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The core essence of the doctrine of Islam is “tauheed” (the uncompounded Oneness of Almighty God) goes under the arabic recital of “La Ilaha Illallah…”. Now, you just need to translate this recital into sanskrit to find the same message enshrined in Brahma Sutra “Ekam Braham Diwta Nasti..” That is why the Quran says our Faith remains incomplete until we extend our Faith to all that have been Divinely revealed prior to Quran.
Again this is a media circus of BJP and RSS ideology to divide people of our India. To attain their political goal.
Whether Hindu, Muslim, Sikhs, Christian we were born in those families so goes with our ancestors.
This is BJP and RSS goal to divide educated and non educated citizens of our beautiful country.
I am theologically trained and read widely about religion. I agree with what Mr. Tharoor says is true. I found God every religious practices and shrines. I experence the presence of divine as my heart and soul is open seeking only the divinity whatever form.
My guiding principle is this ” I will not support any ideaology that claims exclusivity for itself”. So I generally agree with Sashi Tharoors assessment about multiple paths. But I I think he has a misapprehension about “hinduism” as a “faith” .
As defined in the dictionary , Faith means “complete trust or confidence in someone or something”. This is the very antithesis of Sanathana Dharma: the clarion call is “try it out for yourself” (as every passage in the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita calls out) . Sanathana Dharma has only methods, no prescriptions. It is an empiricial science based approach. Hence its universality.
This has also created a problem. A book-based or historical event -based religion has a clear and simple guidelines. SO it is very clear to everyone what it means to insult its followers (try drawing any portrait, however complementary of Muhammad and see what will happen). But since there are no clear proscriptions or prescriptions in Sanathana Dharma, people choose to abuse it (draing obscene pictures of gods and godesses, goddess pictures
on toilet covers, slipper garland for Ram etc.) and then claim”freedom of expression”. Usually the Dharma has an informal agreement on responsibility and good taste—dont cause pain to others —but todays language of rights (over responsibility) is really putting this to severe test.
Hinduism is not north or south Indian. Those in South had the luxury of safety from Invaders and looters which north Indians faced throughout the history. Their rituals and what you call regressive behaviour was an endproduct of this. Britishers and other European Invaders came from South and brought Christian faith with them. If you say you were not affected by them, it will not be true. So donot ride a high horse. It is true that Hinduism is a great inclusive philosophy and spritual experience without dogmas. I enjoyed reading the article by Sri शादी थरूर. I can only advise you that you start practicing Hinduism and not creat divisions on geographical and political lines.
South indian hinduism is peaceful, prosperous and respects kmowledge. It goes by the core values of hinduism. Of love, innocence and faith. And the strongest pillar – speaking the truth whether good or bad.
North indiam hindutva is regressive blind and violent. Its about crushing other religion and expansion plans. It doesnt support truth and only acknowledges whatever good things are said and rejects all the bad critics. North indian hindutva is also about ghunghat and releasing fatwas against people who criticise anything about them. This has more similarity to north indian islamists.
Hinduism is not north or south Indian. Those in South had the luxury of safety from Invaders and looters which north Indians faced throughout the history. Their rituals and what you call regressive behaviour was an endproduct of this. Britishers and other European Invaders came from South and brought Christian faith with them. If you say you were not affected by them, it will not be true. So donot ride a high horse. It is true that Hinduism is a great inclusive philosophy and spritual experience without dogmas. I enjoyed reading the article by Sri शादी थरूर. I can only advise you that you start practicing Hinduism and not creat divisions on geographical and political lines.
Hinduism became a religion after it came in contact with Islam and Christianity. What difference does it make whether its religion or not. What matters is that its very inclusive open to ideas and different views, is not restrictive and finally does not say my way or the highway. Hinduism does not claim its the only right way. In all sense its more secular and democratic.
I think Mr. Tharoor has forgotten the book he wrote himself which he has twisted Hinduism to fit the Congress ideology. Hinduism is above religion, you can be born Hindu not converted. This man is an opportunist and will make comments that suit the flavour of time.
