First of all, some people here is wrongly associating Ram to Hinduism. Whether Ram existed or not has nothing to do with Hinduism. Hinduism existed before Ram and still exists. It is a belief, it is a way of life, it has nothing to do with Ram.
This should not have been an issue at all. Whatever be the religious sentiments that should not create any problem for development project for the nation. All people, from all sectors will be benefited from the project. Then why the government have to listen to one section of the public? I am Hindu and I do not care whether Ram existed or not; why my opinion should not be counted? If the government really take a poll, it will be surprised to find that most of the people do not care about whether Ram existed or not.
RE:Ram, Hinduism and Ram Setu
by italyseaayi on Jul 30, 2008 12:04 AM Permalink
Who do the terrorists/moslems/72 vergene lowers used to follow before creminel muhammood.
RE:Ram, Hinduism and Ram Setu
by Anil Kumar on Jul 30, 2008 12:03 AM Permalink
You are wrong. The sacred books of Hinduism or Vedic culture contain four Vedas, six Vedangas, and four Upanagas. Puranas are part of the Upangas. Among Puranas, there are 3 categories: Mahapuranas (18), Upapuranas (18) and Itihasapuranas (Ramayana and Mahabharata). Please first learn about Hinduism before jumping to conclusions. It is impossible to learn everything about Vedic culture in one life, but at least try to get your basics right.
RE:Ram, Hinduism and Ram Setu
by ThoondilKaaran on Jul 30, 2008 12:21 AM Permalink
There is nothing called Hinduism before Arabs invented the word. So, during King Ram's (in case he existed) rule, he was a follower of Vedas. Sivaism is religion practiced in South. There are no scriptures that that mention about Ram in Sivaism scriptures. Siva is the only superior god in Sivaism. Like that, East India has their own scripts. Ram is the God for Vaishnavaites who are the majority in Northern India and Central India. And the Lord Ram existed in scriptures thousands of years before Ramayan came to picture.
RE:Ram, Hinduism and Ram Setu
by Sudip Bhattacharjee on Jul 30, 2008 12:45 AM Permalink
It still does not answer the main question, that is, IS Rama necessary for us Hindus to maintain our Hinduism? I don't think so. I don't think whether Rama existed or not has anything to do with Hinduism.
RE:Ram, Hinduism and Ram Setu
by ThoondilKaaran on Jul 30, 2008 01:12 AM Permalink
There are lot of Vaishnavities who need King Ram for their spiritual search since the believe that King Ram was a reincarnation of Vishnu. And there are some political groups that definitely need Ram to run their politics. Without Ram, those guys can't put food on the table. They would even create communal riots in the name of God just like the terrorists.
RE:Ram, Hinduism and Ram Setu
by Sudip Bhattacharjee on Jul 30, 2008 01:20 AM Permalink
Why do these guy call it an important monument when there is no monument at all? How can something be a religious symbol when no one ever goes there in entire lifetime, no puja is done, no pilgrimage, nothing..just out of nothing you claim one day that it is a religious place. How is that possible?
RE:Ram, Hinduism and Ram Setu
by ThoondilKaaran on Jul 30, 2008 01:31 AM Permalink
There is nothing religous about this claim, Buddy. It's all politics.
As per Vaishnavism and Sivaism, every bits and peaces are as pure as a religious monument. But you can't sell that to public to gain power. What do you think the caste system is? It is just a political move. People just grasp the political aspect and forget about the spiritual aspect. The real spiritual seaker won't mind about monument getting destroyed. Because he knows that he is not seeking monument but God. The Guys who cry about monuments are bascially driving for political gain
