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2609 Wed 2 May LESSON
/STs Resist – 1st May to be Observed as “National Resistance Day’ Against the Supreme Court Judgment on SC-ST Act-#SC
America-enlisted-RSS-in-one-
Cellars of the Inferno:
Confessions of an RSS Pracharak-
9 myths about Hinduism, debunked-
#SC
SC/STs
planned to take to the streets on May 1st, which is also a Labour
Day.SC/STs organisations have decided to observe 1st May as ‘National
Resistance Day’.
planned to take to the streets on May 1st, which is also a Labour
Day.SC/STs organisations have decided to observe 1st May as ‘National
Resistance Day’.
The
call for holding the protest and observing 1st May as National
Resistance Day has been given by a collective of more than 500 SC/STs
organisations which goes under the banner of ‘National Coalition for
Strengthening POA Act and its Implementation’.
America-enlisted-RSS-in-one-
. The group is
considered the radical ideological parent group of India’s ruling hindutva cult party – Brashtachar Jiyadha Psychopaths (BJP).”
call for holding the protest and observing 1st May as National
Resistance Day has been given by a collective of more than 500 SC/STs
organisations which goes under the banner of ‘National Coalition for
Strengthening POA Act and its Implementation’.
Protests on May 1st are expected to be bigger than what we have seen on 2nd April Bharat Bandh.
Organisations will be protesting against the Supreme Court’s order on
the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities)
Act. Last month on 20th March, Supreme Court had diluted the provisions of SC/ST Act in an attempt to save the perpetrators of atrocities on SC/ST.
Collective has issued 12 following demands –
Demand 1 – Government of India should ensure that
either through Judicial or Parliamentary recourse the status quo of the
SCs and STs (PoA) Act 1989 is restored to its original position as was
before 20.03.2018 judgment.
Demand 2 – The SCs and STs (PoA) Act 1989 and the
POA Amendment Act 2015 shall be included in the Ninth Schedule so that
it may get some protection in the matter of judicial review.
Demand 3 – Release of all the SC/STs and Human Rights
Defenders, activists, leaders, community members and employees arrested
on 2nd April, during the “Bharat Bandh”. Immediate action should be
taken against the people who were indulged in firing against the
community.
Demand 4 – Robustly, enforce and implement the
amended SCs and STs (PoA) Act 1989 and Rules 1995 and in specific the
rights of victims and witnesses as enshrined in the amended Act.
Demand 5 – Establish mandatory exclusive special
courts as per the Section 14 of the SCs and STs (PoA) Act 1989 in each
district. These courts shall not take cases of any other legislation.
Demand 6 – Take immediate measures to appoint Public
Prosecutors of victim’s choice as per Rule 4 (5) of the SCs and STs
(PoA) Rules 1995 for speedy trial of the cases.
Demand 7 – Conduct an open and transparent
investigation under Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes
(Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015 and prosecute those
Government and police officials under section 4 of the Act who are found
to be aided and abetted criminals or found to have negligent in their
responsibilities in implementing the provisions of the Act/plan and
schemes.
Demand 8 – Immediate notification or G.O> to be
issued to all the state governments to frame contingency plan in line
with contingency plan framed by the Government of Tamil Nadu and
simultaneous framing of guidelines and schemes under the plan if any for
the purposes of rehabilitation, employment, pension, strengthening
socio-economic conditions of the victims. Unless this is done the plan
would be merely a piece paper.
Demand 9 – National Human Rights Commissions,
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribe Commissions shall conduct open
hearing all over the country on cases of atrocities and on the
implementation of SCs and STs (PoA) Act. The Commissions shall ask for
the annual reports from the states and present the same before the
Parliament.
Demand 10 – The Parliament shall also debate during
the sessions on the effective implementation of the PoA Act 1989. The
Parliament shall constitute a National, State and district level
Enforcement Authority for the effective implementation of the PoA Act
1989.
Demand 11 – Ensure that the underdeveloped SC/ST habitats, habitats prone to atrocities, and habitats which are arsoned
or damaged are provided with land, adequate housing, clean water and
sanitation facilities and infrastructure facilities from SCP/TSP from
the provisions of Contingency Plan.
