NEW DELHI, INDIA (TIMES OF INDIA) — A court in Russia has dismissed a case that sought a ban on the Gita. Hindus in Russia on Wednesday won the case when Tomsk city court in Siberia dismissed the plea from state prosecutors. The court rejected the appeal against a Dec 27 verdict given by a lower court in Tomsk.
"We have won the case. The court has dismissed the state prosecutors' appeal," an elated Sadhu Priya das, a devotee of the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) in Russia told IANS over phone from Tomsk.
The case relates to Tomsk state prosecutor's filing a petition in June 2011 seeking a ban on a Russian translation of Bhagavat-gita As It Is written by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON, claiming that it was "extremist" in nature and spread "social discord".
The Gita was first published in Russia in 1788 and since then it has been republished many times in various translations.
The controversial Russian translation of Bhagavat-gita As It Is was carried out by the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The book was translated into more than 60 languages.
Read the complete story, with many interesting comments, here.
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NEW DELHI: A court in Russia has dismissed a case that sought a ban on the Gita.
Hindus in Russia on Wednesday won the case when Tomsk city court in Siberia dismissed the plea from state prosecutors.
The court rejected the appeal against a Dec 27 verdict given by a lower court in Tomsk.
"We have won the case. The court has dismissed the state prosecutors' appeal," an elated Sadhu Priya Das, a devotee of the ISKCON (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) in Russia told IANS over phone from Tomsk.
The case relates to Tomsk state prosecutor's filing a petition in June 2011 seeking a ban on a Russian translation of "Bhagwat Gita: As It Is" written by A.C. Bhaktived Swami Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON, claiming that it was "extremist" in
nature and spread "social discord".
The Gita was first published in Russia in 1788 and since then it has been republished many times in various translations.
The controversial Russian translation of "Bhagavad Gita: As It Is" was carried out by founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) A C Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. The book was translated into more than 60 languages.
Readers' opinions (342)
Murali Krsna Dasa (Boston, Ma.USA)
49 mins ago (08:23 PM)
I am so happy that the Russian people are now hearing about and discussing Krishna's name and teachings. This is all the prophesy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu carried out by His dear pure devotee, Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and his BG "As it is" translation. Wonderful to see!
49 mins ago (08:23 PM)
I am so happy that the Russian people are now hearing about and discussing Krishna's name and teachings. This is all the prophesy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu carried out by His dear pure devotee, Srila AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and his BG "As it is" translation. Wonderful to see!
Nandu (World) replies to Quran - cause of muslims remaining backward
1 hr ago (08:02 PM)
Why, why, why do you need to make this a religious quarrel, and with Muslims. As a Hindu myself, I weep when my co-religionists do this everytime. Plese build bridges, or stay put - do not throw stones.
1 hr ago (08:02 PM)
Why, why, why do you need to make this a religious quarrel, and with Muslims. As a Hindu myself, I weep when my co-religionists do this everytime. Plese build bridges, or stay put - do not throw stones.
15 Years before (Heart of India) replies to Nandu
10 mins ago (09:02 PM)
15 years before, I used to think the same ... but how much ever we draw the Om with a Cross and a crescent, peace only happens when its thought about by everyone equally ........ Seeing the muslim ruled states, seeing the indian history partitions, hearing about Article 370 ... seeing the terrorism in many places ......Seeing the world over , you STILL DO NOT GET THE IDEA DO YOU?
10 mins ago (09:02 PM)
15 years before, I used to think the same ... but how much ever we draw the Om with a Cross and a crescent, peace only happens when its thought about by everyone equally ........ Seeing the muslim ruled states, seeing the indian history partitions, hearing about Article 370 ... seeing the terrorism in many places ......Seeing the world over , you STILL DO NOT GET THE IDEA DO YOU?
vijay gautam (chandigarh) replies to ThePatriot
1 hr ago (08:06 PM)
Only philosophers can understand the problems of the world.The only problem with this world is that they don`t understand philosophers.Epitaph on Marx`s Grave
1 hr ago (08:06 PM)
Only philosophers can understand the problems of the world.The only problem with this world is that they don`t understand philosophers.Epitaph on Marx`s Grave
Indian (India)
1 hr ago (07:33 PM)
WTF the whole country is full of religious fanatics, so much hate towards others, and most of these guys dont a s**t about their own religion and why they do things that their ancestors did without using their brain. Religion in my country is just an excuse to KILL each other and there are so many a*****s willing to kill in the name of religion. And the f*****g govt. too play second fiddle to these morons. There is hope for this country only if the govt. stop doing a priests work.
