Ritual Solutions, By Dr. Karapanagiotis

The article assigned to complete was titled, Problems of Purity and Novel Ritual Solutions, by Dr. Karapanagiotis. The article answered questions regarding the rules that Hindu followers felt were being violated with cyber-worship. The article concluded that Vishnu cares more about intentional devotion, rather than rules. With new knowledge of the importance of a Vaishnava devotee’s heart, exceeding the violations of Hindu rules. I understand that Vaishnava traditions uphold love, sincerity, and devotional intention are primarily what Vishnu views as most important. Having this new knowledge at the forefront, to his followers is Vishnu seen as a forgiving accepting God if a followers goes astray? Is there a repentance process?

The article, Problems of Purity and Novel Ritual Solutions, discussed the rules that Hindu followers feel are being violated with online worship of Vishnu. Therefore, acknowledging that online Hindu worship exists in our twenty-first century society, some followers find a problem with online worship because the computer is cluttered with things such as advertisements that are not appropriate for religious ritual. Since advertisements are considered to be a distractions, would it also be considered a distraction to worship online with a fellow-vaishnava? Or would that also be considered to be inadequate? …show more content…
Karapanagiotis’ concluded with the idea that Vishnu values cares intentional devotion, rather than rules. Therefore, the research of the problems of purity in Hindu worship, has left me with questions regarding the places that Hindu individuals worship Vishnu. Understanding the Hindu religion has many rules, I am curious to know is it also a rule to worship in private? Is it disrespectful to publicly worship Vishnu in a public atmosphere (not in home or