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#newdaynewchapter Presently, due to lack of true knowledge about Dharma and Bhagwan, Hindus are considered as the most blind and fool community also in whole world. You can ask a common other people of other faiths within the country or any foreigner on the point of Hindus. Hardly, anyone answers positively favoring Hindus. Some says that Hindus have crores of Bhagwans and even Hindus are not aware of the fact that they are only 33 koti and not 33 crore. What I observed from my personal experience and incident. In general Hindus are changeable as a community. They are not firm with their Dharma like Muslims, Christians etc. Myself has been visiting even Muslim Dargas like Ajmer Sharif and Haji Ali and Churches like Mount Mary for fulfilling of our own desires and seeking their blessings. Hindus presence are common incidents at Ajmer Sharif Dargah, while, hardly any Muslim or Christian can be seen in any Hindu temple. Even, film actress and actors, producers and leaders are commonly visit there, but hardly, you will find them visiting Ayodhya for darshan of Lord Shri Ram at the newly built temple or at Dwaraka for darshan of Shri Krishna. There are several Hindus, I have observed, that earlier used to organize ‘Mata jagran’ were Bhakta of Durga Mata and Lord Shiva are now the ardent Bhakta of Sai Baba. Such, Hindus have own theory and experiences and some one is even is against his own Dharma and about Lord. You will see several common Hindus accusing own Dharma and Lord Sri Ram, Sri Krishna in context of his Lila. But if asked, they have neither any proper study nor any perfect Satsang and Guru for reply. They joined other community even jointly accusing own Vedic Dharma (Hindus). That is why, Hindus are commonly secular in India but hardly common all Muslim and Christian are Secular like Hindu. Such Neo-Hindus have nothing to do with its great culture and identity of India. Sai Baba was a Guru and Bhakta and Bhagwan. Sai Baba always showed his miracles and divine powers to his followers and Bhaktas. But many Hindus are firm with their devotion towards Shri Sai Baba. Due to that, there are several Hindus now turned to Shirdi Sai Baba. Because Bhagwan is one and only one and he not changed in any situation. Om Sai Ram.

"Religion" is imperfect conception of the word dharma. In the dictionary we find religion means a particular type of faith. But dharma does not mean that. Dharma means natural occupation. That is called dharma. I have several times explained this word dharma in this class. Just like heat of the fire. Without heat, a fire has no meaning. Wherever there is fire, there is heat and light. Therefore heat and light is the dharma, or religion, of fire. That means fire cannot change its dharma. As this dharma, as we generally understand by the word "faith," that we can change. Today I am Hindu. I can become tomorrow a Christian. You are Christian today. You can become, I mean to say, Hindu or Muslim tomorrow. So this faith can be changed, but this dharma, as I explain, that natural sequence, natural occupation or natural intimately connection... Just like the fire, heat and light. This cannot be changed. Either the fire is in America or the fire is in India or a fire is in Russia, the heat and light is there. That is actually the dharma. Lecture on bhagwat geeta June 13, 1968, Montreal #harekrishna #krishnaconsciousness #srilaprabhupada #iskcon #hkm #krishnapaddas #religion #hindu #muslim #christian #diwali #dhanteras #dharma #hindudharma #sanatandharma

What are sins in Hinduism? A sin (pāpa) or Adharma (not dharma), is any transgression, wrongdoing, misdeed or behavior inconsistent with Dharma. The word is also used in Hindu texts to refer to actions to expiate one's errors or sins, such as adultery by a married person. What are the 7 sins in Hinduism? The more each individual fights them, the longer will be the life of Dharma in this yuga. Lust or desire for sensual pleasure – काम – Kama. Anger – क्रोध – Krodha. Greed – लोभ – Lobha. Delusion or infatuation – मोह – Moha. Arrogance or pride – मद – Mada. Jealousy – मात्सर्य – Matsarya. Does Hindu God forgive all sins? The Lord is called SahishNuh. This means He who forgives sins of those who worship Him. These sins include ones already committed, those about to be committed, sins committed knowingly and unknowingly, and the sin of abusing Him and His devotees. What is biggest sin according to Gita? In this Geeta, Rama has given due importance also about the greatest sin. According to Rama the greatest sin is to snatch or cheat the subsistence source of anybody, especially those whose life is based on honest deeds and earnings. What sins Cannot be forgiven in Hinduism? There is no such concept as unpardonable sin in Hinduism. The word Paapa is not equivalent to the Christian idea of sin.