1 hr ago (07:33 PM)
WTF the whole country is full of religious fanatics, so much hate towards others, and most of these guys dont a s**t about their own religion and why they do things that their ancestors did without using their brain. Religion in my country is just an excuse to KILL each other and there are so many a*****s willing to kill in the name of religion. And the f*****g govt. too play second fiddle to these morons. There is hope for this country only if the govt. stop doing a priests work.
Sudhir (Ind)
1 hr ago (07:24 PM)
The Gita certainly does not advocate war; what it advocates is the active and selfless defence of dharma. If sincerely followed, its teaching could have altered the course of human history. It can yet alter the course of Indian history." The Gita is the greatest gospel of spiritual works ever yet given to the race- Sri Aurobindo
1 hr ago (07:24 PM)
The Gita certainly does not advocate war; what it advocates is the active and selfless defence of dharma. If sincerely followed, its teaching could have altered the course of human history. It can yet alter the course of Indian history." The Gita is the greatest gospel of spiritual works ever yet given to the race- Sri Aurobindo
Oleg (Odessa) replies to SAM
1 hr ago (07:23 PM)
Maybe you should tell them to all hindus in India that freedom of religion is paramount. Many Hindus keep terrorizing christians especially in Gujurat, Karanataka and Andra Pradesh and destroying their churches.
1 hr ago (07:23 PM)
Maybe you should tell them to all hindus in India that freedom of religion is paramount. Many Hindus keep terrorizing christians especially in Gujurat, Karanataka and Andra Pradesh and destroying their churches.
BharatK (Bharat) replies to Oleg
1 hr ago (07:46 PM)
Hindus never attacked others, they surely retaliate and they must. Please ask xtian missinaries to stop their terror activties by forcing, luring, bribing to convert others. There were never any religion conflicts in India before xtianity and Islam came as invadors. Read history better.
1 hr ago (07:46 PM)
Hindus never attacked others, they surely retaliate and they must. Please ask xtian missinaries to stop their terror activties by forcing, luring, bribing to convert others. There were never any religion conflicts in India before xtianity and Islam came as invadors. Read history better.
Mac (Camp Lejeune, NC) replies to BharatK
50 mins ago (08:22 PM)
THIS IS THE BIGGEST JOKE OF TODAY! Mudslinging is ingrained in the gene of vaishnavism or idolatry.
50 mins ago (08:22 PM)
THIS IS THE BIGGEST JOKE OF TODAY! Mudslinging is ingrained in the gene of vaishnavism or idolatry.
Poleg (India) replies to Oleg
1 hr ago (07:41 PM)
You just forgot to mention NE India and how fearfully Hindus are living there.
1 hr ago (07:41 PM)
You just forgot to mention NE India and how fearfully Hindus are living there.
ldbhatia68a (Delhi)
3 hrs ago (05:44 PM)
The Russian court judgement has vindicated the stand of the Hindus living in India that the Gita is a great classic which teaches noble values to human beings and does not advocate any narrow-minded philosophy much less any kind of incitement against anybody. Gita is a universal class which is read with great devotion by millions of people all over the world. After the court's verdict, the controversy should end now and the Gita should be accepted as it has been for centuries.
3 hrs ago (05:44 PM)
The Russian court judgement has vindicated the stand of the Hindus living in India that the Gita is a great classic which teaches noble values to human beings and does not advocate any narrow-minded philosophy much less any kind of incitement against anybody. Gita is a universal class which is read with great devotion by millions of people all over the world. After the court's verdict, the controversy should end now and the Gita should be accepted as it has been for centuries.
