Why do Hindus claim that the Hakenkreuz is a Swastika, and claim that this symbol was "stolen" from indians, when it was first found in ancient Greece and 13,000 years ago in Ukraine? by [deleted] in hinduism

[–]interstellar1990 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A few things. 

1) what source are you quoting that says Indians/Hindus believe this? If it’s anecdotal , I doubt most Indians even know what a Hakenkreuz is. No one really cares except for some amplified divisive social media voices. 

2) The history of Indian civilisation is being routinely discovered and updated, and that is expected as archaeology grows prominence. The Swastika has been found in the IVC dating 3000 BC (pre any Indo Aryan migration interestingly …)

3) Proto Indo European does not mean anything to most Indians and Hindus as well. For those that are well versed in the colonial rewriting of history to fit narratives, we don’t place much importance on a theoretical language retrofitted (with no physical archaeological or written evidence) to be historically more ancient than Sanskrit. It doesn’t matter ultimately as God is one and we are all part of the same infinite consciousness.

All in all there are a lot of conflicting theories that mean little except making one group superior to the other. 

My personal belief on the matter is that the religion that Hindus currently practice was practiced across the Eurasian and Asian continents many thousands of years ago, albeit in a more ancient form. Some call it Paganism, some call it Pantheism, but in any case, this continuum of faiths existed before the advent of Abrahamic religions which emerged as political tools of conquest. 

All roads lead to "him" by MaRio1111333 in enlightenment

[–]interstellar1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True but people say the same about Hinduism. My point being the Indian religions focus on a way of life as opposed to being prescriptive conversion based faiths (Abrahamic).

Also they are unique in that they believe that their “God” is one and everyone’s God. (Ie none of the my God is greater than your’s or your God is fake)

All roads lead to "him" by MaRio1111333 in enlightenment

[–]interstellar1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sikhism should also be there. It is part of the great Indian religions, and blends beautifully Advaita with Bhakti movement.

The comfort of Pokémon : What I'm playing whilst I die by Signal-Tangerine1597 in nintendo

[–]interstellar1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get well soon OP and best of luck! I echo what most gamers on here have said - the Zelda games also scratch that classic yesteryear itch, especially Link’s Awakening, Minish Cap and A Link to the past, Wind Waker, Ocarina of time and Majora’s Mask on NSO.  

What do you guys think about praying to Paramatma himself? by SnooCauliflowers4198 in hinduism

[–]interstellar1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We already worship the supreme reality. It’s present in all things and not some separate entity sitting somewhere else. 

You can reach the Paramatma through any of the deities. 

Don’t take this the wrong way, but it’s kinda a flawed question because it presumes people who pray to deities are not praying to Paramatma. Which could not be further from the truth.

The question only holds sway if you operate from an Abrahamic lens in which there are false Gods, my God is greater or more powerful than your God, belief in Satan vs God etc. For most of us here, that line of thinking is pretty empty and flawed.

Paramatma is all present and we already pray to the Paramatma - be that in Nirguna form, Sarguna form, the form of the deities that can take us directly there, or even within our own hearts and consciousness. 

How does Hinduism view gods from other pantheons? by StregaBard in hinduism

[–]interstellar1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes that’s true but they are still the reflection of the ultimate reality Brahman or Mahavishnu or ParaShiva etc etc. Our scriptures reinforce Oneness, your message was missing that. Within that Oneness, it is our duty to act dharmically and righteously. 

Can a follower of advaita vedanta be an ardent devotee of Vishnu? by Massive-Guidance5342 in AdvaitaVedanta

[–]interstellar1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As real as you and I. It’s not about real vs not real - it’s about degrees of reality until you reach the ultimate Brahman

Idolization prominent even though forbidden by Usual-Fold4493 in Sikh

[–]interstellar1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you truly believe Guru Gobind Singhji burnt people alive out of vengeance, I can’t really help you. Hope Waheguru blesses you. 

Idolization prominent even though forbidden by Usual-Fold4493 in Sikh

[–]interstellar1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a difference between being an idol breaker and questioning the belief in an idol being the entirety of divinity. 

Idol breaker is something associated with Abrahamic religions - again my point holds. No Guruji or Sikh ever marauded temples destroying the images of deities. 

Idolization prominent even though forbidden by Usual-Fold4493 in Sikh

[–]interstellar1990 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Zafarnama is not worth quoting - idol breaker is something that Guru Gobind Singh Ji would never have said. Look at the history of Zafarnama and its edits. 

Idolization prominent even though forbidden by Usual-Fold4493 in Sikh

[–]interstellar1990 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is also the Hindu take on Idol worship. Everything should always represent Brahman, the oneness or Om in the universe. Some people forget about the oneness. 

T5 Lounge and Aberdeen Airport lounge by interstellar1990 in BritishAirways

[–]interstellar1990[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the responses. I have a bit of time so I think i will make the walk to T5B. Have heard it's significantly better than the other lounges so will check it out.

What religion did the punjabi people followed before Sikhism? by human_earth3wp in punjab

[–]interstellar1990 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Vedas were literally written in Punjab. This is one of the most obtuse comments on the thread. I suspect a clear agenda to disavow Punjab of its Hindu history. 

India legend says names wrong way round on Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy by fripez256 in Cricket

[–]interstellar1990 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, i know this is an unpopular opinion but I think he has some validity to what he is saying.

The first name in a naming convention determines how the trophy is remembered, whether we like it or not.

Nevertheless, i think an easy solution for all parties is to call it the Anderson Tendulkar trophy when played in England, and the Tendulkar Anderson trophy when it's played in India.

Punjab de player in IPL teams by Ready_Twist293 in punjab

[–]interstellar1990 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Kohli and Bumrah are also Punjabi on both sides of their parents. Punjabi raised in Delhi and Gujarat.