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Christians and the Vedas

• Subject: Christians and the Vedas
• From: Brad S
• Date: Wed Mar 06 10:38:09 1996
• Message-Id: id774

Dear Brad



Hello. Hare Krishna!



Yes, many thoughtful Christians have appreciated the Vedic scriptures and the 

Hindu religion. Of course the Hindu religion is a collection of many different 

religions. But Krishna consciousness is not a religion as such. It is sanatana 

dharma, the eternal occupation of the soul. It is beyond designated religions. 

Often people misunderstand Hinduism as accepting many Gods, but actually, 

allthough there are many demigods, there is only one God, Krishna the Supreme 

Personality of Godhead. Although He appears in many different ways, still He is 

the one original Personality of Godhead. Some call Him God, some call Him 

Allaha, some call Him Krishna... But we are talking to the same person.



As for reading you should get the books of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta 

Swami only. For example there are many, many translations of the Bhagavad-gita 

in English, but until Srila Prabhupada published his "Bhagavad-gita As It Is" 

there was not a single serious devotee of Krishna in the west... Because the 

other editions of the Gita had been translated by persons who had their own 

philosophy to present -- not Krishna's philosophy. So for the books to be 

effective they have to be written by a pure devotee, one who has seen Krishna. 

Otherwise how can he show you Krishna? So read Prabhupada's books only.



As for getting them, that is a little difficult. They are not in the book shops 

unfortunately. There is a mail-order service in the US called "Krishna Culture" 

I have found them quite good. They also have a free phone no. for orders.



                Krishna Culture

                P.O. Box 12380

                Philadelphia PA 19119 USA



                1-800-829-2579



They also have lots of other books so make sure you get Srila Prabhupada's 

books... Of course the Bhagavad-gita As It Is is a must. There are also lots of 

small introductory book by Srila Prabhupada I'm sure you would like. Some of my 

favorites are: "Beyond Birth and Death", "Perfect Questions, Perfect Answers", 

"The Science of Self Realization", "The King of Knowledge", and I think you 

will like "Chant and be Happy", that includes interviews with George Harrison, 

John Lennon, etc. There are many others also but this should be a good start...



And yes, it is a sad time for religion in general at the moment. It has been 

sabotaged by men who want to destroy any idea of God or life after death. That 

is the mood in our society now, economic development. Work hard now, make lots 

of money and enjoy.. you live once and then you die. Finish. That's the 

"modern" philosophy... Also demonic men are attracted to the position of 

preacher or religious leader as it gives them an opportunity to get some 

followers, some power, etc. Then they drive out the real devotees so they can 

go on with their nonsense unopposed...



What does Krishna look like?



      venum kvanantam aravinda-dalayataksam

         barhavatamsam asitambuda-sundarangam

      kandarpa-koti-kamaniya-visesa-sobham

         govindam adi-purusam tam aham bhajami



"I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, who is adept in playing on His flute, 

with blooming eyes like lotus petals, with head bedecked with peacock's 

feather, with the figure of beauty tinged with the hue of blue clouds, and His 

unique loveliness charming millions of cupids."



      alola-candraka-lasad-vanamalya-vamsi

         ratnangadam pranaya-keli-kala-vilasam

      syamam tri-bhanga-lalitam niyata-prakasam

         govindam adi-purusam tam aham bhajami



"I worship Govinda, the primeval Lord, round whose neck is swinging a garland 

of flowers beautified with the moon-locket, whose two hands are adorned with 

the flute and jeweled ornaments, who always revels in pastimes of love, whose 

graceful threefold-bending form of Syamasundara is eternally manifest....

(Sri Brahma Samhita 5.30-31)



Chant Hare Krishna and be happy! I hope you can get the books soon.



Madhudvisa dasa





At 06:13 AM 5/3/96 -0800, you wrote:

>Can I obtain these books at a local bookstore?  Should I read the major Hindu 

>writings first/  The wisest Christian apologist that I know is named C.S. 

>Lewis.  He said that there are only two respectable religions: Christianity 

>and Hinduism, but that Christine was the highest form of religion.  I agree 

>with your assessment of the church.  It is in pitiful shape.  we have the same 

>problems as you with demons, business, etc.  So if I chant, you say I will 

>make it?  I am so curious to see God.  What is he like???

>Brad

>

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