Defamations: Abuse on Hinduism

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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 denigrated pictures of HINDU DIETIES at :

http://www.hindujagruti.org/denigrations/index.php