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Hinduism & Christianity
Sri Sri speaks on the comparison and similarities between Hinduism and Christianity.
This is a booklet which reveals profound insights that have been helpful to millions of people.
This is a booklet which reveals profound insights that have been helpful to millions of people.
16 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 7, 2014
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About the author
Ravi Shankar
329 books342 followersRavi Shankar usually known as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, born Ravi Shankar Ratnam, on May 13, 1956, in Tamil Nadu, India, is a spiritual leader and founder of the Art of Living Foundation (founded 1982), which aims at relieving both individual stress and societal problems and violence, and which is an NGO with UNESCO consultative status. Frequently referred to simply as "Sri Sri" (honorific) or as Guruji or Gurudev, he also established in 1997 a Geneva-based charity, the International Association for Human Values, an NGO that engages in relief work and rural development and aims to foster shared global values.
He has reached out to an estimated 300 million people worldwide through personal interactions, public events, teachings, Art of living workshops and humanitarian initiatives. His talks and programs have helped people around the world reduce stress, experience physical and emotional healing and develop a sense of belonging.
To know more visit http://www.artofliving.org/in-en
He has reached out to an estimated 300 million people worldwide through personal interactions, public events, teachings, Art of living workshops and humanitarian initiatives. His talks and programs have helped people around the world reduce stress, experience physical and emotional healing and develop a sense of belonging.
To know more visit http://www.artofliving.org/in-en
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February 25, 2018
Loved the little insights into Jesus Buddha and Krishna .
January 6, 2021
Due to this work being a transcript of an interview it can be excused that Ravi Shankar didn't go much into detail. He doesn't quote his sources nor does he point to where he gets certain ideas.
A simple Bible reference would have helped.
He made several points of comparison between Hinduism and Roman Catholicism.
He rightly differentiates Judaism and Catholicism but doesn't seem to know that he's referring to Roman Catholicism when he makes mention to certain ritual practices.
The Roman Catholic Church indeed has many Hindu elements to it, this is the reason for the Protestant Reformation and many Christians rightly see the RC practices as having been condemned by God and denounced by Jesus Christ.
Several points made by Shankar concerning Christian history come from an oral tradition prevalent in India, which aren't taken seriously by Christians who are rooted in their scripture.
I'm referring to the parts where he says Jesus wore and orange robe or sent Thomas to India.
Overall, Shankar displays only a very superficial understanding of the Christian faith.
His comparisons are made but are often not backed up by anything more than to say this or that is similar.
A simple Bible reference would have helped.
He made several points of comparison between Hinduism and Roman Catholicism.
He rightly differentiates Judaism and Catholicism but doesn't seem to know that he's referring to Roman Catholicism when he makes mention to certain ritual practices.
The Roman Catholic Church indeed has many Hindu elements to it, this is the reason for the Protestant Reformation and many Christians rightly see the RC practices as having been condemned by God and denounced by Jesus Christ.
Several points made by Shankar concerning Christian history come from an oral tradition prevalent in India, which aren't taken seriously by Christians who are rooted in their scripture.
I'm referring to the parts where he says Jesus wore and orange robe or sent Thomas to India.
Overall, Shankar displays only a very superficial understanding of the Christian faith.
His comparisons are made but are often not backed up by anything more than to say this or that is similar.
December 19, 2024
Jesus Christianity and Hinduism
Remarkable parallels between Christianity and Hinduism are pointed out by a Master intimately familiar with both religions . Truth is universal
Remarkable parallels between Christianity and Hinduism are pointed out by a Master intimately familiar with both religions . Truth is universal
June 10, 2015
This short book seeks to draw out the areas of agreement between Catholicism and Hinduism. The author's description and understanding of Catholic Christianity at times misses the mark, causing him to overstate the areas of convergence at times. All in all, I would classify it as an adequate primer on the subject.
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