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I think it can be useful academically to consider that desire (at least in Hindu philosophy) exists as something in it own right. By this I mean that desire is different to that which is desired i.e. the object. This helps us to understand desire as something concerete that we can do something with or about.

For example, sexual desire is still desire. As is desire for warmth, a well paid job (money) or any other desire. Desire itself has a certain taste or flavour, which can be recognised through thought e.g. I feel the need for sex/food/money/parties.

The point here then is that when we are warned that desire will limit our perception of the Divine or hold us back on the path of enlightenment, the issue is not the object e.g. sex/money/fiesta, but the fact that desire has arisen and we are already acting to satisfy that desire.

A key word above is “acting”, as much of the Bhagavad Gita is about action and knowledge. All action is founded in knowledge, because action follows thoughts or at least our attitudes. If we change the attitudes or knowledge then we start to change the actions. Instead of acting on desire we can start to become aware of desire and this is the first step towards self-mastery and ultimately spiritual liberation and enlightenment.

Thoughts?

Is it really possible to catch desire in us, regardless of what we desire?
Is it really possible to not act on desire?
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I think it can be useful academically to consider that desire (at least in Hindu philosophy) exists as something in it own right. By this I mean that desire is different to that which is desired i.e. the object. This helps us to understand desire as something concerete that we can do something with or about.

For example, sexual desire is still desire. As is desire for warmth, a well paid job (money) or any other desire. Desire itself has a certain taste or flavour, which can be recognised through thought e.g. I feel the need for sex/food/money/parties.

The point here then is that when we are warned that desire will limit our perception of the Divine or hold us back on the path of enlightenment, the issue is not the object e.g. sex/money/fiesta, but the fact that desire has arisen and we are already acting to satisfy that desire.

A key word above is “acting”, as much of the Bhagavad Gita is about action and knowledge. All action is founded in knowledge, because action follows thoughts or at least our attitudes. If we change the attitudes or knowledge then we start to change the actions. Instead of acting on desire we can start to become aware of desire and this is the first step towards self-mastery and ultimately spiritual liberation and enlightenment.

Thoughts?

Is it really possible to catch desire in us, regardless of what we desire?
Is it really possible to not act on desire?
]]> http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=64 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:11:18 -0600 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=64
Should we consider nastika movements as non-Hindu or Hindu?
Are Carvaka Hindu?
Mimamsa?

If so, what makes them Hindu and not Buddhists or Sikhs?

Or are none of them?


Is Indian Folk Religion a part of Hinduism?]]>
Should we consider nastika movements as non-Hindu or Hindu?
Are Carvaka Hindu?
Mimamsa?

If so, what makes them Hindu and not Buddhists or Sikhs?

Or are none of them?


Is Indian Folk Religion a part of Hinduism?]]> http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=60 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:20:09 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=60
For example, the incorporation of Jesus into Vaiṣṇavism and Buddhism, or the incorporation of Yahweh into Śaivism as an aspect of Śiva? Or even -- the incorporation of Allah as a god of Buddhism, or as the same as the Void of Buddhism?

Can such things work? Are they even possible to reconcile the Dharmic and the adharmic?]]>
For example, the incorporation of Jesus into Vaiṣṇavism and Buddhism, or the incorporation of Yahweh into Śaivism as an aspect of Śiva? Or even -- the incorporation of Allah as a god of Buddhism, or as the same as the Void of Buddhism?

Can such things work? Are they even possible to reconcile the Dharmic and the adharmic?]]> http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=59 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:41:57 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=59 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=58 Sun, 09 Oct 2011 15:14:13 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=58
I would be very interested to hear your thoughts on the subject of bhakti ,

Bhakti Marga , the path of loving devotion ,

it would appear to me that it exists in all faiths ,
but I would very much like to hear what it means to you ?

namaskars .... ratikala]]>
I would be very interested to hear your thoughts on the subject of bhakti ,

Bhakti Marga , the path of loving devotion ,

it would appear to me that it exists in all faiths ,
but I would very much like to hear what it means to you ?

namaskars .... ratikala]]> http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=57 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 04:15:22 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=57 http://geetamalaysia.org/

Do you know anything more or have any experience with the Geeta Ashrams?]]> http://geetamalaysia.org/

Do you know anything more or have any experience with the Geeta Ashrams?]]> http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=56 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:37:15 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=56 Hello there!

My internet alias is Gaura Priya... you may remember me with other aliases such as Royal Falcon of God, as well as Shuddha Bhakta.

I am an explorer and questioner of Sanatana Dharma. I come from the Gaudiya Vaishnava sect, primarily from SCS Math (Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math) and now in ISKCON, but I currently am still learning, questioning and reading.

I consider myself a Vaishnava, but albeit a bit liberal.

Hello! ]]> Hello there!

My internet alias is Gaura Priya... you may remember me with other aliases such as Royal Falcon of God, as well as Shuddha Bhakta.

