'Pope John Paul II wished to take a dip in Ganga'

[desioptimist]

Lord Vishnu in his 8th incarnation as Krishna destroyed the demon Narkasura. The demon Narakaasura was the evil king of Pragjyotishapura, near present-day Assam. Power made the demon king arrogant and he became dangerous to his subjects and even to the gods. He ruled with a reign of terror, abducted 16,000 daughters of the gods, and stole the earrings of Aditi, mother of the gods.

all those women that he married were simply having their love for him reciprocated in the manner they chose. Also, because he is the Supreme Lord, he was able to satisfy each and every one of them. None of his wives ever felt neglected or unloved. He gave each wife 10 sons and 1 daughter.

Long story short, he had mojo.

 

[roadrunner]

The Pope is Hindu. Wonders never will cease.

 

[kingkobra]

Long story short, he had mojo.

what do you mean by that?

 

[Marwari]

That is a metaphor, there is a deep Yogic significance behind the idea of "Ganga washing away sins". But Ganga the river is regarded with affection because she has watered the land of the Vedas for thousands of years.

Agreed as well. Mythology such as the 10 incarnations of Vishnu are based on scientific facts such as human development if you actually get the broader aspect of the stories.

And if anyone here has time, I recently saw this on the History Channel during Easter. Pretty interesting.

 

[Rig Vedic]

Steadfast a lamp burns sheltered from the wind;
Such is the likeness of the Yogi's mind
Shut from sense-storms and burning bright to Heaven.
When mind broods placid, soothed with holy wont;
When Self contemplates self, and in itself
Hath comfort; when it knows the nameless joy
Beyond all scope of sense, revealed to soul-
Only to soul! and, knowing, wavers not,
True to the farther Truth; when, holding this,
It deems no other treasure comparable,
But, harboured there, cannot be stirred or shook
By any gravest grief, call that state "peace,"
That happy severance Yoga; call that man
The perfect Yogin!

The Bhagavad-Gita: Chapter 6: Of Religion of Self-Restraint

 

[Marwari]

 

[luckyyy]

The Pope is Hindu. Wonders never will cease.

History of Rome" by Smith

and

"Long Missing Links" by Aiyangar...

 

[KS]

@Rigvedic did you ever see this video on Youtube?

I found this quite intresting to say the least

Yeah this is interesting but unless an extensive study is done either into the Tibetan archives or the Vatican archives nothing can be said for sure.

 

[Marwari]

History of Rome" by Smith

and

"Long Missing Links" by Aiyangar...

Lol don't reply to trolls bro. I still remember he couldn't comprehend how the Indus River flowed in India

 

[Rig Vedic]

Agreed as well. Mythology such as the 10 incarnations of Vishnu are based on scientific facts such as human development if you actually get the broader aspect of the stories.

The Ganga, metaphorically, represents the flow of the Kundalini energy. The "sins" are the imperfections of consciousness that keep the seeker from enlightenment, from realizing his own divinity.

That is the metaphor behind the concept of the Ganga washing away sins.

 

[Marwari]

The Ganga, metaphorically, represents the flow of the Kundalini energy, the "sins" are the imperfections of consciousness that keep the seeker from enlightenment, from realizing his own divinity.

That is the metaphor behind the concept of the Ganga washing away sins.

There's pretty much a metaphor with any Hindu sloka or saying. Only the ignorant are able to only comprehend what is given instead of looking beyond of what is written or seen.

 

[luckyyy]

The Ganga, metaphorically, represents the flow of the Kundalini energy. The "sins" are the imperfections of consciousness that keep the seeker from enlightenment, from realizing his own divinity.

That is the metaphor behind the concept of the Ganga washing away sins.

i seriuosly doubt has this forum appropriate to such disccusion..

 

[KS]

Lord Vishnu in his 8th incarnation as Krishna destroyed the demon Narkasura. The demon Narakaasura was the evil king of Pragjyotishapura, near present-day Assam. Power made the demon king arrogant and he became dangerous to his subjects and even to the gods. He ruled with a reign of terror, abducted 16,000 daughters of the gods, and stole the earrings of Aditi, mother of the gods.

all those women that he married were simply having their love for him reciprocated in the manner they chose. Also, because he is the Supreme Lord, he was able to satisfy each and every one of them. None of his wives ever felt neglected or unloved. He gave each wife 10 sons and 1 daughter.

Long story short, he had mojo.

Wrong - the sixteen thousand Gopikas are a physical representation of the worldly desires and Lord Krishna's marriage to them symbolizes the God's ability to control them.

In short control the worldly desires and elevate yourself to the status of God - the central concept of Hinduism or pretty much the the central concept of Dharmic or Indic religions.

And Desi - pls cutback on the dry humour when talking about Gods.

 

[luckyyy]

Wrong - the sixteen thousand Gopikas are a physical representation of the worldly desires and Lord Krishna's marriage to them symbolizes the God's ability to control them.

In short control the worldly desires and elevate yourself to the status of God - the central concept of Hinduism.

And Desi - pls cutback on the dry humour when talking about Gods.

in vadic culture , woman had a right to choose his husband....those 1600 choose lord krishan ..that's it !!

 

[desioptimist]

The Ganga, metaphorically, represents the flow of the Kundalini energy. The "sins" are the imperfections of consciousness that keep the seeker from enlightenment, from realizing his own divinity.

That is the metaphor behind the concept of the Ganga washing away sins.

It is not metaphor, people really believed the river is holy and it will wash away sins. Such meaning are given afterwards.