Guest guest Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it¢s a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it¢s not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 It has no origin and no end. It is eternal. If you have unerstood it follow it and inculcate the spirit of VASDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. Do not think for a moment that you are separate from the BRAHMA. You will be an example to the others. Why enter into such arguments and waste everybody's time? On 7/30/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu wrote: Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it's a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it's not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... -- Bhalchandra G. Thattey Shubham BhavatuSvalpasya Yogasya Trayate Mahato Bhayat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Dear All According to me, Sanatana Dharma refers to the Dharma in our day-to-day life to be followed by all Family person. This differs from Dharma required to be followed by Saints and people who discarded the social circle to live in seclusion. Sanatana dharma preaches the human being to treat all living creatures alike and provides equality. The emphasis is on ones duty to preseve the environment.N.Ranganathan--- On Tue, 7/29/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu Sanatana Dharma!!!! Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 6:07 PM Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it¢s a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it¢s not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA True my friend!!! Is there more to it? Rudra.... Ranganathan Natarajan <rangvsh Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 9:21:40 AMRe: Sanatana Dharma!!!! Dear All According to me, Sanatana Dharma refers to the Dharma in our day-to-day life to be followed by all Family person. This differs from Dharma required to be followed by Saints and people who discarded the social circle to live in seclusion. Sanatana dharma preaches the human being to treat all living creatures alike and provides equality. The emphasis is on ones duty to preseve the environment.N.Ranganathan--- On Tue, 7/29/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >[om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comTuesday, July 29, 2008, 6:07 PM Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it¢s a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it¢s not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA First of all I would like to clear my self that question I asked no bad intention. And I don¢t think it¢s a waste of time at all. I would like to know what and how all the people in this world feel about Sanatana Dharma. So you think its ETERNAL and VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. It¢s absolutely truth. But is that it? Or is there more to it? Rudra... Bhalchandra Thattey <bgthattey ; suganthbahuSent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:02:54 AMRe: Sanatana Dharma!!!! It has no origin and no end. It is eternal. If you have unerstood it follow it and inculcate the spirit of VASDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. Do not think for a moment that you are separate from the BRAHMA. You will be an example to the others. Why enter into such arguments and waste everybody's time? On 7/30/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu wrote: Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it's a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it's not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... -- Bhalchandra G. ThatteyShubham BhavatuSvalpasya Yogasya Trayate Mahato Bhayat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 Dear all, it is interesting topic. I have given my views and stand to be corrected. MBPrasadaRao--- On Thu, 7/31/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahuFw: Sanatana Dharma!!!! Date: Thursday, July 31, 2008, 10:14 AM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA First of all I would like to clear my self that question I asked no bad intention. And I don¢t think it¢s a waste of time at all. I would like to know what and how all the people in this world feel about Sanatana Dharma. So you think its ETERNAL and VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. It¢s absolutely truth. But is that it? Or is there more to it? Rudra... Bhalchandra Thattey <bgthattey (AT) gmail (DOT) com>om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com; suganthbahu@ Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:02:54 AMRe: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! It has no origin and no end. It is eternal. If you have unerstood it follow it and inculcate the spirit of VASDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. Do not think for a moment that you are separate from the BRAHMA. You will be an example to the others. Why enter into such arguments and waste everybody's time? On 7/30/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ ..com> wrote: Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it's a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it's not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... -- Bhalchandra G. ThatteyShubham BhavatuSvalpasya Yogasya Trayate Mahato Bhayat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA You said: Turning inwardly and seek GOD within –show gratitude for all god’s benevolence. 