Web Pata Sala

Hope this platform can generate useful contributions and discussions about Hinduism and our Vaishnavite ideology. International religious discussions welcome as the aim is to understand and respect spirituality.

Religion

Human beings have always believed in differentiating them from others in the way of colour of the skin, caste , Religion. This is based on the belief of God. The wonderful creator who has given us everything that we wish for. Man has been instrumental in creating a number of religions to reach the goal of attaining the good will of the supreme lord. People call him by various names - Vishnu, Buddha, Jesus, Allah, Yahweh etc etc etc. People try to reach their God by a variety of means. Pooja for Hindus, Prayers five times a day for Muslims, regular service for Christians.

Even within each faith, we have been successful in dividing us in one way or the other. The splinter groups from each religion is so many that the original belief systems take a back seat and we are literally governed by the sect leaders of the so called splinter groups.

The Zealots constantly argue that their religion is the best and even put forward various scientific theories to prove their point .

I believe with my conscience that God protects us like how our parents protected us as children. There is no need to fear him. I am a Hindu, hence , believe in Hinduism but love is common to all religions and mutual respect is what we require to realise the same God through the various faiths.

DJ Dharma

Music is one of those things that any living organism can appreciate. Recent theories about plants responding to music must be noted. My experiences of music started when I was a child . Thyagaraja kritis and Bradrachalam Ramadas Keerthanas in praise of Lord Rama used to reverberate in my house. My Grandfather was very fond of Telugu that at one stage , he made me learn the language but I regret at present that I could have given it a more serious thought . My Grandfather however succeeded in making me appreciate and recognise a few of the raagas and I can do it subconsciously at present although not perfectly I must admit as I have never had formal training.

I started to listen to Tamil music in its glory days. The music of Illayaraja , especially the violin can bring tears even to stone hearted souls. English music became a household phenomenon and my stay at the Med College got me exposed to Rap , Rock, R and B and loads more. I should admit that I am a big fan of Metallica, GNR , Aerosmith, Akon, Whitesnake , Pearl Jam and loads more.

I know that there are some serious music lovers here in our blog who have a very rich experience of appreciating and also playing various instruments . Shall we start this thread with useful contributions from them , especially links to some classic songs , instrumentals.

One other thing I would really appreciate is for people to write about Raagas and Taalas which I am keen to understand. I do not want to be a Wiki Scholar. I'd prefer to hear it from the Horses mouths or rather Hoofs as we are using internet. Thanks.