Siri

From your last two posts, I gather that you mind is bit overloaded. Perhaps you should consult a doctor (psychologist or psychiatrist).........I don't mean to be rude. /images/graemlins/smile.gif If you are confused and hear voices in your head, and this not helping the quality of your life, you should seek help from a doctor, in additions to you religious quest for answers! Don't be silly, see a doctor!

Dear Guest, Thanks for clarifying. I was initially shocked by the embedded implication of your post. Instead of posting as a GUEST, why don't you register? It makes life easy for people who want to reply, specially when there are several GUESTs. Register Mate! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Dear Guest, Thanks for clarifying. I was initially shocked by the embedded implication of your post. Instead of posting as a GUEST, why don't you register? It makes life easy for people who want to reply, specially when there are several GUESTs. Register Mate! /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Guest said : "A soulmate is basically someone who feel "very" connected with. They are like a part of you. It can be a friend or lover, same sex or not. You have a sense of being made for each other. That feeling of intimacy certainly transcends sex. It is intense friendship with intimacy. One example that comes to mind is from the Mahabharata. It is the relationship between Radheya (or Karna) and Durhyodhana." ***************************************************** <font color="blue"> </font color> Are you implying that Karna and Durhyodhana had a sexual relationship?

Guest said : "A soulmate is basically someone who feel "very" connected with. They are like a part of you. It can be a friend or lover, same sex or not. You have a sense of being made for each other. That feeling of intimacy certainly transcends sex. It is intense friendship with intimacy. One example that comes to mind is from the Mahabharata. It is the relationship between Radheya (or Karna) and Durhyodhana." ***************************************************** <font color="blue"> </font color> Are you implying that Karna and Durhyodhana had a sexual relationship?

Hello all /images/graemlins/smile.gif I am trying to set up a Hindu club at my work. There are a few Hindu's at my workplace. We are a minority group, in a predominantly Christian work community. My organisation is based in Sydney. I have consulted some of my work colleagues who expressed interest and enthusiasm. We wanted to essentially acknowledge and celebrate Hindu festivals, without causing friction with others in the organisation. I was hoping to get some suggestions from others who are part/know of work based Hindu work clubs. Particularly on the kind of activities we could hold. Cheers Siri

What's your point?

Anveshan, That’s a nice poem. Did you write it yourself or did you plagiarise it? Either way it is very meaningful & nice. Living in Australia, amongst the local Aboriginal people, I find what you posted very true and relevant. I a recent television program aired in Sydney it was documented that various Muslim groups were desperately trying to convert Australian Aborigines (the traditional owners of the Land) to Islam, because Aborigines have land right in Australian, and converting the Aborigines is seen a converting the Australian land to a Islamic country. The Christian are doing the same to meet their own needs. In all, Australian Aborigines are losing out by not learning about their ancestral beliefs and heritage. It's a shame!

Apparently, some muslims don't mind marrying christians without conversion, because they consider christians to be "people of the book", ie. bible. In any case, as I previously mentioned, relationships will never work if the one of the partners is a practicing muslim. It is a very intolerant relgion. However, there are some very good tolerant people who are born into a muslim family. Even though they may not practice Islam or belive in the concepts, they can't change their family who may. So, it is always going to be a delicate issue. You should judge each case/relationship on its merits. Can't apply one rule for all.

I was born into a Hindu family and last year got married to my boyfriend who was born in a Muslim family. When we were dating, things were really bad with the parents. However, we dating for 6 years before getting married. We wanted to be sure! I am very much interested & curious about Hinduism and practise to an extent. My husband is Totally uninterested in religion. He believes in God as the creator of our universe. But does not participate or wants to know much about his parents religion. Note: that both our parents are very practical, libreral and love us both heaps. Things are great for us at present. Our parents are happy with us. Both our relatives and family friends are ok with us because we had wedding reception to the satisfactory to our parents & community. But my advice to you is: 1) not to be hasty in you decisions, see if this person is worth the effort. 2) just because you do not practice your religion today, you may change your mind, so be prepared. 3) if you can't get your parents blessings or at least a "OK", it not worth it. Your parents are very important for your success and sanity! 4) sorry to say this, but the marriage or relationship will only work out if the Muslim person does not practice religion. As for kids, we don't have any at the moment. When we do have kids, we will teach them what we believe in, what morals our marriage is based on. Naming the kids is not an issue, there are several neutral names. We would not have married if we did not get approval from mum & dad. No doubts about it! Also, neither me or my husband has converted. I would never be prepared to do so. I am very proud to be born into a Hindu family.

I have vistied the Bahai Lotus temple in Delhi a few years back. It looked very beautiful and had a wonderful atmosphere which attracted people from various walks of life. since I live in Sydney, the temple architecture is to a large extent a copy of the Sydney Opera House. But it works! See attached photo.

Hello, I am a new participant on this website. I was born into a Hindu family and hence was exposed to some religious ceremonies and other cultural aspects. I am on a quest to seek answers to my several unanswered questions on being a Hindu. I was hoping to get some answers to the following questions: 1) What does being a Hindu Mean? 2) Should a Hindu eat meat? 3) What does Hinduism say about abortion? 4) Which books/scriptures form the basis of Hinduism?

I was born into a Hindu family and hence have been exposed to some of the culural aspects. However many of my questions about being a Hindu are not satisfatorily answered. Could you please help answer some of the following question: 1)What does being a Hindu mean? 2)Is eating meat acceptable in Hinduism? 3)Why are there so many scriptures in Hinduism? 4)Is abortion acceptable in Hinduism? 5)Is there a heaven and hell or it is re-incarnation/re-birth?