Value of Prayer

[Srikrishna Ghadiyaram]

Hari Om !!

Nanda Chandran's point is relevant. But, I do not
comprehend what he is trying to say.

--- nanda chandran <vpcnk at HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >On the contrary, Hinduism presents a very deep
> philosophy.

Don't you agree with this ? (in contrast to Islam or
Christianity ) ?

>If we go by >the
> >advaita school, it presents a complete path to
> realizing the >Brahman
> >within.

Don't you agree with this ? (in contrast to Islam or
Christianity ) ?

>If we follow the Bhakti tradition of
> Vaishnavism, the >entire
> >discussion is on our various  relationships to
> Vishnu and on >how to
> >elevate ourselves to spiritual realms.

Don't you agree with this ? (in contrast to Islam or
Christianity ) ?

>So, here
> religion is a >lot more
> >than mere regulation. It is an internalized
> process.
>

Don't you agree with this ? (in contrast to Islam or
Christianity ) ?

> This view is quite in line with modern notions of
> "Hinduism" which using
> inspiring concepts from the Vedic texts like the
> Upanishads, is presented as
> "liberated" and "free" in contrast to "restrictive"
> Semitic religions.
>
> This is far from the truth and the origins of such
> false views lie in the
> propoganda of the "secularist/leftist" intelligensia
> in India who desire to
> liberate "Hinduism" (whatever that might be) from
> its "pointless" rituals
> and "unscientific" dogma.
>

Then what is the truth ?

> >That is why Hinduism has survived without a
> centralized figure, preceptor
> >or >organization. It is very common to come across
> a Hindu who may rarely
> > >visit a temple, but perform all "sadhanas" within
> the 4 walls of his
> > >home.
>
> Don't we have Shankaraachaaryaas or the Sri
> Vaishnava Jeers or the
> Madhvaachaaryaas? Are they not central figures and
> preceptors for the
> various sects within "Hinduism"?
>
> Don't we have the mathaas of the various sects -
> don't they represent
> organization?
>
> Sure none of them by themselves might represent "all
> Hindus" - but still
> each represents a particular section of Hindus even
> as  Catholic or
> Protestant churches represents only a particular
> section of the Christian
> population in the West.
>
>

You are right. We survive inspite of diversity of Gods
and methods etc. which give scope to much argument.
That is all meant by our thought. Of course, my doubt
is not on this view of yours. Please clarify the first
point.

Om Namo Narayanaya !!

Srikrishna

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