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Some of our religious texts support caste system and in process degrade some castes. (Please remember I belongs to upper caste and saw people quoting religios texts for scolding/degrading others). Some texts contradict other texts. Why this happened? Our religious texts were modified to suit some castes. We need reforms. Some texts should be modified by appropriet authority.

Quote: <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=6 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD style="BORDER-RIGHT: #666666 1px solid; PADDING-RIGHT: 3ex; BORDER-TOP: #666666 1px solid; PADDING-LEFT: 3ex; BORDER-LEFT: #666666 1px solid; BORDER-BOTTOM: #666666 1px solid" bgColor=#e0e0e0>Martial arts schools. Power listens to power only. We need to strengthen our brothers to fight if necessary. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <!-- END TEMPLATE: bbcode_quote -->This concerns me. Maybe you could explain more please? We Hindus are peace loving people. But, its not same with every other community outside India or religion. For self defence we need Martial arts schools. In ancient times all our yogis used to learn martial arts to defend them from animals and it was useful for buddists in various parts of world to defend themselves. Now its time we learn skill with passion to defend ourselves when required. It's practical to be powerful as individual and community. It will help for proper functioning of society.

Hinduism: Time for reforms and expansion<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The more I read about Hinduism, the more I love it. I can’t differentiate growth of Hinduism and <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region>. One nurtured other and we enjoyed great civilization for thousands of years and will enjoy it for unlimited years ahead. But, the time has come to go beyond <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> once again. <o:p> </o:p> Hinduism evolved over thousands of years. Our great ancestors did research and found many ways to reach God. They said the universal reality is the same (God); different people call it by different names. Through those great efforts we produced concepts like, <o:p> </o:p> Vasudaika Kutumbam –one universal family. Vedanta- Dwaita & Adwaita dharma. Concept of Atma. Bakti, Karma, Jnana and Raja yogas. <o:p> </o:p> It preached equality of all human beings (Hindu or non-Hindu). Like every ancient society we had our Gods. But, at higher levels of realization all of them represented one absolute God. <o:p> </o:p> Apart from concept of God, Hindus also developed defense systems, meditation, yoga, martial arts, astrology, mathematics, medicine and other arts and sciences. In the process <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> became rich, affluent and powerful. A lot of people from across the world migrated to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region>. <o:p> </o:p> To accommodate expanding society and for convenience, various systems were developed. But, over a period of time some of these systems become out dated. They don’t change with time. <o:p> </o:p> There are mainly two things we need to handle at this stage: <o:p> </o:p> Caste System. Rituals and number of Gods we have. <o:p> </o:p> We should take steps to make all hindus are equal in society (not just in writings). We should establish systems to make every one equal. Encouraging inter-caste marriages and teaching vedic literature to every hindu are initial steps we can take to move towards our goal of social equality. <o:p> </o:p> Some of our rituals really unnecessary and some of them are incorporated to give benefits to certain sections. We have a lot of Gods. Why? The answer I got after search is every sect that entered <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> bought its own Gods (All ancient societies had separate set of their own Gods). In some places in Andhra Pradesh, village Gods in adjacent villages is different. Now we need to rationalize Gods. It’s for our unity, to remove confusion, making people get red of false assumption/beliefs and for realization of God. Please remember, Hinduism teaches us that at higher levels of consciousness there is only one absolute God. All other Gods, deities, sages, gurus are showing us a way to reach God. Idol worship facilitates this process and it gives a lot of satisfaction. Idols are like keeping photographs of gods with us. <o:p> </o:p> I thought about a few points to make transition or to bring much needed change or rejuvenate the great religion: <o:p> </o:p> Caste system reforms. Reducing no. of Gods. 10-15 is the ideal number. Every hindu prays to all or any one of these Gods: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Durga, Ganesh and Hanuman. One thing is clear “cow is not a God”. Martial arts schools. Power listens to power only. We need to strengthen our brothers to fight if necessary. Schools for Vedanta literature and handling rituals. Uniting Hindus all over world. Establishing centre to discuss about God and social systems. Establishing panel for rewriting some of our religious books. Expanding Hinduism all over the world. Because it’s the only answer for world peace and the way to realize God. <o:p> </o:p> Please remember Sri Adi Shankaracharya and Swami Vivekananda preached change during their period, opposed some of the systems in Hinduism and united all hindus. <o:p> </o:p> Thanks for reading this article. Discuss your views with me. Please exchange this article with many of your friends, family and discuss this. <o:p> </o:p>

