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  1. Kulapavana, your statement just doesn't have the capacity to be substantiated. Israel has not done this, nor has it attempted to do it. Again and again, it is the culturing of Muslim hate and fanatacism which justifies attacking Jews. Why is it that you get blanket statements like, "We'll kill Jewish children anywhere."? Genocide is most likely something that will start happening to the Jews, while apologists will stand by saying things like, "They really had no right to the land", or "They really ought not to have defended themselves with the use of lethal force." Do we find in the Bible or Torah statements like, http://www.thereligionofpeace.com/Quran/009-friends-with-christians-jews.htm Oddly enough, these statements are so specific that none of these statements can be supported without an endeavor at metaphors and interpretations. Of course, we should chant the Hare Krsna Maha Mantra. Death is upon each and every one of us, and there is no easy way to accept it. Some unfortunately never had the chance to learn to accept it while it was happening to them. Many persons get upset regarding things like the bombing of Dresden, or Tokyo. And, rightfully so. I get upset about these too. The Hiroshima and Nagasaki tragedies are heart breaking. So too is this strike on Gaza. To take a life "before its time" is a tragedy. However, there is an old adage, "Fight fire with fire", which is continuously put into practical use. No matter how much water you pour on some fires, they just don't go out. So you have to surround the fire with the pre-combusted remains of anything flammable so the fire puts itself out due to lack of fuel. There were so many persons who did not want to attend WWII simply because they felt it was the Jews and Pollocks who deserved what was coming to them and didn't figure on their need to get involved. They were the enlightened ones who knew it was only a war of propaganda. Yet, through all the propaganda, somewhere between 4 and 5 million Jews were killed, about 5.3 million Pols (nearly half Polish Jews) (nearly half of all these in concentration camps, half again in extermination camps!!!), aroung 7 million Russians, and somewhere around 320,000 Chinese non-combatants were killed. The Axis side suffered losses in the ranges of : 2,000,000 Japanese, 800,000 German and many more. While the non-combatant casualty list is severely lopsided, it is still a varitable list of true tragedy. Shall we let it happen again?
  2. If the "bone" you'd like to pick is, whether or not I have chosen the appropriate forum to place my question, then it is certainly a matter of relativity. My attempt is most definitely to question the relevance of religion (as I said before, sadhana is included in religion). I feel that, without this sort of questioning, those of religious nature don't allow for critical thinking. All too often we settle into our sadhanas and don't consider the validities or lack thereof of other sects or religions or even of our own. In fact, as I've said before, we discredit the others based on our objective differences. (Hindus are no exception to the rule). Sadhana is a form of "orthodoxy" which, when fundamentalized, causes the greatest rifts in the differences of humanity and the world at large. Take, for instance, the sadhanas of Gaudiya Vaishnavas vs. the sadhanas of the smarth pundits or the Harijans vs. the temple priests, the caste system (is this not a standard of sadhana in that it is chaste to the Vedic ideal?), the roles of women's sadhana vs. men's sadhana and the differences between, the sadhanas of the thugees etc.... All these things are questioned in contemporary society, and will ultimately need to be answered by the likes of you and me. Show me how my question has nothing to do with any kind of sadhana including Hindu Sadhana. As of now, you have simply lambasted this thread with your opinion of trollery and sophistry while not offering any reasoning. I have answered each of your posts. Now you are using overly simplistic arguments like, "Your last post is just sophistry" and "This shoe definitely does not fit". These are merely statements without substance behind it. If you don't like to take the time to substantiate your statements perhaps it would be better to simply not post (notice how the thread isn't getting many posts on its own). Otherwise you may wish to consider yourself "trolled" since you keep seeming to come back to it.
