Guest guest Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Hi Shankar, First and foremost the Hindu mind never distingushes between the various paths as they are based on different temperments. The Judeo-christian theologians have a concept of exclusivity regarding various sorts of religions, so in my view they will not accept whatever we say but anyway I will try to rationalize. When Sri Ramakrishna practised a religion , his entire mental makeup and ethical behaviour reflected the makeup of a devout Muslim, Christian or Hindu(Shakta or Vaishnava). This singular devotion and eventual success in whatever he undertook was his hallmark in spiritual life. Till he realized the goal he undertook the practises. After attaining the goal, after you realize God, do you mean to say there is no freedom in returning to other modes of worship. Wouldnt that be tantamount to putting a limitation on the infinite possibilities before the soul. Regds Vinay Dear All, If you can through me some light about the following: 1. We all know Sri Ramakrishna practiced various sectors in Hinduism and other religions.What is meant there by his " practicing " ? Becuase if you take the Christian relgion, you can practice that religion only after accepting Christ as your way. After accepting Christ path, you if you go out to practice your own, you are belived to be cheating. 2. Did Sri Ramakrishna accepted Christinanity or Jesus? Either way, how can he return to worship Kali? 3. What is meant by practicing Islam? Then why didn't he continued the islamic or christianity path? why he returned to worship Kali? I am going to give speach about Guru Maharaj in the church ( Australia). These questions have been arised during my conversation with the organiser. I am expecting similar questions from others as well. Please clarify me to clarify others. Thanks Shankar Strength is life, weakness is death. - Swami Vivekananda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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