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Lord Krishna is a Avatar of Shree Swaminarayan, Lord Swaminarayan is god supreme. Jai Swaminarayan

http://www.swaminarayan.org/news/2008/09/bihar/index.htm support BAPS mission for relief. Jai Swaminarayan!

true, but there are more and more hindus who preach the dharma, there are many swaminarayan sects that do missions. I think there are certain branches of hinduism that have a bright future throughout the world.

Sorry but who are you to speak to all of Hindu Dharma? Hinduism is not only for a chosen few! The reason why there is only one Hindu country in the world is because of Indian exclusivisim and collectivist mindset. Unwilling to spread dharma in an unrighteous would. Remember Lord Krishna's conversation with Arjuna? Sometimes you just have to fight....for your beliefs, country etc.... Indians are just a passive people and we've paid for it by having various rulers....the moghuls, the british etc... Even our Lord told us there's a time to fight for our beliefs in this world. Although some are content with being a slave. Our faith is valuable and has something to contribute to the world and that's why I actively spread Hindu dharma by preaching Lord Swaminarayan's word.

so? and they have every right to? If you believe what you have is the ultimate truth, then why not share it? Hindus should do the same. people have have right to preach their beliefs, if you don't believe your faith is worth preaching and teaching to others, then maybe you should find something stronger to believe in.

I think hindus should preach, their are some who do. And they have every right too. Who gives a crap, what the purposes of non-hindus are when preaching. If you believe in your faith as the truth, then you want to spread the truth to others. Hindus believe the same. It's only indian exclusivism, that keeps use from genuinely spreading our faith. So indians think that non-indians wouldn't know how to practice hinduism. That it's better left to indians, which is false. I think the Swaminarayan faith is very different in that reguard, we have an obligation to spread the name of Lord Swaminarayan far and wide and we take pride in that, if it's the truth then you shouldn't be afraid to tell it. There's nothing wrong with seeking converts to Hinduism, arguing about what "infidels" do is meaningless and a waste of time. We should be focusing on our mission. Some hindus are too introverted to the point of self-destruction. There's no crime in spreading our faith, we have the right and obligation upon us.

great article.

I think as a hindu you should have faith in Hindu institution and follow them otherwise don't call yourself Hindu. The Guru to the Beatles died a few days ago. It was being discussed on an American show called "Real Time Bill Mahr" they were basically making fun of him. Calling him a phony and saying the Beatles should of spent theit time with Mother Theresa, instead. Calling the dumb for getting involved with Hinduism and Indian culture, these people were conservative christian guest. It's no good to true to be allies with people who think you are going to hell. If you are Hindu, you should be helping hinduism progress and spread, because your enemies won't. Jai Swaminarayan

It depends which sect you follow, yes you can formally convert to Hinduism, it just depends on what tradition you come from. I wish people would stop this "you can't convert" or "you don't need to convert" junk. This Hinduism is dying to radical false religions, if some one comes here interested in hinduism, then this "hindu" forum should encourage them. On topic. I belong to BAPS Swaminarayan sanstha and there initiation paths, you just go to BAPS temple and talk to some their about converting, you'll get scripture and counseling about our faith. http://www.swaminarayan.org/

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 width=550 align=center bgColor=#ffffff border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top><TD colSpan=2> M a j o r N e w s o f B A P S </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD align=middle colSpan=2></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD align=middle></TD><TD align=middle> Vasant Panchmi and Patotsav Celebration, Auckland, New Zealand 17 Feb 2008 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD align=middle colSpan=2></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD align=middle></TD><TD align=middle> BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Atlanta featured in ARCHI-TECH Magazine 15 Feb 2008 </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD align=middle colSpan=2></TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD align=middle width=125></TD><TD align=middle width=425> Vasant Panchmi Celebration, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Mayfair-West, Johannesburg, South Africa 10 Feb 2008 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

I agree with you. BAPS is part of hinduism and is doing a good job in spreading Hindu dharma around the world. That's the only thing that matters.

why?

you talking about it now, kes you a hypocrit.

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I haven't heard that. were's the proof?