EP-119 | Sanatana Dharma, Ramayana And Mahabharata, The Power of Murti Puja With Amish And Bhavna
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- Amish and Bhavna have once again joined forces, following the tremendous success of their collaborative venture, 'Dharma: Decoding the Epics for a Meaningful Life,' which boasts a remarkable 6 million copies in print. Their latest book, 'Idols: Unearthing the Power of Murti Puja,' serves as a companion volume to 'Dharma'. It explores the profound reasons behind idol worship. Amish is one of the best-selling authors in India, renowned for his works such as the 'Shiva Trilogy' and 'Ram Chandra Series'.
In the latest episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, the brother-sister duo delves into questions surrounding the enduring practice of idol worship. They unravel the mystery of why people continue to embrace this form of worship despite centuries of violence against it.
Amish and Bhavna also discuss the benefits of bhakti and explore the role of religion in individual lives and society. They ponder whether such worship can guide individuals towards discovering their true purpose and ultimately lead to peace and prosperity.
They also share their views on the ongoing debate over Sanatana Dharma. Amish and Bhavna also talk about the impact of foreign invasions on society and reflect on their own family background, and how it nurtured and shaped their careers as authors.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
03:34 - Idea behind the format of book
08:25 - Family and Career as authors
16:55 - Creation of characters in ‘IDOLS’ book
24:27 - Idol worshipping cultures in the world
30:21 - Culturally rooted upbringing in family
38:14 - Ramayana and Mahabharata as foundational book
51:20 - Art of listening
1:05:55 - Interpretation of gods by ancient authors
1:10:54 - Story of King Mahabali
1:16:55 - Different perspectives in the Belief system
1:28:34 - Sanatana debate & Caste system
1:37:00 - Creative process during writing
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Despite horrendous Marxist control over Academia, I'm glad that Indian youth are finally getting their knowledge and wisdom on Dharma by such wonderful people..
My story, I was a Western style atheist untill I start reading about my own history and Dharma.. Now I know what Hinduism is all about. I'm a Dharmic Capitalist Hindutva'ite
That's why Left hates popular podcasts because they are giving space to Hindu voices
Nailed it . Very well said.
Exact same life path here. We can conclude it works when you access knowledge, which we were always ignoring.
Similarly with my spouse and me. Both convent/missionary school educated who've done a complete U turn back to Sanaathan Dharma!
Reasoning, debate n diverse way to belief is the pillar of Hindus. The philosophy sorrounding the activities we perform is more vivid in this religion.
Leftists have their own agenda. Erase everything from slate of mind of individuals , write their own dictat n make them believe so that resistance to its existence n continuity is not a challenge.
I say the same....we have intellectuals with their knowledge direct through channels and podcasts..…thanx to social media.....we can search what we want and decide what to imbibe
My personal experience is that I also wanted to promote my dharma and I thought on it...23 years ago and kept my son's name Ram and Krishna....and now I am been recognised in my community as mother of Ram and Krishna..and.. indirectly I am doing japa of Ram and Krishna....all day...realising that the divinity is everywhere ...
mantro Me Apar Urja Hoti hai Om Ram ram Radha Radhe japo bimari Dipreshan se bacho
💜💜💜💜best comment i read today.
you are a modern Madalsa
Didn’t know that no new temples were built for centuries in North India. Amazing to understand the possible reasons behind puja ghars in North Indian homes and their role in preserving Hinduism in the face of Islamic influence over centuries.
Thank you Amish and Thank you Smita for getting interesting guests like these.
I always say that south India should thank North Indians that north fought and prevented Islamic invaders go south in force and allowed to protect magnificent temples of south. India many magnificent temples of north and west including Dwarka, Somnath, Kashmir, Delhi, Mathura, Ayodhya...not one left standing. That is why I respect Swaminarayan BAPS who build magnificent Akshardham in Delhi. South , North, East and West Ll Hindus must awake and realize glorious past.
