So finally , I am Hindu now.

[MAXX]

I am posting this thread to inform my friends on this forum that finally after so much study , thought and self-questioning, I have converted to Hindusim (Sanatan Dharma).

This forum also helped me a lot in understanding that aspects of Hinduism which i was totally ignorant.

Thanks

Hare Krishna
Hare Ram

 

[Rusticus]

I am posting this thread to inform my friends on this forum that finally after so much study , thought and self-questioning I have finally converted to Hindusim (Sanatan Dharma).

This forum also helped me a lot in understanding that aspects of Hinduism which i was totally ignorant.

Thanks

Hare Krishna

I always thought one was born a Hindu. (meaning that conversion was not actually possible).

But, of course, I have been wrong before.

Can you please explain this?

 

[Montalban]

I always thought one was born a Hindu. (meaning that conversion was not actually possible).

But, of course, I have been wrong before.

Can you please explain this?

That's what I'd been told, as well. That you had to be born Hindu.

 

[indianx]

Told by whom? If it was from a Hindu, he or she was mistaken.

I am posting this thread to inform my friends on this forum that finally after so much study , thought and self-questioning, I have converted to Hindusim (Sanatan Dharma).

This forum also helped me a lot in understanding that aspects of Hinduism which i was totally ignorant.

Thanks

Hare Krishna
Hare Ram

Hi Maxx, welcome my friend in this journey of ours.

 

[sanaa]

genuine voluntary conversions in which the person was drawn towards hinduism without any evangelising is ok . conversions are frowned upon though not forbidden by mainstream hindus of today . personally i feel the person should be genuine and sincere for a few years before being taken seriously as nowadays sometimes there are temporary fads of converting to eastern religions

anyway welcome maxx, good luck on ur spiritual journey

 

[indianx]

I think Buddhists and Hindus have the same attitude towards conversions. If the person who wants to convert feels that they can go no further in their spiritual journey in their previous religion, then they are justified in converting in order to continue that journey.

 

[Rusticus]

Thanks for the information to both of you.

So, would it be correct to say that whilst Hinus do not actively encourage converts, they do accept them?


Which leads to a further question:

Is there any formal "study" that needs to be undertaken, and Is there any sort of ceremony that is required for the conversion to be "official"? (Like along the lines of a christian baptism or the [for some christians anyway] christian-born-again-thing?)

 

[arunma]

Well MAXX, good to hear you're done seeking, even if I don't agree with your religious beliefs. Better something than nothing.

Which leads to a further question:

Is there any formal "study" that needs to be undertaken, and Is there any sort of ceremony that is required for the conversion to be "official"? (Like along the lines of a christian baptism or the [for some christians anyway] christian-born-again-thing?)

Some Hindu temples do offer Hindu sacraments and naming ceremonies which allow people to officially convert to Hinduism. That said, Hinduism states that it isn't necessary to convert to Hinduism, because one can obey the religion without undergoing the rituals.

 

[sefroth77]

Some Hindu temples do offer Hindu sacraments and naming ceremonies which allow people to officially convert to Hinduism. That said, Hinduism states that it isn't necessary to convert to Hinduism, because one can obey the religion without undergoing the rituals.

In Sanatan Dharma theres no such thing as conversion based on some rituals. All a person needs to do his change is Conciousness thats all.

 

[arunma]

In Sanatan Dharma theres no such thing as conversion based on some rituals. All a person needs to do his change is Conciousness thats all.

Well like I said, many Hindu temples offer to perform sacraments for converts anyway.

 

[sefroth77]

I am posting this thread to inform my friends on this forum that finally after so much study , thought and self-questioning, I have converted to Hindusim (Sanatan Dharma).

This forum also helped me a lot in understanding that aspects of Hinduism which i was totally ignorant.

Thanks

Hare Krishna
Hare Ram

Hare Krishna MAX. Finally you've understood what reality is. Sanatana Dharma is a religion for the soul not the Material Body. The Soul is pure and full of bliss(Part and parcel of the Supreme Personality of Godhead Shri Krishna) the Soul is equal to all living beings and thus you should see everyone as equal, Be it Hindu,Muslim,Christian,Buddist or others, everyone is equal in the eyes of God so that eyes you must have, thats the beauty of Sanatana Dharma.

Hope you increase your spiritual life and get liberated from this material entanglement.

Chant Hare Krishna and be happy

Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare,
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare hare

 

[ravenscape]

Best wishes for fulfillment on the spiritual path you have chosen, Maxx!

 

[Eldy]

I am posting this thread to inform my friends on this forum that finally after so much study , thought and self-questioning, I have converted to Hindusim (Sanatan Dharma).

This forum also helped me a lot in understanding that aspects of Hinduism which i was totally ignorant.

Thanks

Hare Krishna
Hare Ram

My condolensces. How very, very sad.

 

[Eldy]

Better something than nothing.

Wrong. How is it better? It only serves to fill in that gap that God created for us to use to seek Him with something false and futile. It is not better. The enemy created such religions just for this purpose, to make a person feel content and like all is okay while he leads them to hell.

 

[arunma]

Wrong. How is it better? It only serves to fill in that gap that God created for us to use to seek Him with something false and futile. It is not better. The enemy created such religions just for this purpose, to make a person feel content and like all is okay while he leads them to hell.

Few people on this forum are more critical of the "tolerant" religions (mostly Hinduism) than I am. So you'll get no argument from me. To be clear, I do not believe that Hinduism, or any other non-Christian religion, leads to salvation. But if I may be blunt, my distaste for the atheist religion far outweighs my feelings towards Hinduism. One more Hindu means one less atheist. And that can't be all bad.

 

[Montalban]

Told by whom? If it was from a Hindu, he or she was mistaken.

So your word outweighs his word?

I could be wrong, in basing my belief on this by what I've been told, but your word's not going to sway me.

 

[sefroth77]

Wrong. How is it better? It only serves to fill in that gap that God created for us to use to seek Him with something false and futile. It is not better. The enemy created such religions just for this purpose, to make a person feel content and like all is okay while he leads them to hell.

Who is that enemy ? How can a good and humble soul like you have an enemy ? who is that enemy ?

 

[Montalban]

My condolensces. How very, very sad.

I agree

 

[Montalban]

Told by whom? If it was from a Hindu, he or she was mistaken.

"The orthodox answer on conversion is that no conversion to Hinduism is
possible."
http://www.hindunet.org/alt_hindu_home/1994/msg00529.html

Though this site goes on to give some small support that it might be possible.

 

[FriendlySeeker]

I am posting this thread to inform my friends on this forum that finally after so much study , thought and self-questioning, I have converted to Hindusim (Sanatan Dharma).

This forum also helped me a lot in understanding that aspects of Hinduism which i was totally ignorant.

Thanks

Hare Krishna
Hare Ram

Hi there MAXX,

Would you mind sharing your story, and why you chose your faith.

Hindism is polytheistic isn't it? So which God is controlling everything - does not make much sense to me. Please correct me if I am wrong.

Hugs,
Pam