Gita class

[Guest guest]

My answer is a guarded yes. Two points:

 

[1] This e-mail group is called 'Bhakthi/Prapatti.'

Therefore, any interpretation put forth must be

consistent with that theme. Discussion about

other interpretations must be in the light of why

they are wrong and why our way is right.

For open debate one must go to Alt.Religion.Vaishnava,

or Soc.Religion.Hindu or some such open forum.

Those who think they are open-minded don't jump to

conclusions; I think there are enough people here

wanting to learn more about sri vaishnavam. For

such a group a no-holds-barred debate will be of

little value. An upanyasam style class with one

teacher is the best format. Later on we can organize

debates with other schools of thought for the pupils

to form a more critical understanding.

 

 

[2] My knowledge level is extremely rudementary. It is not

correct to use the word Pundit and my name in the same

sentence, to put it mildly. Be assured that I am not

saying this out of false modesty. I will be an eager student.

 

 

-- Dileepan

[Guest guest]

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Parthasarati Dileepan

Friday, 6 October 1995

1:26

prapatti

Gita class

 

 

My

answer is a guarded yes. Two points:

 

[1] This e-mail group is called

'Bhakthi/Prapatti.'

Therefore, any interpretation put forth must be

 

consistent with that theme. Discussion about

other interpretations must

be in the light of why

they are wrong and why our way is right.

For

open debate one must go to Alt.Religion.Vaishnava,

or Soc.Religion.Hindu

or some such open forum.

Those who think they are open-minded don't jump

to

conclusions; I think there are enough people here

wanting to

learn more about sri vaishnavam. For

such a group a no-holds-barred

debate will be of

little value. An upanyasam style class with one

 

teacher is the best format. Later on we can organize

debates with other

schools of thought for the pupils

to form a more critical understanding.

 

 

 

[2] My knowledge level is extremely rudementary. It is not

correct

to use the word Pundit and my name in the same

sentence, to put it

mildly. Be assured that I am not

saying this out of false modesty. I

will be an eager student.

 

 

-- Dileepan

 

I wholeheartedly agree with

these sentiments. I would like to hear the Srivaishnavam side of things. I

have more than enough Geetas and commentaries by other camps but none by

Srivaishnavas.

 

Kindest regards

Ramadas