The Hindus have welcomed American pop star Lady Gaga’s interest in Hinduism and reincarnation.

In an interview published in an Indian daily, Gaga, 25, was quoted as saying: I actually find that a lot of my philosophies about art are mirrored in the Hindu religion. The idea of reincarnation.

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Esteemed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that as the ‘Born This Way’ singer explored Hinduism further, she would appreciate rich, diverse and long tradition of Hindu philosophy; and its interpretation of the nature of reality.

Zed, who is the president of Universal Society of Hinduism, further said that if Gaga needed any help in deeper Hinduism exploration, he or other Hindu scholars would be glad to assist.

He also recommended Gaga to realize 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, he added.

Lady Gaga Born This Way One Million Copies in five days

Lady Gaga (Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta), who was raised as a Roman Catholic, has won five Grammys and her album ‘Born This Way’ sold one million copies in five days on iTunes.

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.

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