[Vkowefek]

I appreciate the line of argument. Among such a vast population, there may be different beliefs and that too one contradictory with other in some cases. So, it is better to respect the beliefs of others which are not similar to the one held by an individual or a group of people. raja48

[Dodoerabe]

Very good reply based on reality. raja48

[FinanseMikky]

Going to Doctor is our Duty which is the part of our karma. The doctor should be able to diagonise properly which is in the Hands of God. The buddhi that works in his mind at the particular depends upon our luck, which is the papa-punya, Runanubandhan. etc. So ultimately, it is the Ultimate. Secondly, if a person gets dejected or worried over something, then he says that he has left everything to the Lord of Feet. That should not be the case. Always we should think of Him and then leave everything at His Feet.

[SzefciuCba]

When a person says that he has left everything to the feet of the lord with reference to a problem, it need not mean that he does not think of God at othertimes. It is only evident that the particular problem is beyond his capacity to solve. Normally people take credit for their successes but believe that sufferings/problems are given by God. Only this type of attitude is wrong.raja48

[Bvghbopz]

I see a number of posts about Mantras and Hinduism. Mantras exist outside Hinduism. In all religions and in all legends.

Humanity has always believed that certain sounds can produce supernatural results or specific effects.

This belief is the basis of Open Sesame in Alibaba and Forty Thieves.

Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and every religion believes in the power of the words. The recitation from a Mosque in the morning does remind one of Vedic chanting.

Incantations are done to rouse supernatural spirits. Some call it Devil worship. But then it is a part of Paganism and Wicca both of which are popular religions. The famous Black Mass depends on incantations.

About Yantras, magical diagrams are known everywhere. I remember throwing a Pentagram around me for protection while going to sleep, when I was young.

Look around you and you will find that belief in the power of sounds/words and also magical diagrams are very widely prevalent.

It may come as a surprise to some of you that some of the most famous magicians performing black magic in Tamil Nadu are Muslims. People get protection from Muslim priests who recite some Mantras and touch you with the peacock feathers.

A number of studies have done on the effect of Mantras. I will post a list of good books in my next post.

Mantras are generally considered Meta words and thus have no specific meaning.

Mantras have been evolved in all Indian languages. There are a number of Mantras in Hindi and Tamil.

Mantras are believed to evoke certain supernatural forces. It need not be always benign.

Thus Hinduism does not have a monopoly on Mantras. Neither are the mantras always benign. When you recite 'Sthambaya jihva" or "mama sathrun Seegram maraya ,maraya" it is not spiritual.