I have gone through this. Based on my experience, here are some simple tips: First, forget all you know about Hinduism, exept for the simple translation of 4 shlokas of Gita (see below) in parts. They are not interested in breadth and depth of information; nor will they help you in the debate. Because, the debate will come to 4 points: 1. Jesus said he is the only way... 2. He died for your sins and whoever believes in him will be saved. 3. This is available readily and equally to anyone. 4. You don't need any mediation, except to let you know that it is available! The following shlokas of Bhagavadgita is all you need: Also, note just simple direct translations. NO BHASHYAMS please! 1. api-chEt su-durA-chA-rO bh-ja-tE mAma-na-nya-bAk....sah. Even the gravest sinner, if he prays me alone, he should be considered wise. (this is important because no prior qualification is needed,and the worst of worst are equally and readily saved) 2. xi-pram bha-va-ti dha-rmA-tma......na-mE bha-ktah-prana-shya-ti. Such a person is instantaneously transformed spiritually.. (This is important because of the speed with which thetransformationhappens) 3. stri-yO-vai-shya ta-thA shU-drAh......ga-tim. (Irrespective of caste/sex) 4. sa-rva dha-rmAn pa-ri-tya-jya.....mA shu-chah. Setting aside all other religious doctrines and dogmas, just surrender to me alone. I will relieve you of all your sins and save you. Don't worry! (ESPECIALLY HERE STAY AWAY FROM OUR ACHARYAS BHASHYAMS). Good luck. dAsan K.S. tAtAchAr PS: Also it would be a good thing to read the Bible (and Koran) for yourself. However, prior knowledge of The Bible is not necessary for above debate. But it will enlighten you to how wrong most Hindus (Including the Mahatma) in dealing with the Muslims and the Christians. You will better appreciate where the Jinnahs and the Missionaries are coming from. -----Original Message----- From: Vasudevan Raghavan <vasu_erfolg@xxxxxxxxx> To: SriRangaSri@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; enthralling-archa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; tdsingh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 23:53:28 -0800 (PST) Subject: [SriRangaSri] Need some guidance and help regarding Sanathana Dharma Dear Bhagawathas, Gurus and Friends, My name is Vasudevan and I need some help from the learned ones on this forum. I recently came across an article written by a Christian activist, titled "Is there a true religion?" and as I read on, I found that the title was deceptive and that the article eventually went on to eulogise the christian faith. I challenged this writer to a debate with me and we have been having some exchanges over the past one week. When I started this debate, I was fully aware that I was not entirely equipped to carry on with the debate entirely on my own and that I would need a lot of help and assistance from other learned Sanathanis. I write this mail to call upon anyone who may be interested in joining this debate on the side of Sanathana Dharma and participate in answering the questions that get thrown in, in defence of Sanathana Dharma. For those who are interested, I would like to give the URLs of the postings that have happened so far: http://vasuerfolg-sanathanadharma.blogspot.com is the Blog-site where I have posted the discussions that have happened so far. You could send me your reply to the following mail IDs: vasu_erfolg@xxxxxxxxx and vasuerfolg@xxxxxxxxx I will then add your mail ID to the Blog-site and invite you to participate (that is, if you are interested) I look forward to your responses in upholding our Sanathana Dharma. Thanks and with warm regards R. Vasudevan Bangalore __________________________________ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com Yahoo! Groups Links [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/VkWolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SriRangaSri/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: SriRangaSri-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
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