Thinking of converting to Hinduism, any good sites?

Question

Through my years of study of the Abrahamic faiths, I finally strogly concluded that they weren't for me. I've been studying Buddhism and Hinduism and Hinduism especially at it's basic tenets sees to fit my spirituality perfect. Any good sites where I can begin a comprehensive study?

Only relavent answers please.

Answer 1

One thing you may want to focus on to learn and practice in
a more nonsectarian manner is the Uddhava Gita. The Uddhava Gita is a summation of the essence of the Bhagavad Gita, and so it is eminently suitable for nonsectarian, universal teaching which is the essence of Hinduism.

Here is a short summation of the Uddhava Gita which is found in the Srimad Bhagavatam (also known as Bhagavata Purana) 11.7:

EPILOGUE - LORD KRISHNA'S LAST SERMON

At the end of another long sermon comprising of more than one thousand verses, disciple Uddhava said: "O Lord Krishna, I think the pursuit of God as You narrated to Arjuna (in the Bhagavad Gita), and now to me, is very difficult indeed, for most people; because it entails control of unruly senses. Please tell me a short, simple, and easy way to God-realization." Lord Krishna upon Uddhava's request gave the essentials of Self-realization as follows:
· Do your duty, to the best of your ability, for Me without worrying about the outcome.
· Remember Me at all times. (Note that this is the point of chanting things like the mahamantra - Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Kare, Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare.)
· Perceive that God is within every living being. Mentally bow down to all beings and treat all beings equally.
· Perceive through the activities of mind, senses, breathing, and emotions that the power of God is within you at all times, and is constantly doing all the work using you as a mere instrument and a trustee.

I recommend the International Gita Society as they are nonsectarian, offer affordable translations of the Bhagavad Gita with commentary, and can help teach you the basics without having to spend a lot of money or submit to some guru you know nothing about:

http://www.gita-society.com/

http://www.gitainternational.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Gita_Society

They also have an online Gita study and discussion forum:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gita-talk/

I hope these are helpful!

Answer 2

Hinduism is older than Christianity and Islam. I am not offending here someone, but just stating a historical fact. No religious books have been written and no rules of Hinduism have been laid down since Christianity or Islam has come. So, how can there be a rule which gives reference to Christianity or Islam or any of the recent religions??? Secondly, nowhere does the news piece says that the converteds should be raped. Would you like to read the news again?? Don't twist the facts. Do you remember the prima nocta? What do you have to say abut it? Get a life.

Answer 3

Amma's Child's answer is pretty complete.
I would only add the Bhagavad Gita, even if you arent (or are) attracted to Krishna. It is said that this dialogue contain all the essences of the Vedas.

Answer 4

you may want to check out http://www.gitananda.org\

this page:http://www.gitananda.org/young-adults/young-adults.html has a lot of faqs and there's a scriptural wisdom section as well as one describing faith, divine love, duty, selfless service, meditation, and other topics from the sanatan dharma perspective. you'll find that hinduism never seeks to convert because it believes in jesus and all other true incarnations as well. good luck.

Answer 5

I've been studying Hinduism for about three years now. I love that I never stop learning about it. It is one of the most fascinating paths I've ever read about. I have a lot of great books and links that I highly recommend which have helped me understand it more.

http://www.amiahindu.com This site is great reading. The author wrote a bestselling book "Am I A Hindu" which I happen to be reading now. I give it two thumbs up!

Paramahansa Yogananda's book "Autobiography of a Yogi" is a must read. This is one of the best spiritual books that I have ever read, and I've read hundreds of them. This is a very popular book. He explains a lot of Hindu concepts and many similiarities with other faiths. He also writes about other gurus, his own guru and the guru lineage and other saints that he has met and gotten to know. This is book is a fascinating read. You can read it online:

http://www.crystalclarity.com/yogananda/

Be sure to read about the four different paths of liberation: bhakti yoga (path of devotion), raja yoga (path of meditation), jnana yoga (path of knowledge) and karma yoga (path of action/selfless service). Wiki has a great article on bhakti yoga http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhakti_yoga which is the easiest and most powerful of all four paths that which I currently follow.

I recommend reading about all of the many saints and gurus of India whether a brief biography online or a book about them. They are the backbone of Hinduism. Most tend to study the teachings of a particular guru that they have the most attraction and affinity for. Reading about them could lead you to whoever you're meant to study from. That is what happened to me.

I was reading about Mother Meera, Yogananda and Swami Satchidananda, and then by chance I met my guru in the flesh, Mata Amritanandamayi, two years ago. Ever since, She has taken me under her wing and helped me grow spiritually even faster.

One of the best books that I've ever read that had answers to just about anything were a series of books called "Awaken Children" volumes 1-9 which are question and answer dialogues with Mata Amritanandamayi. They are a breath of fresh air and really fit with modern times. You can find them at http://www.theammashop.org

No studying about Hinduism is complete without enjoying the many, many faces of God learning all about all the innumerable forms that Brahman appears to us in. My gf compiled huge and fantastic album of all of the Hindu Gods and Goddesses at http://www.flickr.com/photos/hindugods

The diety that we tend to worship is whom we feel the strongest attraction to. So learning about all of them and reading a little summary about who each one is and what their purpose is can help you find the diety that best fits you. I worship both Krishna and Kali. Their purposes best serves what I need in my life.

Hope that helps gives you a great start!

Answer 6

YES OFCOURSE the site is www.jalandhar.co.in I hope you will quick convert to hinduism

Answer 7

try www.bhagavadgitaasitis.com

there you can find the basic tenets as taugth by Krishna

Answer 8

Contact people who run http://saralpuja.com

Answer 9

http://harekrishna.com/radio.htm

http://lalive.us/

Answer 10

I already worship my dog. He and his servants reside at my house.

Mine is the only answer! I shall recieve 10 points.