@@Ramesh67261 Pls shut your mouths .... Being a rooted south indian .... Marathas ( Shivaji a,aharaj ) , rajputs ( rana pratap , rana sanga ) , ahoms and many unknown kings protected us from islamic invasion entering to south and protected vijayanagara , kakatiya and cholas magnificent temples ....Even now in army north indians especially punjab and marathas contributes us lot ... I will be forever thankful to my north indian brothers ... No issues to thank my north indian brothers ... because we all are family .... So try to accept the facts ... Dont simply feel one is superior and other is inferior ... Fact is fact
Raja Prithu of Kamrupa(modern Assam) defeated the massacre Baktiyar Khijli (burnt Nalanda University). Similarly Ahoms defeated Moghul 17 times. But history of Books of school has no mention of this account.
Isn’t it surprising that in spite of this history, Sri Ram temple creation is criticized by even present day Hindus.
@@greentwinkle They are not true Sanatanis, they are really lost souls with large egos.
Many Hindus are not aware of Pran Pratishtha.This important spritual ceremony needs to be told to non hindus who treat idol worshippers with contempt.
There is a distinction between "worshiping through Idols" and "idol worship". Worshiping through Idols is sanctioned in Sanatan Dharma, whereas Idol Worship is not. Idols are consecrated & installed by recital of hymns & specific prayers (Pran-Pratistha) so that they bestow specific blessings, powers & inspiration of God on the devotees.
Idols per se have no such value - so you find firecrackers with pictures of goddess Laxmi being burst during Diwali, Ganesh idols washed ashore after immersion or torn pictures in the dustbin.
There are many Gods & Goddesses in the Hindu religion because requirement of blessings, power & inspiration are different in different individuals & also vary at different life time of the same individual. A student recites prayers invoking blessings of Saraswati to enhance learning power, a soldier prays before Durga, a ruler before Lord Rama, a craftsman before Lord Vishwakarma & a singer before Saraswati or Mother Sharda - all to acquire excellence for the purpose of their being, their existence in the world - which is their true Dharma. Such prayers have potential to bestow excellence to all segments of the society unlike other religions where one-size fits all.
Traditionally, the eyes of the deity were not fully carved until all rituals were performed. In the modern times, the face of the deity is covered till its installation at designated place with specific hymns & rituals or prayers. Before rituals & prayers, the idol is merely an idol. Afterwards, the God or Goddess is seen as residing within that idol..
Yes no child is born who listens to Ramayan for the first time.. I would sing one old marathi song "कौसल्येचा राम " when I pregnant for the whole 9 months it made me calm... After my son was born he would instantly sleep after listening to that very song..😊
I bow down to all mothers who give our great SANATANI SANSKARS to the next generations.
My wife during her pregnancy listened to thumak chalat Ramchandra sung by Lata ji. 😊
I sing the Bhagwad Gita , concise one, in my mother tongue every morning.. I used to hear my grandmother sing every morning..the message is so powerful, I understood the meaning only as an adult.. so I want to ensure my next generation also knows this..
Speak for yourself then. I come from a Punjabi Hindu family and my mother would read Ramayan, Gita, etc during her pregnancy & so did most women in our area. It was considered auspicious and focusing on good samskaras to impart on the child. It's pretty common for us to hold 3 day or even 7 day kirtan & the whole pind would come and listen to chapters of the Ramayan or Gita from start to finish along with music in between. Funnily enough if I can't sleep to this day I listen to Hanuman Chalisa or kirtans on TH-cam. Your child learned what you taught it. Had you taught them Ramayana or Gita in the womb they would've been predisposed to it hence what we call samskara.
Me too Sweta ji🙏🥰🕉️
Jai Sri Ram🙏🙏😍🕉️
Jai Jai Sri Ram🙏🙏😍🕉️
*Maryada Purushottam Adipurush Prabhu Sri Ramachandra Bhagwan ki Jai🙏🙏😍🕉️🏹*
Now what can i say ??
Guests just made me realized again of how blessed i am to belong to this great sanatan culture that i should be proud of and theres so much more to it 🙏
"Sanatan, a way of life --no more ,no less"
उठो जागो और तब तक मत रुको जब तक लक्ष्य प्राप्त न हो जाए
What a pleasure to hear Amish and his sister Bhavana!
Truly they are siblings blessed by their ancestors to embody and communicate our philosophy to us.
😢😢😢😢😮😮😅😅😅😮
We need more podcasts with Amish and bhavna ji. They truly represent cultural aspects of Bharat, truly sanatani.
