Atindra Shukla, I have read all your posts and congratulate you for being a staunch Hindu. But I am sorry to say that your knowledge on Ashok is incorrect. Buddhism as we know today is a benevolant religion. It was not the case during Ashoka's period. But for Adi Shankara, hinduism would have been in shambles. HE indeed revived hinduism in his short life. Coming to Budda as an avatar and Hindu God is a more recent addition. Hindu temples have been attacked by buddhists in the past. I agree in todays context we have to unite with the buddhists, jains and sikhs as these are Indic religions and offshoots of hinduism. But this does not change the history. Please dont get angry instead do some research on this topic. Inclusion of Buddha in the Vishnu avatars is the greatness of Hinduism. Look how we have monopolised on Shirdi Sai baba!
