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Contents 1 Orphaned non-free media (Image:Sankirtan Movement.jpg) 2 An acknowledgment 3 Undid your potentially libellous material insertion 4 Rasa-Lila 5 Vaishnavism wikiproject 6 Vaishnavism's relation to Vedic religion 7 Paramhamsa 8 Articles related to Hinduism 9 Krishna article and avatar discussion 10 View AfD - Articles for deletion/Sacinandana Swami (2nd nomination)) 11 New Articles 12 Vaisnava-Sahajiya and Vaishnavism 13 Hi Gouranga 14 Invitation to be an editor on a new project 15 Orphaned non-free media (Image:MahaVishnu.jpg) 16 Image copyright problem with Image:BGita As It Is.jpg 17 Gouranga please look 18 Prabhupada article - call for copyedit 19 Clean up

[edit] Orphaned non-free media (Image:Sankirtan Movement.jpg)

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[edit] An acknowledgment

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		A humble award for your tireless efforts to improve Hinduism related content on wikipedia, and protect it from vandals and POV warriors. It is always a pleasure to interact and collaborate with you. Abecedare (talk) 07:24, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

I can't believe I haven't acknowledged your efforts till date! I hope you appreciate the iconography. Regards. Abecedare (talk) 07:24, 7 March 2008 (UTC)

I am glad to get your spirits up! Among the various editors I interacted with when I first stared editing here in 2006, I see only DaGizza, Priyananth and you still around reverting vandalism/misguided edits and adding quality content. I hope your efforts will continue and, even more importantly, that you'll continue to derive pleasure from the process. Cheers. Abecedare (talk) 04:01, 8 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Undid your potentially libellous material insertion

Please note that it is the policy that editors must take particular care adding biographical material about a living person to any Wikipedia page. Such material requires a high degree of sensitivity, and must adhere strictly to the law in Florida, United States and to our content policies.WP:LIVING

Please note that you can not add such unverifiable material from your or someone elses own blog or blogsite to the page of LP ether. Besides it should be ALSO comply with this policy: The views of critics should be represented if they are relevant to the subject's notability and can be sourced to reliable secondary sources, and so long as the material is written in a manner that does not overwhelm the article or appear to side with the critics; rather, it needs to be presented responsibly, conservatively, and in a neutral, encyclopedic tone. WP:LIVING

Probably most important rule is: Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, not a tabloid; it is not our job to be sensationalist, or to be the primary vehicle for the spread of titillating claims about people's lives. An important rule of thumb when writing biographical material about living persons is "do no harm".WP:LIVING

Your insertion/revertion was not in encyclopedic tone and did not place any reliable sourse in the text. Dipika site or any site is not a reliable source for such a content. Please also see:WP:LIBEL - all contributors should recognize that it is their responsibility to ensure that material posted on Wikipedia is not defamatory.

I appreciate your understanding. Wikidas (talk) 09:30, 9 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Rasa-Lila

Can we work on this lead sentence?

"The Rasa lila or Rasa dance is a dance included in the traditional story of Krishna, as described in the religious texts of Hinduism."

I had "The Rasa-lila, also known as the “rasa dance” and as the “Dance of Love”, is a pastime of Krishna..."

I like using the news style, based on the way I read stuff on the Internet- I skim and I rarely read articles all the way through.

But really, based on this, I think that we should change the first sentence. We're looking for "the shortest possible relevant characterization of the subject." In my opinion, "pastime of Krishna" is this. That is what it is. If you don't know what a pastime is, you can't understand what it is. It's like "The Ford Thunderbird is a car manufactured in the United States by the Ford Motor Company.", "The Rasa-lila is a pastime of Krishna." It is not fundamentally a dance, it is fundamentally a pastime. And I'm not just speaking from and ISKCON perspective, am I? And all of this kowtowing to "Krishna is a mythological figure in stories". I'm not saying he isn't. What I'm saying is that we don't need to bend our backs saying again and again that it is a story only. I think it's fine to say that it's a pastime, because if you don't think pastimes are real then you don't have to believe it's real, but you do have to believe that it's a pastime. Do you agree with this? All I'm saying is that "pastime" is a more specific, descriptive word for what the rasa-lila is considered to be than "dance" or "story". And that's how WP is cool, you know, you say "Hmm, it's a pastime? Hmm, what's a pastime? Oh, that's what a pastime is". It's like the article for some sports car should say "the such-and-so car is a sports car" rather than "the such-and-so car is a vehicle." It's just more precise than "dance" or "story"- it doesn't make it opinionated, does it? But really, I don't know why I'm writing this, if I were you I don't think I'd change my opinion because somebody wrote this, so I am also going to go do something else.