This was perhaps the best podcasts that I happened to listened to in last few weeks. Especially when Amishji answered "We are the only pre bronze culture that is still alive, every other culture is wiped out". I am having goosebumps even when writing this back.
Excellent episode. My congratulations to Smitaji and her entire production team for putting it all together. And ofcourse Amishji and Didi for their valuable insights.
Pls keep up the good work.
This is a very good interview. Please interview Dushyant Sridhar. He is an amazing sanathana dharma scholar. Reason I say this is you will be surprised to listen his views about Ravana and Mahabali. I am pretty sure it would be worth interviewing him and document his views.
I second this a hundred times! I have personally learnt so much from his upanyasams.
Smita ji, recently, I have started viewing your interviews and learning a lot through your guests and topics. However, I find it confined only to the people who know english. My submission is that in this age of technology, can't this be translated and Broadcasted in our country having different languages, as It will enlighten the masses. 🙏
It's really not easy to open up about the tough times of your life and even depression. Kudos to the courage Bhavna mam holds and inspires many through her will power
It is only when Amish speaks spirituality, philosophy and religion, my son listens. I have to just play this on TV and my 14 yr old is drawn like a magnet, because he has read his books and is high up there in his esteem. He is sceptical and has 100 questions. Too restless to listen to the little I have to say, but will listen to Amish ji with rapt attention. Dhanyavad Smitha ji for one of the best podcasts🙏 btw, I am from dakshina Karnataka too, speak tulu and had similar thoughts about kola as a kid like your child did. But now I know that I don't know anything😊
It's such a pleasure to hear Amish sir and Bhavana ma'am. May Krishna bless them with more knowledge ❤.
It gave me immense untold happiness listening to this beautiful conversation with Amish and Bhavna's. It was touching and at the same time knowledgeable. I will watch this episode many times over. Thanku you so much dear Smita.
All your episodes are mind blowing.
With best wishes and love ❤
Suloch Bhavnani.
Loves for Amish and Bhavna.
Jai sri ram
I have read almost all books of Amish sir. I think he is most wonderful writers of his era. He is really blessed by lord Shiva. He holds grip over the story till the end and his stories never ends
I am totally in awe of the bonding between the brother and sister .. especially the way he cares for her ...god bless them
Hinduism is going through another wave of great revival, thanks to the meditative power of generations of wise sages and the energy of generations of a great civilisation & culture!
Hinduism is not bases on a mythology, its the ultimate truth! It's one of the most democratic and all embracing religions in the world!
This is such a beautiful and heart warming conversation that made me fall in love with our dharma and family values all over again!! Salutations for Bhavana Ji for sharing her emotional journey in the conversation it made my eyes wet.
You guys are doing a great service in taking our dharma and family values to the next generation!! Kudos respect and lots of love ❤️!!
Karnataka & Kerala have family temples, naga worship, bhoota worship, Velicchapadu tradition all have science in these. We take our kids to family temple & emphasize it’s importance & how lucky they have to have this in their lives. They get it!
This discussion is one of the most relevant and eyes opener for our hindu Brothers who have been cut off from our ancient wisdom /cultures by the ruthless.invaders who not only plundered but systematically destroyed our culture. Thanks for all of you participants and the anchor madam 🙏it is also pertinent to request the government to allow the study of hindu scriptures in the educational.institutions .krishnam vande jagadgurum.👏
This has to be the best episode so far in this series. Such super achievers and so grounded and humble. Thanks to Smita Prakash and the production team for this. Absolutely loved this.
Thoroughly enjoyed the podcast. Amish and Bhawana are very lucky to have a loving caring family. May Lord Shiva continue to bless them
In between your Political podcasts, you are now providing some Spiritual content too! Thank You very much. You are Wonderful !!! 😃
Superb Amish and Bhavna ji- on the comparison between western and indian systems. Good explanation on the lineage of change of notions of divinity. It always infuriates me to see western indologists and their obsession with genealogy of the gods in terms of linear time, when these are obviously deities who transcend linear time and even physical limitation of the visible earth sphere. I have tried ‘ writing back’ but I am exhausted by the pervasiveness of the bad faith with which they control our narrative. Happy to listen to this discussion. Like a breath of hope and fresh air.
