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About William Schindler, a.k.a. Brother William
Expertise
I can answer questions about Vedanta philosophy, Patanjali Yoga philosophy and practice, Tantra, Bhagavad-Gita, Upanishads, Vivekachudamani (Shankara`s Crest-jewel of Spritual Discrimination), Advaita (non-dualism), the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda tradition, Goddess worship, meditation practice, Hindu monasticism (sannyasa), and Sanskrit.

Experience
I've been studying and practicing Vedanta and Tantra since 1969.

Organizations
I'm the founder and spiritual director of Ashram West, a gay spiritual community based on traditional Hindu Tantra. I have been a member of the Vedanta Society of Southern California since 1969.

Publications
I have three books in print: GAY TANTRA, ESSAYS ON GAY TANTRA, BLOOD OF THE GODDESS.

Education/Credentials
I hold a B.A. in Sanskrit (UC Berkeley 1975) and an M.A. in clinical psychology (Antioch University 1986).

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Hindus - Bhaskara II and Fame

Expert: William Schindler, a.k.a. Brother William - 10/20/2009

Question
Hello,

I am writing to you today because I found you in a guide to Hinduism, and it named you an expert in the religion, so I was wondering if maybe you could give me some information or point me to some sources. I am writing a paper on Bhaskara II/ Bhaskaracharya, a Hindu mathematician. He made great discoveries but didn't contribute them at all, and then about 300 years later in Europe, the mathematicians of that time made the same discoveries without knowing that Bhaskara did. In my paper I am making a case for why Bhaskara made these discoveries but never contributed them for others to pick up on. So I was wondering if it is related to Hinduism at all. Are there any doctrines or principles or beliefs that go against fame, or maybe believe in evil in fame/being known?

Any information you could give me would be great.

Thank You

Answer
Dear Katarina,

Thank you for your question.

It is common for Hindu writers to de-emphasize their personalities. They frequently used pseudonyms or even the names of other more-famous authors. Humility is a virtue valued by Hindus, and it is evident in this practice.

Best wishes,

Brother William

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