'Humans' with intelligence and provided DHARMA as a code of conduct to discipline human life, Sanatana Dharma is not religion, but way of life.. Sanatana Dharma is not written by some individuals from their casual poetic style thoughts but by the Grace of GOD and by great Tapas, rushis have been blessed with the Dharma Principles in their mind and were asked to spread far & wide by word of mouth for long and in the end after developing script have been recorded. Again absolute truth about SANATANA DHARMA. Basically I agree about most of the thinks you said. You also said: God has created Universe –several species but only given intelligence to humans (who are considered as superior in creation). So you think even out of on our very own universe we are the intelligence and superior creature. Mmm interesting… Rudra... Dear all, it is interesting topic. I have given my views and stand to be corrected. MBPrasadaRao--- On Thu, 7/31/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, July 31, 2008, 10:14 AM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA First of all I would like to clear my self that question I asked no bad intention. And I don’t think it’s a waste of time at all. I would like to know what and how all the people in this world feel about Sanatana Dharma. So you think its ETERNAL and VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. It’s absolutely truth. But is that it? Or is there more to it? Rudra... Bhalchandra Thattey <bgthattey (AT) gmail (DOT) com>om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com; suganthbahu@ Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:02:54 AMRe: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! It has no origin and no end. It is eternal. If you have unerstood it follow it and inculcate the spirit of VASDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. Do not think for a moment that you are separate from the BRAHMA. You will be an example to the others. Why enter into such arguments and waste everybody's time? On 7/30/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ ..com> wrote: Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it's a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it's not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... -- Bhalchandra G. ThatteyShubham BhavatuSvalpasya Yogasya Trayate Mahato Bhayat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Dear All Saint Thiruvalluvar explains Sanatana Dharma in the following two lines: இலà¯à®µà®¾à®´à¯à®µà®¾à®©à¯ எனà¯à®ªà®¾à®©à¯ இயலà¯à®ªà¯à®Ÿà¯ˆà®¯ மூவரà¯à®•à¯à®•à¯à®®à¯ நலà¯à®²à®¾à®±à¯à®±à®¿à®©à¯ நினà¯à®± தà¯à®£à¯ˆ This means the family man or head of family is responsible for the welfare of three persons i.e., Saints, Animals and Plants. The Sanatana Dharma thus fixes his responsibility to feed the above and feel good that he does this only for the sake of Dharma. N.Ranganathan--- On Tue, 7/29/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu Sanatana Dharma!!!! Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 6:07 PM Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it’s a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it’s not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Of course it's also part of sanatana dharma!!!! Rudra!!! Dear All Saint Thiruvalluvar explains Sanatana Dharma in the following two lines: இலà¯à®µà®¾à®´à¯à®µà®¾à®©à¯ எனà¯à®ªà®¾à®©à¯ இயலà¯à®ªà¯à®Ÿà¯ˆà®¯ மூவரà¯à®•à¯à®•à¯à®®à¯ நலà¯à®²à®¾à®±à¯à®±à®¿à®©à¯ நினà¯à®± தà¯à®£à¯ˆ This means the family man or head of family is responsible for the welfare of three persons i.e., Saints, Animals and Plants. The Sanatana Dharma thus fixes his responsibility to feed the above and feel good that he does this only for the sake of Dharma. N.Ranganathan--- On Tue, 7/29/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >[om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comTuesday, July 29, 2008, 6:07 PM Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it’s a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it’s not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 Sanatana Dharma is the way of life for every soul that comes to earth plane, Every action or karma the individual does and does not do has an Impact on the well being of the universe, Sanatana Dharma will guide us to do the right things to move in the path of the god to make positive and constructive impact to universal well being, this includes nature(God's Kingdom), fellow souls and animals. In Divine Love, Divakar. --- On Thu, 7/31/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahuRe: Fw: Sanatana Dharma!!!! Date: Thursday, July 31, 2008, 4:52 PM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA You said: Turning inwardly and seek GOD within –show gratitude for all god’s benevolence. 'Humans' with intelligence and provided DHARMA as a code of conduct to discipline human life, Sanatana Dharma is not religion, but way of life.. Sanatana Dharma is not written by some individuals from their casual poetic style thoughts but by the Grace of GOD and by great Tapas, rushis have been blessed with the Dharma Principles in their mind and were asked to spread far & wide by word of mouth for long and in the end after developing script have been recorded. Again absolute truth about SANATANA DHARMA. Basically I agree about most of the thinks you said. You also said: God has created Universe –several species but only given intelligence to humans (who are considered as superior in creation). So you think even out of on our very own universe we are the intelligence and superior creature. Mmm interesting… Rudra... Dear all, it is interesting topic. I have given my views and stand to be corrected. MBPrasadaRao--- On Thu, 7/31/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, July 31, 2008, 10:14 AM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA First of all I would like to clear my self that question I asked no bad intention. And I don’t think it’s a waste of time at all. I would like to know what and how all the people in this world feel about Sanatana Dharma. So you think its ETERNAL and VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. It’s absolutely truth. But is that it? Or is there more to it? Rudra... Bhalchandra