#newdaynewchapter According to many Hindus; Adi Shankar was incarnation of Lord Shiva. According to a popular legend; his parents Shiva guru and mother Aryamba worshipped to Shiva for a son. Shiva appeared in a dream and asked Aryamba- whether she would like an alpayu (short lived) or alpagya (dim wit). Naturally, she asked for some one like Shiva or fountain of learning ! Adi Shankar was well versed in all sacred texts when he was barely eight years old. Later, he studied deep under Govinda Bhagwatpada! Saints believed that it was only for symbolic purpose as Adi Shankar was no one other than Shiva incarnate. Adi Shankar was the only Hindu saint who brought all sects of Hindus- Ganapatya (Ganesh), Kartikeya(Skanda), Saurya (Sun), Vaishanava (Vishnu), Shaiva (Shiv) and Shaktya (Durga) under common Hindu fold. As a wandering monk; he traveled across India and regularized various monastic orders and established four sacred Hindu shrines and seats of learning -Badrinath (Jyotirmutt); Jagannath (Govardhan mutt); Dwarka (Dwarka peeth) and Rameshwaram (Sharadapeetam/Shringeri) Adi Shankar composed a number of prayers and philosophical work . All he exhorts us to worship almighty- the real and watch this world with detachment. It is not easy to depict his contribution to Hinduism in few words! Adi Shankaracharya is considered to be the greatest reformer of Sanatana Dharma in the history of India in the past two millenia. The Jagadguru’s teachings are too vast to even be comprehended by mere humans like us. That said, we can try to understand what kind of a message Shankaracharya gave through his life and his teachings. In Shrimad Bhagwad Gita, there is a short description given before the Gita itself which explains the nature of the holy text. Among those is a particular verse which I would like to quote. सर्वोपनिषदो गावो दोग्धा गोपालनन्दनः। पार्थो वत्सः सुधीर्भोक्ता दुग्धं गीतामृतं महत्।। The Upanishads are cows. Lord Krishna is the cowherd who milk the cows. Arjuna is a calf who drinks the milk while the milk is in the form of the Gita. Similarly, the Upanishads are the cows, Shankaracharya is the cowherd here, His disciples are the calves and the works of the Acharya is the milk. Shankaracharya taught many different things and spoke about multiple topics. He spread the doctrine of Advaita Vedanta and also endorsed the worship of multiple deities as one. Among the great works he wrote is the Bhaja Govindam. It talks about the issues a human generally faces, the mistakes we all make and directs us to worship Govinda. This collection of verses have consolidated some of the great Guru's teachings regarding the Jnana Marga (Path of knowledge) while also pushing forward the Bhakti Marga (Path of Devotion). Bhaja Govindam is also arguably one of the simplest of the compositions of Shankaracharya. It can be understood by most ordinary people like us even with absolutely no previous knowledge.

3 Golden Rules of Sikhism: Tenets and Fundamental Principles The 3 Golden Rules of Sikhism originated with Guru Nanak. Sikhism has its beginnings in northern Panjab in the late 15th Century. Nanak Dev, the first guru, was born to a Hindu family and showed a deep spiritual nature from early childhood. As he matured and became absorbed in meditation, he questioned Hindu rituals, idolatry, and the rigidity of the caste system. His closest companion, a minstrel named Mardana, came from a Muslim family. They traveled together extensively for more than 25 years. Nanak sang hymns he composed in devotion of one God. Mardana accompanied him by playing the Rabab, a stringed instrument. Together they developed and taught three fundamental principles: 1. Naam Japna Remembering God through meditation all times of day and night during each and every activity. 2. Kirat Karo Earning a livelihood by means of earnest, honest efforts and endeavors: 3. Vand Chakko Selflessly serving others, sharing income and resources including foodstuffs or other goods.

