Introduction to Hinduism (Part 5/5)

Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami, publisher of Hinduism Today magazine, reads his Publisher's Desk article from the April/May/June 2009 issue. The article is a 45-minute introduction to Hinduism. Part 5 of 5.

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[Echowraith]

Thank you. I had been in spiritual turmoil for a while, confused by the thought of a loving god and an eternal hell existing at once. This video series awaken me to how strongly the Hindu beliefs resonate within me.

I shall go to my parents tomorrow and tell them that I wish to study Hinduism.

[backtohumanity]

I am the first one to watch. I am genuinely impressed. Though Indian, I learned and refreshed my knowledge of Hinduism. now believe that irrespective of whether God exists or not,hindu practices will help bring prosperity, order and peace in world. Thanks.

[ka010185]

@Knockturnall1 I think u missed the depection of madhva acharya the guru with two fingers raised he was the great great guru of sirla prabhupada gurus have traditions of guru shishya and to discuss why my guru is not here or there is shows that one is completely missing the teashing of his guru on the santan dharma.

[peacelily64]

thank you for sharing .

[bigballing818]

Interesting how we focus so much on our differences when to me it seems that our similarities are so much more <3

[EmceeCartoon]

Nice vid! I'm an atheist who is very intressted in religous cutlures.

[ntr10me]

@Echowraith Studying is one thing, conversion is another. True Hindu spirituality would actually suggest that you 'convert' from one form into a better form - if you are Christian, 'convert' into a better Christian.

[Knockturnall1]

why doesn't he mention His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada? or even show a picture of him?.... thanks for the video tho... Hare Krishna....

[Dhesyca]

@Echowraith Good luck and Blessed Be on your path! I hope it brings you great joy and fulfillment. :)

[Dhesyca]

I am learning so much from this! I had no idea that the statues were considered the actual physical bodies of the deities and are conscious within them!!! That is so kewl! I'm so used to thinking of statues of gods and goddesses as symbols, but when he said, "They're not merely symbols," it really caught my attention. I felt awakened in some way!!! I'm not Hindu but Wiccan, so I also have a great appreciation for variety in culture and religion: this is so refreshing and joyous to my soul!!!

[xcolonel]

good five video series. studying for a test i have in world religions on hinduism. i'm still atheist, but this will help me on my test :).