Worshipping Hindu Gods
(lord krishna - lord krishna)

Kaivalya Jnani:
Hinduism by and large is a religion without limits. To worship Hindu gods in most Jain households is a prevalent practice. On the eve of the Diwali (also pronounced Deepavali) one would find a horde of replicas of Indian deities installed for worshiping.

For a Hindu... to worship Jaina deities is not common, but for a Jain family to worship every Hindu deity is common.

Rituals form a part of extensive and deep praying. Conducting Hindu rituals in Jain families is not common but worship is.

Whatever the scriptures dictate is not followed in Toto. In India it is the case with every religion and faith. People of one religion respect all other religions equally. If one born in a Jain family has more faith in Hindu gods... none stops him from doing so. Every one is free to do whatever ones will permits.

On the contrary... a follower of Hindu religion may worship Jaina deities as one desires. Nothing stops him from doing so. In the present times the feeling of patience, persistence and perseverance practiced in Hinduism is at its peak. Everyone is free to abide by ones will.

In Hinduism it has been made aptly clear that all paths lead to the same goal. Whether you follow the Hindu rituals or the Jaina doctrine... both lead to the same goal. This becomes the governing factor for most people governed by Hinduism at large.

The Hindu religion is not predatory by any means like many other religions in the world. The prime reason why Hinduism by and large is a religion of dharma, compassion, forgiveness and ahimsa!

Essay by: Kaivalya Jnani ... One who realized self in his life time! Send your query!

 
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