06-04-2005, 12:59 AM
Hyagriva,
I am not trying to start a war between Vaishnavas and Shaivites. Nor am I imposing my views on Vaishnavas. I am merely expressing my opinion that the Vaishnava monotheism often leads to bigoted views. The Advaita view that Shiva and Vishnu are all different names of Brahman leads to harmony among different Hindu sects.
Yes, I admit that nowadays Shiva and Vishnu are worshipped within the same temple compound. You must admit, however, that followers of Shiva and Vishnu have fought each other in the past and the reason for their quarrell is monotheism. Monotheism leads to bigotry.
Gangajal
I am not trying to start a war between Vaishnavas and Shaivites. Nor am I imposing my views on Vaishnavas. I am merely expressing my opinion that the Vaishnava monotheism often leads to bigoted views. The Advaita view that Shiva and Vishnu are all different names of Brahman leads to harmony among different Hindu sects.
Yes, I admit that nowadays Shiva and Vishnu are worshipped within the same temple compound. You must admit, however, that followers of Shiva and Vishnu have fought each other in the past and the reason for their quarrell is monotheism. Monotheism leads to bigotry.
Gangajal