i want to know if there is any beliefs in indian cultures on crows, wether its spiritual or not. i want to know if there is a meaning if you see more than one crow together and if there isn't then why do i see a set of two in my tree in front of my house.
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Some Indian tales with crows depict or explore themes of compassion, humor, enlightenment, and life after death. The stories explore the human predicament and often examine the power of the mind as a force for overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
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Something very similar happened to me two weeks ago.I found a dead bird on my front stoop.It didn't appear to be injured and it looked like it was asleep.But ,it wasn't.I'm not a superstitious person,so I don't know anything about that.I do know that a few years ago all of the crows in our area died as a resulty of west nile virus.I suspect the dead bird I found, might have been sick from something like that.
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Historically, some Native American shamans had visions of Jesus and spoke with him, receiving messages from him. The remained as they were, loyal to their medicine ways. I believe in Shamanism, so I can relate. Maybe you just need to find a Christian church that's open minded enough to allow for such without question. Maybe you could talk to ministers of several different denominations (NOT fundamentalists) and see what they say. That might be a good starting point. And you could kind of "feel" out any certain group via a web search first, prior to making that phone call to talk with a pastor. (One suggestion would be the United Methodist church. They're pretty open.) Another thought is that you can accept Jesus if that's what you feel in your heart you ought to do and then just not join any church. Or join the one he was a member of. ;-) Let me know when you locate his membership certificate, OK? Another option might be a religion other than Christianism that accepts Jesus. Ahhh, hadn't thought about THAT, had you? Hinduism accepts most world religious leaders as being valid. There's another option open to you. Most people, Christians are one group anyway, think that you can only accept ONE version of the truth and so must be a member of only one faith. Who made up that rule? Hey, you might just make the Guinness Book of World Records as the FIRST Shamanist/Christian/Hindu/or-?. ~ Peace & Blessings ~
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dont plants and animals reincarnate as all the species then become humans? i think it makes sense that humans were last if u think about the religion as a whole b/c of Bhagwan's respect of nature, etc.  how do u know so much about Hinduism? that's pretty cool :]
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By "seeing ghosts" what do you mean? Like apparitions? On ur jungle trip what did the ghosts u saw look like? I have never "seen" a ghost, but I have felt spirits and heard things. My dad came back to see us when he passed away. He always told us not to be afraid when he passed on, becos' he would come back only once to make sure we were okay, and then he would be gone forever. We heard him (my sister and I) rummaging through drawers (opening & closing) and then we felt him standing over our beds, of course we were kids and we got scared, but nothing else happened after that. I think ghosts were people who died violent or premature deaths, and have no idea that they are dead. The spirits I feel/hear are people who have accepted their death and need to tell someone they are content and will be okay.
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I noticed that you did'nt mention a specific tribe.\nDifferent tribes have different dances.\nDifferent tribes have different beliefs.\n\nYou got to be more specific.\n\nAs to the person that answered previously:\nAnybody with common sense would know this.
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It was the ancient Anglo-Saxon tribal belief. I've heard a little about groups who wish to revive the ancient practices of the Germanic tribes who settled in England- Angles, Saxons, Jutes, and Frisians, as well as the later ones such as the Normans and Danes. \n\nI think from what I've heard, it's a social thing as well as a religious one. I'm not sure how true they are to the Old English tribal religions- after Christianity came to England- a lot of the Pagan rituals were surpressed although I'm sure many of them survived as folklore and what not.
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When you see an owl, as a Totem, the owl is trying to tell you that you need to use your inner sight to develop some ephisode in your life that is not completed.  An answer is needed in this regard, and the Owl as a night creature, reminds you that by just retreating and withdrawing from the situation, and observing, you will be able to find a solution to that particular question you have in your mind.\nThe Owl Totem, also signifies an announcement of death, either to one person you know or someone that is close to you, but only if the owl sings and you hear the owl signing at night, and the owl CAN NOT BE seen... this means, that there is a spirit of the Vayaiiduum which is the one that opens the door of the unknown, where you will experience contact indirectly with it.\nIf the owl directly looks at you, and he cleans his feathers and sings, and repeatedly does this, and you keep seeing the owl in the next two additional nights and he continues with this ritual...then, my friend, prepare your bags and leave your stuff ready, cause they are coming to pick you up to travel to the next dimension.\n\nIf you need more assistance, do not hesitate to contact me.
