tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505671975927057423.post8805012199595835867..comments2023-10-25T13:06:49.699+01:00Comments on Accidental Hindu: ‘Saving this moment in my pocket’: memoirs of a Cherokee Irish American HinduYYBrownehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06902394256209643503noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505671975927057423.post-2625840663440555542013-06-22T10:54:06.554+01:002013-06-22T10:54:06.554+01:00Brought me to tears, not because of the joy of hav...Brought me to tears, not because of the joy of having somebody converting into your faith, but because it reminds us all of what our faith is really all about - reconciling with Mother Nature and whatever come out of Her womb. Hinduism is not about pleasing a distant god for the fear of his punishment or desire of his heaven. Beyond the "mumbo jumbo" of countless rites and rituals, it is essentially to realize the Paramatman within, and act accordingly. Hinduism brings peace not only to its adherents, but also to others around them. Amen! Thanks for this beautiful piece :)<br /><br />Aum Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505671975927057423.post-78977277118370339122011-12-23T07:13:22.827+00:002011-12-23T07:13:22.827+00:00Hello Agung, I don't think I ever thought abou...Hello Agung, I don't think I ever thought about Hindus of Native American descent either, until I came acrosss Mahalaya.<br /><br />Have you had a chance to check out her blog? http://mahalalaya.blogspot.com/ -- she posts more of her reflections and poetry (and rap!) there. Good stuff.YYBrownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902394256209643503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505671975927057423.post-56504638702142708822011-12-23T05:24:58.459+00:002011-12-23T05:24:58.459+00:00Ohh wow…!! I’d never though that there is a Native...Ohh wow…!! I’d never though that there is a Native American Hindu before :O<br />I though that Hindu are just Indian and some Indonesian ( I’m balinese Hindu )<br />it’s really shocked me lol ;)<br />I really hope that I can talk to you more :DAgunghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05036964868251000696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505671975927057423.post-5266474500745874932011-12-16T19:22:00.888+00:002011-12-16T19:22:00.888+00:00You're too kind, Mahalaya. As I said above, my...You're too kind, Mahalaya. As I said above, my thanks to you for allowing me to interview you and share your story. People may not be commenting here, under the story, in droves -- but I've just checked the site traffic stats and this story has been viewed over a hundred times and shared on FB. I'm glad for that, as it's a story worth reading.YYBrownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902394256209643503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505671975927057423.post-73343672167401499792011-12-16T13:05:40.833+00:002011-12-16T13:05:40.833+00:00There are no words to describe how humbled i am by...There are no words to describe how humbled i am by this honor. I am simply at your Beloved Feet.Mahalayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760207968009606116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505671975927057423.post-27238198471607521942011-12-15T21:48:16.037+00:002011-12-15T21:48:16.037+00:00Thank you, Nirvani. Yes, I too was so taken by thi...Thank you, Nirvani. Yes, I too was so taken by this story when I first heard it. I'm just glad Mahalaya agreed to let me share it. It's indeed an inspirational one, and I do hope it reaches and touches other people, as it has you and me. <br /><br />Thanks again!YYBrownehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902394256209643503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5505671975927057423.post-91330679897428152452011-12-15T21:12:55.976+00:002011-12-15T21:12:55.976+00:00T.A.H. Thank you so much for sharing this beautifu...T.A.H. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful story! It has touched me so deeply...I grew up Mormon until I was 40 years old and then found Hinduism, and have felt like I have come home...This story has truly inspired me!Nirvani Teasleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526518403888488347noreply@blogger.com