Thattey <bgthattey (AT) gmail (DOT) com>om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com; suganthbahu@ Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:02:54 AMRe: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! It has no origin and no end. It is eternal. If you have unerstood it follow it and inculcate the spirit of VASDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. Do not think for a moment that you are separate from the BRAHMA. You will be an example to the others. Why enter into such arguments and waste everybody's time? On 7/30/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ ..com> wrote: Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it's a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it's not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... -- Bhalchandra G. ThatteyShubham BhavatuSvalpasya Yogasya Trayate Mahato Bhayat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 2, 2008 Report Share Posted August 2, 2008 !!!AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA!!! True again!!! You said Sanatana Dharma is the way of life for every soul that comes to earth plane. So you think sanatana dharma exists or applied for all souls only on planet earth!!! Mmm that’s interesting… Rudra… Divakara Tanjore <div_tan Sent: Saturday, August 2, 2008 1:25:59 AMRe: Fw: Sanatana Dharma!!!! Sanatana Dharma is the way of life for every soul that comes to earth plane, Every action or karma the individual does and does not do has an Impact on the well being of the universe, Sanatana Dharma will guide us to do the right things to move in the path of the god to make positive and constructive impact to universal well being, this includes nature(God's Kingdom), fellow souls and animals. In Divine Love, Divakar. --- On Thu, 7/31/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Re: Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, July 31, 2008, 4:52 PM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA You said: Turning inwardly and seek GOD within –show gratitude for all god’s benevolence. 'Humans' with intelligence and provided DHARMA as a code of conduct to discipline human life, Sanatana Dharma is not religion, but way of life.. Sanatana Dharma is not written by some individuals from their casual poetic style thoughts but by the Grace of GOD and by great Tapas, rushis have been blessed with the Dharma Principles in their mind and were asked to spread far & wide by word of mouth for long and in the end after developing script have been recorded. Again absolute truth about SANATANA DHARMA. Basically I agree about most of the thinks you said. You also said: God has created Universe –several species but only given intelligence to humans (who are considered as superior in creation). So you think even out of on our very own universe we are the intelligence and superior creature. Mmm interesting… Rudra... Dear all, it is interesting topic. I have given my views and stand to be corrected. MBPrasadaRao--- On Thu, 7/31/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, July 31, 2008, 10:14 AM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA First of all I would like to clear my self that question I asked no bad intention. And I don’t think it’s a waste of time at all. I would like to know what and how all the people in this world feel about Sanatana Dharma. So you think its ETERNAL and VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. It’s absolutely truth. But is that it? Or is there more to it? Rudra... Bhalchandra Thattey <bgthattey (AT) gmail (DOT) com>om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com; suganthbahu@ Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:02:54 AMRe: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! It has no origin and no end. It is eternal. If you have unerstood it follow it and inculcate the spirit of VASDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. Do not think for a moment that you are separate from the BRAHMA. You will be an example to the others. Why enter into such arguments and waste everybody's time? On 7/30/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ ..com> wrote: Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it's a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it's not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... -- Bhalchandra G. ThatteyShubham BhavatuSvalpasya Yogasya Trayate Mahato Bhayat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 Om Namah Shivaya, This is my understanding from the abridged version of Sanatana Dharma written by Dr.Annie Besant and Bhagwan Das. They talk about things like 1. 5 Daily sacrifice, 2. Ethics 3. Karma and re-birth etc, There could be more to Sanatana Dharma, In my humble opinion what is important is that the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma should guide a soul from ego-centred consciousness to higher levels of consciousness. All religions and cultures have similar Dharma or guidelines, like the tribal people in the past and present used to treat nature with more respect and decency than we culturally and technically advanced human beings. In Divine Love, Divakar. --- On Sat, 8/2/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahuRe: Fw: Sanatana Dharma!!!! Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 7:11 AM !!!AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA!!! True again!!! You said Sanatana Dharma is the way of life for every soul that comes to earth plane. So you think sanatana dharma exists or applied for all souls only on planet earth!!! Mmm that’s interesting… Rudra… Divakara Tanjore <div_tan >om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comSaturday, August 2, 2008 1:25:59 AMRe: Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! Sanatana Dharma is the way of life for every soul that comes to earth plane, Every action or karma the individual does and does not do has an Impact on the well being of the universe, Sanatana Dharma will guide us to do the right things to move in the path of the god to make positive and constructive impact to universal well being, this includes nature(God's Kingdom), fellow souls and animals. In Divine Love, Divakar. --- On Thu, 7/31/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Re: Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, July 31, 2008, 4:52 PM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA You said: Turning inwardly and seek GOD within –show gratitude for all god’s benevolence. 'Humans' with intelligence and provided DHARMA as a code of conduct to discipline human life, Sanatana Dharma is not religion, but way of life.. Sanatana Dharma is not written by some individuals from their casual poetic style thoughts but by the Grace of GOD and by great Tapas, rushis have been blessed with the Dharma Principles in their mind and were asked to spread far & wide by word of mouth for long and in the end after developing script have been recorded. Again absolute truth about SANATANA DHARMA. Basically I agree about most of the thinks you said. You also said: God has created Universe –several species but only given intelligence to humans (who are considered as superior in creation). So you think even out of on our very own universe we are the intelligence and superior creature. Mmm interesting… Rudra... Dear all, it is interesting topic. I have given my views and stand to be corrected. MBPrasadaRao--- On Thu, 7/31/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, July 31, 2008, 10:14 AM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA First of all I would like to clear my self that question I asked no bad intention. And I don’t think it’s a waste of time at all. I would like to know what and how all the people in this world feel about Sanatana Dharma. So you think its ETERNAL and VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. It’s absolutely truth. But is that it? Or is there more to it? Rudra... Bhalchandra Thattey <bgthattey (AT) gmail (DOT) com>om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com; suganthbahu@ Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:02:54 AMRe: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! It has no origin and no end. It is eternal. If you have unerstood it follow it and inculcate the spirit of VASDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. Do not think for a moment that you are separate from the BRAHMA. You will be an example to the others. Why enter into such arguments and waste everybody's time? On 7/30/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ ..com> wrote: Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it's a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it's not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... -- Bhalchandra G. ThatteyShubham BhavatuSvalpasya Yogasya Trayate Mahato Bhayat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2008 Report Share Posted August 3, 2008 YAUM NAMAH SHIVAYAY Yap I agree with you. But do you think sanatana dharma is a religion? Rudra... Divakara Tanjore <div_tan Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2008 1:45:09 PMRe: Fw: Sanatana Dharma!!!! Om Namah Shivaya, This is my understanding from the abridged version of Sanatana Dharma written by Dr.Annie Besant and Bhagwan Das. They talk about things like 1. 5 Daily sacrifice, 2. Ethics 3. Karma and re-birth etc, There could be more to Sanatana Dharma, In my humble opinion what is important is that the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma should guide a soul from ego-centred consciousness to higher levels of consciousness. All religions and cultures have similar Dharma or guidelines, like the tribal people in the past and present used to treat nature with more respect and decency than we culturally and technically advanced human beings. In Divine Love, Divakar. --- On Sat, 8/2/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Re: Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comSaturday, August 2, 2008, 7:11 AM !!!AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA!!! True again!!! You said Sanatana Dharma is the way of life for every soul that comes to earth plane. So you think sanatana dharma exists or applied for all souls only on planet earth!!! Mmm that’s interesting… Rudra… Divakara Tanjore <div_tan >om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comSaturday, August 2, 2008 1:25:59 AMRe: Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! Sanatana Dharma is the way of life for every soul that comes to earth plane, Every action or karma the individual does and does not do has an Impact on the well being of the universe, Sanatana Dharma will guide us to do the right things to move in the path of the god to make positive and constructive impact to universal well being, this includes nature(God's Kingdom), fellow souls and animals. In Divine Love, Divakar. --- On Thu, 7/31/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Re: Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, July 31, 2008, 4:52 PM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA You said: Turning inwardly and seek GOD within –show gratitude for all god’s benevolence. 