Message by dakinic_monk.

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Reply by Devi_bhakta

 

Dakinic Monk, you are making a lot of work for me! However, to labor

on Devi's behalf is a privilege; I am not complaining. I like it.

 

I realize that you consider your posts to be revelatory warnings for

Goddess worshipers who conceive and/or approach Her differently than

you do. But may I request for a final time that you state your views

in a more respectful manner? You have largely ignored my last two

requests; please do not ignore this one as well.

 

Latest example: Having previously dismissed the shastras you

don't

care for as "petty books" that are "written by

drunks," you now turn

to the scripture known as Devi Mahatmyam ("Glorification of

Goddess"), saying that it too is worthless, a derivative work of

fiction based on the Book of Esther in the Judeo-Christian Old

Testament.

 

Now, you have every right to believe that theory (I'll post on

why I

*don't* believe it in a moment). But it is not respectful, nor

does it

show particularly good judgment, to attack that scripture in a forum

that is dedicated to promoting all forms of Goddess worship, and is

largely populated by Hindu Shaktas - for millions of whom the Devi

Mahatmyam is considered (and has been for the last 1,500 years or so)

as sacred as the Holy Bible is for Christians, or the Koran for

Muslims.

 

Since your ego has been long-since burned away, as you note, you will

surely take no personal offense when I state that this club exists as

a forum not only for your views, but for the divergent views of all

members. And while hurling intentionally provocative verbal grenades

is certainly an effective way to get peoples' attention and

ensure a

lively response, it eventually -- like a loud, obnoxious party guest

-- becomes most tiresome and succeeds only in emptying the room.

 

Aum Maatangyai Namahe