Thanks for warm welcome!

[Guest guest]

Namaste! Ananda Yogi

 

Thanks for such a warm welcome. Now I feel at home here. Here I will

respond to bits and pieces of your letter.

 

> Ganesha is unique in Hinduism itself as all 'fractions' Honour the

> Elephant-headed god.

 

That seems like a wonderful point of unity for Hindus and all others

who know God through form Ganesha.

 

Ganesha is seen by many as the BIG Friend who helps out one in time

of troubles and also provide Guidance besides removing the obstacles.

 

Like I said, I felt like God was guiding me on my recent move.

 

Bhagwan Sri Ramakrishna concluded that a sincere devotee can

progress spiritually no matter what faith s/he follows. Keeping

> an open mind and learning from the inspired masters will be one sure

> way to enhance this spiritual development.

 

I like the open mind part. Thanks again.

 

 

Blessings.

[Guest guest]

Namaste Bill

 

 

> Thanks for such a warm welcome. Now I feel at home here.> Very

pleased to hear that. This is only a small group. Our Tantrism group

is more active and has 10x memebers. Please feel free to join that if

you wish.

 

Here I will respond to bits and pieces of your letter.>

 

 

> > Ganesha is unique in Hinduism itself as all 'fractions' Honour

the > > Elephant-headed god.>

> That seems like a wonderful point of unity for Hindus and all

others who know God through form Ganesha.> The Hindus belive in the

concept of 'Unity through Diversity'.. As such it is said that all

paths lead to the same summit and "to each thier own" is the motto.

However to REALISE the aspect of GOD one must see the UNITY in the

ALL and recognise that "GOD" is beyond description and mortal

understanding and is not seperate from existance. Therefore GOD can

be seen as a notion representing the 'within' and 'without' of the

ALL 'that is and is not'. We call that Brahman and the Muslims call

it Allah. It is said that the water is know my many names and yet it

is H2O.

 

Hindusim dates back to several thousand yesars and it is fair to say

that over this period it has grown and adopted many ideas. Despite

that the core values and traditions remain. Ganesha is unique in that

all fractions retained the central identity with Him.

 

.. >Keeping an open mind and learning from the inspired masters will

be one sure way to enhance this spiritual development.>

> I like the open mind part. Thanks again.>

 

Yes keeping an open mind helps alot. Mind you Hinduism is a complex

religion. ... and Tantrism is even more complex. The irony of it all

is the term "Tat Twam Asi" (Thou Art That) - That which you seek

resides within. "Know Thyself" is the yoga-path to self-realisation.

Ah! Very interesting subject - that yoga bit...hmmm.

 

Take Care

 

Om Shanti

 

Ananda Yogi