* Denigration causes spiritual pollution **
There is a lot of misunderstanding in society regarding art depicting hindu Deities and symbols, and the purpose for which these symbols should be used.
In the words of the eminent Hindu scholar Dr David Frawley “To really understand denigration of Hindu images, we must understand the Hindu view of art !
Art and religion are two aspects of the same human pursuit of the sacred. Yet Hindu thought does discriminate between sacred and non- sacred art.
The work of the artist is part of a daily spiritual practice or sadhana, not a mere commercial enterprise.
Portrayal of Hindu Deities is meant to emanate divine vibrations, to connect us to the supernatural that they symbolize.
Unfortunately nowadays, due to either ignorance or plain disregard for the Hindu view of art there is rampant denigration of Hindu Deities and concepts. What denigrators do not consider is :
Hindu deities are not meant to be glorifications of the human form, their portrayal is not meant to express the beauty or eroticism of the human body.
Portrayals are for the devotees to invoke the Deity’s energy into the form, for the purpose of worship.
Examples of erotic art like Khajuraho temple carvings do NOT include Deities like Shiva, Rama, Lakshmi, Ganesh.
A person causing noise pollution cannot get out of penalty under the pretext of freedom of expression.
So also the spiritual pollution caused by denigration cannot be condoned !
People ignorant about this often condone or overlook denigration, while stepping on the sensitivities of millions of Hindus.
From today, let us be alert to such denigration and let us protest peacefully an lawfully with proper education
To participate and support our campagins, please visit http://forumforhinduawakening.org/dharma/campaigns/
** Denigration causes spiritual pollution ** There is a lot of misunderstanding in society regarding art depicting hindu Deities and symbols, and the purpose for which these symbols should be used. In the words of the eminent Hindu scholar Dr David Frawley “To really understand denigration of Hindu images, we must understand the Hindu view of art ! Art and religion are two aspects of the same human pursuit of the sacred. Yet Hindu thought does discriminate between sacred and non- sacred art. The work of the artist is part of a daily spiritual practice or sadhana, not a mere commercial enterprise. Portrayal of Hindu Deities is meant to emanate divine vibrations, to connect us to the supernatural that they symbolize. Unfortunately nowadays, due to either ignorance or plain disregard for the Hindu view of art there is rampant denigration of Hindu Deities and concepts. What denigrators do not consider is : Hindu deities are not meant to be glorifications of the human form, their portrayal is not meant to express the beauty or eroticism of the human body. Portrayals are for the devotees to invoke the Deity’s energy into the form, for the purpose of worship. Examples of erotic art like Khajuraho temple carvings do NOT include Deities like Shiva, Rama, Lakshmi, Ganesh. A person causing noise pollution cannot get out of penalty under the pretext of freedom of expression. So also the spiritual pollution caused by denigration cannot be condoned ! People ignorant about this often condone or overlook denigration, while stepping on the sensitivities of millions of Hindus. From today, let us be alert to such denigration and let us protest peacefully an lawfully with proper education To participate and support our campagins, please visit http://forumforhinduawakening.org/dharma/campaigns/</b></div>
There is a lot of misunderstanding in society regarding art depicting hindu Deities and symbols, and the purpose for which these symbols should be used.
In the words of the eminent Hindu scholar Dr David Frawley “To really understand denigration of Hindu images, we must understand the Hindu view of art !
Art and religion are two aspects of the same human pursuit of the sacred. Yet Hindu thought does discriminate between sacred and non- sacred art.
The work of the artist is part of a daily spiritual practice or sadhana, not a mere commercial enterprise.
Portrayal of Hindu Deities is meant to emanate divine vibrations, to connect us to the supernatural that they symbolize.
Unfortunately nowadays, due to either ignorance or plain disregard for the Hindu view of art there is rampant denigration of Hindu Deities and concepts. What denigrators do not consider is :
Hindu deities are not meant to be glorifications of the human form, their portrayal is not meant to express the beauty or eroticism of the human body.
Portrayals are for the devotees to invoke the Deity’s energy into the form, for the purpose of worship.
Examples of erotic art like Khajuraho temple carvings do NOT include Deities like Shiva, Rama, Lakshmi, Ganesh.
A person causing noise pollution cannot get out of penalty under the pretext of freedom of expression.
So also the spiritual pollution caused by denigration cannot be condoned !
People ignorant about this often condone or overlook denigration, while stepping on the sensitivities of millions of Hindus.
From today, let us be alert to such denigration and let us protest peacefully an lawfully with proper education
To participate and support our campagins, please visit http://forumforhinduawakening.org/dharma/campaigns/
** Denigration causes spiritual pollution ** There is a lot of misunderstanding in society regarding art depicting hindu Deities and symbols, and the purpose for which these symbols should be used. In the words of the eminent Hindu scholar Dr David Frawley “To really understand denigration of Hindu images, we must understand the Hindu view of art ! Art and religion are two aspects of the same human pursuit of the sacred. Yet Hindu thought does discriminate between sacred and non- sacred art. The work of the artist is part of a daily spiritual practice or sadhana, not a mere commercial enterprise. Portrayal of Hindu Deities is meant to emanate divine vibrations, to connect us to the supernatural that they symbolize. Unfortunately nowadays, due to either ignorance or plain disregard for the Hindu view of art there is rampant denigration of Hindu Deities and concepts. What denigrators do not consider is : Hindu deities are not meant to be glorifications of the human form, their portrayal is not meant to express the beauty or eroticism of the human body. Portrayals are for the devotees to invoke the Deity’s energy into the form, for the purpose of worship. Examples of erotic art like Khajuraho temple carvings do NOT include Deities like Shiva, Rama, Lakshmi, Ganesh. A person causing noise pollution cannot get out of penalty under the pretext of freedom of expression. So also the spiritual pollution caused by denigration cannot be condoned ! People ignorant about this often condone or overlook denigration, while stepping on the sensitivities of millions of Hindus. From today, let us be alert to such denigration and let us protest peacefully an lawfully with proper education To participate and support our campagins, please visit http://forumforhinduawakening.org/dharma/campaigns/</b></div>
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