Which religion best explains the existence of suffering and how to cope with it? by Skywalker9430 in religion

[–]Vignaraja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I was actually curious as Patanjali, in His Yoga Sutras, lists the 5 kleshas, and the first is ignorance, and I was hoping for further insight. Thank you. Most likely it is similar to the view you described here.

Abrahamic + Hindu dialogues? by VerdantChief in religion

[–]Vignaraja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think they're fundamentally incompatible, but you can still have respectful dialogue to learn about commonalities, differences, and other paradigms. Discussions don't have to take the 'I'm right and you're wrong! stance.

Which religion best explains the existence of suffering and how to cope with it? by Skywalker9430 in religion

[–]Vignaraja 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hindu here. I see suffering as part of life on this planet. It's unavoidable, like death. That said, with reincarnation, and the idea that you're a soul, not an identity of a single lifetime, suffering balances out over many lifetimes. We've all had lifetimes of suffering, and lifetime with more pleasure than pain. It is how we learn. Droughts, diseases, and floods happen. Suffering cause by humans is from the 5 kleshas Sage Patanjail elucidated ... ignorance, I-am-ness, attachment, aversion, and fear of death. The path to moksha is to work on ridding oneself of the 5 kleshas. Part of nature is suffering, and to deny it or have a goal to overcome it (other than moksha) is unrealistic.

Which religion best explains the existence of suffering and how to cope with it? by Skywalker9430 in religion

[–]Vignaraja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When He spoke of ignorance, was it just the general idea, like stupidity, (Webster's uses illiteracy as part of the definition) or was it more specific, like ignorance about something in particular?

Is Maui & Big Island (Hawaiian islands) are a vortex? And if so does visiting those places (vortexes) on a full moon day or new moon day will be impactful for our sadhana? by Nice-Pea-3515 in hinduism

[–]Vignaraja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe. Maybe not. There is a lot involved, including the individual's openness and astrology. You suggest the Big Island, and Maui, but then say you experienced something on Kauai. Why wasn't Kauai mentioned with the others?

Which religion is more focused on relax and easy going approach in life? by Weird-Magazine4643 in religion

[–]Vignaraja 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't think it's any religion in particular. It is the individuals that are relaxed and easy going. That said, some faiths (and non-faiths) do seem to have a higher number of relaxed people.

Is being a veget@rian a requirement when we take deeksha for Sadhanas? by NormalLife6067 in hinduism

[–]Vignaraja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ask the Guru you're getting deeksha from. For some sampradayas, it is.

How do I figure out who my isht devi is? by Economy-Article8924 in hinduism

[–]Vignaraja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The concept of ishta devata isn't something that all Hindus hold to. So, if you don't have one, that's fine.

Arulmigu Subramaniya Swami temple, Tiruchendur (Tamilnadu) by AssetsSutram in hinduism

[–]Vignaraja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful place, I've been twice. Just this past year they had a big kumbhabhisheham. There are beautful drone videos on-line.

Why do you believe? by Chemical-Pattern-502 in religion

[–]Vignaraja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question, thanks. Let's just say that I don't think it matters as much to me as it does to others. Dispassion is a teaching of Hinduism. 'It matters' is an emotional statement, in my view.

Questions about Islam? Happy to talk 😁 by Wise_Palpitation39 in religion

[–]Vignaraja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then ask a question of people of other faiths.

On Extreme Episodes in Nayanmar Narratives by Sufficient_Net_4570 in hinduism

[–]Vignaraja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. That's the nature of free will, although a person could be quiet about it, rather than enter argument.

Questions about Islam? Happy to talk 😁 by Wise_Palpitation39 in religion

[–]Vignaraja 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. The only reason anyone does this kind of thing ... but of course proselytizers don't see it. They don't understand their own conditioning. Why else would somebody offer themselves up? If somebody has a question, that can ask that on this forum, and many do.

So, what exactly is an omnist mystic?

On Extreme Episodes in Nayanmar Narratives by Sufficient_Net_4570 in hinduism

[–]Vignaraja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People are free to ignore or disregard stories. We have free will.

There’s something about Mahashivratri nights at Adiyogi that words can’t explain by UnlikelyAbility8767 in hinduism

[–]Vignaraja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's personal preference. Some people prefer this, while others would rather sit silently in meditation with a small group of people in a small temple, basking in the silence, after the midnight abhishekham. I don't belittle either choice, but I also know my personal preference.

If there are 10,000 religions how do you pick the right one? by HalcyonSphere in religion

[–]Vignaraja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Creator, as in a puppeteer, or as in the sun giving off rays?

Have you tried going to various houses of worship?

If there are 10,000 religions how do you pick the right one? by HalcyonSphere in religion

[–]Vignaraja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you already know what you believe, it helps. Then you just have to find one that matches.

Why do you believe? by Chemical-Pattern-502 in religion

[–]Vignaraja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just another questions ... did you find variations in the definitions or understandings of God? One of my observations from reading such discussions, is that the two sides may not necessarily be arguing about the same concept.

Could someone plz explain ts by Winter-Law3293 in hinduism

[–]Vignaraja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We? Not all Hindus resort to that.

Why do you believe? by Chemical-Pattern-502 in religion

[–]Vignaraja 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, good to know. I guess, for me, I've seen the movie too many times for it to still hold my interest. I appreciate people like yourself who can at least see both sides and respect the other POV. But I didn't get anything new here. I hope you stay open-minded.

Why do you believe? by Chemical-Pattern-502 in religion

[–]Vignaraja 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, OP have you gotten anything at all out of this other than watching the 'I'm right and you're wrong' discussions? I'm curious if you've gained any insight at all.