A Big No... No To Unconventional Kavadis
Source: Malaysian Digesthttp://328744392.r.worldcdn.net/images/stories/new/BEBO/n_14manchester.jpgMan U kavadi spotted in Batu Caves last year. Pic : google.com
ANTICIPATION is running high among the Hindus as Thaipusam is just hours away. For most people, whenever Thaipusam is mentioned the image of Hindu devotees swarming Batu Caves while carrying a Kavadi (a carrier made of wood or metal and is attached with chains, spears or hooks) immediately comes to mind.But did you know that there is a big concern among the Hindus in welcoming tomorrow’s big event?It turns out that there are new ‘models’ of Kavadi that do not adhere to the real concept of Thaipusam and this is worrying for some Hindus. We speak to local Hindu practitioners on what they think of the issue.
OF STYLE AND DEVOTIONhttp://328744392.r.worldcdn.net/images/stories/new/tp37.jpgTraditionally, a Kavadi should have with it Lord Murugan’s (Hindu deity) image as a symbol of devotion towards him.The number of spears, hooks and chains attached to it depends on the devotee’s vow. The more vows fulfilled, the bigger the number or spears, hooks and chains are used and vice versa.Kavadi is performed to lessen bad karmas and in certain situations as a form of redemption. But today, there are some who try to‘re-invent’ their Kavadi by giving it their own personal touch. Among the new ‘styles’ of Kavadi emerging this year include those with political and football club logos. Some of the Hindus we interviewed in Kuala Lumpur told us that there are Kavadis with DAP logo as well as Kavadis with Manchester United symbol. There are also Kavadis with pictures of movie stars on it and photos of fruits decorating the holy equipment.As much as this may sound entertaining to some, the truth is, such Kavadi isn’t appropriate for religious events like Thaipusam. Butterworth’s Sivan Temple committee’s chairman C.Padmanathan strongly believes so.The 57 years old was informed by his peers about the creation of these inappropriate Kavadi. To him, it is a total mockery to the very meaning of Thaipusam, which is to celebrate Lord Murugan, one of Hindu’s famous deities.“These Kavadis are definitely not allowed to enter the temples. Devotees who plan to carry these ‘unreligious’ Kavadis do not respect the occasion and the act is uncalled for,” he said adding that Thaipusam procession normally starts from a designated temple of choice and ends at Batu Caves.“This is a religious event and the Hindus celebrating it have to take it seriously.”Sujintheren Singh, 30, agreed with Padmanathan’s view.“First of all, people must understand the real sense of Thaipusam and why we carry the Kavadi. I think this football-inspired Kavadis are pointless and not funny. Maybe the people who choose to carry such Kavadi crave for people’s attention,” the banker said.
http://328744392.r.worldcdn.net/images/stories/new/BEBO/crowd-batu-cave-thaipusam-festival-17939578.jpgCrowd in Batu Caves last year. Pic : google.com
Other items banned from the temple tomorrow include alcohol, Satai (whip), red powder, more than three feet long cheek spear and cigar as well as revealing clothes.THE REAL DEALA person carries a Kavadi as a way to thank Lord Murugan for fulfilling his wish. In Hinduism, Lord Murugan represents virtue, youth and power and he is the destroyer of evil.The Hindus also believe that Lord Muragan is the universal giver of favours. Hence, many who make vows and pledges to him show their gratitude by going through sacrificial self-mortification on Thaipusam day................................................
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adi manis mau join itu kavedi ka??;P I went to Batu Caves this year (I will upload any pictures I have, mostly took videos). I didn't see any weird kavadis this time around. Maybe there were some in the morning, but I doubt it. Most of the kavadis looks very traditional and devotees had brought milk pots as well.
I guess youngsters have understood that the purpose of carrying kavadis is for spiritual purpose and not to show off (like carrying Man U kavadis). It defeats the purpose of carrying kavadis if your intention of doing so was anything but to please Lord Murugan. the carrying of kavadi is not part hindusim....now too many corruption in hindusim
if oneneed to reach GOD....the key word is humble not torturing our physical body...
Truth.8 posted on 28-1-2014 12:23 PM static/image/common/back.gif
the carrying of kavadi is not part hindusim....now too many corruption in hindusim
if oneneed t ...
A Snake is talking about being humble. :lol: Senselessly torturing the elements in their body and also Me who dwell within the body; know these ignorant persons to be of demonic nature. (Bhagavad Gita 17.06) Last edited by Truth.8 on 5-2-2014 06:38 PM
Do not compare activities of religion using only 1 scripture... it is varies according to the aagamam that follows... respectively. Look into Skanda Puranam for Kavadi rules and regulations and tatva of it. kirhmuru posted on 13-2-2014 03:31 PM static/image/common/back.gif
Do not compare activities of religion using only 1 scripture... it is varies according to the aagama ...
