Indian Philosophy in a nutshell?

Aupmanyav said:
That is a part of 'Advaita Hinduism' (non-duality).
Remove the Islamic specs that you are wearing, then you will be able to see.
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In Hinduism, Brahman (Sanskrit: ब्रह्मन्; IAST: Brahman) connotes the highest universal principle, the Ultimate Reality of the universe.
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In major schools of Hindu philosophy, it is the non-physical, efficient, formal and final cause of all that exists. It is the pervasive, infinite, eternal truth, consciousness and bliss which does not change, yet is the cause of all changes.
Brahman - Wikipedia

..so I think that it is you who needs to "remove the specs". :)
 
There are spectacles and there are spectacles...one makes you open your eyes and the others opens their eyes.

Don't worry about my vision, take the specs from my eyes and put them on yours.

Do you see what I see? Do you hear what I hear?
 
Aupmanyav said:
Buddha is my guru. I thank him for leading me to 'nirvana', 'enlightenment'. But I do not go for Buddhism as carried in the books. I won't be born again.

"Make my teaching your light! Rely upon it; do not depend upon any other teaching. Make of yourself a light. Rely upon yourself (*with Dhamma gained*); do not depend upon anyone else."
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It wasn't said without reason, as cherry picking has it's cause...

  • Numbered Discourses 10.78 Aṅguttara Nikāya 10.78
  • 8. If You Want 8. Ākaṅkhavagga

Jains Nigaṇṭhasutta​

“Mendicants, Jain ascetics have ten bad qualities. “Dasahi, bhikkhave, asaddhammehi samannāgatā nigaṇṭhā. What ten? Katamehi dasahi? They’re faithless and Assaddhā, bhikkhave, nigaṇṭhā; unethical, dussīlā, bhikkhave, nigaṇṭhā; without conscience ahirikā, bhikkhave, nigaṇṭhā; or prudence, anottappino, bhikkhave, nigaṇṭhā; and devoted to untrue persons. asappurisasambhattino, bhikkhave, nigaṇṭhā; They glorify themselves and put others down. attukkaṁsakaparavambhakā, bhikkhave, nigaṇṭhā; They’re attached to their own views, holding them tight, and refusing to let go. sandiṭṭhiparāmāsā ādhānaggāhī duppaṭinissaggino, bhikkhave, nigaṇṭhā; They’re deceptive, kuhakā, bhikkhave, nigaṇṭhā; with corrupt wishes pāpicchā, bhikkhave, nigaṇṭhā; and bad friends. pāpamittā, bhikkhave, nigaṇṭhā—Jain ascetics have these ten bad qualities.” imehi kho, bhikkhave, dasahi asaddhammehi samannāgatā nigaṇṭhā”ti.

Aṭṭhamaṁ.
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wil said:
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6.3K views · 8K reactions | At the core of Indian philosophy is a powerful truth: there is only one reality, and it’s called consciousness—this is your true nature. This consciousness, often referred to as God, dreams the universe into existence, e

At the core of Indian philosophy is a powerful truth: there is only one reality, and it’s called consciousness—this is your true nature. This consciousness, often referred to as God, dreams the...
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It's a simplification, but yes, this is a general overview of sorts. But it's also important to bear in mind that Hinduism is diverse, and there are a multitude of philosophies within in Hinduism.

The "for whatever reason" he mentions toward the beginning is avidya...incorrect knowledge...ignorance of one's true nature as "God."
 
Aupmanyav said:
I believe science and religion are not two separate things. Both are search for truth.
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They're not, but calling "God consciousness" a temporary phenomenon create an appearance that they might be.

I know you tend not to watch videos due hearing difficulties, but might be helpful to at least attempt do so here, because that is essentially the foundation of the topic here.
 
Thomas said:
The issue I have here ... and it's a common one, is the idea that "This consciousness, often referred to as God, dreams the universe into existence, experiencing itself through countless lives, including yours."