Demand 12 – Ensure externment of the persons likely
to commit offence under the Act in any area included in ‘Scheduled
Areas’ or ‘Tribal areas’ as referred to in Article 244 of the
Constitution.
We urge everyone to stand up and resist, protect constitutional
rights of SC/ST and participate in the protests. Who says the
act is misused? Let’s resist the regressive judgement of the Supreme
Court.
Use the hashtag #SC/ST Resist while posting on social media!
http://persecution.in/node/
America-enlisted-RSS-in-one-of-the-Biggest-Terrorist- Organisation-in-the-World.
This news was published in assam123.com
New Delhi: A US-based risk management and consulting company has put
the Rowdy Rakshasa Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in its category of ‘Threat Group’
and called it “a stealth, shadowy, discriminatory group that seeks to establish a hindutva cult Nation.”
Terrorism Watch & Warning provides intelligence, research, analysis,
watch and warning on international terrorism and domestic terrorism
related issues; and is operated by OODA Group LLC that helps clients
identify, manage, and respond to global risks and uncertainties while
exploring emerging opportunities and developing robust and adaptive
strategies for the future.
Although the company had included RSS in its ‘Threat Group’ in April
2014. Apart from the RSS, Terrorism Watch has
also put Naxalites, People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and Students’ Islamic
Movement of India (SIMI) among others in the category of ‘Threat
Group’.
The websites describes: “The RSS is a stealth, shadowy, discriminatory group that
seeks to establish a hindutva cult Nation
considered the radical ideological parent group of India’s ruling hindutva cult party – Brashtachar Jiyadha Psychopaths (BJP).”
“The RSS is a hindutva cult movement, a right wing group that was
founded in 1925. Their philosophy, called hindutva, was termed fascist
by Communists, and their main demand of the central government was that
it stop appeasing Muslims,” the description continues, adding, “hindutva
has been translated to mean variously: hindu pride, patriotism,
fundamentalism, revivalism, chauvinism, or fascism. The group
self-justifies by ‘asserting the natural rights’.”
In its ‘Intel analysis,’ it further adds, “The RSS was banned in 1948
following the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi by an RSS member,
a chitpavan brahmin nathuram godse. The ban was lifted the following year. Since then, the
group has gained popularity. It later began the BJP, widely considered the political arm of the RSS, which now heads
the central government of India.”
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-ethnic-origin-of-Chitpavan-Konkanastha-Brahmins
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-ethnic-origin-of-Chitpava…
What is the ethnic origin of Chitpavan (Konkanastha) Brahmins?
Legend:
The bene Isralies of the Kolaba district believe in a legend which says
that konkanstha bhramins and Bene Israel are decendants from a group of
14 people shipwrecked off the konkan coast.
One group converted to HInduism as the brahmins and the other remained Jewish.
Research:
“… non-recombining uniparental contributions in Chitpavan-brahmin
Mediterranean or East European type as shown by 20% (HV, U3) mtDNA
lineages and highly frequent (R1a and L) Y-haplogroups. The admixture
and PC analyses reflected genetic association of Chitpavan-brahmin with
Iranian, Ashkenazi-Jews (Turkey), Greeks (East Europe) and to some
extent with Central Asian Turkish populations elucidating their distinct
Nordic, “Scytho-Iranian” ancestry.” ———–abstract from the
research paper of Sonali Gaikwad and VK Kashyap. National DNA Analysis
Centre, Kolkata.
The observed genomic analyses has asserted the
ethnographical fact that Chitpavan-brahmin share ancestry with
conspicuously European-looking Pagan or Alpine group, who under
religious pressure had migrated from Anatolian Turkey or East Europe to
Gujarat coast probably via sea-vessel. Besides, their documented history
is untraceable beyond 1000 years, further indicating that they were not
part of the original Vedic migrations (early Indo-European) on the west
coast. Therefore, the present genome analyses conducted provides
conclusive evidence of their recent migration, genesis, and expansion
after they migrated from “Sopara” (India’s western trade zone) to
geographically isolated Konkan-region, where they adopted “Konkani”
language, and cultivated cash crop. 15% similar HVS -1 sequence motif
(M4 lineage) is observed between Chitpavan-brahmin and Bene-Israeli (or
Indian Jews).
