Are we all Becoming Hindu?

Hello mrakobesie!!! I don't think most people are converting into Hindu religion as being prevailed in the world. But I can agree that many people are very much impressed with the teachings of the Vedh and have started thinking like the teaching in the Vedh. But the religious practice we can find in our society is almost totally different than what is written in the Vedh. Many people have never read the Vedh at all though being Hindu. People are just going on with the superstitions that come from the older generation and they are being transferring from generation to generation. While in the Vedh, there is no definition of multiple god, today you can find thousands of gods and goddesses in Hinduism. This I believe is the weak point of Hinduism. Me, born myself in a Hindu family, don't believe in the religious practices of Hinduism. It is just because the people have forgotten the real meaning of dharma. People pray, but pray for themselves, and not with the compassion for others, which is not the real dharma as described in the Vedh. My belief is more towards Buddhism, and that includes the reincarnation too. Actually Buddhism started with the backgrounds of Hinduism. By this statement, I mean that Lord Buddha, at that time learnt many things from the Rishis about the existence of life. But he was not completely satisfied. Hinduism was the real basis, and Siddharta Gautama started to search the truth by his own and finally got enlightened. And so there are many similarities in Hinduism and Buddhism like in the law of karma. Actually the difference is created by the present practices. I believe that the concept or logic in the Vedanta very much logical that catches our attention and allow us to think like the concept of emptiness of this world and we being just an excellent observers.

yes, hinduism is more great than other religions, and many people of other religions are starting to notice that, infact only in this religion, that there is tolerance, love, truth, etc., so hinduism is great,and it is the religion to be. you can be of any religion, but practice hinduism, hinduism does not say leave your religion, infact it says embrace all religion, thats hinduism.

hi mrakobesie .. i did read your feedback in some comments Hinduism is "way of life" towards GOD . It is more spiritual. In hinduism , the idol praying is a "practice" as it assists in the "sence of focus" - the idol also indicates spiritual hospitality hindus pray to "mother earth", "fire", "sun", "moon", "planets", some animals, some plants as they believe in "spiritual existence" in them The term "religion" is not there in "hinduism" The term "convert" is not there in "hinduism" The "way of life" thought in hinduism suits all walk of life Karma, decides the future and the journey of each soul Most 'westerners" are exposed to hindu practices such at "meditation" & "yoga" which awakens "spirituality' of a person

I am an SD-ite(that is Hindu for you)because I was born one. That is the way it is in Hinduism.In good old days when India was at the peak of her home-grown glory, many creeds and races came ointo the country. They saw the religion practiced here; first they might not have understood anything. They lived here picked up the ideas and merged into the majority. That is the only way one becomes a Hindu. There is no conversion ritual though one sect of Hinduism called the Arya Samaj has developed a full-fledged ritual for conversion. Since The Vedas-- the authoritative Scriptures of Hinduism are quite rich in ritual, it is no wonder that hey could "create" one for conversion. But this is only true of an extreme miniscule minority group. The mainstream doesn't still believe in conversion. Further, the complexity of this "religion" has made the remark, "Hinduism is not a religion, but a way of life." You would find many educated Hindus saying this. Perhaps this complexity is also responsible for the nebulous term "Hinduism".By comparative standards in every path fitting into the definition of a religion there is [B]one prescribed belief system[/B]. When you take a look at Hinduism that is simply not possible. This is the reason why most people have to come up with that statement. Not only in worship, but even in a defining philosophy Hinduism has such a variety that one is often baffled that how they can all coexist!?! This is the root of principle of tolerance. In short Hinduism accommodates right from the Atheist to the tough to grasp Philosophy of Monism(called Advaita Vedanta). You could have anything in between.

You know waht hinduism taughts "It says that it doesnot not matter what you think or belief . If you are catholic then you belief yourself or you belief islam! It never says to convert yourself in Hindu . Be what you are!!!! This religion is only a way to your help. You will never find any preacher saying that be a hindu or something like that it just asks you to belief in this religion for your help." I dunno belief that changing religion is a way to your liberasim. Just be yourself and follow waht you like , since if you go deeply through it you will belief that it is based on whole science. well for your kind information i am a Hindu.