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nic question i hav never seen it but\n yes i have heard a lot about it\nmany real life incidents from my relatives!!\nthey r really vry intresting \nbut at the same time scary !\nthey r amusing \nya but i have seen a type of ghost you cant exactly call them ghosts\nit is god infact .once on a festive occasion we had a big 'puja"and at the end of it the god, we believe in came to blessed all of us \nit has happened 3 times wth me i can never 4get that incident
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I believe that Hinduism is a very ancient religion, that has some very philosophical thoughts put into its religion. I am speaking from the perspective as a Hindu myself. Some of the traditions that we have, are just so interesting, that i always want to know more abotu it. all of the religious occasions that we have, has so much ancient background into it, that it really amazes me. I am really proud of who i am, and for what i represent, cause honestly, the religion of Hinduism is really interesting to learn or know more about...i was born in America, but i taught myself alot about Hinduism and was quite amazed.
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Nice to know there is another Wiccan on here nice to meet you or I guess I should say Blessed Be.    Well I found a pretty good site this site talks about the left hand path and such but is pretty good on why is devil worship about the gothic cant help you there Ok and for the goth here is one from religious tolerence.com  Well I hope this helps and Merry meet marry part and merry meet again.
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Hi, I believe...and i have had a few experiences and often had dreams which have represented something or have came true...I do think it is disrespectful of people not to respect others cultures or beliefs, if they don't want to believe then thats up to them but also people who believe should not push their beliefs onto anyone else...x
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It is true-everything happens for a reason; however, the reason is not always apparent to us.  Some things we understand right away, other much later, and some issues remain beyond our understanding forever.  For example, the oaths you ate gave you nourishment which was not only physical in nature. Our mind and spirit also get  nourishment from the food we eat thus when you eat food you love, you nourish your feelings of love. The food you ate nourished your spirit also. I believe even your spelling mistakes came for a reason.  Have a look please at the misspelled words and ask yourself why your spirit did not accept some words your mind dictated and your hand wrote? By the way I am not a liberal and I do believe in science not b.s. As you know there are many types of energy in the food you eat.  Why not the spiritual energies?
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Most pagans do.  Those who don't adhere to many gods, usually look upon Nature or the Universe as inherently Divine, ending up with something that looks a lot like the Force that Yoda told us so much about.  Some take on a mixture of both.\n\nPagan has traditionally referred to a member of any non-Abrahamic, monotheistic faith.  In recent times, particularly in the US, it has referred to adherents of the resurgence of tribal mythologies and expressions of belief.
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I can well understand your confusion. Maybe this will help ... #1: No one but YOU can judge whether or not you're a Christian. If you say you're one then you are one. OK, that part of your question is settled. #2: To whom do you give the authority to decide what else you believe? Who has authority over you and can tell you what you must believe as a Christian? Isn't that a little like whether or not you're a Christian? Isn't that YOUR call? Isn't that between you and your concept of God ... And NO ONE else? #3: The paranormal, aka psychic phenomena. Can you integrate that into your Christian belief system? Well, maybe. Maybe its not nearly so foreign to that belief system as you've been lead to believe. Maybe you've just been misinformed by people who in turn were misinformed or who in their studies misunderstood the thing. Maybe ... Think about these things ... Psychics have visions of the future, channelers talk to angels and others, readers of various types make predictions, and astrologers look at the stars and find wonders there. Any biblical co-relations here? John had visions of the future. Lot talked with angels. Prophets have made many predictions. And the Wise Men from the East? They were Persian Magi, well versed in astrology. They followed a star, and found a Great Wonder. Maybe, just maybe, the Bible and REAL Christianity is wrapped all around the paranormal. Maybe its just that certain things go by different names in different schools of thought and that confuses an issue that otherwise wouldn't be confused at all. Maybe to be a Christian you have no choice but to believe in the paranormal. Maybe other Christians just use different words to describe the same things and the only real problem of integrating these "seemingly different" belief systems rests there and no where else. Maybe. ~ Peace & Blessings ~