So they could be greek decendants but chances of
them being bene israeli’s is more. Either ways all research done till
date show that they migrated from the Mediterranean or East European
region to India.
Firstly, the Bene Israeli Jewish claim they are
one of the lost tribes of the Israel and that Chitpavan Brahmins were
part of their group, but later converted into Hinduism and became
Brahmins.
Going by genetics data, Chiptavan Brahmins are foreigners because they have “European maternal genes” .
Chiptavans are foreigners.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitpavan
Role in Indian politics
After the fall of the Maratha Empire in 1818, the Chitpavans lost their
political dominance to the British. The British would not subsidize the
Chitpavans on the same scale that their caste-fellow, the Peshwas, had
done in the past. Pay and power was now significantly reduced. Poorer
Chitpavan students adapted and started learning English because of
better opportunities in the British administration.
Some of the
prominent figures in the Hindu reform movements of the 19th and 20th
centuries came from the chitpavan brahmin community. These included
Dhondo Keshav Karve, Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade,[ Vinayak Damodar
Savarkar, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar, Vinoba Bhave.
Some of the
strongest resistance to change came from the very same community. The
vanguard and the old guard clashed many times. D. K. Karve was
ostracised. Even Tilak offered penance for breaking caste or religious
rules. One was for taking tea at Poona Christian mission in 1892 and the
second was going to England in 1919.
The chitpavan community
includes two major politicians in the Gandhian tradition: Gopal Krishna
Gokhale, whom Gandhi acknowledged as a preceptor, and Vinoba Bhave, one
of his outstanding disciples. Gandhi describes Bhave as the “jewel of
his disciples”, and recognised Gokhale as his political guru.
However, strong opposition to Gandhi came from the chitpavan community.
Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, the founder of the hindu political ideology
stealth, shadowy, discriminatory hindutva cult, was a chitpavan brahmin
and several other chitpavans were among the first to embrace it because
they thought it was a logical extension of the legacy of the Peshwas and
caste-fellow Tilak. These chitpavans felt out of place with the Indian
social reform movement of Phule and the mass politics of Gandhi. Large
numbers of the community looked to savarkar, the hindu mahasabha and
finally the RSS. Gandhi’s assassins, narayan apte and nathuram godse,
drew their inspiration from fringe groups in this reactionary trend.
https://www.quora.com/Can-a-Dalit-or-OBC-ever-become-head-o…
Can a SC/ST or OBC ever become head of RSS or Prime Minister?
Ms Mayawati after becoming the Chief Minister for the fourth time in
Uttar Pradesh, with her best and outstanding governance became eligible
to become the Prime Minister of this country. This was not tolerated by
the just 0.1% intolerant, cunning, crooked, number one terrorists of the
world, violent,militant, ever shooting, lynching, lunatic, mentally
retarded, rapists foreigners Paradesi from Bene Israeli chitpavan
brahmins. So they tampered the fraud EVMs and made the Murderer of
democratic institutions (Modi) to gobble the Master Key negating the
Universal Adult Franchise.
Though Ms Mayawati strived for
Sarvajan Hitaya Sarvajan Sukhaya i.e., for the happiness, welfare and
peace of all societies she was defeated just because she belonged to the
Scheduled Caste Community.
RSS policy on casteism is that they
assert that all hindutvites, chitpavan brahmins Kshatriyas, Vaishya and
Shudras are equal, just for consolidation of votes though they believe
chitpavan brahmins as 1st rate athmas (souls), the others as 2nd, 3rd,
and 4th rate souls. And the ati shudra the aboriginal inhabitants the
SC/STs as having no souls at all, so that they can inflict any atrocity
on them including not allowing them to acquire the Master Key as desired
by Dr BR ambedkar. Let alone to become the RSS chief. But the Buddha
never believed in any soul. He said all are equal. Our Marvellous and
Modern Constitution is based on Equality, Fraternity and Liberty.
Hell, supporting an organization which claims to be rooting for a
stealth, shadowy, discriminatory hindutva cult while they themselves
have held exactly zero elections, that is downright delusional.
