tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post8879414146390183227..comments2024-02-22T03:17:33.594-05:00Comments on The White Hindu: Sense of HumorAmbaahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17928793933638999583noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-34839221253598574112012-05-26T15:55:56.365-04:002012-05-26T15:55:56.365-04:00It's true. And I do see his point, I definitel...It's true. And I do see his point, I definitely do. It's a tricky issue, I think, because we do all have our own ways of relating to God and his images. <br /><br />I'm not sure what the right thing is, but I do know that the way this man expressed his displeasure definitely made me defensive!Ambaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928793933638999583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-25557119036283710372012-05-13T22:33:34.508-04:002012-05-13T22:33:34.508-04:00Ambaa,
When I step into your shoes, I can unders...Ambaa, <br /><br />When I step into your shoes, I can understand why you might have felt the way you did. But when I step out, I see Amit's perspective too. It is not about owning a God, nor about being an authority. Fact is, across all religions, all that human beings have, is images of their faith. No one has seen God, but they fervently cling to their image of the Supreme Power for strength, comfort and solace and are hurt to see a modified version. Especially in a public forum where one's intention doesn't transmit itself.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437688279366704030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-58483597525681841122012-05-13T18:57:45.633-04:002012-05-13T18:57:45.633-04:00Ambaa,
This is the precise reason why MF Hussein...Ambaa, <br /><br />This is the precise reason why MF Hussein's paintings were also subject to huge outrage. Public display of images that are modifications of centuries old interpretations can lead to hurt sentiments. It is not about authority over religion, nor ownership of God. I can imagine why you felt the way you did, I understand. But I also see Amit's point of view. Every person alive who prays to an image of any religious faith, does so purely out of belief. No one alive has seen any of the Gods being worshiped today. All we have is the images. While every person certainly 'owns' their part the of the God they pray to, it is necessary to remember, our intentions are not explained in the image and can therefore, lead to misunderstanding.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437688279366704030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-21096804984305959092012-05-10T09:35:17.133-04:002012-05-10T09:35:17.133-04:00By posting the comment, he opens himself up to tha...By posting the comment, he opens himself up to that discussion. He has put his opinion in writing for us to view and so it is up to us to also express ours.Ambaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928793933638999583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-19428553424500913062012-05-10T09:34:02.638-04:002012-05-10T09:34:02.638-04:00I always look forward to the opportunity for discu...I always look forward to the opportunity for discussion and debate about all subjects related to the sacred. <br /><br />This comment provided me a way to think about why I was not offended by the image when he was. <br /><br />I did not intend to bash him, just to show my reason for not taking it down.Ambaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928793933638999583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-17157753746699915912012-05-09T02:17:52.529-04:002012-05-09T02:17:52.529-04:00"Amit Rasam dont play like this with hindu go..."Amit Rasam dont play like this with hindu god. This not a cartoon"<br />i see no problem in it did he warn of any consequences of doing that like abusing u or threatened physical violence etc. if not then y u r taking notice of such comments he is just giving his opinion & all of u so called "enlightened" bloggers r bashing him for that.kartik88https://www.blogger.com/profile/03798171259575538792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-21597654509844634692012-05-04T22:24:03.560-04:002012-05-04T22:24:03.560-04:00i agree with you on this.it is not about fearing y...i agree with you on this.it is not about fearing you god. its about loving them.<br />the greatest devotees of god be it mira or ram krishna paramhansh, have been the ones who have loved their god.<br />if joking about your god is your way to show affection towards them,then there is nothing wrong in doing it. <br />even i joke about shiva being a rockstar with long hair, funky clothes and a dance number(tandav) but it is not for disrespecting him. its just my way to keep him alive in day-to-day conversation.aarushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989247283495621567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-17629829736356256572012-05-04T09:48:29.945-04:002012-05-04T09:48:29.945-04:00That one works! Thank you for sharing that with us...That one works! Thank you for sharing that with us :)Ambaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928793933638999583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-14593353316296702992012-05-03T13:09:52.587-04:002012-05-03T13:09:52.587-04:00Does this link work? - http://headlinestoday.intod...Does this link work? - http://headlinestoday.intoday.in/headlines_today/programme/Hindu+beliefs+are+fascinating:+Cameron/1/89184.htmlubercoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00717595119168701546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-1892057203391345942012-05-03T11:21:54.834-04:002012-05-03T11:21:54.834-04:00Oh man, it says the video can't be played in m...Oh man, it says the video can't be played in my country! <br /><br />So tell us, does he acknowledge Hinduism in relation to Avatar?Ambaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928793933638999583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-27408901997229435032012-05-01T16:57:08.834-04:002012-05-01T16:57:08.834-04:00Hear it from the horse's mouth : James Cameroo...Hear it from the horse's mouth : James Cameroon talks about 'Avatar' and Hinduism - http://www.hinduismworldwide.in/2012/04/james-cameroon-talks-about-avatar-and.htmlubercoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00717595119168701546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-8808491032933999452012-04-30T11:53:18.024-04:002012-04-30T11:53:18.024-04:00True, true :)True, true :)Ambaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928793933638999583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-22378861570947438972012-04-30T11:53:06.287-04:002012-04-30T11:53:06.287-04:00Beautifully put! I like the "more serious por...Beautifully put! I like the "more serious portions" way of looking at it.Ambaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17928793933638999583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-53206351082778405532012-04-30T11:29:06.927-04:002012-04-30T11:29:06.927-04:00There are fanatics and so-called fundamentalists i...There are fanatics and so-called fundamentalists in every faith. Hinduism has no deficit of them.<br /><br />Ambaa, I think you're right on with Sri Krishna's personality. With God's personality. One can see it everywhere. In incarnations like Sri Ramakrishna, who was known for telling jokes -- even rude ones -- to amuse his young disciples, and Krishna, who stole the Gopis' clothes and initiated the color-flinging festivities of Holi. And one can see it in the world, which is all God, and which, though terrifying and wonderful and lovely and disgusting, is often just plain funny.Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196513651391624428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-19893969011919282212012-04-30T11:29:04.011-04:002012-04-30T11:29:04.011-04:00Beloved Aamba...i completely agree.
and he isn...Beloved Aamba...i completely agree.<br /><br />and he isn't just your God too...a Portion of Him created You...which makes you Beloved Beloved! You are a Portion of Beloved with a sense of humor. Sometimes those more serious Portions will not be so happy with us.:P<br /><br />Which is quite silly!Mahalayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760207968009606116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3960293404576749034.post-85562318878543465152012-04-30T10:43:02.792-04:002012-04-30T10:43:02.792-04:00I believe even the word "avatar" comes f...I believe even the word "avatar" comes from Sanskrit, but I may be wrong about that. I thought that guy kind of came off the same way fundamentalist Christians do about Christianity, in that he, as you point out, seems to have a rather limited view of the God/s he worships.Jeramyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02615519625162145578noreply@blogger.com