To: Frederick Smart who wrote (7385 ) 5/5/2001 3:43:33 PM From: 2MAR$ Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 28931 What is Jesus to you , others earlier before called Krishna:Message 15760718 ....it is with the greatest sadness that there are walls of ignorance that were built up by stubborn Clergy who made it their goal to try to lay claim to that which was known from before and but cannot ever be "owned" by anyone. It is with the Hindu that the first elaborate story of the Christ originates , probably going back further than we can imagine. The depth of knowledge in this area of percieving the light of the "divine" running thru all experience was not only percieved and experienced , but led them 1000's of years ago to formulate the idea of a Sanatanna Dharma or Universal Religion , of which Hinduism was only a part. In other words , religion itself is only a temporary vehicle with which we come upon the greater eternal truth woven there in the fabric of our own beings. We find man stopping ages ago to engage in these meditative activities , seeing the great need for contemplation and reflection gave rise to the perception of an infinite divine Prescence running thru all things great and small , everywhere at all times . It is from out of this great tradition of teachings handed down unbroken from Guru, Saint and disciples that the truth and great wisdom is preserved , of which Christianity is but a much younger and later version. From out of this ages old tradition you are given the first laws of non-violence, compassion, and , way of living and perception that forms the basis for any higher spiritual life. This is why the Hindu percieved much earlier on the true nature of the age and vastness of the universe 1000's of years before . If Christ works for you , I wish you all the love peace and light . regards ;-) Mars