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hinduwoman · 03-20-2003, 06:05 PM

In Hinduism there are plenty such examples. Offhand I remener two:
Caitanya was a 16th century saint, a real historical figure, who was deified immediately after his death. His followers swore they saw his soul merging with the statue of God.
In 19th cnetury, Ramkrishna Paramhamsa was declared to be the manifestation of Supreme God while he was alive.

Kosh · 03-21-2003, 05:57 PM

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Originally posted by TheDiddleyMan
My question is: what other people have had followers who believed they were God in the flesh, after their deaths, before their deaths, whenever. Where can I find info on these people?

Kevin

Ever heard of Egyptian Pharoahs?

happyboy · 03-23-2003, 02:23 PM

yessir, doesn't take much to become a god......just enough people who say you're a god, and presto!, you're divine.

happyboy, glad the pharaohs are still in duat answering the prayers of the faithful few

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03-20-2003, 06:05 PM	#11
hinduwoman Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: India Posts: 6,977	In Hinduism there are plenty such examples. Offhand I remener two: Caitanya was a 16th century saint, a real historical figure, who was deified immediately after his death. His followers swore they saw his soul merging with the statue of God. In 19th cnetury, Ramkrishna Paramhamsa was declared to be the manifestation of Supreme God while he was alive.

03-23-2003, 02:23 PM	#13
happyboy Regular Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: on the border between here and there, WV Posts: 373	yessir, doesn't take much to become a god......just enough people who say you're a god, and presto!, you're divine. happyboy, glad the pharaohs are still in duat answering the prayers of the faithful few

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