Hinduism is not a religion in its narrow sense. It is a conglomeration of various beliefs and even atheism. Atheists existed even in Vedic and were known as Charvakas.
Our culture has survived the onsalught on semitic religions (Islamic invaders and European christian colonizers) for nearly 1000 years. Still about 85% of our population are following the native religions where as in most of the other parts of the word, the Islamic invaders and European colonizers were able to establish the supremacy of their religions. That itself is proof of the inherent strength of our culture. No amount of ridiculing by the Christians and Muslims will not make any difference to any one following the native religions.
RE:Hinduism is not a religion in its narrow sense
by BraveIndian on Aug 05, 2008 03:20 PM Permalink
I AM SURE THAT YOU ARE ATHEIST. THATS WHY YOU TALK NONSENSE.
RE:Hinduism is not a religion in its narrow sense
by JGN on Aug 05, 2008 03:23 PM Permalink
Are you a "BraveIndian" or "CowardIndian"? Why do you see a ghost where none exists? What can a few missionaries do except befool a few adivasis? Do you think that every one will convert to their religion when they offer a few kgs of rice and cheap american milk powder?
RE:Hinduism is not a religion in its narrow sense
by Guest on Aug 05, 2008 03:47 PM Permalink
JNG, Is tht d reason why hindus like u r dying 2 get into America n England? For cheap American Milk Powder?
RE:Hinduism is not a religion in its narrow sense
by R JAIN on Aug 05, 2008 03:57 PM Permalink
Material gains r not 2 be compared with spiritual gains.So while it is okay for a Hindu 2 go 2 US for better prospects, it is not necessary 4 him 2 get converted to christianity. Just like Eurpean christian came 2 India for her wealth and not 2 seek any spiritual salvation from Hindus.
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by Bharat Kr on Aug 05, 2008 06:20 PM Permalink
Yes, we are transforming America into Sanatan Dharma land. Do you know, about 30 million Americans practice Yoga regularly? Do you know, about one-third Amercians prefer to be burned their body after death? Do you know about one-third of Americans belive in rebirth? The number of vegetarians are increasing day by day. List goes on. But, we Hindus have no game to convert others. It is they are practicing Sanatan dharma and finding peace for themselves.
RE:Hinduism is not a religion in its narrow sense
by JGN on Aug 05, 2008 03:57 PM Permalink
Nobody is dyin gto get into America or England. It is just a myth. Have you heard of IIM graduates selling "Idli" in Chennai or vegetable in Bihar despite offer of fat pay-checks from MNCs? It is only a few persons like who have no self-respect flock to such countries.
RE:Hinduism is not a religion in its narrow sense
by Bharat Kr on Aug 05, 2008 06:15 PM Permalink
Avinash, you are to a great extent right. Islamic and euroeans invadors invaded and controlled Bharat for 1000 years, still they could not do any harm to our faith. What they managed converting some poor people by the power of swords and deception. And they are now suffering themselves with violence, depression and social conflicts. Over 50% westerners now either divorced or seperated and live a life of depression. Thats why they are increasing looking towards Bharat, that is India, in search of peace and soul. Sanatan dharma is the global dharma, it can only bring eternal peace.