Hinduism is a way of life The Gita, Vedas, Upanishads teaches the nature, humanity, actions etc. Rituals are easy ways mostly psychological in nature Tolerence is again way of life. Only philosophy that accepts even aethism. Tolerance has been our strength
The core essence of the doctrine of Islam is “tauheed” (the uncompounded Oneness of Almighty God) goes under the arabic recital of “La Ilaha Illallah…”. Now, you just need to translate this recital into sanskrit to find the same message enshrined in Brahma Sutra “Ekam Braham Diwta Nasti..” That is why the Quran says our Faith remains incomplete until we extend our Faith to all that have been Divinely revealed prior to Quran.
Does that also apply for atheists?`
Again this is a media circus of BJP and RSS ideology to divide people of our India. To attain their political goal.
Whether Hindu, Muslim, Sikhs, Christian we were born in those families so goes with our ancestors.
This is BJP and RSS goal to divide educated and non educated citizens of our beautiful country.
I am theologically trained and read widely about religion. I agree with what Mr. Tharoor says is true. I found God every religious practices and shrines. I experence the presence of divine as my heart and soul is open seeking only the divinity whatever form.
Paradigm Shift rermarkable.
My guiding principle is this ” I will not support any ideaology that claims exclusivity for itself”. So I generally agree with Sashi Tharoors assessment about multiple paths. But I I think he has a misapprehension about “hinduism” as a “faith” .
As defined in the dictionary , Faith means “complete trust or confidence in someone or something”. This is the very antithesis of Sanathana Dharma: the clarion call is “try it out for yourself” (as every passage in the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita calls out) . Sanathana Dharma has only methods, no prescriptions. It is an empiricial science based approach. Hence its universality.
This has also created a problem. A book-based or historical event -based religion has a clear and simple guidelines. SO it is very clear to everyone what it means to insult its followers (try drawing any portrait, however complementary of Muhammad and see what will happen). But since there are no clear proscriptions or prescriptions in Sanathana Dharma, people choose to abuse it (draing obscene pictures of gods and godesses, goddess pictures
on toilet covers, slipper garland for Ram etc.) and then claim”freedom of expression”. Usually the Dharma has an informal agreement on responsibility and good taste—dont cause pain to others —but todays language of rights (over responsibility) is really putting this to severe test.
Hinduism is not north or south Indian. Those in South had the luxury of safety from Invaders and looters which north Indians faced throughout the history. Their rituals and what you call regressive behaviour was an endproduct of this. Britishers and other European Invaders came from South and brought Christian faith with them. If you say you were not affected by them, it will not be true. So donot ride a high horse. It is true that Hinduism is a great inclusive philosophy and spritual experience without dogmas. I enjoyed reading the article by Sri शादी थरूर. I can only advise you that you start practicing Hinduism and not creat divisions on geographical and political lines.
South indian hinduism is peaceful, prosperous and respects kmowledge. It goes by the core values of hinduism. Of love, innocence and faith. And the strongest pillar – speaking the truth whether good or bad.
North indiam hindutva is regressive blind and violent. Its about crushing other religion and expansion plans. It doesnt support truth and only acknowledges whatever good things are said and rejects all the bad critics. North indian hindutva is also about ghunghat and releasing fatwas against people who criticise anything about them. This has more similarity to north indian islamists.
Hinduism is not north or south Indian. Those in South had the luxury of safety from Invaders and looters which north Indians faced throughout the history. Their rituals and what you call regressive behaviour was an endproduct of this. Britishers and other European Invaders came from South and brought Christian faith with them. If you say you were not affected by them, it will not be true. So donot ride a high horse. It is true that Hinduism is a great inclusive philosophy and spritual experience without dogmas. I enjoyed reading the article by Sri शादी थरूर. I can only advise you that you start practicing Hinduism and not creat divisions on geographical and political lines.
Hinduism became a religion after it came in contact with Islam and Christianity. What difference does it make whether its religion or not. What matters is that its very inclusive open to ideas and different views, is not restrictive and finally does not say my way or the highway. Hinduism does not claim its the only right way. In all sense its more secular and democratic.
I think Mr. Tharoor has forgotten the book he wrote himself which he has twisted Hinduism to fit the Congress ideology. Hinduism is above religion, you can be born Hindu not converted. This man is an opportunist and will make comments that suit the flavour of time.
Hinduism is a way of life The Gita, Vedas, Upanishads teaches the nature, humanity, actions etc. Rituals are easy ways mostly psychological in nature Tolerence is again way of life. Only philosophy that accepts even aethism. Tolerance has been our strength
Anyone who claims Hinduism is a religion neither understands religion nor Hinduism.