Extremely respectful people and they are so divine. My sincere pranam to both.🙏🙏🙏
COMPLAINT -Honestly it is one of the best podcast if someone has to sneak out into sanatan dharma but I have one Complaint that is when I showed it to my mother and my grandparents ,they won't connect it because it is in English. And my parents and grandparents generation are the one's who have very little knowledge of this topic as there were no podcast who was this accessible.
Please try to bring podcast which can be translated to Hindi Audio.
I know u make content for whole of india and I can't say u should make in hindi only , because ppl will say "Hindi Imposition"😂.
Smita mam u are wonderful
Regards ❤🙏
93k views and only 10 like after two days. Guys hit like, these are people doing all the hard work and helping us to get rid of leftist propaganda.
The strength and pain is visible while Bhavna Roy talks. More power to her and Amish. Thank you Smita Prakash ji for having them
The bond between you two Amish Sir and Bhavana ma'am it's amazing .....amazing .Hat's of you two
One of the best podcasts I ever attended. I started listening on Google Podcast and just after initial 10 minutes, I realized that I was making a mistake and this should be watched and observed. I request for a single Podcast with Ms. Bhavna Roy. Thanks for a wonderful experience. ❤
Loved the whole podcast, 34:29 also liked what bhavna ji told about rules of debating , purva paksh and uttar paksh
Thank you Smita for bringing them in your show. I didn't know that she is Himanshu Roy's wife. I admired him for what he was and mourned his demise, which was so unfortunate
As per book ‘Rishi Intelligence’-They are not idols, they should be referred to as murti or pratima…. Until prana is infused into the murti, it is not a diety”
To be honest, we need to do justice to Bhavan mam by interviewing her again alone. When she speaks, I just want to listen. So soft and well spoken.
A positive and rich discussion affirming what sanatanis know and practice! Kudos!
Bhavna Roy is a delight to hear. What a brilliant discussion
Pranam Amish Ji.... I loved Rama thru ur books but I am still waiting to read more about Shiva. I simply can't get enough of him. Since u have the blessings of Shiva to tell abt him .... Can u plz do something..... If not a book may b podcasts, blogs..... Can't express in words how much happiness I felt knowing Shiva n Rama thru ur eyes
What a beautiful and fascinating conversation!! Brought tears listening to few instances.
Mam you don't know how long I have been waiting for this podcast. Where Amish Tripathi Sir is the guest. Somehow I knew this podcast was bound to happen. Thanks for the ANI podcast and by the way I'm commenting before watching it I hope I like it.
Thank you Smitha Prakash for a wonderful episode…. in-depth, enjoyable and opens our eyes to Hinduism’s cultural, historical and spiritual journey. Have been struck with Amish’s commitment to his craft right from the time when on a visit to Pune, my husband and I saw him publicizing his latest book SITA ( in June 2017) outside coffe house in Pune Cantonement. Thrilled to get acquainted with his lovely Bhavna Di and to get an insight into their family dynamics. Now just waiting to read their latest IDOLS. Blessings.
Amazing podcast! What a wonderful family, felt I was part of them for a few minutes❤. Bhavanaji can express her bhavanas so very beautifully. Amish is so well sorted out from inside, wish I could have some of that. Smitha has some magical powers to make a regular podcast come to “life”, excellent stuff!!
Wonderful to see bhavna enter into writing! Will read with joy!
Ameesh Tripathi just one of the another genius, he understands inherent message of all scriptures, hats off to him
Hindu ancestors didn’t surrender and temples were restored/rebuilt,
It seems mainly because in India the theology was there explaining the reason for idols , gods, nature etc. they had beliefs based on logic and science.
Yes. The days people have mostly faith. But if we look for dharmic books, real sadhus, rishis they know the actual reason why murtis, temples are actually built. People don't try to read or know about it and they aren't able to understand it's logical essence. 😢. Our Dharma has so much knowledge, our life will be done but we won't be able to read all
Thank you Smita for this excellent and informative podcast. So many gems of Sanatan Dharma were discussed. Yes, there are malpractices in it as well since the practitioners of this and any philosophy are flawed humans. Recognizing those wrongs like casteism and then accepting the weaknesses and then, working to redress or correct them is the path forward. Rejecting an entire rich and wise philosophy is like throwing out the baby with the bathwater. Instead we should reexamine and revise so that our great culture is not lost to the new generations around the world; not just in India. Both the guests are creatively engaged in that very endeavor and I thank them for it.
