Guest guest Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Namaste I am Mother's Child. That is who I am. She is Maa, I am child. She calls me Billy. Bill fetzer, Vishweshwar, Vish, or that man. It all depends on the circumstances. She loves me by any name. She knows the real me, beyond name and form. I am the same no matter what. During the day, I work in a business. I am Bill fetzer. I am still the same. Getting a Sanskrit name did not change who I am, nor did it change my relationship with Maa and Swami. I call my son, Jon, Jonathan, Janaradananda-the name Maa gave him, or simply son. He is the same always. Whatever name I call him, he knows I love him. Jai Maa Love vishweshwar , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali wrote: > > Namaste Chris: > > Unfortunately my family gives me quite a bit of grief over being vegetarian. Just sitting quietly saying that I simply cannot eat meat causes a big issue that they just won't let go of. If I dare mention that I am Hindu, I incur many insults. I recently finally told my parents that I am Hindu, and I am still hearing about it. > > I guess like someone said that you can't remain in the bathroom hiding forever. You have to finally be yourself. You don't have to be defensive about it, but you have to live your own life. > > Peace, > Shankari Kali > > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956 wrote: Well, my family doesn't really give me any grief anymore, at least not > directly, but when acquaintances ask about my choice, I usually follow > the same tack that Gary does, and focus on the fact that meat doesn't > agree with me, that I feel better when I don't eat it. I may mention > being at peace with other life, if it seems appropriate, but I usually > do not. > > Jai Maa! > Chris > > , Gary <aniruddhan@> wrote: > > > > I don't know about the name change, but there are lots of approaches > you can take toward the vegetarian issue. First, you might explain > that you've been a vegetarian for so long that meat no longer agrees > with your system. Many meat eaters think we will be malnourished if we > don't eat meat. So you could comment on how much other wonderful food > they have for you to eat. You could also provide your own vege food - > there are turkey substitutes available in health food stores. It's > hard then for others to be critical if you are eating almost the same > thing that they are :-) Finally, if you think they might be receptive, > you could explain that meat contains uric acid that can irritate the > nerves and make it harder to sit still for long periods of worship and > meditation. I would defintely NOT lecture them about ahimsa and the > immorality of killing, which they might take as criticism of their own > lifestyle. Jai Maa! > > > > Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@> wrote: Namaste: > > > > This is actually a very good question. Interesting that you bring > this up. I would like to know if everyone legally changed their names > after they became devotees to Shree Maa and Swamiji. Do you use this > name when you go to work for example? Do people harass you about your > name? > > > > Also, I have been a vegetarian for 13 years, and this has caused > many problems with my family. They really want me to eat turkey for > example, but I cannot, and it appears to be very hostile to them. Any > solutions to these type of problems? > > > > Peace, > > Shankari Kali > > > > > > Karen <sstr_karen@> wrote: Namaste, > > > > I have been a devotee of Sri Ganesha since October, although I have not > > formally coverted to Hinduism. Ganesha has been guiding me on my > > spiritual path. I love the Hinduism, but it would create problems in > > my family if I became a Hindu in the customary way, legally changing my > > name, etc. I would like to know if I may become a disciple of Shree > > Maa, as this is a very inclusive path and appeals to me very much. Is > > formal conversion necessary? > > > > Aum Shanti, > > > > Karen > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Have a burning question? Go to Answers and get answers from > real people who know. > > > > > > > > > > > > Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. > > > > > > > > > > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Autos' Green Center. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 What's in a name? Not much really, it's a trapping or a space marker. Ya know, people know who is occupying a particular space on the planet by giving something a name. My mother gave me my name, If she wants me to have a different name she'll give me one. Michael , "inspectionconnection108" <inspectionconnection108 wrote: > > Namaste > > I am Mother's Child. That is who I am. She is Maa, I am child. She > calls me Billy. Bill fetzer, Vishweshwar, Vish, or that man. It all > depends on the circumstances. She loves me by any name. She knows > the real me, beyond name and form. > I am the same no matter what. > During the day, I work in a business. I am Bill fetzer. I am still > the same. > Getting a Sanskrit name did not change who I am, nor did it change my > relationship with Maa and Swami. > I call my son, Jon, Jonathan, Janaradananda-the name Maa gave him, or > simply son. He is the same always. > Whatever name I call him, he knows I love him. > > Jai Maa > > Love > > vishweshwar > > > > > > , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@> > wrote: > > > > Namaste Chris: > > > > Unfortunately my family gives me quite a bit of grief over being > vegetarian. Just sitting quietly saying that I simply cannot eat meat > causes a big issue that they just won't let go of. If I dare mention > that I am Hindu, I incur many insults. I recently finally told my > parents that I am Hindu, and I am still hearing about it. > > > > I guess like someone said that you can't remain in the bathroom > hiding forever. You have to finally be yourself. You don't have to be > defensive about it, but you have to live your own life. > > > > Peace, > > Shankari Kali > > > > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956@> wrote: > Well, my family doesn't really give me any grief anymore, at > least not > > directly, but when acquaintances ask about my choice, I usually follow > > the same tack that Gary does, and focus on the fact that meat doesn't > > agree with me, that I feel better when I don't eat it. I may mention > > being at peace with other life, if it seems appropriate, but I usually > > do not. > > > > Jai Maa! > > Chris > > > > , Gary <aniruddhan@> wrote: > > > > > > I don't know about the name change, but there are lots of approaches > > you can take toward the vegetarian issue. First, you might explain > > that you've been a vegetarian for so long that meat no longer agrees > > with your system. Many meat eaters think we will be malnourished if we > > don't eat meat. So you could comment on how much other