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Hinduism and CRY wolf - PS group and a problem.
Bobby Jindal is a creep. Anyone who gives up their religion for political popularity is smaller than small, in my book. kathie

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Movies on History
who is princess? kathie

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Kalamugas and Kapaligas
dear SPS, I'm catching up on my 400 emails! Yes, I've known about Lakulisa, so glad He made it to the south. Isn't it all fascinating? If anybody wants images of Him, I have several. kathie

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BOOK REVIEW -
Dear good friend SPS, I still think Laguleesa must be related to 'Lakulisha'--early Saiva sant from Gujarat, represented naked & urdvalinga, holding club. Orissans represent him frequently. kathie Let me know if I'm wrong.

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Thank you
Dear Ravi, Thanks for remembering me w the English. . . kathie

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How much of Indian History is Hindu History (North East)
Hitler was not a christian majority dictator, he was an atheist. Revenge, revenge, let's hear it for Revenge. All great religions encourage it, don't they! [hope you can hear my sarcasm] kathie

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The direction of the shiva temple entrances
Vijayalaya Cholishvara at Narthamalai faces west. 9th century ~ Muttaraiyar. Kathie

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a tamil I would like to meet.....
I'd like to just have 'darshan' of Ramana Maharshi because I believe he was the genuine article! The photo we always see of him is really excellent & emanates warmth. Kathie

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a tamil I would like to meet.....
Ramana Maharshi kathie

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some thoughts on idol worship
How about calling the unconsecrated representations 'Images'? kkb

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some thoughts on idol worship
venketesh, no, no clear idea why Hitler chose it as the National Socialist Party's symbol. He was confused about what he called the 'Aryan Race' -- no such thing. Guess we'll have to google it. kathie

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some thoughts on idol worship
One difference in the way the Nazi showed the swastika, it rested on the point of one of the arms. Rt. handed & lft. handed svastikas displayed by Jains & Hindus rest on the flat of one arm. Correct? kathie

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some thoughts on idol worship
It represents a celebrity w an ardent fan base. Short for the old silent movie term : 'matinee idol' = a star that teenagers have crushes on. Definitely a 'false god'. I'm getting myself into more & more trouble here k…

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some thoughts on idol worship
One interesting note, Rudyard Kipling's writings in Br. editions had a swastika embossed on their leather covers. His 'logo', I guess. There's a recent Kipling luggage company; and to be totally PC, the central medallion on their…

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some thoughts on idol worship
it's like the difference between the word 'odor' and the word 'fragrance'. Get what I'm driving at? Not to please the west, to decrease the west's closed-mindedness towards murthis. Certain Christian groups certain…

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Christianity in India
dear Sri, Thanks for the translation. Other than 'untouchable', I'm only familiar w the term 'dalit'. Appreciate your taking the time. kathie

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idol worship
Dear Sampath, Yes, you understand what I was trying to say. It's the word 'idol' I don't care for. kathie

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idol worship
It's the word : "idol", that I don't care for, not the concept. I think my point was too subtle. You folks speak several languages, me, only one. I've been a bhakti before many murthis in India, and have had the blessing of …

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Ancient migration
I'll open a small can of worms here. Naming puranas Mythology vs. Bible Stories is somewhat comparable to calling murthis -- 'Idols'. That I. word has an ugly connotation to western ears, meaning worshipping something false - a mere p…

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Christianity in India
what does Theendamai mean please? kathie

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How much of Indian History is Hindu History?
You mean Devi temples are all newer? I thought they were often the very oldest. Not true in TN, I guess? kathie

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How much of Indian History is Hindu History?
I thought perhaps it kept a lot of young, restless men out of trouble. Don't get angry now. . . Once again, that imagined Christian monolith

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history of marriage/rituals of alwars, nayanmars
What is happening to this group? People are getting so angry, why? East vs. West, why look at everything this way? Viva la difference! It's a new year for some of us. Relax & enjoy.. > > kkb

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Murugan
Murugan in Orissa! how interesting. Kathie

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GREETINGS :: Pongal
dear SPS, what is a mush man? kathie

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How much of Indian History is Hindu History?
Was Jaina really an offshoot of Sanatana Dharma? I don't think Jains would agree with that. . . believe it arose in a parallel course with many overlaps {wasn't it Neminatha who's said to be Sri Krishna's cousin?} kathie

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pongal nall vazhthukal
Thanks for the translation, Venketesh. [are you Venkat or Venket?]

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GREETINGS :: Pongal
dear sps, I enjoyed a wonderful Pongal celebration near SamanarMalai, [still don't know the name of that charming town with lotus pond] in '07, & got to stir the Pongal pot. Delicious. Thanks for all the info. Kathie

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Did Jesus come to India?
Dear friends, I'm not a Christian, because I believe the definition of 'Christian' is belief in the Divinity of Jesus, which I do not. Humans are human, period. 'highly organized, dogmatic & centralized' ? There are at l…

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target 500
here we go again, No English. Please have sympathy for your American friends, Kathie

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