What are the 'Hare Krishna Hindu practisers' doing, trying to make a joke of the whole religion????

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I saw a group of Hare Rama-Hare Krishna group in Italy and really got upset.Why are these so called 'hindu practisers' making a ridicule out of the whole religion??It certainly dint seem like they have understood the religion well!!It just made me feel angry to see them dancing on the streets as if they were extremely religious!just adorning an orange outfit and chanting mantras will not really be a good practise!!What are they trying to do? Publicise hinduism??I am a hindu and it annoys me to see this ridicule!
Kindly do not give me lectures from the bible or racist answers!

world_gypsy · Accepted Answer

I think Native Americans feel the same about the sudden popularity of "shamans" and sweat lodges among those who don't know.  And I've also heard that some Muslims, at least, have issues with the Nation of Islam.  

I think in all cases, it starts with someone on a spiritual quest trying to find something to bring them closer to God.  They do not intend to mock, but they do not study in depth.  They take a few ideas, some rituals, and cobble together something they feel comfortable with.  They do not intend to offend and I don't think they realize they do.  Then they pick up followers who have less of an idea....

Please don't feel that they are mocking you or your beliefs.  They aren't -- they just don't understand.  They mean well and they may indeed be extremely religious -- just not in the way you are used to!  It is possible to be extremely religious and sincere in your longing to draw closer to God without understanding the history or beliefs behind some of the rituals you have copied.

It is possible to be a Christian without following the rituals of the Catholic church.  There are many varieties of Christians, Muslims, etc.  From my reading, I think there are also many varieties of Hindus.  Can't you just see them as a small sect -- even if they don't understand your religion as you do?  I'm sure it would be easier for you to do that than it is for most Christians to deal with the Westboro Baptist Church (the bigots who picket funerals of gays) or for moderate Muslims to deal with having their religion smeared by the actions of a few terrorists.

prettygirl · Answer

Hi Na,

If this seems sacrilege to you, it must hurt.
If it is something that is discouraged in Hinduism, why not write to their leader?

However, there are misguided people in every system of belief.

You could make a difference by chastising them, or you may not. Would it hurt to try? Be true to your convictions.

Cobb · Answer

Its called freedom of religion. You better get a thicker skin, if you want to live in the West.

Anonymous · Answer

I do not  understand your religion, but usually dancing is a sign of joy.....

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