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22 questions linked to/from Is it true that one can not convert to Hinduism from any other religion or vice versa?
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Can anybody identify them as Hindu? or there is a mandatory conversion procedure from a religious body?
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Suppose person X want to take Hinduism. Can they just identify as Hindus and start to participate in Hindu festivals etc? or it is mandatory have a conversion from a religious body?
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Can foreigners become Hindu- Sanatani? [duplicate]
Can a non-Indian person trust Sanatan Dharma, follow it and so become Hindu?
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Can a non-Indian person trust Sanatan Dharma, follow it and so become Hindu? [closed]
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I didn't find nowhere in the Shastras which I have read, nor in other books, if a person who was born inside a Western Country and feels devotion for Sanataan Dharma conducts of life, Devas ...
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Scriptural authority for conversion of non-Hindus
Taking into consideration the birth based practice of Varnashrama prevailing for a couple of millennia, kindly give a clear scriptural sanction/ permission from the ultimate— apaurusheya Vedas, ...
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Any root scriptural basis or notions for Preaching & Conversion to Sanatana Dharma - Eternal way? Like Matthew 28:19? [closed]
NOTE: I'd like to bolster this question more (dont mind making it community/ wiki types if needed at some point), but the thought came to me while trying to find basis for "conversion and preaching" ...
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Did Sri Chaitanyadev ever convert any Muslim to a Vaishnava?
Sri Chaitanyadev appeared at a time when the country was under the Islamic rule.
Did Sri Chaitanyadev ever convert any Muslim to Vaishnava?
Looking for answer citing biography of Chaitanya.
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Conversion from Hinduism to other religions [duplicate]
Is conversion to other religions allowed in Hinduism? Are there any references in Vedic texts on this regard? Is it considered a sin? If so what happens to one who converts after death?
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What is a definition of being a Hindu and can one be a Hindu without being a particular caste? [duplicate]
To illustrate being a Christian means, I have faith that Jesus is the son of God is our saviour, put my faith in Lord the Father, Lord the Christ and the Holy Ghost. Rest all are historic developments....
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Is the reconvering of Hindus through "ghar wapsi" (homecoming) based on scripture? [duplicate]
nothing in hinduism in enforced strictly. large numbers of non-hindus have converted through "common law" and thats that. I remember a strict elderly Iyengar emit smoke from his ears because a non-...
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Resources to learn about Hinduism for an ex muslim who has been agnostic for about 10 years [duplicate]
Om swastiastu.
I'm an ex-muslim who has been agnostic for about 10 years. I’ve read Bhagavad Gita (translated by Eknath Easwaran) and the Katha Upanishad (translated and explained by the same author). ...
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What are some Hindu organizations open to converts
I'm a would be converted and would like to ask for suggestions for Hindu organizations with an online presence (and preferably an online community) that are open to converts and enquirers. The ...
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Why does Hinduism not encourage converting people of other religion?
I have asked many people but haven't got a satisfactory answer. Not only Hindus reluctant to convert other people, but also it is extremely difficult for people from other religion to become Hindu. ...
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Why didn't Hinduism get propagated to the entire world?
Hinduism or Sanatana Dharma is considered to be one of the oldest religions. (Christianity came after Christ's birth more than 2000 years ago, and Islam came mostly after Paigambar).
What could be the ...
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Looking to learn about Hinduism?
I'm an American and a Christian, and I don't know a lot about it but I think Hinduism just seems really beautiful and intriguing. I've heard of Hindu Atheists and one person told me it's more a way of ...
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What can be my first step in my transformation to Hinduism? [duplicate]
Recently discovered this practice and I am ready to devote time and effort for what I believe. I just need guidance
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