Guest guest Posted May 12, 1999 Report Share Posted May 12, 1999 In a message dated 5/12/99, 1:30:00 AM, bhakti-errors writes: << The original question centered on whether Darwin's theory, or the scientific explanation of the origin of the universe, is reconcilable with Visishtadvaita Vedanta. >> Visistadvaita Vedanta is consistent with Bhagavad-gita and Vishnu purana. The Bhagavad-gita mentions the prajapatis, the 4 Manus, and some other great sages as the origin of the population of the various planets. The Puranas like Vishnu Purana, known to be authentic, elaborate on this scheme. In each manvantara, each of the daughters of Daksa give birth to a different class of animals--all the details are there. All these detailed statements suddenly have to be taken mythologically, rather than at face value, if one accepts Darwins theory. Additionally, there is nothing in Vedanta and Upanisads that directly contradict the above scheme. Is taking Krishna's statements or Puranic statements mythologically or metaphorically an example of Visistadvaita epistemology? Gerald Surya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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