[radikal]

dear Sir!

Thank you. We are enjoying the loving company of our children and grandchildren.

Time really flies!!! I am completing my blogs one by one assisted by my efficient D.I.L. Seven blogs have been completed so far and eighth will be completed very soon.

Then it will be the time to go back to my studies, music, Veena, puja and yoga.

Thank you for the link.
The difference between Hinduism and the other religions is this...
For claiming to be The Truth, Imam Maanjur Al Hallaj was put to brutal death.
For claiming to be the son of God, Jesus was made a wear a crown of thorn and crucified.
But in India, whether we believe or disbelieve the maha vakhyas, we do not harm our guru/ aachaaryaa / swami for speaking out these truths.

Dear Mrs.Visalaksi Ramani,

Oh. Yes, I know how it is to be with family members, especially our grand children. The present generation of children are so well informed, to answer their doubts and queries, we are forced to update our knowledge. It is
good to see that you are busy as usual even during your sojourn in States.

Well, your observations are correct. All through the generations this country has encouraged openness in philosophical discussions,and accepted other faiths to spiritual enquiries. The Hindu rulers did not show any animosity towards new thinkers. Chera Elam (Kerala) set an example of this tolerance.It is claimed that Thomas the Apostle of Jesus landed with his followers in 52 AD and established the first Christian community in India, near Kodungallur. This is the earliest Syrian Christian Centre of Nasranis in Malabar Area. (Nasrani is the term used for the followers of Nazarene messiah - Jesus)".

Similarly the Cheraman Jama Masjid in Kodungallur is the oldest and perhaps the first Mosque in India built around 612 AD. It is believed the last Cheraman Peruman had gone to Mecca to learn about Islam and became a Muslim there. And, this last Cheraman became sick while returning to India and died in the port town of Salalah(Oman). This has also been confirmed by the present descendant of Cheraman family Raja Valiathampuram of Kodungallur in an interview.

The History of Jews also records that the first Group of Jews landed in Cranganore (Kodungallur) at about circa 70 to escape the persecution of their community in their home land. Then they proceeded to Kochi where they were granted land for settlement by the then Chera King.

In North India also, Parsis the followers of Zoroastrian Religion landed in Gujarat in tenth century, and the local ruler Jadi Rana gave asylum to them to continue their religion and profession.

It is my view that for spiritual progress Religion is not a hindrance, if we accept the words of Rig Veda " Let Noble thoughts come to us from all sides " (R.V. 1-89-i)

Warm Regards,
Brahmanyan,
Bangalore.

[S.T.D.]

எல்லாருமே மூக்கை பிடிச்சிண்டு உட்காந்தா who will punish the adharmic and silence the loud mouths?

[9mm_fan]

Dear Mrs.Visalaksi Ramani,

Oh. Yes, I know how it is to be with family members, especially our grand children. The present generation of children are so well informed, to answer their doubts and queries, we are forced to update our knowledge. It is
good to see that you are busy as usual even during your sojourn in States.

Well, your observations are correct. All through the generations this country has encouraged openness in philosophical discussions,and accepted other faiths to spiritual enquiries. The Hindu rulers did not show any animosity towards new thinkers. Chera Elam (Kerala) set an example of this tolerance.It is claimed that Thomas the Apostle of Jesus landed with his followers in 52 AD and established the first Christian community in India, near Kodungallur. This is the earliest Syrian Christian Centre of Nasranis in Malabar Area. (Nasrani is the term used for the followers of Nazarene messiah - Jesus)".

Similarly the Cheraman Jama Masjid in Kodungallur is the oldest and perhaps the first Mosque in India built around 612 AD. It is believed the last Cheraman Peruman had gone to Mecca to learn about Islam and became a Muslim there. And, this last Cheraman became sick while returning to India and died in the port town of Salalah(Oman). This has also been confirmed by the present descendant of Cheraman family Raja Valiathampuram of Kodungallur in an interview.

The History of Jews also records that the first Group of Jews landed in Cranganore (Kodungallur) at about circa 70 to escape the persecution of their community in their home land. Then they proceeded to Kochi where they were granted land for settlement by the then Chera King.

In North India also, Parsis the followers of Zoroastrian Religion landed in Gujarat in tenth century, and the local ruler Jadi Rana gave asylum to them to continue their religion and profession.

It is my view that for spiritual progress Religion is not a hindrance, if we accept the words of Rig Veda " Let Noble thoughts come to us from all sides " (R.V. 1-89-i)

Warm Regards,
Brahmanyan,
Bangalore.

Having been on this site for sometimes, after the departure of so called "rationalist", I am amazed at this post.
It is refreshing. Thanks

[Big A]

I find it more than a coincidence that

all the three religions chose Kodungallur as their base!!!

[doctorzlo]

Here is a very nice article about the co-existence of religions (Christianity and Hindu and Jewish faiths) by Dr. Abraham Verghese (Abraham Verghese - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
in Kerala.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/18/t-...dDSbO7EKFwFznA