Category Archives: Hinduism
Why do I forget my dreams
Yesterday I had dreamed of something very poignant: something that I knew was very important in my life. But I could not remember my dream. Sometimes I wake up, and remember a dream, but unless I consciously remind myself to … Continue reading
Communicating with God
Why are most of our prayers to God not answered? Are we not on the same frequency as God? There are frequencies that humans cannot perceive. For example, dogs can perceive sounds that we cannot hear. Is it possible that … Continue reading
In the beginning, there was……….
Someone once asked, what makes your religion different from any other. This is my answer. In the beginning, there was God who created the earth. He saw the beauty of the earth and the universe; but there was something that … Continue reading
Bill Nye, the Science Guy
I heard the anticipated debate on creation-evolution attended By Bill Nye, the Science Guy. Both sides would say that they had won the debate. Professor Nyle would have science to backup his theory on evolution, while the creationist quoted the … Continue reading
The Purpose of Suffering
Do we need religion to console our souls when we cannot explain the sufferings that occur in the world? Or do we need religion to explain why we suffer or have joy? Some say, that God controls every minute detail … Continue reading
Death
Who am I but my memories and thoughts. What makes me who I am, are the occurrences of the past. When I am born, I have thoughts but have no memory; but before death, I will have thoughts and so … Continue reading
Finding Happiness
What do people pray for? They pray for health. They pray for a perfect mate. They pray for that perfect job; and many even pray that their favorite team wins. But you don’t hear people praying for happiness. What is … Continue reading
From a knot, buds sprout
What is the purpose of suffering? Some say that we become closer to God by sharing our grief with others. But most of us would sell our souls to avoid any sufferings. Others would say that suffering is God’s punishment … Continue reading
Sorry God
How do we apologize to God for our past sins or evils? In the Tip of the Writing Brush (Ofudesaki), it states that God does not accept our verbal apologies for our past sins or evils. It is the determination … Continue reading
A prayer to save mankind
In the Tip of the Writing Brush, it is stated that the whole world is the body of God. I shall teach you step by step that this world is the body of God. Ponder over it. 3-40 … Continue reading