Let us see rather that like Janus–or better, like Yama, the Brahmin god of death–religion has two faces, one very friendly, one very gloomy...

Arthur Schopenhauer
Let us see rather that like Janus–or better, like Yama,...
Let us see rather that like Janus–or better, like Yama,...
Let us see rather that like Janus–or better, like Yama,...
Let us see rather that like Janus–or better, like Yama,...
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Let us see rather that like Janus—or better, like Yama, the Brahmin god of death—religion has two faces, one very friendly, one very gloomy. The phrase does not refer to the fact that Hindus have two gods who look in opposite directions. Instead, it is a useful way to remind people of the disdain some religious people have for other people's faith. In the United States, many Hindus live in communities where they face discrimination from other religions.

Many people assume that Hinduism is a religion with a single unified worldview and ethical system. The idea of having a friendly and a gloomy face of a religion reminds us that there are different types of faith. Faith is not one thing but many things that come from different places and cultures.

Source: Essays And Aphorisms

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