theist 1 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 Dear Forum members and visitors, especially those that identify themselves as Hindus. I just had a revelation while posting a reply on another thread. It was concerning the word and common understanding of the word Hindu. I have been stubbornly and rudely arguing over the definiton of the word Vaisnava. My opinons on the matter have not changed but I can now see my approach to the issue has been fanatical and self-righteous. For this disturbace I apologize and sincerely regret my thoughtlessness. I will be more sensitve in the future to other's feelings. Surely the Lord will show me how to do this without compromising on siddhanta. Please forgive me. Now I owe a similar apology to a certain Christian forum. :silent: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chandu_69 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2009 Dear Theist, There is really no need to fight.We can agree to disagree.And the perceived differences are not major, i believe. Let us move those past unpleasant things to dustbin and move ahead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kali_Upasaka 1 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 It takes real courage on the part of anyone to apologize openly for past mistakes. This is part of our evolution to a better self. The way to become a real Bhaktha. All of us have to undergo the process. I am sure most of members would be appreciative of your present thoughts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranjeetmore 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 i'm happy for you..it takes a lot to apologise Radhe radhe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarva gattah 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Dear Forum members and visitors, especially those that identify themselves as Hindus. I just had a revelation while posting a reply on another thread. It was concerning the word and common understanding of the word Hindu. I have been stubbornly and rudely arguing over the definiton of the word Vaisnava. My opinons on the matter have not changed but I can now see my approach to the issue has been fanatical and self-righteous. For this disturbace I apologize and sincerely regret my thoughtlessness. I will be more sensitve in the future to other's feelings. Surely the Lord will show me how to do this without compromising on siddhanta. Please forgive me. Now I owe a similar apology to a certain Christian forum. :silent: Your humility Prabhu touches my heart and makes me realize my fanaticism too. You know, it is even more rare to have a human birth than associating with devotees – just to be on this forum associating with devotees of Krishna and other seekers of truth is so, so rare that we just take it for granted. As the saying goes, we do not know or realize what we have got until we loose it. The process of death can come at anytime and frankly it scares the hell out of me. I also apologize for the fanaticism I have posted on this sit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amlesh 1 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Association counts... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theist 1 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Thank you for the generous replies. I am learning that more important than 'being right' on certain issues is how we relate what we have learned to others. ps Sarva, where you been? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hindustani 1 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Nice jesture Theist,God is generous and will look at you for sure.If possible try to see all form of Gods with neautral vision,hope you understand what I mean. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhaktajan 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 "my approach to the issue has been fanatical and self-righteous" --but this was your unique & endearing attractive quality. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theist 1 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 "my approach to the issue has been fanatical and self-righteous" --but this was your unique & endearing attractive quality. :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D Don't worry. I never have been able to change overnight. GOT IT? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melvin 1 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D Don't worry. I never have been able to change overnight. GOT IT? Somethings never change..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sambya 0 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 congratulations theist ! true realizations and honest admittance !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
webramanuja 0 Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Good Honest! Regards Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites