Guest guest Posted May 12, 2004 Report Share Posted May 12, 2004 http://www.bhagavadgitausa.com/bg004.htm "4.4: Arjuna said: Your birth was later and Vivasvat's birth was earlier. Then how am I to know that you declared this to him in the beginning? Arjuna is questioning the validity of Krishna's words. It is not uncommon for the devotees of the Lord or Goddess to question the veracity of god's words and actions. An example is cited here of Kamalakanta (born in 1773 in Bengal), devotee of Kali, questioning Her. It is not considered as insolence to God in Hindu religion; it is a joust in love and devotion. "O Mother, You are full of Bliss! You are the enchantress of Siva. You dance in a delirious joy, clapping your hands. You are eternal and the First Cause. You are clothed in space (naked). You wear your moon on your eyebrow. Where did you find a garland of severed heads, before you made the universe?" The question is a valid question. Soon Kamalakanta changes his questioning stance and says, "What I say is berating but I say it in fondness for you. You are a confounder." " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney Posted May 13, 2004 Report Share Posted May 13, 2004 Anyway you are right. It is an individual right of each and everyone who believe in the existence of the Creator to question his/her actions. When we do so it means we are questioning our own Atman[brahman]. And we will eventually get the answer. Hinduism is the only religion which gives the freedom to talk to God in personal aspect. We are in direct contact with our creator. We have a 24hr open line to God and all are welcome to communicate. Do not worry none has the authority to question or declare us infidel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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