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Bookman (Guest)
quote:Originally posted by Daren David:
Lots of Guyanese mentioned in this story:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04...ngers-dismay.html?bl
As a born Hindu, I've never been a slave to rituals. Pandits and other Brahmins who make a living off Hindu believers would encourage rituals such as the ones polluting Jamaica Bay. Hindus in the USA and Canada, like all citizens and permanent residents, have a duty to comply with the applicable laws and by-laws when they perform certain open-air rites. Their "blessings" will not diminish by making appropriate ajustments to the worshipping process.
Today is "Earth Day" and I encourage all GNIers to do their bit to protect our shared ground on this unique but fragile planet.
TI (Guest)
quote:As a born Hindu, I've never been a slave to rituals.
then you not a real Hindu.
TI (Guest)
just make sure when you plant the jhandi flag, you use a Canadian flag! 
TI (Guest)
I hope you praying fuh me; you know I going to hell
Former Member
quote:Originally posted by TI:
I hope you praying fuh me; you know I going to hell
you are a lost cause...no amount of praying will help
Sorry.
Former Member
This "water side" pujas been going for a while now in Queens and has always been an issue. Can't say I blame the Park Rangers for wanting to clamp down on it. The devotees leave a ton of mess. Really.
I was once invited to a puja at Howard Beach and as soon as they let the parsad go on the water.....swooop! a seagull gone with it I was like okay then. But the other stuff are left to float about.
I was once invited to a puja at Howard Beach and as soon as they let the parsad go on the water.....swooop! a seagull gone with it
I was like okay then. But the other stuff are left to float about.
Former Member
quote:Originally posted by chameli:
totally agreeing wid Ri
I hope TI agree too
quote:Originally posted by chameli:
little by little i have convinced her that she does not have to pay a pandit to come do pujas 2 times per yr but that she will find more peace in praying daily and as often as she can.
Its the muslim in you speaking
TI (Guest)
quote:Originally posted by Riya:quote:Originally posted by chameli:
totally agreeing wid Ri
I hope TI agree too
Now I getting really worried!
Chief, please make a dua for me today!
quote:Originally posted by Chief:
Its the muslim in you speaking
You sayin dat cham foolin aroung with a muslim banna?
Former Member
Over 200 persons turned up to clean the Beach in NYC today. It was on NY1 NEWS all day. That fellow Danpaul and his Brother Chunilall were on TV all day. They are on different sides of the debate. The TV people loves this as does the NY Times.
Former Member
There is one lady in NY who practice Durga Poojas at a home temple and she pack all the pooja items in a barrel and ship it back home to throw in the sea there 
Former Member
That's cool, if only everyone could do that!
Former Member
well her reason being that you'll get a fine if caught; Rockaway beach is dirty and people disrespect the pooja items, and she making enough money from all her devotees contribution so she want to make sure they pooja stuff and taken care of properly.
Former Member
quote:Originally posted by chameli:
pls tell Chunilall dat Aunty Finey daughter say hello
Interesting how aunty Finey daughter is Fatty.
Former Member
There was another report on NBC in this evening's 11:00 o'clock about the great job the community did today.
Criminals have been using the river in New York to dispose of dead bodies for centuries. So why not allow the Hindus to do the same?
Former Member
Even Hindus turning against Hindus in this world of Kalyug. Hindus adjusting customs to suit their personal needs. Just like customizing a house. The human mind is unpredictable.
The human mind is unpredictable.
Former Member
quote:Originally posted by Rosita:
There is one lady in NY who practice Durga Poojas at a home temple and she pack all the pooja items in a barrel and ship it back home to throw in the sea there
Leh meh see if men undastan dis...
Dis old lady tryin to avoid water pollution in the US, but she gat no worries about polluting the waters in Guyana???
What happen to the concept of "think globally, act locally"?
Former Member
Mira water is polluted everywhere and has nothing to do with hindus contaminating the water.
Most of the stuff that hindus throw in the water is food stuff, grains and prasad which get dissolved in the water. In India the Ganges is considered the most contaminated water in the world yet people go there to bathe as part of their ritual but there hasn't been any outbreak of disease because they bathe in the Ganges.
Most of the stuff that hindus throw in the water is food stuff, grains and prasad which get dissolved in the water. In India the Ganges is considered the most contaminated water in the world yet people go there to bathe as part of their ritual but there hasn't been any outbreak of disease because they bathe in the Ganges.
Former Member
Hey Chami I wasn't refering to you. We all should pray as we see fit and I am saying this out of observation from a lot of so-called hindus who twist and turn the traditional ways to suit their needs. I am also referring to family members that behave in that way, for me I find it wrong. "in my opinion"
I agree I myself wouldn't give $2,000 to any priest to enrich his pocket but I am lucky that no pandit that has done any work for me has charged me a fee, they always tell me what I can afford it fine. I also don't bow to people who are hypocrites. I will only bow to my parents.
I agree I myself wouldn't give $2,000 to any priest to enrich his pocket but I am lucky that no pandit that has done any work for me has charged me a fee, they always tell me what I can afford it fine. I also don't bow to people who are hypocrites. I will only bow to my parents.
Former Member
quote:Originally posted by Rosita:
Mira water is polluted everywhere and has nothing to do with hindus contaminating the water.
Most of the stuff that hindus throw in the water is food stuff, grains and prasad which get dissolved in the water. In India the Ganges is considered the most contaminated water in the world yet people go there to bathe as part of their ritual but there hasn't been any outbreak of disease because they bathe in the Ganges.
Thanks for your response Rosi.
Humans are guilty of polluting the water.
Former Member
Humans are guilty of a lot of things
Me for example does fast certain day of the week but in my mind instead of focusing on praying, I can't stop thinking about the nice duck curry I will eat the next day
Me for example does fast certain day of the week but in my mind instead of focusing on praying, I can't stop thinking about the nice duck curry I will eat the next day
Former Member
quote:Originally posted by Rosita:
Humans are guilty of a lot of things
Me for example does fast certain day of the week but in my mind instead of focusing on praying, I can't stop thinking about the nice duck curry I will eat the next day
at thinking about duck curry!This morning I had to do a fasting blood test and from the time I woke up, all I could think about was my coffee fix!!!
Former Member
quote:Originally posted by Alexander:
There was another report on NBC in this evening's 11:00 o'clock about the great job the community did today.
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I was flipping channels and I did notice that on the news.
Former Member
quote:Originally posted by chameli:quote:Originally posted by Bookman:
[]As a born Hindu, I've never been a slave to rituals. [].
very cool Bookman
I may have been a 'slave' whilst i lived in my mother's home but the moment i broke free...i lived my life and religion the way i feel is best for me and all others.
i remember my mom glare as i refused to bow at all the elders feet when i did my coming to Canada Durga Path
little by little i have convinced her that she does not have to pay a pandit to come do pujas 2 times per yr but that she will find more peace in praying daily and as often as she can.
My dad is completely changed and is my ardent follower
he has made it clear that he does not want no 10 day/13 day and no pandit charging $1500 to say 2 prayers at his funeral
Hi Chamie !
Hope all is well you and the family.
My Wife's Dad was born in India and he changed from Hindu to being a believer. Lesley Bruce.
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