'Humans' with intelligence and provided DHARMA as a code of conduct to discipline human life, Sanatana Dharma is not religion, but way of life.. Sanatana Dharma is not written by some individuals from their casual poetic style thoughts but by the Grace of GOD and by great Tapas, rushis have been blessed with the Dharma Principles in their mind and were asked to spread far & wide by word of mouth for long and in the end after developing script have been recorded. Again absolute truth about SANATANA DHARMA. Basically I agree about most of the thinks you said. You also said: God has created Universe –several species but only given intelligence to humans (who are considered as superior in creation). So you think even out of on our very own universe we are the intelligence and superior creature. Mmm interesting… Rudra... Dear all, it is interesting topic. I have given my views and stand to be corrected. MBPrasadaRao--- On Thu, 7/31/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, July 31, 2008, 10:14 AM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA First of all I would like to clear my self that question I asked no bad intention. And I don’t think it’s a waste of time at all. I would like to know what and how all the people in this world feel about Sanatana Dharma. So you think its ETERNAL and VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. It’s absolutely truth. But is that it? Or is there more to it? Rudra... Bhalchandra Thattey <bgthattey (AT) gmail (DOT) com>om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com; suganthbahu@ Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:02:54 AMRe: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! It has no origin and no end. It is eternal. If you have unerstood it follow it and inculcate the spirit of VASDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. Do not think for a moment that you are separate from the BRAHMA. You will be an example to the others. Why enter into such arguments and waste everybody's time? On 7/30/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ ..com> wrote: Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it's a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it's not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... -- Bhalchandra G. ThatteyShubham BhavatuSvalpasya Yogasya Trayate Mahato Bhayat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 In my humble opinion Sanatana Dharma is not a religion, as you said it is cosmic law, it has come from God through great souls (rishis, munis) who have achieved the highest level of god consciousness. We should not attach narrow borders of religion to great scriptures, God in the highest form is pure energy and bliss so are the highly realized souls and also us, in that state there are no barriers of religions, there is only bliss, love and compassion. In the same way we should see all great scriptures like Vedas, Bible, Geetha etc in a universal view, even Gayatri mantra, Pranayam and Kriya yoga etc are universal. Religion provides a binding and guidance to people but it should not build walls and Isolate the great teachings of the Divine. Om Namah Shivaya, In Divine Love, Divakar, --- On Sun, 8/3/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahuRe: Fw: Sanatana Dharma!!!! Date: Sunday, August 3, 2008, 1:24 PM YAUM NAMAH SHIVAYAY Yap I agree with you. But do you think sanatana dharma is a religion? Rudra... Divakara Tanjore <div_tan >om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comSunday, August 3, 2008 1:45:09 PMRe: Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! Om Namah Shivaya, This is my understanding from the abridged version of Sanatana Dharma written by Dr.Annie Besant and Bhagwan Das. They talk about things like 1. 5 Daily sacrifice, 2. Ethics 3. Karma and re-birth etc, There could be more to Sanatana Dharma, In my humble opinion what is important is that the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma should guide a soul from ego-centred consciousness to higher levels of consciousness. All religions and cultures have similar Dharma or guidelines, like the tribal people in the past and present used to treat nature with more respect and decency than we culturally and technically advanced human beings. In Divine Love, Divakar. --- On Sat, 8/2/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Re: Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comSaturday, August 2, 2008, 7:11 AM !!!AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA!!! True again!!! You said Sanatana Dharma is the way of life for every soul that comes to earth plane. So you think sanatana dharma exists or applied for all souls only on planet earth!!! Mmm that’s interesting… Rudra… Divakara Tanjore <div_tan >om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comSaturday, August 2, 2008 1:25:59 AMRe: Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! Sanatana Dharma is the way of life for every soul that comes to earth plane, Every action or karma the individual does and does not do has an Impact on the well being of the universe, Sanatana Dharma will guide us to do the right things to move in the path of the god to make positive and constructive impact to universal well being, this includes nature(God's Kingdom), fellow souls and animals. In Divine Love, Divakar. --- On Thu, 7/31/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Re: Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, July 31, 2008, 4:52 PM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA You said: Turning inwardly and seek GOD within –show gratitude for all god’s benevolence. 