My God, first time hearing Bhavna Roy, she is so elegant and eloquent 🙌
Loved this so much that I would like to keep it saved forever!! Ardent fan of Ameesh and now Bhavna too .. thank you so much Smita . This was a gem gladly given to masses . 👏👏👏
Thank you for such a beautiful episode! So much to learn … so much to digest and so much to understand!
One humble request : please allow the authors / experts you invite to talk without interruptions.
What a wonderful podcast. Delighted to hear Bhavana ji and Amish speak with such erudition.
AFAIK, Mandan Mishra was a Mimamsa scholar, not a Buddhist.
I am a practising Zorastrian i would like to get some information about my religion if you have or if you can guide me Bhavnaji i used to read in the newsppaoers about your husband sorry to hear about his demise please accept my condolonce
What a refreshing talk this is?
Amish ji has such a great sister who speaks so calmly and with that composure. May god bless them ❤
It's really a life changing lesson for the people who are a kind of atheist and for also those Hindus who thinks practising Idolatry is bogus❤❤
Keep up the amazing work Amish, Bhavana and family. Thank you for doing this podcast ANI & Smitha avare. So blessed are we to be living in these times where Sanathana is having its glorious Spring season , and making us aware of Dharma and how tolerance , adaptability and kindness are such virtues.
AMAZING. Again ma'am, you have surprised us with a beautiful conversation. Thank you🙏
Good you guys delving into Hindu dharma subject I guess era is shifting but be bold and never shy away the onslaught. You all should bring Swami Sarvapriyananda
from Ramakrishna mission how Swami Vivekananda had to face with idol worship. Love and respect from North America.
Brilliant interview…..loved the calmness and intellect of both of them …. And the great love for our culture ….. must watch for all….
What a great Hindu family these two comes from ❤
The Islamic Conquest of India is probably the bloodiest story in history. It is a discouraging tale, for its evident moral is that civilization is a precarious thing, whose delicate complex of order and liberty, culture and peace may at any time be overthrown by barbarians invading from without or multiplying within.
- By Will Durant an American writer, historian, and philosopher.
what wonderful set of people on your panel. Truly interesting way of asking authors to tell us about why they wrote what they wrote. Thanks again Smitha
One of the best podcast Smita. Bring them back again for more unheard insights into our ancient history and our sanatan dharma. Simply fantastic.
This is my favorite one so far and there have been an extraordinary great number to choose from.
Thank you. 🙏
Hello Smita Ji,
I refrain myself from subscribing, I refrain from writing any comments, but can't hold myself from commenting now..this episode and many like this before on your podcast have been truly amazing and like to thank you and your team for bringing this to us.. The way you interact with your guest shows how well you and your team have prepared for the show. Also the way you interview in a personal sense gives your perspective but does not overpower the guests view is truly remarkable and absolutely enjoyable conversation.. I did not know of you even though u were in the reporting business for decades, but anyways it is really nice to know you through your show... I can keep going on about the show and your way of interviewing but for another time. Keep up the good job and continue to bring personaloties from various section of the society
Cheers
Vikrant( yet to be your fan but soon to be😂😂😂)
Very humble and knowledgable people, the author duo are... they're also blessed to have such a close knit family & wise elders to have guided them in their childhood days.
God bless them all & give them wisdom to keep writing books that educate and inspire everyone.
Another amazing podcast. We need more podcasts that demystify and simplify Hinduism and sanatan
Very good discussion.
Such a great conversion. It is so different from what I usually listened to. Learnt a lot. Bought the kindle version of the book to read right now. Thank you guys
True. Even in Karnataka, my mother says, they used to keep a picture of their family god and there was no concept of puja room as such until recently.
I learnt a lot from this podcast, you should bring Amish & bhavna more often. I would say a series or one with their full family. Thank you for making this happen.
Wow,
What a Great way to bring out the real essence of our cultural knowledge and epics.
I'm amazed to listen to it again and again.
Thank you all. For the first time in my life I've come across such cohesive and meaningful discussion in such a divine.
Congratulations to you all.