wonderful food > > they have for you to eat. You could also provide your own vege food - > > there are turkey substitutes available in health food stores. It's > > hard then for others to be critical if you are eating almost the same > > thing that they are :-) Finally, if you think they might be receptive, > > you could explain that meat contains uric acid that can irritate the > > nerves and make it harder to sit still for long periods of worship and > > meditation. I would defintely NOT lecture them about ahimsa and the > > immorality of killing, which they might take as criticism of their own > > lifestyle. Jai Maa! > > > > > > Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@> wrote: Namaste: > > > > > > This is actually a very good question. Interesting that you bring > > this up. I would like to know if everyone legally changed their names > > after they became devotees to Shree Maa and Swamiji. Do you use this > > name when you go to work for example? Do people harass you about your > > name? > > > > > > Also, I have been a vegetarian for 13 years, and this has caused > > many problems with my family. They really want me to eat turkey for > > example, but I cannot, and it appears to be very hostile to them. Any > > solutions to these type of problems? > > > > > > Peace, > > > Shankari Kali > > > > > > > > > Karen <sstr_karen@> wrote: Namaste, > > > > > > I have been a devotee of Sri Ganesha since October, although I > have not > > > formally coverted to Hinduism. Ganesha has been guiding me on my > > > spiritual path. I love the Hinduism, but it would create problems in > > > my family if I became a Hindu in the customary way, legally > changing my > > > name, etc. I would like to know if I may become a disciple of Shree > > > Maa, as this is a very inclusive path and appeals to me very > much. Is > > > formal conversion necessary? > > > > > > Aum Shanti, > > > > > > Karen > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Have a burning question? Go to Answers and get answers from > > real people who know. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > > Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Autos' Green Center. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Well said! Surya, etc > > Namaste > > I am Mother's Child. That is who I am. She is Maa, I am child. She > calls me Billy. Bill fetzer, Vishweshwar, Vish, or that man. It all > depends on the circumstances. She loves me by any name. She knows > the real me, beyond name and form. > I am the same no matter what. > During the day, I work in a business. I am Bill fetzer. I am still > the same. > Getting a Sanskrit name did not change who I am, nor did it change my > relationship with Maa and Swami. > I call my son, Jon, Jonathan, Janaradananda-the name Maa gave him, or > simply son. He is the same always. > Whatever name I call him, he knows I love him. > > Jai Maa > > Love > > vishweshwar > > > > > > , Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@> > wrote: > > > > Namaste Chris: > > > > Unfortunately my family gives me quite a bit of grief over being > vegetarian. Just sitting quietly saying that I simply cannot eat meat > causes a big issue that they just won't let go of. If I dare mention > that I am Hindu, I incur many insults. I recently finally told my > parents that I am Hindu, and I am still hearing about it. > > > > I guess like someone said that you can't remain in the bathroom > hiding forever. You have to finally be yourself. You don't have to be > defensive about it, but you have to live your own life. > > > > Peace, > > Shankari Kali > > > > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956@> wrote: > Well, my family doesn't really give me any grief anymore, at > least not > > directly, but when acquaintances ask about my choice, I usually follow > > the same tack that Gary does, and focus on the fact that meat doesn't > > agree with me, that I feel better when I don't eat it. I may mention > > being at peace with other life, if it seems appropriate, but I usually > > do not. > > > > Jai Maa! > > Chris > > > > , Gary <aniruddhan@> wrote: > > > > > > I don't know about the name change, but there are lots of approaches > > you can take toward the vegetarian issue. First, you might explain > > that you've been a vegetarian for so long that meat no longer agrees > > with your system. Many meat eaters think we will be malnourished if we > > don't eat meat. So you could comment on how much other wonderful food > > they have for you to eat. You could also provide your own vege food - > > there are turkey substitutes available in health food stores. It's > > hard then for others to be critical if you are eating almost the same > > thing that they are :-) Finally, if you think they might be receptive, > > you could explain that meat contains uric acid that can irritate the > > nerves and make it harder to sit still for long periods of worship and > > meditation. I would defintely NOT lecture them about ahimsa and the > > immorality of killing, which they might take as criticism of their own > > lifestyle. Jai Maa! > > > > > > Shankari Kali <shankari_kali@> wrote: Namaste: > > > > > > This is actually a very good question. Interesting that you bring > > this up. I would like to know if everyone legally changed their names > > after they became devotees to Shree Maa and Swamiji. Do you use this > > name when you go to work for example? Do people harass you about your > > name? > > > > > > Also, I have been a vegetarian for 13 years, and this has caused > > many problems with my family. They really want me to eat turkey for > > example, but I cannot, and it appears to be very hostile to them. Any > > solutions to these type of problems? > > > > > > Peace, > > > Shankari Kali > > > > > > > > > Karen <sstr_karen@> wrote: Namaste, > > > > > > I have been a devotee of Sri Ganesha since October, although I > have not > > > formally coverted to Hinduism. Ganesha has been guiding me on my > > > spiritual path. I love the Hinduism, but it would create problems in > > > my family if I became a Hindu in the customary way, legally > changing my > > > name, etc. I would like to know if I may become a disciple of Shree > > > Maa, as this is a very inclusive path and appeals to me very > much. Is > > > formal conversion necessary? > > > > > > Aum Shanti, > > > > > > Karen > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Have a burning question? Go to Answers and get answers from > > real people who know. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Want to start your own business? Learn how on Small Business. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Looking for earth-friendly autos? > > Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating" at Autos' Green Center. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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