'Humans' with intelligence and provided DHARMA as a code of conduct to discipline human life, Sanatana Dharma is not religion, but way of life.. Sanatana Dharma is not written by some individuals from their casual poetic style thoughts but by the Grace of GOD and by great Tapas, rushis have been blessed with the Dharma Principles in their mind and were asked to spread far & wide by word of mouth for long and in the end after developing script have been recorded. Again absolute truth about SANATANA DHARMA. Basically I agree about most of the thinks you said. You also said: God has created Universe –several species but only given intelligence to humans (who are considered as superior in creation). So you think even out of on our very own universe we are the intelligence and superior creature. Mmm interesting… Rudra... Dear all, it is interesting topic. I have given my views and stand to be corrected. MBPrasadaRao--- On Thu, 7/31/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, July 31, 2008, 10:14 AM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA First of all I would like to clear my self that question I asked no bad intention. And I don’t think it’s a waste of time at all. I would like to know what and how all the people in this world feel about Sanatana Dharma. So you think its ETERNAL and VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. It’s absolutely truth. But is that it? Or is there more to it? Rudra... Bhalchandra Thattey <bgthattey (AT) gmail (DOT) com>om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com; suganthbahu@ Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:02:54 AMRe: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! It has no origin and no end. It is eternal. If you have unerstood it follow it and inculcate the spirit of VASDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. Do not think for a moment that you are separate from the BRAHMA. You will be an example to the others. Why enter into such arguments and waste everybody's time? On 7/30/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ ..com> wrote: Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it's a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it's not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... -- Bhalchandra G. ThatteyShubham BhavatuSvalpasya Yogasya Trayate Mahato Bhayat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Dear Sir, Dharma is multifold. It is not only different from Grihasta and Sanyasi. Every individual has his own Dharma. Nobody else can decide what your Dharma is. There are basic eight Atma Gunas which are common to all human beings with out any difference of cast, creed, status, place or person. But otherwise it is very difficult for a person to decide others Dharma. "Dharmasya Sookshmam Nihitam Guhayam" The secret of Dharma is placed hiding in a cave--Varna Dharma, Ashrama Dharma, Visesha Dharma, Apat Dharma, Swadharma, Kala Dharma, like that one's Dharma has to be decided according to his own vyakti, in the given circumstances, according to his approach of a problem etc. Sri Rama"s Dharma is different from Bharata's, different from Lakshmana's. Vibhishana has his own reason to come with Rama and he is called Dharmatma. But Kumbakarna stood by his brother as per his Dharma. Panchali marrying Five-Pandavas as per her Dharma cannot be judged by our view point. So Dharma can be judged and decided with an intellect of sharp edge of a racer blade.That is why Bhagawan says in Geetha "Observe your Dharma But surrendering unto his feet is the HIGHEST DHARMA. Hari. Venkataraman --- On Thu, 31/7/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahuRe: Sanatana Dharma!!!! Date: Thursday, 31 July, 2008, 6:15 PM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA True my friend!!! Is there more to it? Rudra.... Ranganathan Natarajan <rangvsh >om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, July 31, 2008 9:21:40 AMRe: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! Dear All According to me, Sanatana Dharma refers to the Dharma in our day-to-day life to be followed by all Family person. This differs from Dharma required to be followed by Saints and people who discarded the social circle to live in seclusion. Sanatana dharma preaches the human being to treat all living creatures alike and provides equality. The emphasis is on ones duty to preseve the environment.N.Ranganathan--- On Tue, 7/29/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >[om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comTuesday, July 29, 2008, 6:07 PM Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it’s a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it’s not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 well said hari! GPS--- On Wed, 10/1/08, Venkataraman Hari <venkataraman_hari wrote: Venkataraman Hari <venkataraman_hariRe: Sanatana Dharma!!!! Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 5:08 AM Dear Sir, Dharma is multifold. It is not only different from Grihasta and Sanyasi. Every individual has his own Dharma. Nobody else can decide what your Dharma is. There are basic eight Atma Gunas which are common to all human beings with out any difference of cast, creed, status, place or person. But otherwise it is very difficult for a person to decide others Dharma. "Dharmasya Sookshmam Nihitam Guhayam" The secret of Dharma is placed hiding in a cave--Varna Dharma, Ashrama Dharma, Visesha Dharma, Apat Dharma, Swadharma, Kala Dharma, like that one's Dharma has to be decided according to his own vyakti, in the given circumstances, according to his approach of a problem etc. Sri Rama"s Dharma is different from Bharata's, different from Lakshmana's. Vibhishana has his own reason to come with Rama and he is called Dharmatma. But Kumbakarna stood by his brother as per his Dharma. Panchali marrying Five-Pandavas as per her Dharma cannot be judged by our view point. So Dharma can be judged and decided with an intellect of sharp edge of a racer blade.That is why Bhagawan says in Geetha "Observe your Dharma But surrendering unto his feet is the HIGHEST DHARMA. Hari. Venkataraman --- On Thu, 31/7/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Re: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, 31 July, 2008, 6:15 PM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA True my friend!!! Is there more to it? Rudra.... Ranganathan Natarajan <rangvsh >om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, July 31, 2008 9:21:40 AMRe: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! Dear All