I am an explorer and questioner of Sanatana Dharma. I come from the Gaudiya Vaishnava sect, primarily from SCS Math (Sri Chaitanya Saraswat Math) and now in ISKCON, but I currently am still learning, questioning and reading.

I consider myself a Vaishnava, but albeit a bit liberal.

Hello! ]]> http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=55 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 07:02:39 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=55
Is it less violent to resist an evil man, or does violence breed only violence?

Can non-violence be taken too far?]]>
Is it less violent to resist an evil man, or does violence breed only violence?

Can non-violence be taken too far?]]> http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=54 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:57:19 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=54
And of course, why?]]>
And of course, why?]]> http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=53 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:56:02 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=53 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=52 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 06:52:03 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=52
Do you debate with them, explain your view, ignore them, or something else?

How often have you encountered it? Is it predominantly from Westerners, or "intellectuals", or another group, or something else?]]>
Do you debate with them, explain your view, ignore them, or something else?

How often have you encountered it? Is it predominantly from Westerners, or "intellectuals", or another group, or something else?]]> http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=51 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:56:07 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=51 What is a Sikh's "half name"?

"xxix. Never call a Sikh by his half name."

Source: http://www.searchsikhism.com/hind4.html]]> What is a Sikh's "half name"?

"xxix. Never call a Sikh by his half name."

Source: http://www.searchsikhism.com/hind4.html]]> http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=50 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:52:13 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=50
There is the concept of the Ashta Siddhi (eight siddhis) in Hinduism. These are:
Aṇimā: reducing one's body even to the size of an atom
Mahima: expanding one's body to an infinitely large size
Garima: becoming infinitely heavy
Laghima: becoming almost weightless
Prāpti: having unrestricted access to all places
Prākāmya: realizing whatever one desires
Iṣṭva: possessing absolute lordship;
Vaśtva: the power to subjugate all.[5]

I would be interested in your opinion or experience or research on these please?]]>
There is the concept of the Ashta Siddhi (eight siddhis) in Hinduism. These are:
Aṇimā: reducing one's body even to the size of an atom
Mahima: expanding one's body to an infinitely large size
Garima: becoming infinitely heavy
Laghima: becoming almost weightless
Prāpti: having unrestricted access to all places
Prākāmya: realizing whatever one desires
Iṣṭva: possessing absolute lordship;
Vaśtva: the power to subjugate all.[5]

I would be interested in your opinion or experience or research on these please?]]> http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=49 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:18:25 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=49 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=48 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:04:43 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=48
My opinion is that the Lord removes all doctrine, regardless of name because the Lord is eternally true, beyond time and place.

Perhaps the Gurmukhi can be understand differently to the English translation?

ਜਾ ਕੈ ਰਾਸਿ ਸਰਬ ਸੁਖ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਆਨ ਨ ਮਾਨਤ ਭੇਖਾ ॥
जा कै रासि सरब सुख सुआमी आन न मानत भेखा ॥
Jā kai rās sarab sukẖ su▫āmī ān na mānaṯ bẖekẖā.
One who is blessed with the wealth of our Lord and Master, the Embodiment of Peace, does not believe in any other religious doctrine.

Link: http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani...Param=1221]]>
My opinion is that the Lord removes all doctrine, regardless of name because the Lord is eternally true, beyond time and place.

Perhaps the Gurmukhi can be understand differently to the English translation?

ਜਾ ਕੈ ਰਾਸਿ ਸਰਬ ਸੁਖ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਆਨ ਨ ਮਾਨਤ ਭੇਖਾ ॥
जा कै रासि सरब सुख सुआमी आन न मानत भेखा ॥
Jā kai rās sarab sukẖ su▫āmī ān na mānaṯ bẖekẖā.
One who is blessed with the wealth of our Lord and Master, the Embodiment of Peace, does not believe in any other religious doctrine.

Link: http://www.srigranth.org/servlet/gurbani...Param=1221]]> http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=47 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:37:40 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=47
What are your thoughts? Are there risks or would the benefit outweigh any issues?]]>
What are your thoughts? Are there risks or would the benefit outweigh any issues?]]> http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=46 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 02:26:46 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=46 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=45 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:52:37 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=45 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=44 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:04:51 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=44

Will we ever see a Western interpretation of Dharmic religions (excluding that ugly and sucky Westernized form of Buddhism ), using Western culture, traditions, language and norms, or will Sanatāna Dharma and Sikh Dharma always be Indian culture centric?


What are your thoughts?]]>

Will we ever see a Western interpretation of Dharmic religions (excluding that ugly and sucky Westernized form of Buddhism ), using Western culture, traditions, language and norms, or will Sanatāna Dharma and Sikh Dharma always be Indian culture centric?


What are your thoughts?]]> http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=42 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:30:42 -0500 http://www.dharmaforum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=42 http://www.slideshare.net/shashikgp/hind...in-english]]> http://www.slideshare.net/shashikgp/hind...in-english]]>