Last night went to the talk "Jesus through Hindu eyes" by Shaunaka Rishi Das. There was a good crowd considering the time of the year. Shaunaka is from Wexford, Ireland and is the director of Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies (http://www.ochs.org.uk/)
It was a very interesting session and Shaunaka in his characteristic style talked about Jesus, teachings and bible and how this could be seen/ interpreted from a 'Sanathana Dharma' point of view. He definitely has great knowledge of both faiths as he was brought up as a Catholic before. He talked about Jesus as a 'Bhaktha yogi'. Jesus is the face of god and asks us to face god similar to Lord Krishna. This was very much like the 'Dvaitha' form of Hindu teaching.
A lively discussion followed. There were lot of Young people asking questions and getting involved in the debate. The questions included the act of atonement, resurrection, final judgment, concept of heaven and hell, trinity etc... The explanations I thought were very good and to the point while giving a holistic view to the faiths.
About Me
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- London, Leicester and Kerala
- I am a Medical Doctor, born and brought up in Kerala, settled in England for last 27 years. Interested in almost any and every field under the sun. I believe in 'Simple living and simple thinking'and try to follow this principle in life...This is a snapshot of what I wish to write; but many of the things I want to write are still under the iceberg! Lokah Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu
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