D&D Theology's "Ask About Hinduism" Thread

Yes it does, thanks!

So for a more interesting question, have you (or anyone you know personally) ever had any sort of spiritual or mystical experience the likes of which is described in Hindu scripture? If so, how was it?

Apologies for the delayed response.

I can say personally my peak spiritual experience occurred in December 2010. I was spending my time in an ashram and after 3 weeks the course culminated in a strong meditation session. We meditated for something like 1.5+ hours but it honestly felt like 30 minutes or so. The amount of bliss I experienced was amazing. Unfortunately since then I haven't been able to meditate as much because of life scheduling and laziness to be honest.

In terms of others, my spiritual guru is a self-proclaimed enlightened individual. He talks plenty of times about his experiences and teaches us the best ways to achieve the state of happiness which he is constantly in.

I have seen some "miracles" if that can be classified as "mystical experience". One woman who suffered with an eye condition for many years had her illness healed within one day of being around my guru. Another woman I know suffered from a serious back condition for 10 years or so and no doctor could help her. After being with my guru for a couple of weeks her pain completely disappeared. But these are more physical than spiritual experiences.

Peace be with you all,

If i may ask, how can you be certain Hinduism is from the almighty?

Thank you

There's no certainty in life about anything mate.

But the belief is all about your personal connection with almighty. Doesnt matter what others believe and what others do, what you do and your actions and your subsequent karma, its your business with God.

So to your question, almighty didnt make Hinduism or any other religion for that matter. its us as human beings that have given them names and differences ourselves.

There's no certainty in life about anything mate.

But the belief is all about your personal connection with almighty. Doesnt matter what others believe and what others do, what you do and your actions and your subsequent karma, its your business with God.

So to your question, almighty didnt make Hinduism or any other religion for that matter. its us as human beings that have given them names and differences ourselves.

Thank you for this answer,

Would you then argue other religions are as viable as Hinduism to follow, and that perhaps many follow Hinduism for family cohesion, because their ancestors followed?

Well said. I find this idea infinitely more appealing and wise than the Abrahamic religions' 'our way is the only way and the only truth, and anyone who doesn't follow it will be tortured in hell forever' - such an evil notion. I know very little about Hinduism, I have to admit, but it seems so much grown-up and secure about itself than the nasty religions which have to threaten people with eternal torture to get them to believe and stay in the faith.



Would you argue that many people perhaps follow Islam for family cohesion and because their ancestors followed, and because they're terrified of eternal torture and torment if they don't?

Np mate

That's very interesting! I've also noticed that with consistent meditation, your experiences tend to become more blissful each time you do it. Although I can't say I've experienced as much bliss as you've described (yet)

The physical experiences also seem interesting. I have no reason to believe you're lying and I've read about stuff like this elsewhere as well, so I personally wouldn't automatically dismiss it just because it seems unlikely. Does your guru live in the UK?

Hi all

I don't have any specific questions but I wondered if anyone could explain to me how Swaminarayan Hinduism differs from the main branch of the faith?

Thank you!