Recent Discussions on Speculation

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S(Z)hri Mani wrote:

 

But I ask in turn, is speculation in and of itself

an evil? By speculation, I do not mean daydreaming, but

informed speculation based on intelligence and

investigation. Is this so wrong?

 

Are not the inspired musings of Yajnavalkya or Tirumazhisai

Alvar themselves types of speculations?

 

All are requested to respond.

 

Mani

 

P.S. Please do not simply quote some text as an answer

to this question. That defeats the purpose of this

discussion!

 

My answer:

 

I think speculation is definitely not an evil. However, it wastes a lot of

time which could otherwise be used for 'Japam' or 'Bhaghavan nama

smaranam'. I think one should quickly get over the questioning and

doubting stage and firmly set his mind to practising sadhanas to realize

Bhaghavan. Once His grace descends on us we will probably give up the need

to speculate.

 

Mani again wrote:

 

One of our other correspondents has replied in a similar vein.

While this may be true, I believe Ram in his original post is

asking a more psychological question. If I may rephrase it as

follows: "I know that I should believe in Bhagavan and the

shastras, and Bhagavan's messengers such as the acharyas. But

my mind continues to wander and speculate about all sorts of

things. What am I to do?"

 

My answer:

 

Reciting Vishnu Sahasranamam with devotion and regular Gayatri Japam will

help to prevent or reduce such wanderings.

 

 

Dasan

 

Vijayaraghavan Srinivasan