How to seek forgiveness in Hinduism?
Table of Contents
- 1 How to seek forgiveness in Hinduism?
- 2 How can I control bad thoughts about God?
- 3 Does having intrusive thoughts make you a bad person?
- 4 Do intrusive thoughts go away?
- 5 How do Hindus pray to the gods and goddesses?
- 6 What are the fiercest deities in Hinduism?
- 7 How to overcome the fear of falling with Vishnu?
How to seek forgiveness in Hinduism?
In Hindu Dharma, not only should one forgive others, but one must also seek forgiveness if one has wronged someone else. Forgiveness is to be sought from the individual wronged, as well as society at large, by acts of charity, purification, fasting, rituals and meditative introspection.
How can I control bad thoughts about God?
Write out the negative thought, pray over it and ask God for help in dealing with it, and then journal or write out the truth about the situation. To overcome negative thoughts, writing out scripture verses for you to focus on and that would be helpful for you in this situation is very beneficial.
Why am I getting bad thoughts about God?
These bad thoughts about God are usually seen in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. These are called ‘blasphemous obsession’ and are very distressing. It can be effectively treated with antiobssessive drugs and you can lead an absolutely normal life. Consult a Psychiatrist nearby or online.
Does having intrusive thoughts make you a bad person?
Having unwanted thoughts does not make you a bad person. Intrusive thoughts are so-called for a reason: they stick with a person, and the harder a person fights them, the stronger they get. Their intrusive nature makes them harder to dismiss, which leads the person to believe they must mean something.
Do intrusive thoughts go away?
If a thought is disturbing and it’s something you want to push out of your mind, it might be an intrusive thought. The thought feels hard to control. Intrusive thoughts are often repetitive and won’t go away.
How do you deal with religious intrusive thoughts?
Several types of therapy can be helpful in the treatment of religious OCD:
- Exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP).
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
- Pastoral Counseling.
- Family Therapy: When religious OCD undermines family life, family counseling can help.
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How do Hindus pray to the gods and goddesses?
Many Hindu houses have a shrine where there are images and statues of different Gods and Goddesses. These provide a focus for prayer and provide a link to the Deities. Pujas are performed, this involves the lighting of special oil lamps, reciting mantras and other religious verses and offerings of the relevant incense, food and flowers.
What are the fiercest deities in Hinduism?
Perhaps one of the fiercest deities is Kali, also known as the Dark Mother. Kali is known for her tongue protruding from her mouth, her garland of skulls, and her skirt of bones. This is to symbolize the death of ego and remind worshippers that the human body is only a temporary condition.
Who are the goddesses of Hinduism?
The Hindu Goddesses refer to numerous female deities that are indigenous to Indian Subcontinent. Such a vast area and the range of different religious traditions mean that I have concentrated on the more widely known Goddesses. This includes two of my favourite Goddesses; Lakshmi the Goddess of abundance and Parvarti Goddess of love and devotion.
How to overcome the fear of falling with Vishnu?
Keep your eyes focused on a focal point – your Drishti. Your Drishti enables you to focus on staying even keel. Vishnu can maintain peacefulness and steadfastness in the face of fear. When practicing Vrikshasana, you build self-trust by overcoming the fear of falling.