THREAD [Threats to Hindu Dharma when Sanskrit is privileged]
In Caribbean islands, in 19th century, South Indian "indentured" labourers were told their fire-walking for Amman was not Hindu as no Sanskrit texts makes reference to this ritual. (1/4)
In Caribbean islands, in 19th century, South Indian "indentured" labourers were told their fire-walking for Amman was not Hindu as no Sanskrit texts makes reference to this ritual. (1/4)
Men who claimed they were "Brahmins" were told they can't be Brahmins because Sanskrit texts stated clearly that those who cross the sea lose their caste.
Beware of using Sanskrit texts as your guide to HIndu Dharma. (2/4)
Beware of using Sanskrit texts as your guide to HIndu Dharma. (2/4)
Hindu Dharma is MUCH BIGGER than a language that British/Brahmins loved - it is expressed in symbols and rituals that transcends all languages including Sanskrit. Don't confuse pot for water, river for ocean. (3/4)