Now look at he the List of RSS heads
K. B. Hedgewar (1925–1930. 1931–1940)
Deshastha Brahmin
Laxman Vaman Paranjpe (1930–1931)
Konkanastha Brahmin
M. S. Golwalkar (1940–1973)
Brahmin
Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras (1973–1993)
Brahmin
Rajendra Singh (1993–2000)
Upper Caste Thanks (First Non Brahmin Head)
K. S. Sudarshan (2000–2009)
Sanketi Brahmin
Mohan Bhagwat (incumbent since 21 March 2009)
Brahmin
So from 1925 to 2016 … 91 years…. Not a single lower caste RSS
Sarsanghchalak (Head)… so there is more than likely that the RSS will
remain what it has always been.
A pseudo intellectual , pseudo
activist Upper class Hindu group…. With a narrow interpretation of the
great Sanatana Dharma which denigrates other religions and tries to
impose its Upper class Hindu Supremacy opinion a a fact !!!
Only
stooges, chamchas, chelas, slaves, bootlickers and own mother’s flesh
eaters belonging the non-chitpavan bramins were, ar and will be given
top posts for their greed for money, power through votes. Now they
manage through fraud EVMs.
This country is of now of the chitpavan brahmins, by the chitpavan brahmins and for the chitpavan brahmins.
99.9% of the Sarvajan Samaj are still happy, well an secure!
They have calm, quiet, alert, attentive and an equanimity mind with a clear understanding that everything is changing.
Answer
(1 of 10): There are a few theories on the origin of the konkanstha
brahmins, none of them are completely accuarate as far as i know though.
Legend: The…
(1 of 10): There are a few theories on the origin of the konkanstha
brahmins, none of them are completely accuarate as far as i know though.
Legend: The…
quora.com
https://indiaresists.com/ confessions-of-an-rss- pracharak-why-this-book-is-a- must-read/
Book:
Cellars of the Inferno:
Confessions of an RSS Pracharak
Publisher: Chintha Publications
Author: Sudheesh Minni
Pages: 122
RSS has been critiqued for long for its divisive and fascist ideology.
Its role in spreading hatred, communal violence, killings – arson and
loot, blasts has been pointed out by critics. However, the attempt of
RSS to project itself as a cultural and nationalist organization
working for the welfare of majority community, nation and practicing
non-violent methods is still believed by many to be the truth. This is
despite all the violence that is being instigated in the recent times.
The book by Sudheesh Minni titled ‘Cellars of the Inferno: Confessions
of an RSS Pracharak’ breaks any doubts on RSS. Sudheesh was an RSS
pracharak, who was inducted to its divisive ideology at a very early
age of 5. He participated at different levels – both as a participant
in shakhas as well as organizer of shakhas, both at the state level
and the national level. He travelled across the country and spent
about 25 years of his life with RSS. The initial conviction with RSS
ideology later gave way to repentance for the activities carried. The
book is a product of his repentance for his role as an RSS pracharak.
The book provides an insider view of RSS, its activities,
functioning’s, role in divisive activities.
Sudheesh was born in a small village in Kannur district of Kerala. His
association with RSS started while he was 5 year old. He used to
attend Balagokulam, which used to be organized on weekends. This was
targeted at children. The natural curiosity of children to listen to
stories of child Krishna was used as a means to instill hatred.
Stories around Shivaji and Rana Pratap were also recited to children.
Shivaji was depicted as a protector of Hindus from Muslim invasion.
The facts of many Muslims being part of military machinery of Shivaji
were never depicted. In the manipulated stories with ideological
color, wars were never depicted as rivalries between kings for power
and territorial expansion but as a war taking place between two
different religions. The happenings of those times such as Mumbai bomb
blasts were discussed in Balagokulams and were pointed as activities
carried out by Muslims against Hindus.
The evening shakhas used to take place for an hour. Apart from yoga,
nigooda (traditional war education), marching – what also used to take
place was sports activities like kabaddi and khokho. In Kabaddi,
children were instructed that on the other side of the line were
enemies of the nation – who were Muslims, Christians and Communists..
The children were instructed to touch as many enemies as possible
during the game. This was followed by songs where they were made to
feel proud of their Hindu identity. Inculcating superstitious thinking
was common where in one instance it was pointed that a ‘political
enemy would die out of snake bite, through god who would come in the
form of a snake’.