What are you doing entertaining him further? I have reported him and it is clear that he is insulting Hinduism with his nonsense. What is your action going to be? :shakehead3:
Sephiroth posted on 14-2-2014 09:49 AM static/image/common/back.gif
What are you doing entertaining him further? I have reported him and it is clear that he is insult ...
yes peoples have faith with demi gods and believed god drink samsu feels hurts because such believed is not according to scriputres..
Truth.8 posted on 14-2-2014 10:15 AM static/image/common/back.gif
yes peoples have faith with demi gods and believed god drink samsu feels hurts because such believ ...
Shut up, Snake. If I want to listen to your garbage, I could ask you.
Sephiroth posted on 14-2-2014 03:21 PM static/image/common/back.gif
Shut up, Snake. If I want to listen to your garbage, I could ask you.
Shut up, Snake. If I want to listen to your garbage, I could ask you.
Is my freedom of speech to share my views and isyour choice not to listen... simple as that... of course for demi god worshipper they do not like to listen the truth because they live dark side...{:3_89:}...if u think my writings has bitter and sour...than you goto your crap topic " sephiroth llittle corner to post your gargage and rubbished over there...simple as that...{:3_95:} Last edited by Truth.8 on 16-2-2014 07:29 PM
Truth.8 posted on 15-2-2014 10:15 AM static/image/common/back.gif
Is my freedom of speech to share my views and isyour choice not to listen... simple as that... ...
Pls understand that... in Hinduisme v r following varies kind of scriptures and Agamas... thr is so many kind of aagamam to be followed. One follows vegetarianism, non vege, no god concept even allowed, and so many more to be explained. So, do not judge by seeing appearance. It is needed to have intellectual mind to go deep into it to understand Hinduisme to its core.
by Khirmuru
It is needed to have intellectual mind to go deep into it to understand Hinduisme to its core.
Don't talk about intelligent to Truth.8. :shakehead3:
Why was this column left unattended for very long time? I have send several reports against Truth.8 and his nonsense here. :shakehead3: Sephiroth posted on 29-4-2014 08:43 AM static/image/common/back.gif
by Khirmuru
nonsense? how can that be when I haveforward a proof accordingly to hinduscriptures???
Truth.8 posted on 8-5-2014 10:36 AM static/image/common/back.gif
it was your book claimed that poking object is not part of the faith...if you go against it...than ...
That is our business. What do you care? {:1_550:}
Sephiroth posted on 8-5-2014 11:49 AM static/image/common/back.gif
That is our business. What do you care?
than you should not question about my faith or others in rsf because is their business....so?
Truth.8 posted on 8-5-2014 12:08 PM static/image/common/back.gif
than you should not question about my faith or others in rsf because is their business....so?
You are in Hinduism Column making noise. I or any other Hindus do not come to Christian or Islam column and make noise like you are doing here. Go and practise what you preach first before you come and make demands. {:1_541:} Hinduism is an umbrella term and refers more to the geographical situation... It housed the religions, cults, beliefs, ideologies and philosophies of Indian subcontinent. It refers more to the religion of the people from Indian sub-continent. This term is not even mentioned in Vedic agamas. We refer to the kitab suci as agamas. It does not specifically mean a "religion" like in Malay. We refer to our religion as Sanatan Dharm (Bhagavata Puran). It means the ancient, permanent and basic way of life that never change by courses of time. Sanatan dharm is "generally" the religion of kitab suci but not a collective term for religions of Indian subcontinent.
Thus, Buddhism could be a philosophy and a religion of the subcontinent. It is Hinduism but classified as non-canonical. Jainism is Hinduism. But not part of the Vedic religion. Even Sikhism is Hinduism, but non-Vedic. They are not part of Brahmanism, but there could also be some small minority of Brahmins who follow these religions or sages who started these new way of perceiving the life and world around.
There are various schools of thoughts or cults such as Brahmanism, Shaivism, Vaishnavism... There were historical figures such as Bhagvan Krishna, Bhagvan Buddha, or Bhagvan Mahavir. Through the courses of time too, cults and folk religions emerged by region since Indian subcontinent is not a new country like today. It was an ancient region with various ethnicity, races and cultures. Some of the cults were given the scriptural basis, some indeed with scriptural basis, some were the result of the understanding and from the discussions of the priests, theologians and etc. There are six proper Hindu philosophies on how people perceive the world such as carvaka (materialism), samkhya yog (empirical), nyaya (logic), mimamsa (vedic interpretation or exegesis), ajivika (fatalists), vedanta and etc.
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Sephiroth posted on 8-5-2014 01:00 PM static/image/common/back.gif
You are in Hinduism Column making noise. I or any other Hindus do not come to Christian or Islam c ...
is not making noise but fact...if you feels it noise...than youdo not need to read
vikramavardhana posted on 8-5-2014 04:07 PM static/image/common/back.gif
Hinduism is an umbrella term and refers more to the geographical situation... It housed the religion ...
so all those poking object is cult??
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