hinduism

[gizmocrystal]

I was on a discussion board and someone said that the bagvida ghita (sp):-o,talks about black and white skin,saying its better to be whiter or light skin rather than darker skin.
Also about the caste system

I like the sound of hinduism,but being mixed race would go no where near it if it was racist.

Thanks

 

[psychedelicist]

I haven't read it all the way through so I don't have an answer to the question. But aren't indians pretty dark skinned anyways?

It could also be talking about skin color due to the time spent in the sun. A construction worker is going to spend a lot of time in the sun and will probably become darker than one who sits around in his lounge and philosophizes all day

 

[indianx]

I was on a discussion board and someone said that the bagvida ghita (sp):-o,talks about black and white skin,saying its better to be whiter or light skin rather than darker skin.
Also about the caste system

I like the sound of hinduism,but being mixed race would go no where near it if it was racist.

Thanks

Hi, tell them to show you the verse that says that.

And when (or, rather if) they do tell you, you can check the verse in the Bhagavad Gita yourself, instead of us giving our views.

 

[ILoveYeshua]

hinduism: pick a god, any god

of course its racist, it was written by ancient racist men and uninspired by the one true God.

 

[vedickings]

hinduism: pick a god, any god

of course its racist, it was written by ancient racist men and uninspired by the one true God.

That Christian B.S. talk.

 

[gizmocrystal]

I will see if i can find out from them!

 

[indianx]

hinduism: pick a god, any god

of course its racist, it was written by ancient racist men and uninspired by the one true God.

Ask your Christian friend, Galilean, why interracial marriages are not allowed.



But, my friend, see when you say things like this, you have to have scriptural support. Show me any verse that tantamounts to 'pick a god, any god' or people might (perhaps incorrectly) doubt your honesty.

 

[gizmocrystal]

Sorry my fault,it was from the Rig Veda

Rig Veda 11.12.4 "black skin is impious"


What is Rig Veda???

Thanks

 

[indianx]

Um, what exactly does this particular poster mean by 11. There are only 10 books in the Rig Veda.

 

[Theowne]

hinduism: pick a god, any god

Except there's only one true "God" in Hinduism.

 

[gizmocrystal]

Um, what exactly does this particular poster mean by 11. There are only 10 books in the Rig Veda.

Really??

Is there any online references to the rig veda i could check out for myself??

Many Thanks

 

[vedickings]

Is there any online references to the rig veda i could check out for myself??

Here you go

http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/rigveda/index.htm

 

[indianx]

I really don't know any. There are ones translated by Ralph Griffith in 1896, based on the then recent dubious Aryan Invasion Theory. But a relatively recent study from a non-committal view point by I believe, a Christian sanskrit scholar, Hans Hock, stated that the references to 'dasas' can make sense if its definition was treated as dark (as in darkness of the sky). More info on the linguistic aspects: http://www.bharatvani.org/books/ait/ch48.htm .

This entire debate is ongoing, so, just being a normal person, I'm not going to say anything that hasn't been conclusively proven yet. As for me, I'm learning Sanskrit, so I can read the Vedas in their original form and not have to deal with anybody's translation or view.

But, I mean it's up to you. A google search for the Rig Veda will provide you with Ralph Griffith's translation, maybe with the info on the linguistic aspects given earlier, you can read them with that in mind. But, again, there will be others who say these references are to dark people, so in the end, it is up to you.

But, considering that Vidura, himself a so-called Shudra, was able to summon the god Brahma's son and the name of Lord Krishna itself means dark or black in Sanskrit, I have chosen to believe that the references are to darkness. What you decide is up to you and no one else.

 

[satay]

I was on a discussion board and someone said that the bagvida ghita (sp):-o,talks about black and white skin,saying its better to be whiter or light skin rather than darker skin.
Also about the caste system

I like the sound of hinduism,but being mixed race would go no where near it if it was racist.

Thanks

Namaste Giz,
I have studied the gita in detail. Whoever was telling you this about Gita was lying and talking Junk!

No where in Gita, the Lord of all Lords Bhagwan Krishna say anything about skin color or caste system.

I myself am married to a non-hindu (catholic) from another race! Hinduism is the only 'way of life' that is totally inclusive and Gita is for "everyone" white, black, yellow, blue, brown, or red whatever your skin color happens to be.

okay?

satay

 

[indianx]

In practical application, it is not the only 'way of life' that is totally inclusive of race. People of a variety of races follow Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, and so on and so forth. But, if you were to say, it is the only 'way of life' that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of their beliefs or race, then I would say, as long as you mean Dharmic religions, you're correct.

 

[arunma]

I was on a discussion board and someone said that the bagvida ghita (sp):-o,talks about black and white skin,saying its better to be whiter or light skin rather than darker skin.
Also about the caste system

I like the sound of hinduism,but being mixed race would go no where near it if it was racist.

Thanks

The Bhagavad Gita doesn't mention white and black skin, but it does make several mentions of the caste system. But the Hindus on this board have some sort of explanation as to why the caste system is not based on birth. I can quote the pertinent verses that I have found, if you would like.

The mention of black and white skin is from the Rig Veda, not the Gita.

 

[satay]

The Bhagavad Gita doesn't mention white and black skin, but it does make several mentions of the caste system. But the Hindus on this board have some sort of explanation as to why the caste system is not based on birth. I can quote the pertinent verses that I have found, if you would like.

The mention of black and white skin is from the Rig Veda, not the Gita.

Because you don't believe in gita you should not post anything from it. As usual you are lying through your teeth that the Bhagwan of this Universe talks about Caste system. Maybe you are talking about your own concept of God where he is taking about his great qualities of jealousy and envy and wrestling with men! Shall I post some verses for you?

satay

 

[indianx]

The mention of black and white skin is from the Rig Veda,

That is definitely arguable.

 

[satay]

The mention of black and white skin is from the Rig Veda, not the Gita.

Under whose direction did you study the Vedas? Name of the Guru please...

satay

 

[satay]

That is definitely arguable.

You can only argue with those who have studied the Vedas and not some john smith translation...

satay