Hinduism: Time for reforms and expansion<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The more I read about Hinduism, the more I love it. I can’t differentiate growth of Hinduism and <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region>. One nurtured other and we enjoyed great civilization for thousands of years and will enjoy it for unlimited years ahead. But, the time has come to go beyond <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> once again. <o:p> </o:p> Hinduism evolved over thousands of years. Our great ancestors did research and found many ways to reach God. They said the universal reality is the same (God); different people call it by different names. Through those great efforts we produced concepts like, <o:p> </o:p> Vasudaika Kutumbam –one universal family. Vedanta- Dwaita & Adwaita dharma. Concept of Atma. Bakti, Karma, Jnana and Raja yogas. <o:p> </o:p> It preached equality of all human beings (Hindu or non-Hindu). Like every ancient society we had our Gods. But, at higher levels of realization all of them represented one absolute God. <o:p> </o:p> Apart from concept of God, Hindus also developed defense systems, meditation, yoga, martial arts, astrology, mathematics, medicine and other arts and sciences. In the process <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> became rich, affluent and powerful. A lot of people from across the world migrated to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region>. <o:p> </o:p> To accommodate expanding society and for convenience, various systems were developed. But, over a period of time some of these systems become out dated. They don’t change with time. <o:p> </o:p> There are mainly two things we need to handle at this stage: <o:p> </o:p> Caste System. Rituals and number of Gods we have. <o:p> </o:p> We should take steps to make all hindus are equal in society (not just in writings). We should establish systems to make every one equal. Encouraging inter-caste marriages and teaching vedic literature to every hindu are initial steps we can take to move towards our goal of social equality. <o:p> </o:p> Some of our rituals really unnecessary and some of them are incorporated to give benefits to certain sections. We have a lot of Gods. Why? The answer I got after search is every sect that entered <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> bought its own Gods (All ancient societies had separate set of their own Gods). In some places in Andhra Pradesh, village Gods in adjacent villages is different. Now we need to rationalize Gods. It’s for our unity, to remove confusion, making people get red of false assumption/beliefs and for realization of God. Please remember, Hinduism teaches us that at higher levels of consciousness there is only one absolute God. All other Gods, deities, sages, gurus are showing us a way to reach God. Idol worship facilitates this process and it gives a lot of satisfaction. Idols are like keeping photographs of gods with us. <o:p> </o:p> I thought about a few points to make transition or to bring much needed change or rejuvenate the great religion: <o:p> </o:p> Caste system reforms. Reducing no. of Gods. 10-15 is the ideal number. Every hindu prays to all or any one of these Gods: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Durga, Ganesh and Hanuman. One thing is clear “cow is not a God”. Martial arts schools. Power listens to power only. We need to strengthen our brothers to fight if necessary. Schools for Vedanta literature and handling rituals. Uniting Hindus all over world. Establishing centre to discuss about God and social systems. Establishing panel for rewriting some of our religious books. Expanding Hinduism all over the world. Because it’s the only answer for world peace and the way to realize God. <o:p> </o:p> Please remember Sri Adi Shankaracharya and Swami Vivekananda preached change during their period, opposed some of the systems in Hinduism and united all hindus. <o:p> </o:p> Thanks for reading this article. Discuss your views with me. Please exchange this article with many of your friends, family and discuss this. <o:p> </o:p>

Hinduism: Time for reforms and expansion<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The more I read about Hinduism, the more I love it. I can’t differentiate growth of Hinduism and <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region>. One nurtured other and we enjoyed great civilization for thousands of years and will enjoy it for unlimited years ahead. But, the time has come to go beyond <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> once again. <o:p> </o:p> Hinduism evolved over thousands of years. Our great ancestors did research and found many ways to reach God. They said the universal reality is the same (God); different people call it by different names. Through those great efforts we produced concepts like, <o:p> </o:p> Vasudaika Kutumbam –one universal family. Vedanta- Dwaita & Adwaita dharma. Concept of Atma. Bakti, Karma, Jnana and Raja yogas. <o:p> </o:p> It preached equality of all human beings (Hindu or non-Hindu). Like every ancient society we had our Gods. But, at higher levels of realization all of them represented one absolute God. <o:p> </o:p> Apart from concept of God, Hindus also developed defense systems, meditation, yoga, martial arts, astrology, mathematics, medicine and other arts and sciences. In the process <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> became rich, affluent and powerful. A lot of people from across the world migrated to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region>. <o:p> </o:p> To accommodate expanding society and for convenience, various systems were developed. But, over a period of time some of these systems become out dated. They don’t change with time. <o:p> </o:p> There are mainly two things we need to handle at this stage: <o:p> </o:p> Caste System. Rituals and number of Gods we have. <o:p> </o:p> We should take steps to make all hindus are equal in society (not just in writings). We should establish systems to make every one equal. Encouraging inter-caste marriages and teaching vedic literature to every hindu are initial steps we can take to move towards our goal of social equality. <o:p> </o:p> Some of our rituals really unnecessary and some of them are incorporated to give benefits to certain sections. We have a lot of Gods. Why? The answer I got after search is every sect that entered <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> bought its own Gods (All ancient societies had separate set of their own Gods). In some places in Andhra Pradesh, village Gods in adjacent villages is different. Now we need to rationalize Gods. It’s for our unity, to remove confusion, making people get red of false assumption/beliefs and for realization of God. Please remember, Hinduism teaches us that at higher levels of consciousness there is only one absolute God. All other Gods, deities, sages, gurus are showing us a way to reach God. Idol worship facilitates this process and it gives a lot of satisfaction. Idols are like keeping photographs of gods with us. <o:p> </o:p> I thought about a few points to make transition or to bring much needed change or rejuvenate the great religion: <o:p> </o:p> Caste system reforms. Reducing no. of Gods. 10-15 is the ideal number. Every hindu prays to all or any one of these Gods: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Durga, Ganesh and Hanuman. One thing is clear “cow is not a God”. Martial arts schools. Power listens to power only. We need to strengthen our brothers to fight if necessary. Schools for Vedanta literature and handling rituals. Uniting Hindus all over world. Establishing centre to discuss about God and social systems. Establishing panel for rewriting some of our religious books. Expanding Hinduism all over the world. Because it’s the only answer for world peace and the way to realize God. <o:p> </o:p> Please remember Sri Adi Shankaracharya and Swami Vivekananda preached change during their period, opposed some of the systems in Hinduism and united all hindus. <o:p> </o:p> Thanks for reading this article. Discuss your views with me. Please exchange this article with many of your friends, family and discuss this. <o:p> </o:p>