Also, for the same reason that is better to be more defined, as defined as possible, "Bhagavat purana and gita-govinda" is better than "the religious texts of Hinduism" . (Did you notice that I didn't put "Srimad Bhagavatam"? Hahaha, I know how to behave in the material word of WP, hahaha.) Ys, David G Brault (talk) 21:50, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

The SB quote is actually found at the end of the chapter on Rasa-lila- it is in reference to it. Ys, David G Brault (talk) 02:42, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

I suppose you're right, and there was no reason for it to be there. So, according to Prabhupad you can put on a performance of pastimes like in Ramayana performances- but then you can't even think or dream about imitating pastimes. It is a little confusing to me and I interpreted it that performing it was bad when I read the chapter on Rasa-Lila in the Krishna book, but now I realize that Prabhupad is OK with putting on the Ramayana and stuff, but it seems that that would be thinking about imitating it. Do you know the significance of the term "imitating" to Prabhupad? Ys, David G Brault (talk) 18:03, 14 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Vaishnavism wikiproject

• Hello GourangaUk. There is now a Vaishnava project located at Wikipedia:WikiProject Hinduism/Vaishnavism, a project for edifying Vaishnava related articles. Also, there is now a talk page for Vaishnava related discussions located at, Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Hinduism/Vaishnavism. Thanks. Ism schism (talk) 02:10, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Vaishnavism's relation to Vedic religion

Hello GourangaUK. I have added this discussion to the Vaishnavism Wikiproject talk page at, Vaishnavism's relation to Vedic religion. Please feel free to add any comments. Thanks. Ism schism (talk) 16:44, 13 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Paramhamsa

Thanks for the edt. I merge this article with the old article Paramhansa. Juthani1 (talk) 00:50, 15 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Articles related to Hinduism

Shri Gouranga Guruji, I have posted two articles on wiki - one on Govardhan sila and another on Banalinga.They are not yet categorised under Hinduism.You may like to review them in view of your deep interest and editing skills on such subjects. Regards--Nvvchar (talk) 05:30, 19 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Krishna article and avatar discussion

Hello GourangaUK. There is a discussion on Krishna's status as avatar at Krishna and Vishnu avatar discussion. Any comments you have would be appreciated. Thanks. Ism schism (talk) 20:16, 23 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] View AfD - Articles for deletion/Sacinandana Swami (2nd nomination))

GourangaUK, Please note that the discussion you were taking part in is being reopened with a veiw for deletion of article Sacinandana Swami as a possible result of the 2nd Nomination. Wikidās ॐ 20:15, 26 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] New Articles

GourangaUK, after the recent Afd discussions on ISKCON leaders, I must admit to you that I was wrong concerning the articles Sacinandana Swami and Indradyumna Swami. If there are any related articles that you feel need to be created, please let me know and I will work with you. I have already began work on an ISKCON article, Gour Govinda Swami‎. Again I apologise for being wrong on the above two articles, please let me know if I can be of any help. I am not anti-ISKCON, so please let me know of any areas that I may help with or new articles that need to be made. Thanks. Ism schism (talk) 06:00, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Vaisnava-Sahajiya and Vaishnavism

Please note the discussion on Vaisnava-Sahajiya and Vaishnavism, per Sri Ramananda Raya article. The discussion is located at, Vaisnava-Sahajiya and Vaishnavism. Any thoughts you have would be appreciated. Thanks. Ism schism (talk) 21:38, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Hi Gouranga