Prasad(Bangalore) (Bangalore) replies to Arun salian
3 hrs ago (05:44 PM)
Brother, the appeal to ban was for the ISKCON's version of Gita-"As it is" which actually says that people following other religions and worshipping other gods are fools. Please read it in full . the original Gita does not say that but ISKCON's version does. Harekrishna's are fanatic and extremist idiots. they have bought disrepute to the Gita
3 hrs ago (05:44 PM)
Brother, the appeal to ban was for the ISKCON's version of Gita-"As it is" which actually says that people following other religions and worshipping other gods are fools. Please read it in full . the original Gita does not say that but ISKCON's version does. Harekrishna's are fanatic and extremist idiots. they have bought disrepute to the Gita
A discerning hindu (bangalore) replies to Prasad(Bangalore)
1 hr ago (08:02 PM)
A fool is unidentified unless he speaks. And Prasad has just spoken. Hindus should be proud that people from all the continents have taken to reading of Gita thru ISKCON. They have distributed more than a billion copies as I know. You should know what you are speaking before you open your mouth
1 hr ago (08:02 PM)
A fool is unidentified unless he speaks. And Prasad has just spoken. Hindus should be proud that people from all the continents have taken to reading of Gita thru ISKCON. They have distributed more than a billion copies as I know. You should know what you are speaking before you open your mouth
Mac (Camp Lejeune, NC) replies to A discerning hindu
47 mins ago (08:25 PM)
This is another big joke of today. "morethan a billion copies", I guess as of today, the world population is 7 billion!!!
47 mins ago (08:25 PM)
This is another big joke of today. "morethan a billion copies", I guess as of today, the world population is 7 billion!!!
Mohan (Oman) replies to Prasad(Bangalore)
1 hr ago (07:21 PM)
Dear Prasad, For your information, in fact the purport in "Bhagavad Gita - As it is" mentions that All religions pray to the same one god, the names are different. As long as you surrender yourself to the almighty (by whatever name you call it), you will be always in transcendental happy mood. Those who do not want to enjoy this happiness are fools. Dear Prasad you have understood the whole thing in a wrong way. May god bless you!
1 hr ago (07:21 PM)
Dear Prasad, For your information, in fact the purport in "Bhagavad Gita - As it is" mentions that All religions pray to the same one god, the names are different. As long as you surrender yourself to the almighty (by whatever name you call it), you will be always in transcendental happy mood. Those who do not want to enjoy this happiness are fools. Dear Prasad you have understood the whole thing in a wrong way. May god bless you!
vijay (usa) replies to Prasad(Bangalore)
3 hrs ago (06:05 PM)
Please provide reference to the verse which says what you are quoting or withdraw your lie. Don't try to spread wrong propaganda.
3 hrs ago (06:05 PM)
Please provide reference to the verse which says what you are quoting or withdraw your lie. Don't try to spread wrong propaganda.
Common Man (Earth)
4 hrs ago (04:45 PM)
Going through the comments below it seems that....Bible is written/(confused)....from Heaven, and Quran is Allah given messages to Muhammed. How one can believe this. Is the first one, God sent anybody to write Bible, or who is Christ, is he the God.?? Second, is Allah sent the message in Arabic, or Allah knows only Arabic?? Muhammed understood everything what Allah given?? Is The Allah told Muhammed to write , ' ...people should worship only me and nobody else'?? SOMETHING IS MISSING SOMEWEHRE.
4 hrs ago (04:45 PM)
Going through the comments below it seems that....Bible is written/(confused)....from Heaven, and Quran is Allah given messages to Muhammed. How one can believe this. Is the first one, God sent anybody to write Bible, or who is Christ, is he the God.?? Second, is Allah sent the message in Arabic, or Allah knows only Arabic?? Muhammed understood everything what Allah given?? Is The Allah told Muhammed to write , ' ...people should worship only me and nobody else'?? SOMETHING IS MISSING SOMEWEHRE.
Mac (Camp Lejeune, NC) replies to Common Man
14 mins ago (08:58 PM)
All religions are man-made, Christianity was earlier called THE WAY. John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I AM the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Mohummad was born 600 years after Jesus. He was rejected by jews and christians of that time as a prophet. He made a copy of bible writing quran including his culture, way of life and traditions in it. Rest of the religions are "Brahminic idolatry". It takes 14 years to study the first 5 books (the law) of bible thoroughly well and there are 66 books written by 40 authors over a period of thousands of years. The word of God is given thru the Holy Spirit and it directly claims the authority of the Living God, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Isaiah 45:51 I AM the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God besides me: I girded you, though you have not known me: Deuteronomy 32:39 "See now that I AM He! There is no god besides Me. I put to death and I bring to life, I have wounded and I will heal, and no one can deliver out of My hand. Isaiah 43:10 "You are My witnesses," declares the LORD, "and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, nor will there be one after Me. Isaiah 44:6 "This is what the LORD says--Israel's King and Redeemer, the LORD Almighty: I AM the first and I AM the last; apart from Me there is no God. Isaiah 45:6 so that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting men may know there is none besides Me. I AM the LORD, and there is no other. 1st Commandment: Exodus 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before Me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate Me.
