or national news as most of them owned by churches. If you want to search most of the videos are uploaded in the youtube. I saw one documentary where a european lady did a research how church operates in India ,just watching that is terrifying. As Subhramanium Swamy Says that be a Virat Hindu ( one who is ready to follow his Dharma under any circumstances). Always remember , hindu mantras are always for the benefit of the world , sarve santu sukhina ( may the whole world be happy ) it doesn't say sarve hindu sukinah ( may hindu be happy ).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12643571958057813226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-51643394767802582382012-09-20T01:37:56.929-04:002012-09-20T01:37:56.929-04:00So bascially I know I am already 2 year late on th...<br />So bascially I know I am already 2 year late on this post but Being a Proud Hindu I want to tell the people the New Hindu Converts are very much welcome in Satan Dharma..We hindus don't deceit any one to convert to Hinduism..people came because of their Hindu Samskara..We love them and respect them..Right now I am living in Nashville,USA..as today is Ganesh Chaturthi ..I feel great when I have seen many western Hindus doing Aarti to Ganesha..and they seems to very devouted one..<br /><br />Regarding Aryasamajis yes they are doing recommendable job in educating Hindu masses about their own dharma and they are very much involved in Preaching the SatanDharma..to Non-hindus...and converting them to Satan Dharma if some non Hindu is seeking for Conversion .They have very formalized way to convert a Person irrespective of his or her Nationality..They don't believe in Caste System..So according to them every Hindu is Arya (as Arya is also a varna which I have not Mentioned above) Arya means noble people..These AryaSamajis are very much respected in hindu Community as they are always involved in educating masses .The Arya Varna which a new convert gets is always recognized by HIndus..I have my full name but still I use Arya as my Last Name .Now a days Caste System is dead in India...Proof is Millions of marriage is happening in India across castes...however you will often found Missionary people talking about castes as this is the only thing they can use against some gulible people...However facegroup and comunity you will find who is working to make this caste system dead in few years...However this is a social Problem in India which is introced by invaders to divide us and it has nothing to do with HInduism.So I don't think HIndus of Other country should worry about it..<br /><br />One more thing I want to say is as you are also Hindu and you are kind of Inspiration to other Western HIndu ..they often refer to your blog posts..so this is my request please don't posts these missionary guys posts on your main blog as it is very discouraging to new people..However I feel if in Real Life you face such kind of Hindu you can make your Opinion but please be aware of these kind of fake Hindu comments on Blog..they are to demean SatanDharma...and also it makes we IndianHindus to feel guilt ...However We believe in Warm welcome of people..So please don't make your opinion on just Blog comments.. you will find these kind of fake comments on tandava blog but he figured out the culprits..<br /><br />I am happy to meet another Proud hindu..Ambaa ..Namaste Aum<br />Prabhat Chauhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928635851886918385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-26968746698861510552012-09-20T01:37:40.896-04:002012-09-20T01:37:40.896-04:00Dear Ambaa,
These Missioniy Christian and Muslims...Dear Ambaa,<br /><br />These Missioniy Christian and Muslims mislead peoples on Internet via some social networking sites ..on facebook you will find some groups who seems to be operated by some Hindu but discussion is going on like Reasons one should convert to christanity etc...Leave that aside even In Real life these people dupe people ..In Kerela/India you will find my Churches which has dhwaja stambh's Swastika sign in Church they mislead Hindus by adopting these kind of practicles ..Yes Monetary Benefits..Please Search for Love Jihad on Net which is very much active across India where muslim men pretend to be a Hindu marry hindu Girl then after that he disclose his identity and convert that girl to muslim..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqukseR2LpY ..<br />and then tease that girl since she has become muslim she is Not allowed to meet her family as they are kafir ..If they want to see her they have to convert to Islam..Unfortunately these things are mostly happening in Kerla State of India ..<br /><br />One more thing may be you guys don't know in Kerela the all of the ancient temples are taken over by Govt..Which is filled with Communists and Christians ...The temple generated money is routed to NGO's who are actively involved in conversion activities of Hindus(as they give poor hindus money and Land etc)...Some of these temples are managed by Christians who don't want any western to be influenced by Hindu Culture and religion some of them make rule like Non-Indians not allowed ..kind of absurd rule...Prabhat Chauhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928635851886918385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-45405742808980017892012-09-20T01:36:58.994-04:002012-09-20T01:36:58.994-04:00Yes Amba these People from these Muslim and Christ...Yes Amba these People from these Muslim and Christian Missinary always try to demean Sanatan Dharma..They mislead people by pretending to be as HIndu and demeaning Satan Dharma...However I don't know about Hindus of other country there is a strong voice against the corrupted caste system..Young Hindus know that Caste System is never a part of Hinduism ..but it was Varnas which is Not Birth based but on deed based.I can give you numerous examples in Ancient India It was never practiced..<br /><br />Acc to Vedas and Smriti.Social responsibilty is divided among 4 categories.<br />1) Every one is born as Shudra (Not Knowledgable person)<br />2) If Person takes responsibilty for knowledge ,Learning Teaching then he is called as Brahmin.<br /><br />3) Kshatriyas are those people who put up Arms to protect people.<br />4) Vaisya :- those who deal with buisness and other activities.<br /><br />E.g of those who changes there Varnas by changing their deeds<br /><br /><br />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)<br /><br />c. Satyakaam Jaabaal was son of a prostitute but became a Brahmin.<br /><br />l. Matanga was son of Chandal but became a Brahmin.<br />m. Raavan was born from Pulatsya Rishi but became a Rakshas.<br /><br />Please go through this link for great details http://agniveer.com/caste-system/Prabhat Chauhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928635851886918385noreply@blogger.com