Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 advaitin , " dharmaputra88 " <dharmaputra88 wrote: > > > see this link. the extream humiliation of hindu deities, through > paintings, products, advertisement and many more...... > for ref. visit : http://www.hindujagruti.org/denigrations/index.php > I am sorry sir! Most of the paintings on the above site look fine to me. I fail to see the " extream humiliation " that you mention in them. Regards, ac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 advaitin , " dharmaputra88 " <dharmaputra88 wrote: > > > see this link. the extream humiliation of hindu deities, through > paintings, products, advertisement and many more...... > for ref. visit : http://www.hindujagruti.org/denigrations/index.php > Member dharmaputra88 is awarded a yellow card for this off-topic post. Being a new member is no excuse since the guidelines should be fresher in your mind! Giving a link to the source rather than quoting yourself is also no excuse. Other members are reminded not to respond to such messages. Moderators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 In a broad sense, denigration means displaying something in an undesirable form/shape, different from its original form/shape. Any act or object that obstructs emanation of subtle sattvik vibrations of the Divine can also be considered denigration. (All creation is made up of three kinds of vibrations - tamasik, rajasik and sattvik. Each creation has a combination of these three, with one being predominant. These are the subtlest of all basic qualities. The tamasik qualities are most inferior and the sattvik are most superior.) While discussing this subject, we will differentiate between a human being and a Divine being. We will include humans who have attained Divinity in the category of Divine beings'. Denigration can find expression in a painting, sculpture, text, words, sentences, play, movies etc. Importance of divine symbols 1. Divine symbols emanate sattva guna (the Divine vibrations). 2. A Divine symbol embodies the Divine being it represents. Hence, it represents divine qualities and serves as a beacon for the common man to walk the right path in this life. 3. It serves as a source of inspiration to an individual, to live his life in a righteous manner. 4. For a believer in the Divine being, His symbol draws equal reverence. (In contrast, a non-believer finds it impossible to feel anything for the symbol, when he does not believe in the Divine.) 5. Because of such qualities and their nature, divine symbols occupy a special place in the hearts and minds of the devout. Faith, which follows, is a by-product of this phenomenon. 6. Divinity of the mind is the ultimate stage in evolution of a man. To achieve this, he requires the help of some form/shape. Symbols serve this purpose. Types of denigration 1. Intentional: A. Out of malice Example: 1. Paintings by M.F. Hussain B. To destroys its importance and creates doubts about it in the minds of people. Example: 1. Lord Ganesha depicted as Hitler, Laden and Bush 2. Unintentional: A. Out of ignorance Example: 1. Lord Shiv depicted as Dog B . For commercial gains Example: 1. Sri Durga with whisky bottles in hand C . As lack of pride for its qualities Example: 1. Lord Krishna in half pant See online Denigrated Pictures of Hindu Dieties : http://www.hindujagruti.org/denigrations/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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