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What is a Hindu!
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 1880862:MV8xNjM2NTEwXzI3Mjc3NjY1Xzc0NjM3OEMz] [b]Naming of child in Vedic civilization[/b] The name of a child was given by the Rishi/Sanyasi presiding over the naming ceremony, rather than the parents. Yogis have paranormal powers. They can see much beyond a normal human being. They can see the soul, just not the body, and the vrittis (temperament) of that soul. So names given were picked up from Vedas, and often reflected the temperament of that person - for example 'Surya' may be a very intelligent person but have a flaw of getting angry quickly. Vedic names are generally meaningful, and tell about that person. [/quote]
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This thread is specially for Indians. It is supposed to be thought provoking.
Please note no vulgar language. No ignorant posts.
The Vedas do not contain the word "Hindu". The Upnishads and Puranas do not contain the word "Hindu" even once.
Then why people in India call themselves 'Hindu'?
The name of the nation is 'Bharat' and has been since king Bharat (ancestor of Pandavas). The name of the nation was 'Aryavarta' at the time of king Rama (that is the nation of Aryans). At no time was it 'Hindustan' except during Muslim rule.
It seems the word 'Hindu' is coined by Arab traders who traded with communities near the river Indus. But entire Bharat did not (and does not) live near the river Indus. So why did people accept the word 'Hindu'.
Informed opinion is welcome. As I said earlier no inflammatory words.
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