Guest guest Posted January 16, 1997 Report Share Posted January 16, 1997 Sundar writes: *** I propose we declare a moratorium on the phrase "bhagavata *** apachara" . This has of late and all too often been used to void *** any spirit of enquiry or free thought on several issues. I second this motion. Frankly, if I think about it, I am not sure I really understand what the word "apacharam" really means or implies. *** We truly value our members who have much to share with us from the *** tradition. However, it is the duty of each generation to know the *** tradition and apply it to their lives. If this is not done in a *** pirit of honesty and sharing, religion is reduced to an endless *** (and futile) rearguard action against any change. And, we must *** admit, religion HAS changed. In fact, some of our acharyas that *** traditionalists and others revere have been active agents of that *** change. I second this as well. I only hope that *all* points of view will be taken with equal seriousness. I also hope that all of us strive to avoid a "gotcha" mentality, where knowledge is used more as a weapon, than as a tool for education. Clearly, we are all from the academic world where tests, quizzes, exams, etc. are a daily feature of our lives. There is a definitely a place for this in our lives, but I feel in spiritual inquiry, especially of the Vedantic variety where we seek constantly ways to control our ego, such an outlook is actually counterproductive. We all benefit when everyone, regardless of their respective levels of erudition, are comfortable and can post their doubts and opinions. In spiritual inquiry, there is just as much to gained from what people *think*, as there is from what people know. Sumanth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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