Hindu man here - hello dear christians

[blunthead]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

I don't know any men who wear such things! I have heard of it though and they are either pimps or homers, so which are you?

YIC

Phebe Carlyle

It may be unusual in the United States but not in India. Jewellery should not be the sole right of females.

"Pimps"? "Homers"? Your stereotypes are not translating correctly. I'm not African-American. Thank you.

[Phebe Carlyle]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

What's wrong in wearing a necklace? I also wear a gold chain, a rudraksha chain, a heart-shaped gold ring, a ruby ring and a sacred twhite hread called janeu.

I don't know any men who wear such things! I have heard of it though and they are either pimps or homers, so which are you?

YIC

Phebe Carlyle

[blunthead]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

Why do you wear a necklace? Are you a homer?

YIC

Phebe Carlyle

What's wrong in wearing a necklace? I also wear a gold chain, a rudraksha chain, a heart-shaped gold ring, a ruby ring and a sacred twhite hread called janeu.

[Phebe Carlyle]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

I'm wearing an ivory necklace c.1859 - family heirloom.

Why do you wear a necklace? Are you a homer?

YIC

Phebe Carlyle

[blunthead]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

Why do you call yourself bluntivory when it is more than obvious that you are not ivory at all!!. Does it have something to do with that elephant you worship?

YIC

Phebe Carlyle

I'm wearing an ivory necklace c.1859 - family heirloom.

[Phebe Carlyle]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

Why do you call yourself bluntivory when it is more than obvious that you are not ivory at all!!. Does it have something to do with that elephant you worship?

YIC

Phebe Carlyle

[blunthead]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

I don't see the dot on your head. Are you from some off-shoot cult, perhaps a follower of Kali? Or perhaps you are one of those low caste people - a dalit(?)

I do follow Kali. And, I'm a Brahmin -that's as upper caste as it gets!

[Ezekiel Bathfire]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

I don't see the dot on your head. Are you from some off-shoot cult, perhaps a follower of Kali? Or perhaps you are one of those low caste people - a dalit(?)

[landoverlover]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

There's no contradiction. Let's just say I find beliefs different from my own "interesting".




I'll narrate you an interesting story.

In ancient India, a weary traveller arrives in a kingdom adjacent to a dense forest. Looking for a place to stay, he finds the company of a gracious Prince who is always hospitable to foreigners. The Prince lives in a moden palace housing all the luxuries money can buy.

After a fine supper, the traveller retires to his bedroom. For some reason, he stays awake. Suddenly, someone knocks on the door. Curious, he opens it to find an old woman - a maid seeking permission to clean the bedroom. The woman is bent at her knees and has plenty of sores on her body, a repulsive sight that makes the traveller pity at the way life has treated her.

Bored after a while, the traveller goes for a spreach outside. Suddenly, he hears some ghostly shrieks from the edge of the jungle. It's a shrill voice, of a woman crying out in great pain. The voice becomes even more disturbing -louder, and causes great distress to the traveller. He never felt such a melancholy voice before. It sounded so remotely familiar that it almost chilled his spine.

Next morning, before taking the Prince's leave, the traveller discusses with him the events of the night and how they greatly disturbed him. The curious Prince directs him to a learned sage who is able to read human incarnations in the past life.

The sage, is initially reluctant to describe the true reason behind the happennings of the night. But, after much convincing by the Prince and the traveller, narrates a simple story.

Once, an old mendicant who was hungry and tired, came by the doorstep of a poor family who just had enough to eat - nothing more. He begged for some food. The family consist of a father, his son and daughter, and the daughter-in-law who had a very bad temper.

As soon as the beggar came to their doorstep, the daughter simply walked away because she didn't care about beggars anyway. The daughter-in-law was vicious. She rudely insulted the old beggar and tried to throw him out of the house, loudly cussing. The father remained indifferent and didn't knew what to do. It was only the son who got up from his chair and politely requested the old beggar to partake of their food. He was moved in with real pity even though he had to bear the taunts and insults of his arrogant wife.

"So, what is the point of the whole story?" asked the bemused traveller.

At this point, the sage explained to him the basic law of Karma. "As you sow, so shall you reap."

The sage said all characters the traveller saw the night before were connected to this story, and were affected by their good or bad karma.

The kind young man, who offered food to the old beggar, died in a short while and was reborn as the Prince!

The daughter who ignored the beggar and simply walked away, has lived up to old age and was the old, leprosy-ridden maid!

The traveller himself was the father of the Prince in a previous life!

Howeve, real misfortune befell the haughty daughter-in-law. Becasue of her act of irrational arrogance, her soul never recovered from bad karma. She's the sad witch of the forest who has since been cursed with eternal damnation!!! God didn't take kindly to her one act of anger and arrogance.

