the debate over the aitihyams -- and a change

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Dear Members,

 

The discussion has gone far enough and the level of discourse

has sunk to a level which is below what I would expect for

this group. I am extremely disappointed by the emotional

responses from nearly all the participants, and by the poor

reading comprehension of those who have misunderstood the

intentions of several participants' messages.

 

In any case, if anything good will come out of this, it

is this. The unneeded and unscholarly emotionalism triggered by

this controversy has forced me to think deeply about how to

elevate the level of thought and discourse that goes on

on the Bhakti List. I am nearing some conclusion about

what needs to be done. Before the sacred month of Margazhi

begins, I will announce a drastic restructuring of the

Bhakti List. I am finalizing the details as I write this.

 

We have come a long way in the 7+ years since this group

was started. Unfortunately, in many ways we are worse off

than when we began. Petty, clannish disputes, unaided by

clear thinking, keep cropping up. The most disturbing trend

is the apparent lack of interest in Truth.

 

I don't know if what I am going to propose will solve the

problem. But I feel at this point it is worth a shot.

 

With regards to all,

ramanuja dasan,

Mani