  3. nishant52, I also had difficulty with gaining weight. I can tell you what worked for me: Live austerely for a month or two. Live as though you were in a monastery. Eat simple foods like kicchedi and roti (no puris). This time is a great time to catch up on spirituality since your body will not be concetrating on building up its matter but focusing on stimulating its awareness (this is the body's most important factor and something it always keeps energy available for). During this time you should excersize isometrically. Do pushups, pullups and situps. I was able to do literal 1-armed pullups during this stage of my regimen. Climb ropes etc... You might notice a reduction in your frame. This is expected. You are creating lean muscle tissue. After this time (4 weeks minimum) you should begin a regimen of eating richly. Eat at least 1/2 kg. of paneer every 4 days along with bread (if in India eat naan not puri or roti) Eat varieties of fruits and eat a varied diet. DO NOT fall into a predictable routine in your diet, but keep it FULL of nutrition. Drink cold milk, lots of butter. Be uninhibited in your diet, eat what you feel is palatable and don't eat anything to the point of distaste. IMPORTANT: Don't eat so much of anything that the thought of it becomes unpalatable) I can't stress how important it is for you to maintain vigorous excersize during this time. Don't do too much cardiovascular (some is important) but lift heavier weights particularly focusing on proper technique. Excersize large muscle groups, like legs and back, stomach etc. During this time, if you'd like to work on sculpting your body then do so. If you can do this you will notice a remarkeable improvement in your physique and health, as well as an increase in your body-mass index. Good Luck, May you use your stronger body for the benefit of mankind. Gaura Hari Bol
  4. Many religions have "sadhanas" which, objectively, contradict one another. It is this basis through which people find differences with eachother. Some sadhanas involve japa of Names of Divinity. Some religions determine that it is a sin to address the Divine, by Name. I understand that my thread post could have been posted in another forum, yet, if sadhana is part of religion, "the shoe fits".
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  6. I figured as much. Even if it didn't mean it at the time of conception, it certainly means it in contemporary light. The partner bit would obviously be popularly interpreted to be Shaktiman and Shakti or any other type of "polytheistic" version.
  7. However, it does not take into consideration, the axiom from the Bhagavata: vadanti tat tattva-vidas tattvam yaj jnanam advayam brahmeti paramatmeti bhagavan iti sabdyate
  8. I think there are some pretty compelling ideas in this essay.
  9. - La illaha ilAllahu, Wahidda(n), Ahada(n), Samada(n), lam yatakhidh sahiba(n). Wa la walada, wa la yak(n)ul-lahu kufuwan Ahad (There is no God except Allah, the One and Only, the Eternal, Who has not taken a partner nor a son. And there is none like unto Him) How is this seen in the eyes of the Vedantist (Vaishnava, Shaivite, Shakti, Advaitins alike)?
  10. The question is which current international power has the sanatan dharma to understand the multifaceted view of Bhagavan (including atheism)?
  11. The strong must protect the weak. No strong person of character will compromise by allowing weaker kin to suffer. So we have a stagnancy in a world of "courage". The "Strong Defending the Weak" is the herald of every nation or creed on this planet. We have no clear world leader, in a world which is increasingly getting smaller. The issues we have now are that each individual nation's strength tries to protect its own weak or secure the future strength of its kin by lobbing bombs, rockets, bullets, and stones at those of other creeds in a statement of "protection" and "security". Who or Where can we look to for a global view of protection? The UN sits idly as Hamas fires rockets into residential neighborhoods. The UN sits idly as Israel launches its onslaught, resulting in the deaths of 1000's of men, women, and children. Somehow this is eerily reminiscent of the day that fateful game of dice was played and then the even more fateful "Draupadi Cheer Haran". Good and Bad persons looking on in the face of tragedy.
  12. Kulapavana, in all sincerity, what do you suppose would happen if "the Americans and Israelis" stop fighting? Maharaj Pariksit did not respond violently. He threatened so, but at the behest of Dharma he did not do so. In fact, he offered Kali a place in his kingdom! Would you be concerned that if the Israelis opened their borders, dropped their defenses and allowed Hamas to operate freely, that exactly what the Israelis had been concerned of will happen? If there is great indication that it would happen wouldn't you accept that it would? When you have a blanket "fatwa" to cut the throats of the non-believers, Jews, and sinners who haven't taken Allah to be their form of faith issued by accepted authority figures, is that not something to be concerned about. How does one go about reconciling with these authorities? It seems, the only way, according to these authorities, is to abandon your independent religious and idealogical pursuits and follow the path of the Koran, the Prophet Muhammed, and Allah's Will. This is the war of today. Religion and Atheism is the war of tommorow. Other non-Islamists have done what Islamic fatwa today suggests (gradually becoming more radical), in the past. "Those who forget the past, are doomed to repeat it."