14 mins ago (08:58 PM)
All religions are man-made, Christianity was earlier called THE WAY. John 14:6 Jesus answered, "I AM the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. Mohummad was born 600 years after Jesus. He was rejected by jews and christians of that time as a prophet. He made a copy of bible writing quran including his culture, way of life and traditions in it. Rest of the religions are "Brahminic idolatry". It takes 14 years to study the first 5 books (the law) of bible thoroughly well and there are 66 books written by 40 authors over a period of thousands of years. The word of God is given thru the Holy Spirit and it directly claims the authority of the Living God, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Isaiah 45:51 I AM the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God besides me: I girded you, though you have not known me: Deuteronomy 32:39 "See now that I AM He! There is no god besides Me. I put to death and I bring to life, I have wounded and I will heal, and no one can deliver out of My hand. Isaiah 43:10 "You are My witnesses," declares the LORD, "and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, nor will there be one after Me. Isaiah 44:6 "This is what the LORD says--Israel's King and Redeemer, the LORD Almighty: I AM the first and I AM the last; apart from Me there is no God. Isaiah 45:6 so that from the rising of the sun to the place of its setting men may know there is none besides Me. I AM the LORD, and there is no other. 1st Commandment: Exodus 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before Me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate Me.
Yajnavalkya (Bangalore) replies to Common Man
2 hrs ago (06:29 PM)
You seem to be an intelligent guy. Not believing anything which does not appeal to your reason. I had the fortune of reading many religions in depth and I can share my thoughts. You many not understand immediately but I pray to God that someday you will get it. When a man becomes enlightened he ceases to be an individual. He acts and behaves like an individual but there is nobody to act. Just as your heart beats and there is nobody beating the heart, in the same way an enlightened man acts but there is nobody to act. He is one with the divine and the divine speaks through him. He speaks from higher consciousness and it is not a person speaking but the whole existence communicating through him. These ideas are very clearly expressed in Hinduism and Buddhism. That's why the word messenger is coined because the body of the master is just an instrument of communication (messenger) and there is no individual speaking. Jesus also says "I and the father are one". Islam took birth in Arabia where education was poor. So it used the idea that it has come from heaven. I see with great amazement that Muslims and Christians don't understand the real meaning and go on emphasizing that their book is greatest because their prophet is the messenger of God. In fact all enlightened masters are messengers of God. The most amazing thing is that you can also become enlightened and become a messenger of God. That's why the Upanishads say "Aham Brahmasmi" i.e. I am God. People with average intellect do not get the real meaning and start debating over this. Spirituality is meant for the best in humanity and fools will always confuse themselves with every idea. I wish I could explain further but I will stop here due to lack of time and space. May you be bestowed with the highest knowledge.
2 hrs ago (06:29 PM)
You seem to be an intelligent guy. Not believing anything which does not appeal to your reason. I had the fortune of reading many religions in depth and I can share my thoughts. You many not understand immediately but I pray to God that someday you will get it. When a man becomes enlightened he ceases to be an individual. He acts and behaves like an individual but there is nobody to act. Just as your heart beats and there is nobody beating the heart, in the same way an enlightened man acts but there is nobody to act. He is one with the divine and the divine speaks through him. He speaks from higher consciousness and it is not a person speaking but the whole existence communicating through him. These ideas are very clearly expressed in Hinduism and Buddhism. That's why the word messenger is coined because the body of the master is just an instrument of communication (messenger) and there is no individual speaking. Jesus also says "I and the father are one". Islam took birth in Arabia where education was poor. So it used the idea that it has come from heaven. I see with great amazement that Muslims and Christians don't understand the real meaning and go on emphasizing that their book is greatest because their prophet is the messenger of God. In fact all enlightened masters are messengers of God. The most amazing thing is that you can also become enlightened and become a messenger of God. That's why the Upanishads say "Aham Brahmasmi" i.e. I am God. People with average intellect do not get the real meaning and start debating over this. Spirituality is meant for the best in humanity and fools will always confuse themselves with every idea. I wish I could explain further but I will stop here due to lack of time and space. May you be bestowed with the highest knowledge.
