<p>oh maybe when you go to college you can learn from other indians</p>
<p>I’ve actually thought about taking Sanskrit in college, however, I’ll most likely take Spanish lol I’m virtually fluent in Spanish… I guess that’s what I get for living in South Florida?</p>
<p>i am taking spanish but not fluent in though, Sanskrit is a hard language but you are indian you can do it 
haha</p>
<p>lol idk I have a couple friends who are Muslim and learned Arabic just to read scripture as it was “written” and intended to be read, etc. You know, the whole language/limitations Sapir-Wharf nonsense… So, I’ve always wanted to learn Sanskrit to understand the religion I was raised with in the context by which it was initially written. </p>
<p>Most particularly because I’m only religious in practice and more Agnostic in terms of belief. I keep and open mind, however, I almost feel obligated to understand this part of my culture in the fullest respect.</p>
<p>i dont think you should feel obligated to understand your culture, it should be your choice, what do you to keep you close to your indian culture? music? movies?</p>
<p>@ wisdom86 I think opportunity to study Sanskrit in college would be wonderful. I attended a weekend camp conducted by [Samskrita</a> Bharati](<a href=“http://www.samskritabharati.org/sb/]Samskrita”>http://www.samskritabharati.org/sb/) couple of years ago and it was very enjoyable. They conduct classes all over the world. AFAIK, they are not affiliated with any religious organization and I think that is a good thing.</p>
<p>i so happy you guys are trying so hard to understand your culture, so proud of you guys
* tears of happiness*</p>
<p>funnypunjabi, don’t you think cricket is also part of Indian culture?</p>
<p>yes I do, actually I never watched cricket just in movies but not like a cricket match
anyways so guys what your favorite movie</p>
<p>lol I said I almost feel obligated, as in, my desire is so intense it’s a responsibility/obligation. </p>
<p>Honestly, I don’t really do anything to keep close to my culture. I despise Bollywood movies with the same stories and over-exhausted plots, and the only Indian music I truly enjoy are the classics by like Lata, and Mukesh, etc. because I grew up around it… </p>
<p>Aside from that, I partake in all the festivals and religious ceremonies, etc. and respect the wishes of my parents in such situations, however, I mainly approach my culture as an object of interest that I’m trying to understand, in order to understand how I’ve become who I am, and how I will lead a life as the person I want to be. Though, like I’ve said before, I try and keep an open mind to everything. </p>
<p>I think I might be a closet Buddhist… (don’t tell my parents O_O)</p>
<p>Honestly, I don’t really do anything to keep close to my culture. I despise Bollywood movies with the same stories and over-exhausted plots, and the only Indian music I truly enjoy are the classics by like Lata, and Mukesh, etc. because I grew up around it…</p>
<p>Aside from that, I partake in all the festivals and religious ceremonies, etc. and respect the wishes of my parents in such situations, however, I mainly approach my culture as an object of interest that I’m trying to understand, in order to understand how I’ve become who I am, and how I will lead a life as the person I want to be. Though, like I’ve said before, I try and keep an open mind to everything.</p>
<p>aww thats indian spirit yaaaahhh wisdom :)</p>
<p>lol what? Are you being sarcastic…?</p>
<p>no I am not being sarcastic, Its cool that you want to keep in touch with your culture
sorry if you got the image that i was being sarcastic</p>
<p>Oh, it’s okay. It’s just hard to tell online lol </p>
<p>I hope you don’t get the wrong impression either… I mean, I’m far from the model Indian. I like rock 'n roll, I’m pro nudity, I’m a capitalist (shame to me T_T), and I am particularly proud to be an American.</p>
<p>I think being American means being hyphenated; not American, but Indian-American, Chinese-American, African-American, etc. I like being a part of the American culture (i.e. the estuary of world religions, lifestyles, beliefs).</p>
<p>its cool, :)</p>
<p>Our family doesn’t practice religion in any formal way. We never go to any place of worship or practice any rituals. However, as a family, we do discuss our understanding of various “religions”. What fascinates me the most are the ideas behind Advaita Vedanta. I really enjoyed reading Swami Vivekananda’s writings on this subject. Here is an [url=<a href=“http://www.ramakrishna.org/activities/message/weekly_message4.htm]example[/url”>http://www.ramakrishna.org/activities/message/weekly_message4.htm]example[/url</a>].</p>
<p>I appreciate and attempt to understand all religion o_O However, my parents are devout Hindu’s and though I love them, they’re kind of close-minded when it comes to change or “different” things, so I generally keep my opinions and questions to myself when around them, so as not to offend them. </p>
<p>I am most fascinated by, in terms of religion, the concept of “collective conscious” and the similarities among religions globally. Also, I’m not sure if you’ve heard of the theory associating the vedas with quantum physics…? </p>
<p>Ah, physics 
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I agree cent percent!</p>
<p>Cricket update:
Australia 127
Pakistan 217/3 </p>
<p>Go Paksitan!</p>
<p>Hey guys! How’s it going?</p>