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Dear episodes1979,\n\nI am neither fanatical nor ignorant, and, in fact, have done quite a bit of research on what we humans like to call "supernatural" or "miraculous".\nBased on what I know, I can make the certain conclusion that the universe is not merely limited to the existence of human beings.  We are important, but we are such a minute part of the creative force or energy that seems to surround us at all times.  The greatest of scientists and philosophers will tell you that there are far greater things, worlds, ideas, and concepts at work in our world than we can ever imagine.  Certainly, if there was such enormous energy that this whole galaxy evolved, why should it be limited just to animals, plants, and humans?  The main conclusion one can come to is that, yes, there are those beings, spiritual or physical or both, that are among us in different ways and realities.  And yet there are some completely natural phenomena that early uneducated man propagated as something supernatural and now we wonder what it may be.  Ultimately, everything can be explained scientifically or mathematically, even "ghosts" or "aliens". (As a matter of fact, we have come to call them "aliens", but all that it is is just other diverse life forms, some look like us, who have evolved in other galaxies, universes, etc.)  \nIt is not a fact of whether we believe or don't believe, but rather a fact of how open minded and adventurous we remain.  When we are born, nature provides us with a great openness of heart and mind and a great adventurousness for us to develop even more of it.  How sad it is that some would rather stick to the boring, simple concepts of Life as illustrated by the fact that we reason away our natural desire to be open and inquisitive.  I hope that people who read this will get encouraged on their search for truth.  Or for those who prefer otherwise, it is your choice after all and nobody should judge you for it, I hope you will one day truly investigate at least one of those things that seem to be "taboo" in our society to support (other life forms, us as spiritual beings existing in physical bodies, other mystical creatures).  After all, no matter what the truth is, the ultimate truth about our universe will always be there, and you will only get smarter and wiser if you dare to ask the hard questions and heartfully search for answers.
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"Do looking at pictures/statutes of favored deities help sharpen your focus on an issue that is bothering you, even if some of you may not believe in the existence of this deity?"\n\nYes, when I look at an image of my Ishta Devata (personal image/name of the Divine) that alone can sometimes calm me and help me focus my mind on the Divine itself and start to consider how to resolve the issue. Sometimes it is just calming to know that I have a place I can go to in peace, look at the image on the altar, and know that this space is sacred in my home and is the window by which I can talk to the Divine (not that I have to go their to pray, but there are times when trying to resolve a problem and you are at home that going to this space, seeing the image, it helps you).\n\n"Do looking at pictures-statutes of a deity bring peace, inspiration, meditation?"\n\nDepends on the image I suppose. Most Hindu murtis (the picture or stature) they have lots of meaning in them. Hinduism teaches that there is only the One (Brahman) and that we can use whatever images, names, etc to call upon the One. Meditation is the technique of learning to focus your mind on a single point. Focusing your mind on an image, a sound (like a name), etc are all forms of meditation. Inspiration can come through all the meanings within the images. Peace can come, not through the image directly, but how we use this tool.\n\n"If a agnostic or atheist, do you equate looking at pictures of deities as a "belief" in that deity?"\n\nI'm not agnostic or atheist, but there are some Hindus who would, in western categorization, be considered "atheist" in a sense based upon that philosophical school's beliefs. Overall, Hindus constantly emphasize that the images, names, etc are mere representations of the many aspects of the One and that we use the names and images to help us, if necessary, worship and focus our mind on the One. Thus, Hindus fully admit to the fact that there is no elephant headed god in the sky, but that in fact it represents Brahman, the One and that their worship is really directed to that. They are like electrical outlets that allow us to plug-in to the One...which hinduism equates as being pure-consciousness. \n\n"Or do you feel that looking at pictures-statutes can be a powerful way to meditate?"\n\nYes, it is a very simple form of meditation (the same with using sound like Aum or just repeating the name..if one does not have an image). Both are considered very powerful forms of meditation, not only in HInduism, but also in Jainism, Sikhism, Taoism, Buddhism, and many other religions where meditation is a central practice.\n\n\nMy Ishta Devata (personal form/name of the Divine) is Ganesh. Some of my other favorites are Lakshmi, Sarasvati, Shiva, Vishnu, Krishna, Rama and Sita, Hanuman, Narasimha, Garuda, Gayatri, Ayyappa, Murugan, Surya, Apollo, Antinous, Mary, Jesus, Mata Bharat (Mother India), Ganga, Isis, Thoth, Horus, Anubis, and Ahura Mazda.