Why is The One Above All in need of our experience?
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This is precisely what the video (and Hinduism) explore. The apparent I/other dichotomy. There is also the assumption that this consciousness/God needs. It is without need...nirguna...without qualities or attributes including need.
 
iBrian said:
It doesn't need our experience - but as we're all connected to the same superorganism the experience is inevitably shared.
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This is the idea, though "superorganism" is misleading. It's assigning qualities and attributes to God/consciousness/Brahman, which as I previously stated, it is devoid of (unless manifest in transactional reality as deity).
 
Thomas said:
Why is The One Above All in need of our experience?
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Similar.to the question I ask....why does the one above all need our worship or praise? I can grok one wishing to explore what one doesn't know, the human experience, just as I would like to know what the cat @Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine is thinking.... but for one above all to have such ego it needs validation is beyond me.
SalixIncendium said:
But it's also important to bear in mind that Hinduism is diverse, and there are a multitude of philosophies within in Hinduism.
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Me thinks we all should understand that eh? With half a dozen variations of Judaism and over 3k denominations of Christianity...in only a couple millenia amongst 1.2 billion Hindus we all should expect some splintering.
 
wil said:
Similar.to the question I ask....why does the one above all need our worship or praise? I can grok one wishing to explore what one doesn't know, the human experience, just as I would like to know what the cat @Phyllis Sidhe_Uaine is thinking.... but for one above all to have such ego it needs validation is beyond me.

Me thinks we all should understand that eh? With half a dozen variations of Judaism and over 3k denominations of Christianity...in only a couple millenia amongst 1.2 billion Hindus we all should expect some splintering.
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wil said:
Me thinks we all should understand that eh? With half a dozen variations of Judaism and over 3k denominations of Christianity...in only a couple millenia amongst 1.2 billion Hindus we all should expect some splintering.
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The difference being that Hindus I've encountered generally don't think that another Hindu's view is less correct than their own or speak ill of another's path. Most Hindus accept that other philosophies (and religions, for that matter) are tailored to the individual's needs.
 
That is interesting... do you think it is because the Gita is read as allegory or metaphor and open to individual interpretation?
 
wil said:
That is interesting... do you think it is because the Gita is read as allegory or metaphor and open to individual interpretation?
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I think it's more because Hindus recognize that each individual is intrinsically divine and that this realization of one's own divinity is life's purpose and an individual pursuit. They generally understand that all rivers ultimately lead to the ocean.
 
SalixIncendium said:
I think it's more because Hindus recognize that each individual is intrinsically divine and that this realization of one's own divinity is life's purpose and an individual pursuit. They generally understand that all rivers ultimately lead to the ocean.
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This is similar to Unity...

God is all there is and everywhere present, human beings are divinely good, thoughts have creative power, prayer and meditation connect us to God, and we must live the truths we know. Unity emphasizes God's omnipresent love and the inherent goodness of humanity, encouraging individuals to express their divine potential through thoughts, words, and actions.

Elaboration on the Five Principles:
  1. 1. God is all there is and everywhere present:
    Unity believes that God is the ultimate source and creator of all, a force of love and wisdom that underlies everything. This principle emphasizes the interconnectedness of all things and the presence of God in every aspect of life.

  2. 2. Human beings are divinely good:
    Unity teaches that humans are individual, eternal expressions of God, and therefore inherently good. This perspective encourages self-acceptance and the belief that everyone has the capacity to express their divine potential.

  3. 3. Thoughts have creative power:
    Unity believes that our thoughts shape our reality, and that we can attract positive experiences by focusing on positive thoughts. This principle emphasizes the importance of conscious thinking and its impact on our lives.

  4. 4. Prayer and meditation connect us to God:
    Unity views prayer and meditation as tools for connecting with the divine within and aligning with God's wisdom and guidance. This principle emphasizes the importance of spiritual practice in fostering a deeper connection with God.

  5. 5. We must live the truths we know:
    Unity teaches that it's not enough to simply understand spiritual principles, but that we must also live them out in our daily lives. This principle encourages followers to integrate their spiritual understanding into their thoughts, words, and actions.
 
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