Great story. Here's another:

Once upon a time there was a Hindoo man who hated God and believed in silly things like cows are holy. He burned in hell. The end.

I like mine better.

[blunthead]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

I think that I have learned a great deal about you based on the two listings of # 7 and the fact that they each manage to contradict the other.

There's no contradiction. Let's just say I find beliefs different from my own "interesting".

I would like to hear your explanation of karma.

I'll narrate you an interesting story.

In ancient India, a weary traveller arrives in a kingdom adjacent to a dense forest. Looking for a place to stay, he finds the company of a gracious Prince who is always hospitable to foreigners. The Prince lives in a moden palace housing all the luxuries money can buy.

After a fine supper, the traveller retires to his bedroom. For some reason, he stays awake. Suddenly, someone knocks on the door. Curious, he opens it to find an old woman - a maid seeking permission to clean the bedroom. The woman is bent at her knees and has plenty of sores on her body, a repulsive sight that makes the traveller pity at the way life has treated her.

Bored after a while, the traveller goes for a stroll outside. Suddenly, he hears some ghostly shrieks from the edge of the jungle. It's a shrill voice, of a woman crying out in great pain. The voice becomes even more disturbing -louder, and causes great distress to the traveller. He never felt such a melancholy voice before. It sounded so remotely familiar that it almost chilled his spine.

Next morning, before taking the Prince's leave, the traveller discusses with him the events of the night and how they greatly disturbed him. The curious Prince directs him to a learned sage who is able to read human incarnations in the past life.

The sage, is initially reluctant to describe the true reason behind the happennings of the night. But, after much convincing by the Prince and the traveller, narrates a simple story.

Once, an old mendicant who was hungry and tired, came by the doorstep of a poor family who just had enough to eat - nothing more. He begged for some food. The family consist of a father, his son and daughter, and the daughter-in-law who had a very bad temper.

As soon as the beggar came to their doorstep, the daughter simply walked away because she didn't care about beggars anyway. The daughter-in-law was vicious. She rudely insulted the old beggar and tried to throw him out of the house, loudly cussing. The father remained indifferent and didn't knew what to do. It was only the son who got up from his chair and politely requested the old beggar to partake of their food. He was moved in with real pity even though he had to bear the taunts and insults of his arrogant wife.

"So, what is the point of the whole story?" asked the bemused traveller.

At this point, the sage explained to him the basic law of Karma. "As you sow, so shall you reap."

The sage said all characters the traveller saw the night before were connected to this story, and were affected by their good or bad karma.

The kind young man, who offered food to the old beggar, died in a short while and was reborn as the Prince!

The daughter who ignored the beggar and simply walked away, has lived up to old age and was the old, leprosy-ridden maid!

The traveller himself was the father of the Prince in a previous life!

Howeve, real misfortune befell the haughty daughter-in-law. Becasue of her act of irrational arrogance, her soul never recovered from bad karma. She's the sad witch of the forest who has since been cursed with eternal damnation!!! God didn't take kindly to her one act of anger and arrogance.

[Rev. M. Rodimer]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

I would like to hear your explanation of karma.

[handmaiden]

Re: Hindu man here - hello dear christians

Namaste.

Here's all you would want to know about me

7. I share a personal rapport with atheists because of their rational outlook towards life although wouldn't agree with a Godless existence.
7. I believe in the supernatural;ghosts, spirits and demons. And, also reincarnation of the soul.

I think that I have learned a great deal about you based on the two listings of # 7 and the fact that they each manage to contradict the other.


Shortly Yours,

Handmaiden

[blunthead]

Namaste.

Here's all you would want to know about me

1. I came here to learn about your beliefs with all my sincerity.
2. I'll be respectful in our discussions. Hope to receive it back from you.
3. At first glance, I thought your beliefs were very intolerant. I didn't knew how to react after reading this: however, I'm going to stick to find out http://www.godhatestheworld.com/india/index.html
4. There's something interesting to learn from all holy books and major world religions.
5. My own belief system is quite complex to describe. While I would be generally considered a "Hindu", I strongly disagree with the use of that term as it's a historical misnomer. I believe in Vedanta philosophy and consider the Bhagwad Gita the same as you would the Bible.
6. My spiritual beliefs are "evolving" as life shapes my destiny. It's human nature not to remain static.
7. I share a personal rapport with atheists because of their rational outlook towards life although wouldn't agree with a Godless existence.
7. I believe in the supernatural;ghosts, spirits and demons. And, also reincarnation of the soul.
8. I practise Tantra, yajnas and other mystical rituals common to Hinduism.