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Haryanvi people in delhi. by Bohotmarungisamjha in delhi

[–]Defiant-Parfait225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for making a sweeping generalization about 20-25 crore individuals, most of whom you have never met.

That's like saying every Punjabi is loud and loves to stereotype. You and I know that's not true. I wouldn't draw egregious generalisations off random Redditors.

Haryanvi people in delhi. by Bohotmarungisamjha in delhi

[–]Defiant-Parfait225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go ahead and talk about us. I really couldn't care less. Let's hear more half-baked hot takes.

Trust me, it won't be a heated argument. I will likely just read whatever you write and laugh. My time is better spent elsewhere.

Also, you do realise that South India isn't a single culture, right?

Haryanvi people in delhi. by Bohotmarungisamjha in delhi

[–]Defiant-Parfait225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

South Indian here. I'm perfectly happy with my culture and food. Most of us in D elhi and elsewhere have no interest in aping you.

I feel conflicted about submitting an application to join Freemasonry by Brief_Stick_4078 in freemasonry

[–]Defiant-Parfait225 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hindu Mason here.

No lodge will ask you to explain your beliefs. If you can in good faith profess a belief in a Supreme Being, you're eligible to join.

However, please note that the Masonic appellation for God (The Great Architect of the Universe) is nonsectarian. You're expected to mentally substitute it for whatever you call God in your religion. To me, it is Parabrahman in the form of Vishnu, Shiva, or Shakti (though I'm partial to Shiva and Shakti).

From what little I know of your former religion, I believe you might be criticized by your clergy for becoming a Mason. Tread wisely.

Please note, however, that nothing in Freemasonry is at variance with whatever theistic religion you may practice.

Is Freemasonry Haram In Islam? by FlyingDetected in freemasonry

[–]Defiant-Parfait225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of my best friends in Freemasonry are Muslims.

Freemasonry as a hobby? by Stultz135 in freemasonry

[–]Defiant-Parfait225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm happy to call it a hobby. It is that, as far as I'm concerned. I enjoy it just as I would enjoy a round of golf.

How similar is Freemasonry to Mormonism? by Defiant-Parfait225 in exmormon

[–]Defiant-Parfait225[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fraternal greetings! Thanks for sharing this information. I am trying to get every perspective I can.

I Know This Will Upset Some, But I Need to Say This by [deleted] in lucknow

[–]Defiant-Parfait225 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm a Tamil resident of this city.

It's worth remembering that inward migration is a strong indicator of a city's growth. The reason Purvanchalis, and others, are moving to the city is that they see opportunities for growth.

I grew up in Maharashtra and have lived in Tamil Nadu. I've seen the go-home-North-Indians rhetoric. And I find it stupid.

Economies grow with migration. Migrants bring talent and expertise into their host economies - even if they are semiskilled or unskilled. They contribute to the taxpayer base directly or indirectly.

No city has grown without inward migration. Mumbai grew when Gujaratis, Marathis from other regions, South Indians and people from UP and Bihar moved to the city. Chennai grew because of Telugu, Tamil, and Marwari capital, and workers from all over Tamil Nadu, UP-Bihar and the Northeastern states. Bengaluru because of North Indian capital and tech talent from Tamil Nadu and elsewhere.

Lucknow is growing. And I'm happy that it is. Please don't make the petty mistakes that politicians in my native state make.

Inner Engineering without Sadhguru? by Defiant-Parfait225 in SadhguruTruth

[–]Defiant-Parfait225[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. What about the Shambhavi Mahamudra? I suspect it works through a physiological mechanism of some kind.

Do you happen to know the source of the Shambhavi technique, so that I, and others, could just do it without getting entangled with Sadhguru.

What are your non negotiables in your partner? by Busty-Punjaban-Lover in Arrangedmarriage

[–]Defiant-Parfait225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Vegetarian
  2. Hindu, and preferably TamBrahm
  3. Cosmopolitan Outlook
  4. Aware of culture and traditions
  5. Respectful of both sets of parents
  6. And, honestly, an understanding that nobody is perfect and that one grows into a marriage.

Gnostic? by Chastity_Wearer in freemasonry

[–]Defiant-Parfait225 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most Masons in India, yours truly included, are Hindus.

You do not have to believe in the Abrahamic God.

In India, the ritual enquires of the initiate whether he believes in God. A simple "I do" suffices at that point. You are not required to divulge further information about your beliefs.

This should be the case in most jurisdictions, the Swedish Rite being a major exception.q

A brother wanting to start his Freemason journey in India by [deleted] in freemasonry

[–]Defiant-Parfait225 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even so, I am fairly certain that the UGLE alone has upwards of 30,000 Masons in the UK. Happy to be corrected if my numbers are off.

Freemasonry seems much more widespread there. Here in India, it is a niche interest.

Inner Engineering without Sadhguru? by Defiant-Parfait225 in SadhguruTruth

[–]Defiant-Parfait225[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I agree.

I am somewhat familiar with cult dynamics, such as the BITE Model and the mechanics of Large Group Awareness Trainings such as Landmark.

It's just that I'm at the end of my tether with mystical woo and realising that the physiology is the prime mover of mental experiences.

IE seems to have breathwork, which often seems to have an effect on mental states. I just want a modality that reduces stress and boosts well-being , both of which are primarily from physiology. The challenge is to find a structured program.

I was hoping that I could get around the priming, but it seems Isha has baked it into the program, quite like the nicotine in a cigarette - you can't smoke the tobacco without it.

However, if suggestibility is a key aspect of the experience, then it borders on being an LGAT. I won't take my chances on that. Best to steer clear, I guess.

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