A Statue for A Pakistani Punjabi Hero.....Porus

[harsh1488]

It has not been proven conclusively that Porus was a Hindu, because Buddhism was very prevalent in the areas that constitute that region of Punjab.

It has not been proven conclusively that Porus was a buddhist,anyways it is a part of dharmic religion

 

[Manas]

It has not been proven conclusively that Porus was a Hindu, because Buddhism was very prevalent in the areas that constitute that region of Punjab.

He could even be Zoroastrian .

whats the harm he being a hindu,?? Too hot to be handled by a Pakistani ego ??

BTW it was only after Ashoka taking up Buddist way of life ...though he had to never denounced Hindu believes ,Buddism become wide spread as ,a buddists monks were able to get royal patronage to live comfortably in Buddha bihars.

 

[Rafi]

Because of the region constituting Pakistan was largely Buddhist.

 

[Manas]

Because of the region constituting Pakistan was largely Buddhist.

You forgot that they were Hindus before they became Buddhist.

Buddhism is way of life rather than a religion, hence those who become Buddhists at that time didn't mean to renounce their Hindu beliefs.

Coming back, As i said Ashoka was the first king reportedly to take up Buddhism ,and its monk life styles .Porus came way before Ashoka's time and there historical reason to suggest that he was Buddhist.

 

[Rafi]

You forgot that they were Hindus before they became Buddhist.

Buddhism is way of life rather than a religion, hence those who become Buddhists at that time didn't mean to renounce their Hindu beliefs.

Coming back, As i said Ashoka was the first king reportedly to take up Buddhism ,and its monk life styles .Porus came way before Ashoka's time and there historical reason to suggest that he was Buddhist.

He was Hindu - because you asked him.

This is Taxila - a Centre of Learning of Buddhism in Ancient Pakistan.

 

[GodlessBastard]

King Porus was a member of the Puru tribe. The Purus are a Hindu tribe, as described in the Vedas and the Puranas. The Macedonians also described them as such.

Considering Porus lived before Buddhism spread to Gandhara, he was undoubtedly a Hindu. I'm sorry if your ego can't handle that.

This is Taxila - a Centre of Learning of Buddhism in Ancient Pakistan.

Taxila was a centre of Hinduism in ancient India long before it was a center of Buddhism.

Taxila became a centre for Buddhism only after the reign of Ashoka.

 

[Water Car Engineer]

Because of the region constituting Pakistan was largely Buddhist.

It was mostly Hindu, Afghanistan was Buddhist and western parts of Pakistan. East of the Indus was mostly Hindus. When Islamic invaders invaded "Hindustan" which Pakistan was a part of it. Buddhist community was already small. Buddhism never really dominated South Asia other then Sri Lanka. And the rule of Ashoka.

 

[Rafi]

It was mostly Hindu, Afghanistan was Buddhist and western parts of Pakistan. East of the Indus was most Hindus. When Islamic invaders invaded "Hindustan" which Pakistan was a part of it. Buddhist community was already small. Buddhism never really dominated South Asia other then Sri Lanka. And the rule of Ashoka.

Buddhist Artefact's are more plentiful in Pakistan than Hindu artefact's - which suggests a higher prevalence for that faith - I do find the Buddhist philosophy a quite good way of life, whereas Hinduism is simply too archaic and baffling for me to understand.

Regarding Porus's faith it does not really matter what religion he followed, or if he followed nothing, he is our King and all people of Jhelum are proud of being associated with him.

 

[Rafi]

King Porus was a member of the Puru tribe. The Purus are a Hindu tribe, as described in the Vedas and the Puranas. The Macedonians also described them as such.

Considering Porus lived before Buddhism spread to Gandhara, he was undoubtedly a Hindu. I'm sorry if your ego can't handle that.




Taxila was a centre of Hinduism in ancient India long before it was a center of Buddhism.

Taxila became a centre for Buddhism only after the reign of Ashoka.

It is quite a tourist attraction in Pakistan, also contains a lot of defense oriented industry, such as Heavy Industries Taxila, which produce our heavy Tanks and Armored Vehicles.

 

[Rafi]

Ancient Buddhist Monastery Taxila Pakistan.

 

[Rafi]

Heavy Industries Taxila (abbreviated HIT) is the backbone of Pakistan's engineering industry for the Pakistan Armed Forces, being a combination of multiple industries that has grown into a large military complex since 1980. It consists of six major production units and their support facilities, staffed by over 6500 workers. About 30% of the 6500 employees are uniformed military personnel.[1]
HIT has facilities for overhaul, rebuild and progressive manufacturing of main battle tanks (MBT), armoured recovery vehicles (ARV), armoured personnel carriers (APC) and other armoured vehicles of both eastern and western armoured vehicles. HIT has developed and currently manufactures the Al-Khalid MB

 

[GodlessBastard]

Buddhist Artefact's are more plentiful in Pakistan than Hindu artefact's - which suggests a higher prevalence for that faith - I do find the Buddhist philosophy a quite good way of life, whereas Hinduism is simply too archaic and baffling for me to understand.

All Buddhist artifacts in Pakistan date after Porus' time. It was indeed prevalent but only after the reign of Ashoka.

Also, Buddhism and Hinduism are very similar in their philosophies and are both Indian (dharmic) religions.

Regarding Porus's faith it does not really matter what religion he followed, or if he followed nothing, he is our King and all people of Jhelum are proud of being associated with him.

No, the people of Pakistan are prejudiced towards Hinduism and would never except a Hindu as their ancestor. That's why Pakistan prefers to name their weapons after Muslim invaders from Central Asia and Arabia rather than native Hindu rulers (like Porus and Chandragupta).

 

[Rafi]

 

[GodlessBastard]

Ancient Hindu temple (Katasraj Temple) in Pakistan:

 

[Rafi]

All Buddhist artifacts in Pakistan date after Porus' time. It was indeed prevalent but only after the reign of Ashoka.

Also, Buddhism and Hinduism are very similar in their philosophies and are both Indian (dharmic) religions.







No, the people of Pakistan are prejudiced towards Hinduism and would never except a Hindu as their ancestor. That's why Pakistan prefers to name their weapons after Muslim invaders from Central Asia and Arabia rather than native Hindu rulers (like Porus and Chandragupta).

The Gandharan city of Taxila was an important Buddhist[7] centre of learning from the 5th century BC[7] to the 2nd century.

They may have some similarities - but are essentially different religions with different philosophies -

Regarding Pakistani missiles - they are named after Islamic Warriors, which is also part of our Civilization, you also make assumptions regarding Pakistanis, we are proud of our forefathers and also our Islamic Heritage, we are a fusion of both.