Narasingh

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I got 5 first try . Missed the second to last "of". Pretty cool.

I'm sorry but I found this very humorous. Also @ Beggar, you posted critical insight with your alterations of Suchandra's post. This type on insight encourages critical thinking which only serves to forge a stronger soul. Thank you for that

In the Mahabharata, Maharaj Yuddhisthira was questioned by the Yaksha as to what the most amazing and surprising thing was in this world. Yuddhisthira answered that, "Although we witness countless creatures meeting their death throughout our life, we still imagine death as foreign, not affecting us imminently". (or the gist thereof)

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Yes, primate. I hope your perspective helps "thehat"

The first and most essential course to take, in the advent of a discussion, is clear definition of the terms of the discussion. When there arises a difference in definitions, they must come to an agreed definition. In this circumstance, in this verse, the term, star, is clearly defined as a planet which reflects the sun's brilliance. By coming to an agreement on the unit's function, a constructive discussion may take place. The function is the key, not the word.

How interesting is it that Bhisma fought for the throne although his heart was with the Pandavas. Doesn't this seem akin to pledging allegiance to a flag?

Yes, Kshama, I very much agree with your post. There seems to be a dichotomy in the way in which people can approach religion. One being: valuing its core, and the other being: literal practice. At some point it seems a religious person will have to either "agree to disagree" with or convert a walker of a different path.

Bija, for you, I'll keep it

Theist, we are talking japa. The Hari Bhakti Vilas extensively deals with this topic. I'm sure you're familiar with it. Look it up. I support your advice though.

Jeffster, you sound like a follower of Chaitanya and the Brajabasis. Those kirtans and bhajans are what give Mahaprabhu Sri Chaitanya (Radha Krsna nahi anya) happiness. Although there are innumerable facets to Godhead, who chooses to be worshipped in innumerable ways, this particular form of music is considered the very best by Sri Chaitanya. I'm sure you will be blessed by Him.

Theist, there are rules for chanting under ideal circumstances. However, this material life rarely offers ideal circumstances. Kavine das, one of the most important variables for benefiting from chanting japa is to chant in a peaceful state of mind, being able to concentrate on your japa and not on other things. As for your query regarding Narasimha: <dl><dd>ito nrsimhah parato nrsimho,</dd><dd>yato yato yami tato nrsimhah,</dd><dd>bahir nrsimho hrdaye nrsimho,</dd><dd>nrsimham adim saranam prapadye</dd></dl> "Lord Nrsimha is here and also there. Wherever I go Lord Narasimha is there. He is in the heart and is outside as well. I surrender to Lord Narasimha, the origin of all things and the supreme refuge." (Narasimha Pranama)[url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narasimha#cite_note-14"] The last line contains the word "adim" which indicates the prayer you are searching for. Perhaps there are more, I'll look into it. Hope this helps, God Bless and Good Luck

All I can say is "WOW"!. This is great! This man had wonderful insight here! Thanks for posting this

aum is a bija syllable which is definitionless apart from that it exists to act as a seed sound vibration. padmavati is Laxmi Devi, the capable one of the lotus raksham is protection kuru is the verb "do" swaha is a declaration of offering rim is a bija "seed" sound Bhagwati is Laxmi -- Fortunate one

If you'd like, pcm, I can take these phrases and turn them into the hindi font.

That would not likely happen, because the fundamentals don't allow for it. There is such an emphasis on it being a personal struggle.

LOL, maybe the Vaishnavas should issue a "fatwah" against anything Bhakti Pratikula.

In Hindi you would say: me tumko dunia dedunga if you were male saying it, me tumko dunia dedungi if you were female saying it. I'm sorry I can't help with suddh sanskrit.

Namaste: शैरिल

You seem to be hinting at a reconciliation of the aspects of religion which have a "grosser perspective".

This leads back to your thread ...one... and the one I started with a more clarified title albeit in the wrong forum possibly, What role does religion play in the coming age...Perhaps we should bring this subject to the top of discussion again. As you said, "Any sane man would let go of religious texts demanding such things." It is interesting, though, that even Hinduism has its capital punishment for heresy. Even in the Bhagavata, Sati's prescription for heresy and aparadha is graphically vivid and to this day is taken literally by many. The question is, "Just how many sane people inhabit the earth?" You asked before, what I meant when I asked if we should let this happen again. We have a growing issue worldwide, with "nations" endeavoring to gain control over nuclear weapons, and proposing the elimination of societies, with no concern for non-combatants. One has to question what the appropriate response is to this. America used the A-Bomb to neutralize the threat it felt coming from Japan. Japan was determined to establish its dominance in the world at the cost of innocent lives with such projects as the "Massacre at Nanking". We have Governments which plot to firmly establish poverty in areas deemed strategically important to do so. We must be careful to spread knowledge as well as compassion. I haven't declared Israel a terrorist state, but I have signed numerous petitions to stop the war in Gaza. I feel, as you do, that Israel should have obtained the assistance of the United Nations. I also felt that the United States should have done the same thing with regards to Iraq and Afghanistan. More importantly, I would like to say that United Nations should have acted earlier, with more involvement in these issues. When you have a country vowing an all out war at the first chance, you usually have a brewing problem which can stand to be looked at.

This particular perspective is, I think, valid.