tattva-darsana (Delhi) replies to Common Man
3 hrs ago (05:56 PM)
Dear common man, Every field of study has its own specific prescribed system for learning e.g principles and instruments used for the study of physics can’t be used to the subjects related to biological studies; in the same fashion religious study has its own system for learning the subject matters. Since a person of the mundane world who is infected with four defects - 1) is sure to commit mistakes, 2) is invariably illusioned, 3) has the tendency to cheat others and 4) is limited by imperfect senses. With these four imperfections, one cannot receive/deliver perfect information of all-pervading knowledge. This absolute knowledge is not imparted by such defective living entities. It is imparted from the supreme to bonafide spiritual master through disciplic succession. This absolute knowledge is not the product, manufactured in tiny human brain. As far as compiling that absolute knowledge is concern, great personalities connected to that bonafide disciplic chain have written for the welfare of the society (fallen soul). None of the religion (muslim/christiniaty/hindu) is bad, religion (dharma) can’t be bad, these are we who made religion terrible through our mental speculation without following the instructions properly.
3 hrs ago (05:56 PM)
Dear common man, Every field of study has its own specific prescribed system for learning e.g principles and instruments used for the study of physics can’t be used to the subjects related to biological studies; in the same fashion religious study has its own system for learning the subject matters. Since a person of the mundane world who is infected with four defects - 1) is sure to commit mistakes, 2) is invariably illusioned, 3) has the tendency to cheat others and 4) is limited by imperfect senses. With these four imperfections, one cannot receive/deliver perfect information of all-pervading knowledge. This absolute knowledge is not imparted by such defective living entities. It is imparted from the supreme to bonafide spiritual master through disciplic succession. This absolute knowledge is not the product, manufactured in tiny human brain. As far as compiling that absolute knowledge is concern, great personalities connected to that bonafide disciplic chain have written for the welfare of the society (fallen soul). None of the religion (muslim/christiniaty/hindu) is bad, religion (dharma) can’t be bad, these are we who made religion terrible through our mental speculation without following the instructions properly.
Common Man replies to tattva-darsana
2 hrs ago (06:32 PM)
I wrote my opinion/question because of people are fighting for their relgion. Islam leading the fight, christaians already started, hindus nowadays started, the fight. One rligion is converting people from other religions to their religions, for that Christians are in front!! So what the religious people are thinking?? If they become majority in the world wat is going to happen?? Muslims saying that their religion is fastest spreading religion in the world!! Christians saying their relgion are with the most number of people. Hindus are far behind in converting!!, I think. All relgions says one thing, if you have done good things to others in your life, will go to heaven, is it right?? nobody knows. Hindus belives in rebirth...Christians/muslims i dont know. Any proof about after death - heaven/hell-no one knows, wat about rebirth-no one knows!! If a book has been written- everybody knows God is not coming to write the books - it is with the human knowledge and the human writing the books with their knowledge. Tats wat I am saying. But nobody dare to reply to my question??!! because then the truth will come out.
2 hrs ago (06:32 PM)
I wrote my opinion/question because of people are fighting for their relgion. Islam leading the fight, christaians already started, hindus nowadays started, the fight. One rligion is converting people from other religions to their religions, for that Christians are in front!! So what the religious people are thinking?? If they become majority in the world wat is going to happen?? Muslims saying that their religion is fastest spreading religion in the world!! Christians saying their relgion are with the most number of people. Hindus are far behind in converting!!, I think. All relgions says one thing, if you have done good things to others in your life, will go to heaven, is it right?? nobody knows. Hindus belives in rebirth...Christians/muslims i dont know. Any proof about after death - heaven/hell-no one knows, wat about rebirth-no one knows!! If a book has been written- everybody knows God is not coming to write the books - it is with the human knowledge and the human writing the books with their knowledge. Tats wat I am saying. But nobody dare to reply to my question??!! because then the truth will come out.
wewt (india) replies to Common Man
4 hrs ago (05:08 PM)
somebody has to write them...god is not running a printing press..FYI jesus didnt wrote bible hehe...
4 hrs ago (05:08 PM)
somebody has to write them...god is not running a printing press..FYI jesus didnt wrote bible hehe...
Common Man replies to wewt
3 hrs ago (05:23 PM)
I know that Jesus cannot sit and write books. but who wrote it??
3 hrs ago (05:23 PM)
I know that Jesus cannot sit and write books. but who wrote it??
Peter (USA) replies to Common Man
1 hr ago (07:33 PM)
The Bible was recorded by Jesus's 4 Apostles namely Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
1 hr ago (07:33 PM)
The Bible was recorded by Jesus's 4 Apostles namely Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Smith (India) replies to Common Man
1 hr ago (07:18 PM)
Bible is a collection of happenings recorded by various people.