The only lesson in Buddhism is this. You learned your lessons and how it is important to strive for the Ideals and Idealism with step-by-step. The Past has Flaws, there was no technology to provide the empirical evidence. The Present may repeat the same mistakes by cheating with the use of technology. Good will always be Good. There is Balance. Lest you forget, Shambala or Nirvana can be achieved in Here and Now. The Way is Moksha, righteousness (truthfulness). Dharma = Truth. Only the Truth is the Laws of the Universe. Amitabha (Infinite Light) took a vow to build a Paradise on Earth, you will never suffer so much with reincarnation to the World with Empathy. *** I AM Hinduism has Pantheon of Gods, I Am (Adhyatmika: Self/Atman-Brahman, Micro/Macrocosmos) and AUM force. Buddhism has Pantheon of Buddha, I Am version or Tathagata and AUM force. Both Pantheon of Gods were depicted in Mandala, right?

Buddhism is one of the world's largest religions and originated 2,500 years ago in India. Buddhists believe that human life is one of suffering, and that meditation, spiritual and physical labor, and good behavior are the ways to achieve enlightenment, or nirvana. Religion is one thing but its important teachings are the jewels. Like extremeness is not suitable at all for us, sometimes we face the situation of unevenness or fate from some aspects. We want to satisfy each and every aspect of life and relationship, but it's like a myth. But one teaching of Buddha solved that problem, which is the rule of "madhaya marg". That principle says we respect every aspect and do the doable things by selecting the middle path, which is acceptable to both sides. After the second world, in the cold war of the US and Russia, India and many countries adopted the third front, in which we will not support any front. That caused resistance to another war. That front was NAM initiated by India, and now having 120 countries with its objectives. .

𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 Shaligram finds prominent mention in various Hindu scriptures, serving as a symbol of divine presence and cosmic energy. Here are some notable references to Shaligram in Hindu books: 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐧𝐮 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚: This ancient text, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, extensively describes the significance of Shaligram. It narrates the legend of how Shaligram stone was originated from the Gandaki River and emphasizes their sacredness as manifestations of Vishnu. 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐚 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚: Shaligram is mentioned in the Padma Purana, one of the eighteen major Puranas of Hinduism. This text elucidates the rituals and practices associated with worshiping Shaligram and highlights its role in attaining spiritual liberation. 𝐒𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚: The Skanda Purana, another significant Purana, contains verses praising the virtues of Shaligram and its importance in Hindu rituals and ceremonies. It also provides guidelines for identifying and worshiping different types of Shaligram. 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐝𝐚 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚: In this Purana, Shaligram is revered as a sacred symbol of Lord Vishnu's presence. The Garuda Purana elaborates on the rituals of Shaligram puja and the benefits accrued by devotees through its worship. 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚: Shaligram is mentioned in the Narada Purana in the context of Vishnu worship and spiritual practices. It underscores the auspiciousness of Shaligram and its role in bestowing blessings and protection upon devotees. 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐝 𝐆𝐢𝐭𝐚: Although the Bhagavad Gita doesn't specifically mention Shaligram, it emphasizes the worship of Lord Vishnu and devotion to him. Since Shaligram is considered a form of Vishnu, its significance aligns with the broader themes of devotion and spiritual discipline outlined in the Gita. These references in Hindu scriptures reflect the deep-rooted reverence for Shaligram within the Hindu tradition, highlighting its integral role in religious rituals, spiritual practices, and the pursuit of divine realization. #spirituality #divineblessings #mahadev #sacred #stone #hinduism #hindutemple #bhagavadgita #vedic #vedas #vedicwisdom #freedom #vishnu #devotion #tradition #significance #rudraksha #shaligram #harekrishna #spiritualjourney #spiritualgrowth