The prathamik varg shikhak varg course used to be organized for a week
during Christmas vacation. It used to be residential and go on for a
week. It starts with morning prayers, followed by stick movement,
discussions, speeches and evening sports. Each event has a strong
anti-Muslim, anti Christian and anti Communist component. The content
was primarily from Golwalkar’s ‘Bunch of Thoughts’ and ‘We and our
Nationhood defined’. The last day was followed by lighting of lamp and
a talk calling out the trainees to shoulder the responsibility of
‘protecting hindus’ who are in danger. With this they were prepared as
primary instructors.
RSS has an organized structure. Based on duties, RSS has Khat Pramukh,
Mukya Shikhshak, Shikshak, Shaka Karyavaha and Seva Pramukh. At the
Mandal level are Mandal karyavaha, Saha karyavaha, Mandal sharirik
pramuch, Mandal Boumik pramukh, Mandal Seva pramukh and Mandal sampark
pramukh. Apart from this it has Taluk sangh chalak, Zilla pracharak
and Zilla vyavastha pramukh. These were based on geography and
functions such as sports, social activities and public relations. RSS
had no economic agenda. It had its connection with more powerful
sections such as large landholders. The concept of land belonging to
the tiller was not a principle believed by them. These were seen in
incidents where they stood by large landholders and against
cultivating landless. This was seen as an arrangement through which
they can get some land, monetary and political support for RSS
activities.
The creation of rumors was a regular process. Rumors were manufactured
to create the image of existence of threat to Hindu religious based
activities and the community. An instance of Theyyam festival is
pointed out where a rumor was spread of the festival going to be
disturbed by the other party. Any suspicion of activities targeted
against RSS was acted upon. Sathyan a famous athlete became a victim
of such suspicion.
Sudheesh attended his first Sangh shiksha varg in Madurai for 25 days.
Daily physical training, stick movement, speeches, discussions and
exams were integral. The shibhir stressed that adoption of
Christianity, Islam and Communist ideology had caused the destruction
of Indian culture. It was emphasized that to protect Bharat Matha from
becoming pieces and protecting its culture, they need to fight. The
participants are made to draw map of Akhand Bharat which includes
China, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Srilanka.
It is emphasized that as sevaks, they should rest in peace only after
getting back Akhand Bharat. Elimination of three enemies is projected
as a way and means to attain Akhand Bharat. In the second Sangh
shiksha varg attended by author, the points discussed also included
strategies for Hindu revivalism, anti-hindu behavior of Gandhi,
critics of hindutva ideology, pilgrimages, old temples, the need to
protect hindu temples etc.
The author points that events, which otherwise are not religious have
a hidden agenda when undertaken by Pracharaks. He cites his example
whereby he tried to reach out to minority institutions to impart vedic
maths to Hindu students. Once the students enrolled to the course
beyond the school, they were slowly inducted with ideas of a Hindu
nation. This happens even in Yoga classes run by pracharaks. Other
activities include spiritual activities, yoga, social activities,
tuitions, job trainings, coaching institutions for services by
Pracharaks. During these events there was subtle introduction to
aspects of RSS ideology. He feels that aspects such as vedic maths and
yoga can be taught by completely eliminating it of its religious
color. The pracharaks operated clandestinely.
The author points to the huge network of Sangh parivar. This includes
Akhil Bhartiya Vidhyarthi Parishad (ABVP) targeting students, Bala
Gokulam targeting small children, Yuva Morcha targeting youth, Mahila
Morcha targeting youth, Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh targeting workers etc.
Other wings included Vignana Bharati (Swadeshi science), Vidya Bharati
(Education), Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Hindu Aikya Vedika, Bharatiya
Vichaar Kendra, Kshetra Sanrakshan Samithi, Seva Bharati (Social
activities), Bhaskar Jyoti, Vanavasi Kalyana Ashram, Ekalavya
Institutions and Vivekananda Kendra. It also includes Ayyapa seva
samithi, Kannaki, Janmabhoomi, Kesari, Vrattantham, Kurukshetra
prakasamm. It also started associations with fisher community. Besides
large number of NGOs sponsored by RSS. Each of these works as part of
the larger ‘Sangh Parivar’ to carry their agenda of Hindutva.