Taking a lot from this discussion/dialogue. I think it's started another journey. Thank you. 🙏
1:23:43 if you exist, you are devine. Either in realisation or a work in process!
Such a powerful encapsulation
I found so many answers about Hinduism in this video. I hope this knowledge propagates in the society somehow.
Madam Smitha, i am extremely happy to hear many of your programmes and you have your roots in karnataka.
Excellent podcast. Learned so much. Certainly buying the book
1 hr 30 mins in.. this is much needed and must be heard by every Indian
Wonderful observation of words from Bhavna on why people get married, because you need a witness to your life.
great work and biggest question is how the narak is Mrs.Smita Prakash ji finding time to do the context work , read their books , ask relevant question and always bigs such amazing people to interact with . Amazing work Devi.
Smita Ji ...iam a fan of your podcasts... but today's discussion was at a different level altogether.....what a privelege to watch this episode.
Caste discrimination is rooted not in religion but culture. Caste was an ancient system of occupational class delineated in Hindu texts that over the years developed into a rigid social hierarchy. The lowest castes, or untouchables, were marginalized and faced persecution. Caste-based discrimination is not intrinsic to Hinduism and should not be thought of as religiously sanctioned. the poorer workers involved in 'unclean' occupations such as sweeping or leather work were historically segregated and banished outside the city limits. Over time, personal cleanliness came to be identified with "purity", and the concept of untouchability eventually spread to the rural areas. Manusmriti text was never implemented as a law code in ancient India. The caste system as it exists today is the result of developments during the rise of the British colonial government in India. The British Raj furthered this development, making rigid caste organisation a central mechanism of administration. By 1860 the British formulated the caste system into their system of governance, granting administrative jobs and senior appointments only to Christians and people belonging to certain castes.
Absolutely and political parties have minted this issue far too long it's time for society to venture out which I think next generation is doing so well..they hardly know there frnds second name... I m sure with time those talking caste will be eliminated or will fissle out from system..coming years are the key to this ews is the way forward.
True!! Perfect understanding. A simple comparison with the European social classes and still how the monarchy works there should clear the picture of who actually came up with the "Casta or chaste" system, which means race.
- Upper class - clergy, nobles, royals and knights.
- Middle class - merchants, doctors
- Lower class - peasants (which is still a slur used today) , serfs or slaves of royals.
There was no mobility between these classes, and was already determined by birth, ( ALL this is historically accurate)
- the dynamics started to change with the increase in black slave trade.
- And a new concept of racial superiority took over, which led to persecution and genocides for 100s of years.
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I am an engineer and as the definition of caste system ..... my caste is engineer. And that's it . I don't know how people malign the essence of this.
Show the word caste in any text of Hinduism. Bro, at least read something about the topic before speaking.
Om Vinayaka Potri
Deep thoughts and such ease of narration, thank you Tripathi siblings for your wisdom and thoughts 🙏🙏🙏
A pretty long podcast. Very informative and makes one wear a thinking hat. Appreciate it.
Coming to some points (I have not gone through the podcast completely yet), before I forget, here are a couple which would need a relook.
1. Satyam bruyat - explanation was off from the original. It is from subhashitani not what tge author mentions.
2. Pooja room in the house. Maybe being unaware of how things are down in the southern part of India (not south india). We have had pooja rooms in our homes from ages. I still remember my grandfather doing pooja daily in the pooja room. If he were alive, he would be about 150, maybe. So please check it out.
One of the best podcasts I ever listened to. Thanks a ton Smitha ji for calling in my favourite authors
Excellent interview with two great authors and great human beings, down to earth. 🙏
One of Smitaji's best episodes!! Will re-watch!
Lovely podcast..... mesmerized with these two wonderful authors....All my namasakar to great souls........thank you smita ji and ANI....
Thabks to ANI , Amitha , Nimish for bringing this Beautiful podcast.
Amish and Bhavna .... I am blessed to listen to people like you. Learned so much
There are different ways to the Supreme Truth. Rg Veda-- Ekam satyam vipra bahuda vadanti..
I wish I could add a million likes to the crisp clarity of Amish and Bhavna’s talks and Smita’s intellectual quest as a host. Great discussion.