1 hr ago (07:18 PM)
Bible is a collection of happenings recorded by various people.
rthorht (india) replies to Common Man
4 hrs ago (05:07 PM)
wat about hinduism...god only knows sanskrit...or god only comes and takes avtars in india..?do not start abusing others before knowing enough about them...
4 hrs ago (05:07 PM)
wat about hinduism...god only knows sanskrit...or god only comes and takes avtars in india..?do not start abusing others before knowing enough about them...
Common Man replies to rthorht
3 hrs ago (05:19 PM)
I expect your rply like this. I am asking about Bible & Quran, can you reply or not?? I do not much about Hinduism also, they have many Gods...people pray many Gods...idol worship etc.. As far as I know, Hindus never mentioned anywhere that God has written a book / told to write books. Mahabharata, as far as I know, is written as Krishna teaching to Arjuna (as pr Hindus) written as a story. Replies welcome!!
3 hrs ago (05:19 PM)
I expect your rply like this. I am asking about Bible & Quran, can you reply or not?? I do not much about Hinduism also, they have many Gods...people pray many Gods...idol worship etc.. As far as I know, Hindus never mentioned anywhere that God has written a book / told to write books. Mahabharata, as far as I know, is written as Krishna teaching to Arjuna (as pr Hindus) written as a story. Replies welcome!!
Aditya (Delhi) replies to Common Man
3 hrs ago (05:54 PM)
Mahabharata is supposedly written by Lord Ganesh, recited by Vyasa though. Gita is Krishna teaching to Arjuna. No stories, only shlokas in it. I dnt knw much about other religions but what i heard from my friends, its just upto a individual's understanding tht makes a book loved or feared.
3 hrs ago (05:54 PM)
Mahabharata is supposedly written by Lord Ganesh, recited by Vyasa though. Gita is Krishna teaching to Arjuna. No stories, only shlokas in it. I dnt knw much about other religions but what i heard from my friends, its just upto a individual's understanding tht makes a book loved or feared.
jay (blr) replies to Common Man
4 hrs ago (05:06 PM)
Another name of God in sanskit is Allah... Koran says "Chapter 5 - AL-MAEDA 69 "Surely those who believe and those who are Jews and the Sabians and the Christians whoever believes in Allah and the last day and does good-- they shall have no fear nor shall they grieve. " Sabian read in Arabic Al Sabateen or Sanatan Dharam(Hinduism) Description of Sabians : They believe God is one(As in Vedas) but they would worship angels(Demin Gods) and the Sun Moon etc. None of muslim scholars know for sure who are the Sabians mentioned in Koran.
4 hrs ago (05:06 PM)
Another name of God in sanskit is Allah... Koran says "Chapter 5 - AL-MAEDA 69 "Surely those who believe and those who are Jews and the Sabians and the Christians whoever believes in Allah and the last day and does good-- they shall have no fear nor shall they grieve. " Sabian read in Arabic Al Sabateen or Sanatan Dharam(Hinduism) Description of Sabians : They believe God is one(As in Vedas) but they would worship angels(Demin Gods) and the Sun Moon etc. None of muslim scholars know for sure who are the Sabians mentioned in Koran.
abdulla (Bangalore) replies to jay
2 hrs ago (06:48 PM)
You need to read Hymn Number 10.195 in Rigveda for clarity it was desire which caused the world to be produced.Does your quran say why was the Universe created by God just asking.
2 hrs ago (06:48 PM)
You need to read Hymn Number 10.195 in Rigveda for clarity it was desire which caused the world to be produced.Does your quran say why was the Universe created by God just asking.
jay (blr)
4 hrs ago (04:34 PM)
The Bhagavad-Gita is the essence of Hinduism and a part of Mahabharata. It teaches the non-sectarian universal spiritual philosophy on the metaphysical science of the highest Reality. Lord Krishna, the speaker of bhagavad Gita, is the Supreme Being reincarnate, who spoke in about 3,100 years BCE. The Gita gives a non-fearbased knowledge of the higher Self, and answers two universal questions: Who am I, and how I can live a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities? It's a book of wisdom, yoga or spiritual growth that inspired Thoreau, Emerson, Einstein, Gandhi and many others. A repeated study with faith purifies our psyche and guides us to face the challenges of modern living leading to inner peace.