There has been a lot of debate on Talk:Krishna about the extent to which Gaudiya Vaishnava views should in the article. One of the editors followed my suggestion to create a new page on Krishna from the Gaudiya perspective (similar to Ganesha outside Hinduism, Buddha in Hinduism and Jesus in Islam) called Svayam bhagavan but the article still may not adhere to WP:NPOV. Since you are knowledgeable in this area, if you have the time I hope you can keep an eye on both the Krishna and SB articles. Thanks Gizza^{Discuss ©} 02:25, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Invitation to be an editor on a new project

Invitation to create a Krishna centered Hinduism project

Proposed project - Krishna worshipers WikiProject Invitation - lets create unity in diversity! Proposal for discussion - May 2008 Please, say what you think about it: Just a few words... what may interest you and attract other editors across a wider spectrum of Krishna-centered or connected traditions in Hinduism? Go on over to our new project discussion page Talk:Krishna/Krishna worshipers. We need to talk it over! Look over the complete list of proposed traditions forming the scope of the project - this list is by far not complete, please add your favorites and discuss! From ancient to modern You can join and make a difference! This is an informal invitation to join a joint cross boundary venture. You and your friends are invited to discuss and comment on the proposal of new Krishna centered project. There are many traditions where Krishna is worshiped and His names revered. Lets join the forces and create more of the beautiful and well resourced articles on all related subjects and traditions. The traditions are not limited to one or two, there are many and all should be given equal attention by us. Drop me a few words or lets discuss it at the discussion page. Wikidās ॐ 22:51, 6 May 2008 (UTC)

Since its just at the begging stage, please voice your opinion or put yourself on the list of editors here. Thanks, Wikidās ॐ 18:31, 10 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Orphaned non-free media (Image:MahaVishnu.jpg)

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[edit] Image copyright problem with Image:BGita As It Is.jpg

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[edit] Gouranga please look

Gouranga you may be interested in the new project WP:KRISHNA also I thought you may want to check the proposal of merger and cast your vote in relation of the additional section to article Krishna. Thanks. --Wikidās-ॐ 14:41, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

Scope, update and voting Whats new at Krishna's project Wikipedia:WikiProject Krishnaism - whats new and happening! Discussion on the scope of the project: Krishna-worship. First DYK of he project Radha Ramana 22nd May 2008 Pages under construction Radha Krishna, Bala Krishna, Krishnaism. Consensus is now reached on the proposal of merger of the new article Krishna Vasudeva into a separate section of Krishna here: Please note the results of the vote on the proposal of merging new article on early worship of Krishna Vasudeva to the main article dedicated to the Hindu deity Krishna. Krishna Vasudeva may have been worshiped in 4 century BC as a monotheistic deity. This article is to be incorporated in a separate section of Krishna article. Also, if you are ready to help with editing and assessment of the scope, please see the project page, and add your name to the list of participants. More on the topic. How will it be defined. While the name of the project is WikiProject Krishnaism in common language many seems to prefer a wider term "Vaishnavism", which however appeared to relate to Vishnu. Krishnaism is more of an academic term. On the other hand even one of the first Indologists to use the term, Albrecht Weber was to consider that that the essence of Krishnaism, bhakti or the principle of "God is love", was pre-Christian. There were and are many traditions where Krishna is worshiped and His names revered. There was a discussion (and a heated one) on the scope of the project and the term here. Currently the scope is quite wide and aims at improving articles related to Radha-Krishna and associated traditions where they are worshiped: Manipuri Vaishnavas, Bhagavata, Gaudiya Vaishnava, Nimbarka sampradaya, Swaminarayana sampradaya, Vallabha sampradaya; If you see a need to widen or restrict the scope please voice your opinion - it is wanted! Just leave a few words here.

[edit] Prabhupada article - call for copyedit

Since the article has stabilised and I have added proper references as well as provided a NPOVs references, I suggest final edits by the editors who were contributing to the article. Following the general proofing and copyedit, I would suggest nominating it towards GA (Good Article). Wikidās-ॐ 14:20, 31 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Clean up

This article needs major help- Rama Navami Can you help?    Juthani1   ^tcs 18:19, 1 June 2008 (UTC)