According to me, Sanatana Dharma refers to the Dharma in our day-to-day life to be followed by all Family person. This differs from Dharma required to be followed by Saints and people who discarded the social circle to live in seclusion. Sanatana dharma preaches the human being to treat all living creatures alike and provides equality. The emphasis is on ones duty to preseve the environment.N.Ranganathan--- On Tue, 7/29/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >[om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comTuesday, July 29, 2008, 6:07 PM Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it¢s a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it¢s not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Radhe Krishna, Our Swamiji had explained the same when one of his devotee wanted to clarify. Hindu¢ is not the right name for the Sanatana dharma that is ¡lived¢ here. A name has to be given only to differentiate it from another of its kind. This religion of ours was the only one that existed throughout the world. Thus, the need to have a name for it did not arise. When other religions and faiths sprouted up, the need to give a name for this religion arose and westerners have christened this ancient religion as Hindu. It is commonly found that a civilization grows beside a river, as agriculture is the basis for existence. Thus, those who entered the Country from river Sindhu side named the civilization found there as ¡Hindu¢. The westerners had referred to the religion in this Country as Sindhu. It later came to be known as Hindu. If you take any religion of the world, we find definitive answers to three basic questions about that religion: 1. Who is the founder of the religion? 2. When and where was the founder born? 3. What is the religious text for the religion and who wrote it? Many westerners (like Max Mueller) as well as Indians (like Gangadara Tilak) conducted research to answer these questions with respect to this religion. But, they could only come to the conclusion that it is indeed impossible to point to the time when this religion came to be. Unlike other religions/faiths this religion has not been founded by Man. This ¡mata¢ (religion) is based on the Vedas that is beyond time. Our Sanatana Dharma is thus beyond time and has not been founded by Man. To be a true Hindu is to find the purpose of one¢s birth in this world. The easiest way to do it is by chanting the Mahamantra. Further we do not have a single source of information and if we would like to know all, then there are three texts. They are called "Prasthana Traya" - the principal three. They all present the same truth. The first is the Upanisads. Upanishads are the extracts of Vedas which is simplified to understand the highest truth and the means to achieve. They do not try to propose a model to fit the observations. The observers have not imposed their ideas or even tried to classify the observations. The second is the Brahma Sutras. This was authored by Veda Vyasa, who masterminded the current organization of the Vedas and the same person who authored other great works like Mahabharata and Bhagavata. Brahma Sutras present the concept in the Upanishads in a logical and highly technical manner. It is a scholarly work which establishes the concepts in the Upanishads on a strong logical foundation. The third is the Bhagavad Gita. This is a record of the conversation between Sri Krishna and Arjuna. This text talks about the practical application of the concepts in the Upanisads to everyday life. Thus these three texts present the Hindu philosophy and religion in a scientific and practical manner for us to follow and reach the state of realization which is the only purpose of our human birth. Regards --- On Wed, 10/1/08, Parthasarathy Gopalan <gsarathy32 wrote: Parthasarathy Gopalan <gsarathy32Re: Sanatana Dharma!!!! Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 4:43 PM well said hari! GPS--- On Wed, 10/1/08, Venkataraman Hari <venkataraman_ hari (AT) (DOT) co.uk> wrote: Venkataraman Hari <venkataraman_ hari (AT) (DOT) co.uk>Re: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comWednesday, October 1, 2008, 5:08 AM Dear Sir, Dharma is multifold. It is not only different from Grihasta and Sanyasi. Every individual has his own Dharma. Nobody else can decide what your Dharma is. There are basic eight Atma Gunas which are common to all human beings with out any difference of cast, creed, status, place or person. But otherwise it is very difficult for a person to decide others Dharma. "Dharmasya Sookshmam Nihitam Guhayam" The secret of Dharma is placed hiding in a cave--Varna Dharma, Ashrama Dharma, Visesha Dharma, Apat Dharma, Swadharma, Kala Dharma, like that one's Dharma has to be decided according to his own vyakti, in the given circumstances, according to his approach of a problem etc. Sri Rama"s Dharma is different from Bharata's, different from Lakshmana's. Vibhishana has his own reason to come with Rama and he is called Dharmatma. But Kumbakarna stood by his brother as per his Dharma. Panchali marrying Five-Pandavas as per her Dharma cannot be judged by our view point. So Dharma can be judged and decided with an intellect of sharp edge of a racer blade.That is why Bhagawan says in Geetha "Observe your Dharma But surrendering unto his feet is the HIGHEST DHARMA. Hari. Venkataraman --- On Thu, 31/7/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Re: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, 31 July, 2008, 6:15 PM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA True my friend!!! Is there more to it? Rudra.... Ranganathan Natarajan <rangvsh >om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, July 31, 2008 9:21:40 AMRe: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! Dear All According to me, Sanatana Dharma refers