Brad Pitt asked to explore Hinduism to understand self

18 May, 2011

Hollywood star Brad Pitt has been asked to delve into Hinduism. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism has said that if Pitt needed any help in deeper Hinduism exploration, he or other Hindu scholars would be glad to assist.

HOLLYWOOD STAR Brad Pitt has been asked to explore Hinduism in view of his statement in a website about his religious experience in childhood which he described: “I found it very stifling”.

Esteemed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Pitt would appreciate rich, diverse and long tradition of Hindu philosophy; and its interpretation of the nature of reality.

Rajan Zed recommended Pitt to realise the self. Ancient Hindu scripture Katha Upanishad points out that when wise realize the Self, they go beyond sorrow. Self is supreme and those who meditate on Self are freed from the cycle of birth and death. When one realizes Self, there is nothing else to be known.

Pitt was quoted in a website dated May 16: "I got brought up being told things were God's way, and when things didn't work out it was called God's plan," he said. "I've got my issues with it. Don't get me started. I found it very stifling."

Oscar nominated William Bradley Pitt (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), 47, is an American actor and film producer. Named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine twice, Pitt has Oscar winner Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie (Changeling) as domestic partner and both have six children. He was reportedly raised as Southern Baptist and is a vegan.

Oscar winner Hollywood star Julia Roberts (Pretty Woman) joined the Hindu fold in the recent past. Hinduism, oldest and third largest religion of the world, has about one billion adherents and moksh (liberation) is its ultimate goal.