Recently discovered Hinduism

[Presence]

Hi there,

I am quite excited I have been a student of mystic traditions for many years, mostly buddhist, but Hindu scripture escaped me. I think it was because my teacher in eastern philosophy presented it very poorly and so I never was inspired to pursue it further.

Reading studies in nonduality and comparative religion re-introduced me to Hinduism and I am just amazed at the beauty, complexity, richness and depth here. I have read Ramana Maharshi, Talks; Nisargadatta Maharaj's I Am That; several translations and interpretations of Narada Bhakti Sutras; and presently I am reading Vasistha's Yoga.

I feel that I am finding the "missing pieces" of my spirituality in Hinduism. Extraordinary experience.

[lovethetruth]

Core concept is => Universe = Time = You = Me = God.

I have been inspired a lot by Ramana Maharshi.

Nirvana Shatakam is an awesome scripture.

I am a Hindu.

Amazing! I am a Buddhist at heart but love reading the Bhagavad Gita and celebrating life at the Hindu Temple in my city :) Hindu is a true science of the mind, enjoy bathing your mind in the beautiful images and symbols. Meditate and unlock the subconscious!!

Originally Posted by Presence

Hi there,

I am quite excited I have been a student of mystic traditions for many years, mostly buddhist, but Hindu scripture escaped me. I think it was because my teacher in eastern philosophy presented it very poorly and so I never was inspired to pursue it further.

Reading studies in nonduality and comparative religion re-introduced me to Hinduism and I am just amazed at the beauty, complexity, richness and depth here. I have read Ramana Maharshi, Talks; Nisargadatta Maharaj's I Am That; several translations and interpretations of Narada Bhakti Sutras; and presently I am reading Vasistha's Yoga.

I feel that I am finding the "missing pieces" of my spirituality in Hinduism. Extraordinary experience.

That is really awesome! I too love the Vasistha's Yoga? Are you reading the one by Venkatesananda? The translation he has written is simply amazing! Having a physics background myself, I am amazed at the level of scientific detail in these works.

Have you had a chance to read the works of swami vivekananda? In the late 1800's he gave many lectures on Vedanta and Hinduism in America. They are available for free at: http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Co...mi_Vivekananda

Originally Posted by Presence

Hi there,

I am quite excited I have been a student of mystic traditions for many years, mostly buddhist, but Hindu scripture escaped me. I think it was because my teacher in eastern philosophy presented it very poorly and so I never was inspired to pursue it further.

Reading studies in nonduality and comparative religion re-introduced me to Hinduism and I am just amazed at the beauty, complexity, richness and depth here. I have read Ramana Maharshi, Talks; Nisargadatta Maharaj's I Am That; several translations and interpretations of Narada Bhakti Sutras; and presently I am reading Vasistha's Yoga.

I feel that I am finding the "missing pieces" of my spirituality in Hinduism. Extraordinary experience.

That is really awesome! I too love the Vasistha's Yoga. Are you reading the one by Venkatesananda? The translation he has written is simply amazing! Having a physics background myself, I am amazed at the level of scientific detail in these works.

Have you had a chance to read the works of swami vivekananda? In the late 1800's he gave many lectures on Vedanta and Hinduism in America. They are available for free at: http://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Co...mi_Vivekananda

[Vinayaka]

Originally Posted by Noah :)

celebrating life at the Hindu Temple in my city

Going to a Hindu temple can really cut to the chase, so to speak. Many Hindus don't read scripture, but focus on the 'doing' aspects of charya and bhakti, which the temple can provide. It leads to a more profound sort of experiential knowledge.

Originally Posted by lovethetruth

Core concept is => Universe = Time = You = Me = God.

I have been inspired a lot by Ramana Maharshi.

Nirvana Shatakam is an awesome scripture.

I am a Hindu.

I am also a Hindu and i never read Ramana Maharshi but i had once read smaller versions of Bhagvat Geeta, Where as i understand..

God-Time-Universe-and yourself.

It reminds me somewhat of Tantric Buddhism with all of the gods representing different aspects of ourselves. Very deep and mystical and mythological as well. It is very psychologically deep and rich.

[jimrich]

Originally Posted by Presence

Hi there,

I am quite excited I have been a student of mystic traditions for many years, mostly buddhist, but Hindu scripture escaped me. I think it was because my teacher in eastern philosophy presented it very poorly and so I never was inspired to pursue it further.

Reading studies in nonduality and comparative religion re-introduced me to Hinduism and I am just amazed at the beauty, complexity, richness and depth here. I have read Ramana Maharshi, Talks; Nisargadatta Maharaj's I Am That; several translations and interpretations of Narada Bhakti Sutras; and presently I am reading Vasistha's Yoga.

I feel that I am finding the "missing pieces" of my spirituality in Hinduism. Extraordinary experience.

Be sure to read things by and about Ramana Maharshi http://www.sriramanamaharshi.org/ashram/visiting-us/