to the Dharma in our day-to-day life to be followed by all Family person. This differs from Dharma required to be followed by Saints and people who discarded the social circle to live in seclusion. Sanatana dharma preaches the human being to treat all living creatures alike and provides equality. The emphasis is on ones duty to preseve the environment.N.Ranganathan--- On Tue, 7/29/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >[om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comTuesday, July 29, 2008, 6:07 PM Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it¢s a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it¢s not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 The Ishopanishad gives the essence of the Sanatana_Dharma. The without birth and without end. On 8/3/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu wrote: YAUM NAMAH SHIVAYAY Yap I agree with you. But do you think sanatana dharma is a religion? Rudra... Divakara Tanjore <div_tan Sent: Sunday, August 3, 2008 1:45:09 PM Re: Fw: Sanatana Dharma!!!! Om Namah Shivaya, This is my understanding from the abridged version of Sanatana Dharma written by Dr.Annie Besant and Bhagwan Das. They talk about things like 1. 5 Daily sacrifice, 2. Ethics 3. Karma and re-birth etc, There could be more to Sanatana Dharma, In my humble opinion what is important is that the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma should guide a soul from ego-centred consciousness to higher levels of consciousness. All religions and cultures have similar Dharma or guidelines, like the tribal people in the past and present used to treat nature with more respect and decency than we culturally and technically advanced human beings. In Divine Love, Divakar. --- On Sat, 8/2/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > Re: Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!!om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com Saturday, August 2, 2008, 7:11 AM !!!AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA!!! True again!!! You said Sanatana Dharma is the way of life for every soul that comes to earth plane. So you think sanatana dharma exists or applied for all souls only on planet earth!!! Mmm that's interesting… Rudra… Divakara Tanjore <div_tan >om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com Saturday, August 2, 2008 1:25:59 AMRe: Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! Sanatana Dharma is the way of life for every soul that comes to earth plane, Every action or karma the individual does and does not do has an Impact on the well being of the universe, Sanatana Dharma will guide us to do the right things to move in the path of the god to make positive and constructive impact to universal well being, this includes nature(God's Kingdom), fellow souls and animals. In Divine Love, Divakar. --- On Thu, 7/31/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Re: Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, July 31, 2008, 4:52 PM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA You said: Turning inwardly and seek GOD within –show gratitude for all god's benevolence. 'Humans' with intelligence and provided DHARMA as a code of conduct to discipline human life, Sanatana Dharma is not religion, but way of life.. Sanatana Dharma is not written by some individuals from their casual poetic style thoughts but by the Grace of GOD and by great Tapas, rushis have been blessed with the Dharma Principles in their mind and were asked to spread far & wide by word of mouth for long and in the end after developing script have been recorded. Again absolute truth about SANATANA DHARMA. Basically I agree about most of the thinks you said. You also said: God has created Universe –several species but only given intelligence to humans (who are considered as superior in creation). So you think even out of on our very own universe we are the intelligence and superior creature. Mmm interesting… Rudra... Dear all, it is interesting topic. I have given my views and stand to be corrected. MBPrasadaRao--- On Thu, 7/31/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ > wrote: suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ >Fw: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.comThursday, July 31, 2008, 10:14 AM AUM NAMAH SHIVAYA First of all I would like to clear my self that question I asked no bad intention. And I don't think it's a waste of time at all. I would like to know what and how all the people in this world feel about Sanatana Dharma. So you think its ETERNAL and VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. It's absolutely truth. But is that it? Or is there more to it? Rudra... Bhalchandra Thattey <bgthattey (AT) gmail (DOT) com>om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com; suganthbahu@ Thursday, July 31, 2008 6:02:54 AMRe: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Sanatana Dharma!!!! It has no origin and no end. It is eternal. If you have unerstood it follow it and inculcate the spirit of VASDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM. Do not think for a moment that you are separate from the BRAHMA. You will be an example to the others. Why enter into such arguments and waste everybody's time? On 7/30/08, suganth bahu <suganthbahu@ ..com> wrote: Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) is it a Religion? If you think YES it's a religion on what bases is it a religion? If it's not a religion then what is it? How can we define it? Can we discuss? I really would like to have every ones opinions. Thank you. Rudra... -- Bhalchandra G. ThatteyShubham BhavatuSvalpasya Yogasya Trayate Mahato Bhayat -- Bhalchandra G. Thattey Shubham BhavatuSvalpasya Yogasya Trayate Mahato Bhayat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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