Tag Archives: dialogue

Explaining Ourselves

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

As someone who was not raised Hindu, I am often asked both what are the central beliefs of Hinduism, and how I became drawn to Hinduism.  I have no trouble answering the first question, and I am pleased that someone is curious about Hinduism.  Why then, do I have a harder time responding to the [...]

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What is our Veda?

Sunday, October 11, 2009

What, if anything at all, should be the scriptural basis of modern Hindu life?

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Why is the Bhagavad-Gita a dialogue?

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Why is the Bhagavad-Gita, the most popular Hindu text, structured as a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna?
Here is what I think:

Easier to connect. When there is a dialogue between someone who has knowledge and someone who seeks it, it is easier to connect with the seeker. For example, though it is unlikely that any of [...]

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