The author talks of his experience in organizing the shibirs with
children in tribal areas. Ideas of Hindutva were introduced in a
primitive community ignoring their identity. An anti-muslim and
anti-chrisitan feelings was also propagated among them. This was in a
community who never believed in Hindu identity and that by itself was
alien.
Referring to his participation in Naipunya varg (secret summit) of RSS
at Nagpur, it also had famous industrialists including Adani attending
during inaugural session. To inculcate the idea of Hindutva among
sections, separate cells were proposed for Industrialists, Government
officials, Hindu priests, Teachers, Doctors, Media and Cultural cell.
Each cell was to identify loopholes in identified areas, review once
in three months and attack the government in power. Internet was to be
used as a means to propagate. The closing ceremony was ended with a
speech of retired judge who called for accepting Hindutva as a way of
life. It points at the level of penetration of RSS ideology among the
elite.
The author observes that RSS owned infrastructure have been reduced to
places for corruption, sexual activities and preserving weapons. The
need to prepare and buy arms for eliminating enemies is emphasized in
Sangh. In the name of fighting back the enemies in Kannur, Karyavahak
suggested the usage of Rifles instead of Bombs and swords. The author
quotes an instance where he expressed his frustration to another sevak
stating that Swayamsevaks are groups which indulge in women
harassment, lootings and drinking. All this happens in the name of
protecting religion.
Sharing about his visits on RSS mission to Northern parts of the
country, he points that Swayamsevaks here also consisted of
professionals such as Doctors, Engineers, Scientists, Police
officials. Each had a sacred thread. Rich landlords with large
landholdings were also part of them. The responsibility for running
panchayati or block level shibirs was largely in their hands. Dalits
who were landless were exploited. An instance is quoted where a rich
landlord (a swayam sevak) was approached by lease farmer requesting
for delay in paying due to crop failure. Instead the lease farmer was
asked to send his wife and daughters to the landlord. Another instance
was seen where demands of a tribal leader to install Ganesh in a
temple in a tribal dominant locality was requested from Sangh leaders.
This was rejected on the premise that this is reserved only for upper
castes. When finally this was installed, the temple was put on fire.
The author points that while sangh mobilizes Dalits for events such as
Babri Masjid demolition, the ones who instigated from upper caste
continue to be safe. The Dalits who were made to participate became
victims. This was equally true of Gujarat.
The Sangh mobilizes about crores of rupees in the name of Guru
Dakshina. From within Kerala, about Rs. 250 crores is mobilized. Big
industrialists, business persons, contractors, government officials
also donate the RSS. A huge amount is mobilized from across the
country. This is used for creation of communal incidents, planning
terror activities, ending peace and harmony among communities.
The author parts away from RSS to join an alternative. He points that
corporatization and communalization have come together and posing
threats to the security and democratic values and secular fabric of
the nation. Hence he emphasizes on the need for alternative.
The book by Sudheesh Minni is a necessary reading for those who still
have an illusion about the RSS and Sangh Parivar. It also provides an
anatomy and the way the parivar functions. Most importantly it helps
in breaking the myth of RSS being a mere cultural and social
organization working for protection of Hindus. It convinces you that
more than protecting one, its activities are centered on propagating
the idea of eliminating the other. In the idea of building Hindu
identity, its attempt in maintaining caste and class based dominance
becomes clear. It is a welcome reading for those working to expose the
activities of RSS.
Author: T Navin works with an NGO as a Researcher
https://edition.cnn.com/2017/
9 myths about Hinduism, debunked
Updated 2038 GMT (0438 HKT) March 3, 2017
(CNN)Caste. Cows. Karma.
Suhag
Shukla knows that’s how some people outside Hinduism see her religion.
As the co-founder of the Hindu American Foundation, Shukla clarifies
misconceptions all the time.
Shukla knows that’s how some people outside Hinduism see her religion.
As the co-founder of the Hindu American Foundation, Shukla clarifies
misconceptions all the time.
Hinduism
is ancient, though there is no specific date for when it was formed.
The name is a Sanskrit word; Hinduism and Hindu were coined by invaders
who used the terms to refer to the people they encountered when they
crossed the Hindu Kush mountains and arrived at the Indus River.
is ancient, though there is no specific date for when it was formed.
The name is a Sanskrit word; Hinduism and Hindu were coined by invaders
who used the terms to refer to the people they encountered when they
crossed the Hindu Kush mountains and arrived at the Indus River.
