2007-03-08 02:24:15 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Normally hinduism is by choice. Hindus do not convert by sword or reward.
If you like hinduism you can be intiated by any temple priest. Arya Samaj do some ritualistic initiation into hinduism...but rituals dont matter
If you are in search of Truth and are open minded and do not condemn others to hell..you are a hindu
Starting from Gita will be a good start
2007-03-08 03:09:40 · answer #1 · answered by ۞Aum۞ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Conversion
Since the Hindu scriptures are essentially silent on the issue of religious conversion, the question of whether Hindus should evangelize is open to interpretation. Those who see Hinduism mainly as a philosophy, a set of beliefs, or a way of life generally believe that one can convert to Hinduism by incorporating Hindu beliefs into one's life and considering oneself a Hindu. Some view Hinduism as more of an ethnicity than a religion and believe being born a Hindu makes one a Hindu for life. These people tend to believe that there is an assumption that one is Hindu when they come from India. The Supreme Court of India has taken the former view, holding that the question of whether a person is a Hindu should be determined by the person's belief system, not by their ethnic or racial heritage.
There is no formal process for conversion to Hinduism, although in many traditions a ritual called dīkshā ("initiation") marks the beginning of spiritual life. Most Hindu sects do not actively recruit converts because they believe that the goals of spiritual life can be attained through any religion, as long as it is practiced sincerely. Nevertheless, Hindu "missionary" groups operate in various countries to provide spiritual guidance to persons of any religion. Examples include the Vedanta Society, Parisada Hindu Dharma, International Society for Krishna Consciousness, Arya Samaj and the Self-Realization Fellowship.
2007-03-08 02:36:20 · answer #2 · answered by ultimatebaseclass 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hinduism is not a religion to be converted into. It is a culture, custom, tradition and way of Hindus lives. A Hindu is born to Hindus in Hindustan (India) and none can convert into Hinduism. At the most one may adopt that culture.
Hinduism categorised humans in 4 varnas (groups) and hundreds of castes in each varna. Those people not included therein are treated as Untouchables. They are kept far away and restrained entry from human localities, though animals, insects, birds, reptiles are never restrained. Hindus worship and pray doing honestly the jobs of their castes, they born in by nature. Castes are eternal and can never be changed. All Indian Governments' (Central & State) laws, rules, regulations, notifications, orders and judgements of High/Supreme courts confirm time and again that the castes are unchangeable. A Hindu remains always in his caste till he embraces any religion. Castes are by birth/nature not by the professions people opt. Influenced by western & modern thoughts (Islam & Christianity) some misguide the innocent contrarily. Thus there cannot be a conversion of Christians to Hinduism. Widipedia provides thorough believeable information on this issue.
2007-03-08 04:49:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't follow gimmicks of conversion. Hinduism is a culture, not a religion. Just follow your consicence and you will find yourself close to your culture. There are no references about hinduism in veda's. They just talk about 'Sanatan Dharma' - meaning set of duties for all human beings. They never described about anything called religion.
All the best...
:-)
2007-03-08 06:03:29 · answer #4 · answered by plato's ghost 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I guess you just go along to a Hindu temple; you can be what you want to be. But do you really want to change from a faith that shows you the way to forgiveness through Christ's sacrifice, in exchange for one that doesn't understand the concept of divine forgiveness. We all need forgiveness, for we all sin.
2007-03-08 02:40:06 · answer #5 · answered by Malcolm 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a Hindu we believe in GOD. So also a true Hindu will respect all religions. We know that GOD created everything with a purpose, because of that I born as a Hindu and he made you to born as a Christian. Dont try to change . HAVE FAITH IN JESUS. He will take care of you.Rama, Krishna, JESUS, ALLAH all are one. We are all BROTHERS AND SISTERS. In the name of GOD a lot of unpleasant thing are happening here. MY DEAR BROTHER dont allow it.
2007-03-08 19:10:39 · answer #6 · answered by RANJANI 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
whatever be the procedure, u r running away from Jesus who gave up his life to save u from hell...who loved u from time immemorial ...and still loves you
can u find the guts to stamp on Jesus' heart and leave to lose your soul eternally?
even as you go away...Jesus still loves you.. but he gave u free will...u decide
2007-03-08 02:56:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just deny christ and you are there. Any religion will a ccept you after that.
2007-03-08 02:26:41 · answer #8 · answered by Tribble Macher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cornbread Fred has to take a poop.
2007-03-08 02:27:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no procedure
2007-03-08 02:39:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