Hi mrakobesie, u have to see any religion at close quarters to be disillusioned with it. :-) Well, for one I dont believe Hinduism is a relgion. It is a philosophy. Actually that is what I read somewhere. The philosophy states that there are many ways to reach god. So each way has to be respected. That is the reason the Hindus have so many gods, and each one is respected. They have also been linked with subsequently thought of stories. Unfortunately, the priests have a habit of confining the beauty of any religion. Hinduism also suffered the same fate. This is the reason scriptures, which are subjective versions, are something I am sceptical about. Just like u r sceptical about Christ being the only way to reach heavenly father. Does it really matter to which religion we belong, as long as we believe that somebody created life, and earth, and sun and moon, and us, and if we behave petulantly, he will give us some of the things we ask? Resurrection, or reincarnation is actually cryptical way of stating what our friend Einstein said. The other reason it could have come up is to give plausible explanation for some unfortunate happenings - "karma". In truth there is nothing like that. And the ritual of burning has two good logical reasons, first - it does not require costly land for burying. Secondly, there will not be any decomposed versions emerging like those in Michael Jackson's thriller. :-) I believe all religions are good and sane, sans the subejctive additions by the priests over the last several years.

Oh yes, I read about this in the papers and on the net too and was no less amazed and amused than you are. From all that I come across here at mylot and read in the various newspapers, Christianity is safe and sound and Islam is spreading its wings with profligacy. Hinduism has always been a marginalized religion, confined only to India and Indians. Though I have seen groups like ISKON converting Christians to Hindu faith, my idea was that it was more an exception than the norm (and I still believe this). The main attraction towards Hinduism is its freedom and flexibility to choose your own path. And of course there are some extra benefits of Hinduism which are not religious but enormously beneficial…mainly yoga and meditation. Both these do not need the stamp of religion but they are associated with Hinduism so I think non-Hindus who practice meditation and yoga for physical and mental benefit, gradually get drawn to Hinduism in search of more mental and physical peace and proper balance. However, I think non-Hindu should be more cautious in their approach towards this religion coz its full of frauds too, who take advantage of the lose nature of this religion. Pure Hinduism is monotheist in nature, does not require any idol or temple, and is a study in nature and self…it is rather a self-awakening process without any fixed path. I think Hinduism is the most secure and confident of all religion and that is why it allows its followers to take any path they wish to.

I am very happy that some people in USA have started noticing Hinduism. I am a Hindu from India, and please not that we do not convert people into Hinduism. You cannot convert into a Hindu, you have to be born as a Hindu. At the same time we are very happy if some follows our beliefs and cultures. I have not yet gone through the link which you have given, as it is night in India, and I hope to go through it maybe in the coming days. I am very happy that you like Hinduism, even though I am a Hindu, I know only a very few things about this great religion, but there are some very good scholors of Hinduism in Mylot, who will be able to tell you more about our religion.

i don't know about us and hiduism new religioustrend in the us as the article speaks about!!In reality i liv ein europe and so here the percentage of hinduism is really low may be some people coming from india or asian countries can follow this religion but in other cases seldom we heard about hindu religion or mass-conversion as well!! May be some people can find more sense in this religion than others but i guess this is a personal choice and so everyone have own motivation to change or choose a religion or as you to be atheist!!

I agree with you that Hinduism tells that you can follow any religion or teachings to reach God. It does not compel any one to join this religion or even requests any one to join. That is why Hindus are broadminded in religious matters. This is perhaps one of the reasons Hinduism is not showing much progress as other religions.

I'm a proud Catholic who believes in the teachings of the Church; there is no way in the world you could ever mark me as being a Hindu or a member of some other faith. While I disagree with the mantra that there are many ways to God, I don't have the right to force someone to believe what I believe. All I can do is live my faith to the best of my ability because actions speak much louder than words.

its great to be a hindu, to know about its greatness, one should just follow it, even not being an hindu, you could still follow and practice it., Thats hindusim

Hello, It is a nice point you have raised. Myself being a Hindu I agree with your view point. Actually we can consider Hiduism to be more of a way of life than religion.Hinduism never says it is the only religion . It teaches tolerance towards all other religions. AS you have said it believes God is love and lives within each life. Happy mylotting

Whether we are changing religion or changing our train of though, one thing is for sure...if you miss the train ride on this one, you may end up living a life of hellish regrets. Live for the moment with all your heart's intention focused on the good things in life.