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25-04-2016, 01:13 PM
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Forgiveness and Hinduism
In Christianity Jesus died for the forgiveness of sins. I'm curious as to how people in Hinduism find their forgiveness? Is there a ritual? An act done by another such as the other forgives you like a catholic priest? A prayer?
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25-04-2016, 02:44 PM
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We don't view it that way. Each 'sin' is just out own ignorance or instinctive nature playing out it's nature in the school of life. Out job is to ferret out the lesson in that, and not repeat it. The action accrued by the 'sin' will run its course in due time, called karmic repercussions. There is no 'get out of jail free' card in Hinduism. We are responsible for our own actions.
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10-05-2016, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Tirisilex
In Christianity Jesus died for the forgiveness of sins. I'm curious as to how people in Hinduism find their forgiveness? Is there a ritual? An act done by another such as the other forgives you like a catholic priest? A prayer?
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Forgiveness is exalted by Sharada Devi in the sense that it is a tapas or austerity in itself.
Forgiveness can also be viewed as a non-reactive action that comes with a state of awareness.
To take revenge shows reactivity and unconsciousness, while to be forgiving shows non-reactivity and self-awareness.
I have explained this in this thread of mine.
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When even one virtue becomes our nature, the mind becomes clean and tranquil. Then there is no need to practice meditation; we will automatically be meditating always. ~ Swami Satchidananda
Wholesome virtuous behavior progressively leads to the foremost.~ Buddha AN 10.1
If you do right, irrespective of what the other does, it will slow down the (turbulent) mind. ~ Rajini Menon
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10-05-2016, 02:07 PM
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In Hinduism all avatars are understood to be incarnations of Vishnu (God incarnating as the Sustainer of the Universe) so isn't Krishna the essence of compassion and no different to Christ?
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10-05-2016, 02:32 PM
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Guide
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Originally Posted by Uma
In Hinduism all avatars are understood to be incarnations of Vishnu (God incarnating as the Sustainer of the Universe) so isn't Krishna the essence of compassion and no different to Christ?
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Only 2 sects of the main 4 believe in the avatara concept, so in Vaishnava and Smarta Hinduism, it's true. But not for all Hindus. |
10-05-2016, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Vinayaka
We don't view it that way. Each 'sin' is just out own ignorance or instinctive nature playing out it's nature in the school of life. Out job is to ferret out the lesson in that, and not repeat it. The action accrued by the 'sin' will run its course in due time, called karmic repercussions. There is no 'get out of jail free' card in Hinduism. We are responsible for our own actions.
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I agree with this view/perspective.... |
11-05-2016, 01:36 AM
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Guide
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Originally Posted by wolfgaze
I agree with this view/perspective....
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Thanks. Occasionally reassuring to know I'm not alone. |
22-11-2016, 03:54 PM
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Lord Krishna says about the best quality to achieve him:
Know this O seeker, that the dearest quality to me is compassion. Whether a person is a saint or a sinner, if he or she is able to develop compassion for all beings in the creation, I reward them with Bhakti or faith.
Compassion means a firm resolve not to hurt any other being in this universe and help others as much as possible. Compassion means not betraying anyone’s faith. Compassion means being patient, truthful and at any cost without envy for anyone.
If someone lives a life of compassion, he or she becomes dear to me and I never desert him or her.
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