4 hrs ago (04:34 PM)
The Bhagavad-Gita is the essence of Hinduism and a part of Mahabharata. It teaches the non-sectarian universal spiritual philosophy on the metaphysical science of the highest Reality. Lord Krishna, the speaker of bhagavad Gita, is the Supreme Being reincarnate, who spoke in about 3,100 years BCE. The Gita gives a non-fearbased knowledge of the higher Self, and answers two universal questions: Who am I, and how I can live a happy and peaceful life in this world of dualities? It's a book of wisdom, yoga or spiritual growth that inspired Thoreau, Emerson, Einstein, Gandhi and many others. A repeated study with faith purifies our psyche and guides us to face the challenges of modern living leading to inner peace.
jay (blr)
4 hrs ago (04:21 PM)
Those who perform the sacrifice of selfless service obtain the nectar of Self-knowledge as a result of their sacrifice and attain Me. One who shall study and help propagate this supreme secret philosophy—Bhagavad Gita—amongst My devotees, shall be performing the highest devotional service to Me and shall certainly come to Me. No other person shall do a more pleasing service to Me, and no one on the earth shall be more dear to Me. -- Lord Krishna
4 hrs ago (04:21 PM)
Those who perform the sacrifice of selfless service obtain the nectar of Self-knowledge as a result of their sacrifice and attain Me. One who shall study and help propagate this supreme secret philosophy—Bhagavad Gita—amongst My devotees, shall be performing the highest devotional service to Me and shall certainly come to Me. No other person shall do a more pleasing service to Me, and no one on the earth shall be more dear to Me. -- Lord Krishna
From the Field (Mumbai)
4 hrs ago (04:17 PM)
This whole episode proves that Hindus by nature are more tolerant. Had this been Quran I am sure that by now few fatwas would have been issued, Some bombs would have exploded and some "infidels" would have been sacrificed. And world would have said Muslims are just expressing thier anger. Nothing even close to this has happened in Gita Case. Some people might call Hindus meek but then borrowing from Bible " Meek shall inherit the earth". Just for record even Christians are very tolerant now. What is the jist of Modern values. I believe the simplest way to express it is " Jiyo aur Jine do" in other words "Tolerance" of others, their opinions, faiths and acts as long as it does not result in harm to you. I think this simple thought is too complex for many muslims
4 hrs ago (04:17 PM)
This whole episode proves that Hindus by nature are more tolerant. Had this been Quran I am sure that by now few fatwas would have been issued, Some bombs would have exploded and some "infidels" would have been sacrificed. And world would have said Muslims are just expressing thier anger. Nothing even close to this has happened in Gita Case. Some people might call Hindus meek but then borrowing from Bible " Meek shall inherit the earth". Just for record even Christians are very tolerant now. What is the jist of Modern values. I believe the simplest way to express it is " Jiyo aur Jine do" in other words "Tolerance" of others, their opinions, faiths and acts as long as it does not result in harm to you. I think this simple thought is too complex for many muslims
Thinking_Dimaag replies to sameer
5 hrs ago (03:16 PM)
Makakhan Chor lila is not about theft but about the sweetness and naughtyness of childhood. When Mata Yashoda was shown entire Brahmand by Lord Krishna in his "Viraat" roop, she asked him "O Krishna, you may be sarvashaktimaan parbhrahm, but for me I am a mother, and I want you to be in the form of a normal child with Bal Sulabh Chanchalta. Please remain as my natkhat sweet Kanha only". Makahan Lila is one of the manifesatation of this request. Needless to say that this is another reason why "Matra shakti" is worshipped in sanatan dharama-as it could even force Almighty God to come down in a form which she wishes. Khair chodo miyan- aap nahin samjhenge.
5 hrs ago (03:16 PM)
Makakhan Chor lila is not about theft but about the sweetness and naughtyness of childhood. When Mata Yashoda was shown entire Brahmand by Lord Krishna in his "Viraat" roop, she asked him "O Krishna, you may be sarvashaktimaan parbhrahm, but for me I am a mother, and I want you to be in the form of a normal child with Bal Sulabh Chanchalta. Please remain as my natkhat sweet Kanha only". Makahan Lila is one of the manifesatation of this request. Needless to say that this is another reason why "Matra shakti" is worshipped in sanatan dharama-as it could even force Almighty God to come down in a form which she wishes. Khair chodo miyan- aap nahin samjhenge.
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