  13. If, by that, you mean I'd like to get some thoughtful remarks, then yes. We are coming to an age where the real fight will be that of religion vs. atheism. I can assure you of this. The problem currently is that religion (as a whole) cant seem to wrap itself around a centrally focused set of fundamentals, and remains a shattered and fragmented body (like a beautifully faceted gem which has been struck with a mighty hammer). There is very little which can be agreed upon among the religious, with the fundamentals riding backseat and arguments prevailing about the facets. Even on this forum there are constant disagreements, i.e. Shakti vs. Ishvara etc... This question is as relevant as you claim you are religious. How will your religion harmonize you with someone of a different understanding? Or, will it polarize you? As a religious body, we have to ask ourselves these questions. Perhaps that will be my next "trolling" question. India (with its notable stance of religious tolerances) has had its history of religious violence, its hands stained with the blood of innocents, and religious violence is contemporary in India as well. Look at the recent skirmishes between the "ChristianIndians" and the "HinduIndians". India (and the philosophies of it) are not unblemished. The same goes for the tensions in the Middle East. Jews, Christians, Muslims, Shaktis, Shaivites, Vaishnavas, Advaitins, Buddhists (?), etc... all seem to go for the sword after all has been said or done. Now we have a prevalence of Atheists. This is rapidly gathering support. Dawkins and others are the present day "acharyas" of critical thinking. Perhaps we need some critical thinkers among the religious who aren't intimidated by questioning what exactly religion has to offer to the world, who don't stamp questions haphazardly, "Trolling". The rest will likely pick up stones to cast at each other.
  14. isavasyam idam sarvam yat kinca jagatyam jagat tena tyaktena bhunjitha ma grdhah kasya svid dhanam kurvann eveha karmani jijivisec chatam samah evam tvayi nanyatheto 'sti na karma lipyate nare (paraphrasing) Know that Bhagavan is the Supreme Controller, take only what is necessary for your subsistence, and go on living in this manner. Don't be a victim to your senses or other's. Act for Bhagavan. Do what is necessary.
  15. nitya =mf(%{A})n. (fr. %{ni} ; cf. %{ni-ja}) innate , native MBh. iii , 13941 ; one's own (opp. to %{araNa}) RV. ; continual , perpetual , eternal RV. &c. &c. ; ifc. constantly dwelling or engaged in , intent upon , devoted or used to (cf. %{tapo-n-} , %{dharma-n-} , %{dhyAna-n-} , %{zastra-n-}) Mn. MBh. &c. ; ordinary , usual , invariable , fixed , necessary , obligatory (opp. to %{kAmya} , %{naimittika} &c.) Br. S3rS. Mn. &c. (with %{samAsa} m. a compound the meaning of which is not expressed by its members when not compounded Pa1n2. 2-1 , 3 Sch. ; with %{svarita} m. = %{jAtya} , the independent Svarita TPra1t. ii , 8) ; m. the sea , ocean L. ; (%{A}) f. a plough-share Gal. ; N. of Durga1 BrahmaP. ; of a S3akti Tantras. ; of the goddess Manasa1 L. ; n. constant and indispensable rite or act W. ; (%{am}) ind. always , constantly , regularly , by all means RV. &c. &c. (%{na@nityam} , never ; %{nityam@an-AdAta} , never a receiver Mn. vi , 8). siddha=2 mfn. accomplished , fulfilled , effected , gained , acquired MBh. Ragh. ; one who has attained his object , successful BhP. ; one who has attained the highest object , thoroughly skilled or versed in (dat. or comp.) MBh. R. &c. ; perfected , become perfect , beatified , endowed with supernatural faculties (see 2. %{siddhi}) ib. ; sacred , holy , divine , illustrious W. ; hit (as a mark) Katha1s. ; prepared , cooked , dressed (as food) Mn. MBh. &c. ; healed , cured Pan5cat. ; valid (as a rule in grammar see %{as-}) ; admitted to be true or right , established , settled , proved Pat. Mn. Sa1m2khyak. Sarvad. ; resulting from W. ; adjudicated , decided , terminated (as a lawsuit) W. ; paid , liquidated , settled (as a debt) ib. ; ready for payment(as money) Hit. ; well-known , notorious , celebrated (= %{prasiddha}) A1s3vS3r. R. &c. ; effective , powerful , miraculous , supernatural Ca1n2. Ra1jat. ; Vet ; subdued , brought into subjection (by magical powers) , subject or obedient to (gen.) Pan5cat. Katha1s. ; peculiar , singular Ma1lati1m. ; invariable , unalterable Pat. ; m. a Siddha or semidivine being of great purity and perfection and said to possess the eight supernatural faculties (see 2. %{siddhi} ; accord. to some , the Siddhas inhabit , together with the Munis &c. , the Bhuvar-loka or atmosphere between the earth and heaven ; accord. to VP. eighty-eight thousand of them occupy the regions of the sky north of the sun and south of the seven R2ishis ; they are regarded as immortal , but only as living to the end of a Kalpa [q.v.] ; in the later mythology the are some times confused with the ; Sa1dhyas [q.v.] or take their place) A1s3vGr2. MBh. &c. ; any inspired sage or prophet or seer (e.g. Vya1sa , Kapila &c.) ib. ; any holy personage or great saint (esp. one who has attained to one of the states of beatitude cf. %{sAlokya}) MBh. Ka1v. &c. ; any great adept in magic or one who has acquired supernatural powers ib. [1215,2] ; (with Jainas) a Jina or Arhat ; N. of the number 24 (ci. %{jina} ; the 21st of the astron. Yogas. L. ; a lawsuit , judicial trial (= %{vyavahAra}) L. ; N. of a Deva-gandharva MBh. ; of a Ra1jarshi ib. ; of a king Ra1jat. ; of a brother of Jajja ib. ; of a Bra1hman Buddh. ; of an author Cat. ; a kind of thorn-apple L. ; another plant or a sort of hard sugar (= %{guDa}) L. ; (pl.) N. of a people MBh. VP. ; (%{A}) f. a Siddha1 or semi-divine female R. (cf. comp.) ; N. of one of the Yoginis (q.v.) L. (accord. to Sa1h. %{siddhA} is also used at the end of names of courtezans) ; a kind of medicinal plant or root (= %{Rddhi}) L. ; (%{am}) n. magic , supernatural power Pan5car. ; sea-salt L.
  16. primate, you are absolutely right about ending poverty as a step towards global peace. This is a must. Without this, there will always be some sort of de-structuring of the "system" since the "system" isn't truly working. Freedom of speech is a relative idea. That is what most publications of hatred usually endeavor to substantiate themselves through. There must be some pragmatic executive decisions on this. The saddest thing for me is to see that two sides are clearly becoming polarized and they are determining that the value of life for each other is negligible so long as they get what they want. I've often wondered about the significance of Maharaja Parikshit not destroying the personification of Kali, and how that relates to Dharma. It would seem that if he were to have just executed Kali we wouldn't have the problems we are facing today. Yet he chose not to, in the face of blatant proof of Kali's offenses. In contrast, the Koran seems to have a zero tolerance stance against anything it deems Adharmic. Any thoughts?
  17. What I find most disturbing is the allowance of persons in leadership roles to perpetuate mass hatred. When will the "true muslims" (the ones who say these others are radical fundamentalists) take control over their religion? Some people argue that it is some kind of government conspiracy. My question is which government put the young Morrocan up to task to butcher Theo van Gogh in the streets; shoot him twice, slice his throat, and stab a knife through a note into his chest threatening an actress to suffer a similar fate. Didn't the young Morrocan have a choice?
  18. Have you all seen this short film "Fitna"? Part 1: <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kcev1K-NOc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"> Part 2: <embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdLMFs4fv4E&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344">
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