When rest of the religions talk about thousands of years of history Hinduism alone talks about trillions of years of history.
Lord Krishna said: “In the beginning of time or Kalpa ( 4,320,000,000 years) , I create everything and at the end of time Kalpa ( 4,320,000,000 years), the whole creation merges in me. By my will the whole universe is created & annihilated again and again ”
(Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9:7 )
Four Yugas are
Krita or Satya Yuga - 1,728,000 years (4 x Kali Yuga )
Treta Yuga - 1,296,000 years (3x Kali Yuga)
Dvapara Yuga - 864,000 years (2X Kali Yuga)
Kali Yuga lasts 432,000 years
One Maha Yuga Four Yugas 4,320,000 years
One Kalpa 1000 Maha Yugas 4,320,000,000 years.
Lord Brahma lives fir 311.04 human years.
Lord Krishna said: “In the beginning of time or Kalpa ( 4,320,000,000 years) , I create everything and at the end of time Kalpa ( 4,320,000,000 years), the whole creation merges in me. By my will the whole universe is created & annihilated again and again ”
(Bhagavad Gita Chapter 9:7 )
Four Yugas are
Krita or Satya Yuga - 1,728,000 years (4 x Kali Yuga )
Treta Yuga - 1,296,000 years (3x Kali Yuga)
Dvapara Yuga - 864,000 years (2X Kali Yuga)
Kali Yuga lasts 432,000 years
One Maha Yuga Four Yugas 4,320,000 years
One Kalpa 1000 Maha Yugas 4,320,000,000 years.
Lord Brahma lives fir 311.04 human years.
भूमिरापोऽनलो वायु: खं मनो बुद्धिरेव च।
अहङ्कार इतीयं मे भिन्ना प्रकृतिरष्टधा॥ ४॥
अपरेयमितस्त्वन्यां प्रकृतिं विद्धि मे पराम्।
जीवभूतां महाबाहो ययेदं धार्यते जगत्॥ ५॥
पृथ्वी, जल, तेज, वायु, आकाश (— ये पंचमहाभूत) और मन, बुद्धि तथा अहंकार— इस प्रकार यह आठ प्रकारके भेदोंवाली मेरी यह अपरा प्रकृति है; और हे महाबाहो! इस अपरा प्रकृतिसे भिन्न जीवरूप बनी हुई मेरी परा प्रकृतिको जान जिसके द्वारा यह जगत् धारण किया जाता है।
Earth, water, fire, air, ether, mind, reason and also ego; these constitute My nature divided into
eight parts. This indeed is My lower (material) nature; the other than this, by which the whole universe is sustained, know it to be My higher (or spiritual) nature in the form of Jiva (the life principle), O Arjuna. (7:4-5)
अहङ्कार इतीयं मे भिन्ना प्रकृतिरष्टधा॥ ४॥
अपरेयमितस्त्वन्यां प्रकृतिं विद्धि मे पराम्।
जीवभूतां महाबाहो ययेदं धार्यते जगत्॥ ५॥
पृथ्वी, जल, तेज, वायु, आकाश (— ये पंचमहाभूत) और मन, बुद्धि तथा अहंकार— इस प्रकार यह आठ प्रकारके भेदोंवाली मेरी यह अपरा प्रकृति है; और हे महाबाहो! इस अपरा प्रकृतिसे भिन्न जीवरूप बनी हुई मेरी परा प्रकृतिको जान जिसके द्वारा यह जगत् धारण किया जाता है।
Earth, water, fire, air, ether, mind, reason and also ego; these constitute My nature divided into
eight parts. This indeed is My lower (material) nature; the other than this, by which the whole universe is sustained, know it to be My higher (or spiritual) nature in the form of Jiva (the life principle), O Arjuna. (7:4-5)
Namaste concept originated from the firm belief the soul is immortal and is indeed God.
What is Namaste?........
It is the popular Hindu greeting performed by pressing two hands together and holding them near the heart. The whole act communicates to the world
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“You and I are one. I salute and worship the God within you which is indeed a mirror image of myself.”
Namaste concept originated from the Hindu belief that the real I within all of us is the immortal soul or ATMAN which is indeed God and our problem is our EGO, the FALSE BELIEF that we are the perishable material body.
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Namaste is derived from the Sanskrit language and is a combination of two words, "Namaḥ" and "te". Namaḥ means 'bow', 'obeisance', 'reverential salutation' or 'adoration’, and te means 'to you.'..
What is Namaste?........
It is the popular Hindu greeting performed by pressing two hands together and holding them near the heart. The whole act communicates to the world
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“You and I are one. I salute and worship the God within you which is indeed a mirror image of myself.”
Namaste concept originated from the Hindu belief that the real I within all of us is the immortal soul or ATMAN which is indeed God and our problem is our EGO, the FALSE BELIEF that we are the perishable material body.