Hotel Death: It’s a place of celebration and salvation for souls
In
America, Hinduism’s profile was elevated by Indian immigrants who
brought their customs and rituals with them and perhaps most recently,
by the growing popularity of Hindu teachings like yoga and meditation.
America, Hinduism’s profile was elevated by Indian immigrants who
brought their customs and rituals with them and perhaps most recently,
by the growing popularity of Hindu teachings like yoga and meditation.
Hinduism
is the world’s oldest living religion and the third largest — behind
Christianity and Islam — with more than 1 billion followers. Some argue
that Hinduism is more a way of life than religion. It has no common
creed or church. Nor is it based on the teachings of a founder or holy
book.
is the world’s oldest living religion and the third largest — behind
Christianity and Islam — with more than 1 billion followers. Some argue
that Hinduism is more a way of life than religion. It has no common
creed or church. Nor is it based on the teachings of a founder or holy
book.
Myth No. 1: There are 330 million Hindu gods
Reality: There is one supreme God that cannot be fully known or understood.
Hindus
are encouraged to relate to God in the way that suits them best, like
worshipping many deities who are believed to be manifestations of God.
The trimurti or three main deities are Brahma, the creator; Vishnu, the
preserver; and Shiva, the destroyer. That’s why Hinduism is often
thought of as polytheistic. It is not.
are encouraged to relate to God in the way that suits them best, like
worshipping many deities who are believed to be manifestations of God.
The trimurti or three main deities are Brahma, the creator; Vishnu, the
preserver; and Shiva, the destroyer. That’s why Hinduism is often
thought of as polytheistic. It is not.
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But
there’s debate on the proper terminology for Hinduism. Some call it a
monistic religion, derived from the belief that everything in the
universe is part of one substance or nature. Some, including Shukla, say
Hindusim is henotheistic, which is the worship of one god without
denying the existence of other gods. Others, say it is monotheistic.
there’s debate on the proper terminology for Hinduism. Some call it a
monistic religion, derived from the belief that everything in the
universe is part of one substance or nature. Some, including Shukla, say
Hindusim is henotheistic, which is the worship of one god without
denying the existence of other gods. Others, say it is monotheistic.
Myth No. 2: Hindus are idol worshippers.
Reality: Hindus worship a reminder of God.
No
Hindu will say he or she is worshipping an idol. Instead, Hindus
believe a physical representation of God — in the form of an idol -
helps them focus on an aspect of prayer or meditation.
Hindu will say he or she is worshipping an idol. Instead, Hindus
believe a physical representation of God — in the form of an idol -
helps them focus on an aspect of prayer or meditation.
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For instance, a person who has just opened up a new business may worship Ganesh, the elephant god who represents success.
Myth No. 3: Hindus worship cows
Reality: Hindus do not pray to cows but they do regard all creation and all life as sacred.
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Hindus
believe every living thing has a soul. It is true, however, that cows
hold a special place in Hindu society. That’s why Hindus refrain from
eating beef. Cows are seen as gentle, maternal figures that are
providers of milk and other forms of sustenance. They are honored for
their value.
believe every living thing has a soul. It is true, however, that cows
hold a special place in Hindu society. That’s why Hindus refrain from
eating beef. Cows are seen as gentle, maternal figures that are
providers of milk and other forms of sustenance. They are honored for
their value.
Myth No. 4: All Hindus are vegetarians
Reality: A majority of Hindus eat meat.
But
about 30 percent do not. That stems from a fundamental belief in
ahimsa, the principle of non-violence. Since all living things are
manifestations of God, violence against them is considered contrary to
the natural balance of the universe.
about 30 percent do not. That stems from a fundamental belief in
ahimsa, the principle of non-violence. Since all living things are
manifestations of God, violence against them is considered contrary to
the natural balance of the universe.
Myth No. 5: Hinduism supports a discriminatory caste system
Reality: Caste discrimination is rooted not in religion but culture.