Fantastic podcast Smita. Great knowledgeable guests. Truly blessed people and we are blessed listeners. We are also blessed to be a part of our great sanatan dharma and philosophy. Absolutely amazing podcast
Lord Rama took birth as a human and lived like a human. We prey and look up to him for his divine qualities. Yesterday Modi ji visited a poor family and a old woman who looks to be an illiterate made only one statement addressing Modiji “You are like God” These 4 words are probably the most important words that describe prime minister Modi. This knowledge to this woman can only come from wisdom gained over years of hardship and hard work. Bhagwan Ram took birth as a human and went through many difficulties, fought and defeated evil forces and established good governance in ancient Bharath. What lord Ram did is not too different from what Mr.Modi is doing. Modi ji is born as a human being, grew up with many difficulties, fighting many evil forces who destroyed India for decades and establishing good governance and working for common man. What you are witnessing right now is this punya Purush in action working round the clock to restore balance and to defeat evil people ( asuras / rakshasas ) whose forefathers have been plundering Bharath, destroying its thousands of years of rich heritage and knowledge and exploiting poor for many hundreds of years. In Not too distant future Mr.Narender Modi will be rightfully recognized as another avatar or a sage in long line of sages who kept the longest surviving culture on this planet intact. I salute 🙏🏾 Modi ji.
These are the people through people will understand Indian belief system including Dharma.
Great conversation thank you all🙏
Sanatan Dharma (Eternal Religion) is the real name of Hindu religion. There is no word Hindu in any Hindu scriptures. In Sanatan Dharma, one-size doesn't fit all. There are many Gods & Goddesses in Sanatan Dharma because requirement of blessings, power & inspiration are different in different individuals & also vary at different life time of the same individual. A student recites prayers invoking blessings of Saraswati, a soldier prays before Durga, a ruler before Lord Rama & a singer before Mother Sharda - all to acquire excellence for the purpose of their being - their existence in the world, which is their true Dharma (Religion). Such prayers have potential to bestow excellence to all segments of society unlike other religions where one size fits all.
In Gita, Krishna finally revealed himself as the divine Vishnu & directly gave sermons to Arjuna about life & duties of an individual emphasizing the principles of creation, preservation & annihilation. It is considered as the real revelation & guidance from God without distortion through intermediary prophets. For this reason Krishna is also called Jagatguru (Teacher of the World)..
Sanatan Dharma combines duties with spirituality. Duties are defined in Gita & other scriptures, Spirituality is in temples & prayers.
In Sanatan Dharma, among the fives senses, visual connect (darshan) to the Divine at temples is given primacy where the idol has been installed with specific rituals (Pran Pratistha) to invoke presence of Deity in the temple giving specific blessings & strength to the devotees. No wonder devotees wait for several hours, even days to get Darshan of their Deity. This peculiarity of Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism) can be facilitated to create massive domestic tourism at imp religious sites generating huge employment & catapulting economy.
In Gita Krishna proclaims that those who revere me with devotion (Bhakti), they are in me and I too am in them. In the Bhagavad Gita (IX. 23-25), Krishna also proclaims that the devotees who worship other deities are in fact worshipping Him; and that those who offer worship to various other deities or natural powers reach the goals they desire. Bhakti (Bhajan, prayers or singing) along with visual connection (Darshan) to God became important part of Hindu religion.
Before war of Mahabharata, even Krishna prayed before Durga to bless him with victory which symbolized that various deities represent specific powers, blessings & inspirations of God which the devotees must seek in the fulfilment of their duties (Dharma).
There is a distinction between "worshiping through Idols" and "idol worship". Idols per se have no such value so we immerse idols.
Klaus L. Klostermaier, former director of Oxford Centre of Hindu Studies, said : “Hinduism has proven much more open than any other religion to new ideas, scientific thought, and social experimentation” & “ It would not be surprising to find Hinduism the dominant religion of the twenty-first century.”
Excellent to listen to Amish and Bhavna about our dharma and its survivals through ages. Blessings for our young generation to have some dharmic writers, critics ( sanatanis) of late in Bharat
I could have listened to this podcast for another 2 hours easily... Amazing
What a wonderful dialogue!
Felt blissful just listening to discussions on our itihasas
Soothing to mind. Calm guests and host. Knowledgeable also.
Wonderful conversation, enjoyed throughly, very enlightening, lots of love to you all. All the best!!