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Namaste is derived from the Sanskrit language and is a combination of two words, "Namaḥ" and "te". Namaḥ means 'bow', 'obeisance', 'reverential salutation' or 'adoration’, and te means 'to you.'..
Lord Krishna is asking us to live in moderation and to live a balanced life. Extreme austerities or fasting to death or subjecting the body and mind to excruciating pains in the name of spiritual growth have nothing to do with Hinduism.
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Lord Krishna said:
“Oh! Arjuna, Yoga is not possible, for the one who eats too much, or who does not eat at all; Yoga is not possible, who sleeps too much, or who keeps always awake.”
(Bhagavad Gita 6:16)
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You do not have to starve to become spiritual.
You do not have to adopt severe austerities in life to become spiritual.
You do not have to deny sex to your spouse to become spiritual.
You do not have to wear Kavi or saffron robes to become spiritual.
You do not have to do anything extra ordinary to become spiritual.
Just live a very natural balanced life.
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Lord Krishna said:
“Oh! Arjuna, Yoga is not possible, for the one who eats too much, or who does not eat at all; Yoga is not possible, who sleeps too much, or who keeps always awake.”
(Bhagavad Gita 6:16)
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You do not have to starve to become spiritual.
You do not have to adopt severe austerities in life to become spiritual.
You do not have to deny sex to your spouse to become spiritual.
You do not have to wear Kavi or saffron robes to become spiritual.
You do not have to do anything extra ordinary to become spiritual.
Just live a very natural balanced life.
Rishis were the scientists of the ancient age. They were not preachers and they allowed even atheists to debate them.
* They discussed and debated like scientists about every aspect of life.
* They even discussed about human sexuality.
* They explored the universe.
* They even allowed atheistic philosophies to prevail in Hinduism.
* They never beat up or killed people who put down Vedas.
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Rishis only cared for only for truth and nothing else.
They did not have any other agenda what so ever.
Rig Veda 1:89:1 states“ Aano bhadra krtavo yantu vishwatah” meaning
"Let noble thoughts come to all from every direction.”
Rishis (ancient Hindu seers) did not write, “Let noble thoughts come to us all from India.”
The Rishis ask us to search for truth all over the universe..
* They discussed and debated like scientists about every aspect of life.
* They even discussed about human sexuality.
* They explored the universe.
* They even allowed atheistic philosophies to prevail in Hinduism.
* They never beat up or killed people who put down Vedas.
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Rishis only cared for only for truth and nothing else.
They did not have any other agenda what so ever.
Rig Veda 1:89:1 states“ Aano bhadra krtavo yantu vishwatah” meaning
"Let noble thoughts come to all from every direction.”
Rishis (ancient Hindu seers) did not write, “Let noble thoughts come to us all from India.”
The Rishis ask us to search for truth all over the universe..
Jesus Christ said: "Except man be born again, he cannot enter the kingdom of God" ( St John 3:3) Jesus Christ also said: "Marvel not that I said unto thee, ye must be born again". (St. John 3-7).
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Born again concept came from the Hindu word “Dwija” (twice born).
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What do you mean by Dwija or twice born?
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"twice-born" means the first birth is physical, while the second birth is a 'spiritual' one.
Without complete change of consciousness, it is impossible to attain salvation or self-realization.
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Born again concept came from the Hindu word “Dwija” (twice born).
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What do you mean by Dwija or twice born?
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"twice-born" means the first birth is physical, while the second birth is a 'spiritual' one.
Without complete change of consciousness, it is impossible to attain salvation or self-realization.
There are NO words, HINDU or HINDUISM in Hindu scriptures. Sanatana Dharma is the actual name of Hinduism. * "Sanatana" is a Sanskrit word which means that which is Anadi (beginning-less). * It was Persians who came to India during 6th century B.C.E. who gave the name Hinduism, meaning the religion of people living near the Indus river. * In Persian the letter H and S are pronounced almost the same. So they misheard the word Sindhu (Sanskrit name for Indus) and started saying Hindus and Hinduism. * Words like Hindu and Hinduism stuck after the first British governor General Warren Hasting (1773 to 1785 CE) enforced “Hindu law” to rule Hindus in India. * Hindu Law is the code of laws used to govern Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs in British India.
Lord Krishna said: "Arjuna, become a Yogi!"
A Yogi lives like a Lotus leaf. Rain drops falls on a Lotus leaf, but Lotus Leaf is not affected by the rain drops;
Similarly A Yogi lives in the world, but the Yogi is unaffected by the world.
That is the reason why Lord Krishna said: "Arjuna, become a Yogi!"
Lord Krishna said:
“ Just as the ocean is unaffected by the waters of innumerable rivers flowing into it; A yogi is unaffected by the sensual pleasures due to the positive and negative reactions to actions he or she does…”
( Bhagavad Gita 2:70 )
Lord Krishna said:
"A yogi is superior than an ascetic, greater than a Jnani (person who follows Jnana Yoga) and superior than a person who is ritualistic. Therefore, O Arjuna, in all circumstances tries to become a yogi.”
( Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6:46)
A Yogi lives like a Lotus leaf. Rain drops falls on a Lotus leaf, but Lotus Leaf is not affected by the rain drops;
Similarly A Yogi lives in the world, but the Yogi is unaffected by the world.
That is the reason why Lord Krishna said: "Arjuna, become a Yogi!"
Lord Krishna said:
“ Just as the ocean is unaffected by the waters of innumerable rivers flowing into it; A yogi is unaffected by the sensual pleasures due to the positive and negative reactions to actions he or she does…”
( Bhagavad Gita 2:70 )
Lord Krishna said:
"A yogi is superior than an ascetic, greater than a Jnani (person who follows Jnana Yoga) and superior than a person who is ritualistic. Therefore, O Arjuna, in all circumstances tries to become a yogi.”
( Bhagavad Gita Chapter 6:46)
Long before John 1:1 was written, Hindu Vedas wrote the same:
"Prajapathi Vai Agre Aseet";
In the beginning was Prajapathi, The Brahman, The God;
"Tasya Vag dvitiya Aseet";
With whom was the word:
"Vag Vai Oarama Brahman"
And the word was verily the Supreme Brahman - The God.
John 1:1:
In the beginning was the Word;
And the Word was with God;
And the Word was God.
"Prajapathi Vai Agre Aseet";
In the beginning was Prajapathi, The Brahman, The God;
"Tasya Vag dvitiya Aseet";
With whom was the word:
"Vag Vai Oarama Brahman"
And the word was verily the Supreme Brahman - The God.
John 1:1:
In the beginning was the Word;
And the Word was with God;
And the Word was God.
Nobody is denied Mukti,or MOSKSHA or salvation.
Nobody is going to HELL forever.
No eternal damnation in Hinduism.
Even atheists will finally attain MOSKSHA or salvation.
MOSKSHA or salvation is for everyone.
The BEST among us will attain with ONE LIFE.
The WORST among us will attain salvation through many lives.
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What is salvation according to Hinduism?
SALVATION means realizing one is the IMMORTAL SOUL WITHIN and giving us the FALSE BELIEF one is the perishable body.
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Nobody is going to HELL forever.
No eternal damnation in Hinduism.
Even atheists will finally attain MOSKSHA or salvation.
MOSKSHA or salvation is for everyone.
The BEST among us will attain with ONE LIFE.
The WORST among us will attain salvation through many lives.
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What is salvation according to Hinduism?
SALVATION means realizing one is the IMMORTAL SOUL WITHIN and giving us the FALSE BELIEF one is the perishable body.
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Coping With Death of a loved one is the hardest thing, one can do…..
Lord Krishna said:
“Arjuna, birth and death are part and parcel of life. If one is born, one has to die one day. Nobody can escape from the claws of death. Therefore you should not lament over the inevitable” (BG 2:27)
We do not die. Meaning death is not the final end.
Death is a new beginning.
Death is never considered as the end of journey.
It is only the end of the perishable body.
After that the immortal soul (Atman) takes another body and this cycles of birth and death continues until the person attains Self Realization.
Lord Krishna said:
“Just as a person puts on new garments after giving up old ones, similarly, the soul (Atman) secures new bodies after giving up old bodies.”
Lord Krishna said:
“Arjuna, birth and death are part and parcel of life. If one is born, one has to die one day. Nobody can escape from the claws of death. Therefore you should not lament over the inevitable” (BG 2:27)
We do not die. Meaning death is not the final end.
Death is a new beginning.
Death is never considered as the end of journey.
It is only the end of the perishable body.
After that the immortal soul (Atman) takes another body and this cycles of birth and death continues until the person attains Self Realization.
Lord Krishna said:
“Just as a person puts on new garments after giving up old ones, similarly, the soul (Atman) secures new bodies after giving up old bodies.”
Lord Krishna said: “I am the source of everything, both spiritual as well as material. Everything emanates from me. Realizing this wise always worship me.”
(Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10:8)
I and ME referred in this statement is indeed Brahman, the one and only God.
I am NOT a member of ISKCON , The Hare Krishna movement . I have a very inquisitive mind. So, I look at things and derive answers from what are written in scriptures. I do not make up things either.
But by showing the VISWAROOPA ( cosmic form) to Arjuna, Lord Krishna proved to Arjuna and to the entire world that he is indeed the personification of BRAHMAN, the one and only God.
(Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10:8)
I and ME referred in this statement is indeed Brahman, the one and only God.
I am NOT a member of ISKCON , The Hare Krishna movement . I have a very inquisitive mind. So, I look at things and derive answers from what are written in scriptures. I do not make up things either.
But by showing the VISWAROOPA ( cosmic form) to Arjuna, Lord Krishna proved to Arjuna and to the entire world that he is indeed the personification of BRAHMAN, the one and only God.