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Caste
was an ancient system of occupational class delineated in Hindu texts
that over the years developed into a rigid social hierarchy. The lowest
castes, or untouchables, were marginalized and faced persecution. But
many modern Hindus have argued that caste-based discrimination is not
intrinsic to Hinduism and should not be thought of as religiously
sanctioned.
was an ancient system of occupational class delineated in Hindu texts
that over the years developed into a rigid social hierarchy. The lowest
castes, or untouchables, were marginalized and faced persecution. But
many modern Hindus have argued that caste-based discrimination is not
intrinsic to Hinduism and should not be thought of as religiously
sanctioned.
Myth No. 6: Women are subservient in Hinduism
Reality: Not because of religion.
In
fact, one attribute that differentiates Hinduism from say, Christianity
or Islam, is that it recognizes forms of God as feminine. Hindus revere
Shakti, or the personification of God’s energy through a female figure.
fact, one attribute that differentiates Hinduism from say, Christianity
or Islam, is that it recognizes forms of God as feminine. Hindus revere
Shakti, or the personification of God’s energy through a female figure.
Some
of the most commonly worshipped goddesses are Parvati, a primary form
of Shakti; Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom; and Lakshmi, goddess of
prosperity.
of the most commonly worshipped goddesses are Parvati, a primary form
of Shakti; Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom; and Lakshmi, goddess of
prosperity.
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Women
in India may not be equal with men but again, that is not because of
religion but culture and people using religion to keep women down. This
is akin, perhaps, to Islamic societies forcing women to cover up from
head to toe.
in India may not be equal with men but again, that is not because of
religion but culture and people using religion to keep women down. This
is akin, perhaps, to Islamic societies forcing women to cover up from
head to toe.
“I don’t think there
is a basis to disregard women in our religion,” Shukla says. “The Vedas
(scripture) don’t give those instructions.”
is a basis to disregard women in our religion,” Shukla says. “The Vedas
(scripture) don’t give those instructions.”
Myth No. 7: Hindu women wearing ‘red dots’ on their foreheads are married
Reality: Sometimes.
A
red dot was once a symbol of marriage for Hindu women. Today, the dot,
or bindi, is largely decorative. Girls and women — married and single -
wear bindis of all colors as fashion statements. A tilak, also a mark
on the forehead, has religious significance. It’s generally made with
sandalwood paste, ashes or red turmeric and can be in the form of lines
or a dot.
red dot was once a symbol of marriage for Hindu women. Today, the dot,
or bindi, is largely decorative. Girls and women — married and single -
wear bindis of all colors as fashion statements. A tilak, also a mark
on the forehead, has religious significance. It’s generally made with
sandalwood paste, ashes or red turmeric and can be in the form of lines
or a dot.
Myth No. 8: The Bhagavad Gita is like the Bible
Reality: There is not one central, authoritative book in Hinduism.
But
Hinduism is rich in scripture with a vast collection of ancient
religious writings. Hindus believe God revealed truths to wise men who
passed them on for thousands of years through a rich oral tradition. The
scriptures include the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas and the
Bhagavad Gita, or Song of God.
Hinduism is rich in scripture with a vast collection of ancient
religious writings. Hindus believe God revealed truths to wise men who
passed them on for thousands of years through a rich oral tradition. The
scriptures include the Vedas, the Upanishads, the Puranas and the
Bhagavad Gita, or Song of God.
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Part
of the epic tale, Mahabharata, the 700-verse Gita is the world’s
longest poem and takes the form of a dialog on a battlefield between a
prince, Arjuna, and Krishna. It captures the core beliefs of Hinduism
but not all Hindus read the Gita.
of the epic tale, Mahabharata, the 700-verse Gita is the world’s
longest poem and takes the form of a dialog on a battlefield between a
prince, Arjuna, and Krishna. It captures the core beliefs of Hinduism
but not all Hindus read the Gita.
Myth No. 9: Karma is fatalistic
Reality: Everyone has the ability to choose life’s actions.
This
is the theory behind karma: for every action a person sets in motion,
there is a corresponding reaction. Hindus believe they have to face the
consequences of past actions. Each person creates his or her destiny
with deeds. The ultimate goal is to have karma that will free a soul and
gain moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
is the theory behind karma: for every action a person sets in motion,
there is a corresponding reaction. Hindus believe they have to face the
consequences of past actions. Each person creates his or her destiny
with deeds. The ultimate goal is to have karma that will free a soul and
gain moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
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Published on Aug 14, 2012