Hinduism and Tradition, Page 3

Women Monks; Understanding Desire

Description: We present Gurudeva's answers to two questions today. The first is about whether or not Gurudeva has women monks. The second is about the nature of desire. Gurudeva explains that there is one life force, and it is up to you do desire what is best for you to desire. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

Hinduism Today in Tamil conclusion

Description: A cyber-devotee asks if there is some way to bring out an edition of Hinduism Today magazine in the Tamil language for the benefit of the large number of Hindus in India who "need to learn their religion." Gurudeva's explains that we look for proper leadership, and he gives the example of the Hindus in the Netherlands who have brought out a beautiful Dutch edition on their own inspiration and efforts. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

Bane or Boon?

Description: The Editor of the UK's Jain Spirit magazine asked about the use of technology for spirituality. Can the two commingle? Are they an oxymoron? Gurudeva says that it is totally up to you and your goals. For us, the computers and technology are just tools for us to use to fulfil our dharma. We control the tools, they do not control us. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

Fire Worship; Lotus of the Heart

Description: Gurudeva briefly answers two questions today, one about fire worship and the other about the lotus of the heart described in Merging with Siva. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

Mitigating Bad Thoughts

Description: "Gurudeva, I was feeling low and had bad thoughts and feelings about other. Now that I feel better, can I do something to cancel out those thoughts?" This is the question posed to Gurudeva from a Yahoo.com devotee. Wouldn't you like to know the answer? ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

Reforming a Religion

Description: The Editor of Jain Spirit asked Gurudeva a series of questions. Here Gurudeva responds to a question about how to reform a religion such as Hinduism or Jainism and still be true to the fundamental roots of the religion. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

Listen in for a colorful talk.

Description: Gurudeva responds to a question today about the use of art in religion. Just how important is art? Gurudeva also adds some news about the art projects he has begun with artists in Bali and India. Listen in for a colorful talk. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

The West's Role in Religious Resurgence

Description: We continue our series of Gurudeva's answers to questions posed by the editor of Jain Spirit magazine in England. Today Gurudeva focuses upon his views on the working together of Church and State, and the unique role that the West has to play in the ever-expanding Eastern faiths, not Hinduism alone. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

The Technological Religion

Description: What role can modern technology play in the promotion of religion? We've heard that Gurudeva's monks each have a computer? Is this true? Is there any conflict? Before you listen to Gurudeva's interesting and humorous response, consider how you are able to hear him, ie: via a digital sound file over the internet. Hmmn.... ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

How Hinduism Today Got Started

Description: Gurudeva speaks at length in response to a question about what inspired him to create the magazine Hinduism Today. Hear about the events leading up to Gurudeva's realization of the need for Hinduism Today, who we target with the magazine, whether it has served its intended purpose. Do you need to subscribe before listening to today's talk? No, but you certainly welcome to!...
Time: Between 4 and 8 minutes

Just a Way of Life

Description: Today's talk is short and to the point. Gurudeva has answered this question so many times that he has fine tuned his response. Yes. There are still those out there, it seems, who think that Hinduism is "not really a religion; it's just a way of life." Is that so? ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

A Chance to Meet Gurudeva

Description: Today Gurudeva briefly answers a question from Singapore and one from Johor Bahru, Malayasia. The questions are on how to get a grip on ones life and where to direct our prayers. Gurudeva invites these e-devotees to meet him in person when he visits both countries next week. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

Siva Linga Symbology

Description: A devotee writes to Gurudeva about his dismay over finding how some authors describe the Siva Linga as a phallic symbol. Gurudeva describes how the interpretation all depends upon where the consciousness of the author is, whether he sees Siva, or something else. Gurudeva also reminds the questioner of the importance of excercising discrimination and even caution in choosing what to read. ...
Time: Less than 4 minutes

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