Hinduism: Time for reforms and expansion<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p><o:p> </o:p> The more I read about Hinduism, the more I love it. I can’t differentiate growth of Hinduism and <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region>. One nurtured other and we enjoyed great civilization for thousands of years and will enjoy it for unlimited years ahead. But, the time has come to go beyond <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> once again. <o:p> </o:p> Hinduism evolved over thousands of years. Our great ancestors did research and found many ways to reach God. They said the universal reality is the same (God); different people call it by different names. Through those great efforts we produced concepts like, <o:p> </o:p> Vasudaika Kutumbam –one universal family. Vedanta- Dwaita & Adwaita dharma. Concept of Atma. Bakti, Karma, Jnana and Raja yogas. <o:p> </o:p> It preached equality of all human beings (Hindu or non-Hindu). Like every ancient society we had our Gods. But, at higher levels of realization all of them represented one absolute God. <o:p> </o:p> Apart from concept of God, Hindus also developed defense systems, meditation, yoga, martial arts, astrology, mathematics, medicine and other arts and sciences. In the process <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> became rich, affluent and powerful. A lot of people from across the world migrated to <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region>. <o:p> </o:p> To accommodate expanding society and for convenience, various systems were developed. But, over a period of time some of these systems become out dated. They don’t change with time. <o:p> </o:p> There are mainly two things we need to handle at this stage: <o:p> </o:p> Caste System. Rituals and number of Gods we have. <o:p> </o:p> We should take steps to make all hindus are equal in society (not just in writings). We should establish systems to make every one equal. Encouraging inter-caste marriages and teaching vedic literature to every hindu are initial steps we can take to move towards our goal of social equality. <o:p> </o:p> Some of our rituals really unnecessary and some of them are incorporated to give benefits to certain sections. We have a lot of Gods. Why? The answer I got after search is every sect that entered <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">India</st1:place></st1:country-region> bought its own Gods (All ancient societies had separate set of their own Gods). In some places in Andhra Pradesh, village Gods in adjacent villages is different. Now we need to rationalize Gods. It’s for our unity, to remove confusion, making people get red of false assumption/beliefs and for realization of God. Please remember, Hinduism teaches us that at higher levels of consciousness there is only one absolute God. All other Gods, deities, sages, gurus are showing us a way to reach God. Idol worship facilitates this process and it gives a lot of satisfaction. Idols are like keeping photographs of gods with us. <o:p> </o:p> I thought about a few points to make transition or to bring much needed change or rejuvenate the great religion: <o:p> </o:p> Caste system reforms. Reducing no. of Gods. 10-15 is the ideal number. Every hindu prays to all or any one of these Gods: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Durga, Ganesh and Hanuman. One thing is clear “cow is not a God”. Martial arts schools. Power listens to power only. We need to strengthen our brothers to fight if necessary. Schools for Vedanta literature and handling rituals. Uniting Hindus all over world. Establishing centre to discuss about God and social systems. Establishing panel for rewriting some of our religious books. Expanding Hinduism all over the world. Because it’s the only answer for world peace and the way to realize God. <o:p> </o:p> Please remember Sri Adi Shankaracharya and Swami Vivekananda preached change during their period, opposed some of the systems in Hinduism and united all hindus. <o:p> </o:p> Thanks for reading this article. Discuss your views with me. Please exchange this article with many of your friends, family and discuss this. <o:p> </o:p> <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p>