Guest guest Posted May 17, 2003 Report Share Posted May 17, 2003 Jay Nelamangala wrot: So, study epiestomology properly and understand when, why and how a 'pourushEya-Agama-text' such as BhAagavatha becomes an Agama-pramANa, and also when, why and how a pourushEya-Agama-text such as the translations that we read, fail to be an Agama-pramANa. This process will help you identify the portion in an Agama-text that helps generate knowledge and portion that does not. The implication that I take from this is that only those who have expert knowledge of Sanskrit have access to the true scripture. The rest of us including most Hindus will have to rely on having it relayed to us by savants and pandits who until they themselves have attained correct jnana will line up behind whatever acarya their lineage respects. Of course these savants will be brahmins, the traditional knowers of Sanskrit who are especially empowered to teach by a law of Manu. Would that be your position Jay? Best Wishes, Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2003 Report Share Posted May 20, 2003 Benjamin Root wrote: > > Fools with overflowing and uncontrolled emotions do not reach > enlightenment. They are much more > likely to encounter tragedy. > > Om! > Benjamin > It's hard to say. What about fools with under flowing and controlled emotions? Sri Ramana was once asked about the fate of the false guru (and that of people who follow such a person). The sage replied something like, "Each according to their merit." Harsha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2003 Report Share Posted May 20, 2003 advaitin, Harsha wrote: > Benjamin Root wrote: > > > > > Fools with overflowing and uncontrolled emotions do not reach > > enlightenment. They are much more > > likely to encounter tragedy. > > > > Om! > > Benjamin > > > > It's hard to say. What about fools with under flowing and controlled > emotions? > > Sri Ramana was once asked about the fate of the false guru (and that of > people who follow such a person). The sage replied something like, "Each > according to their merit." > > Harsha Namaste Harsha, et al, One can learn good things from a bad guru. The teachings have to have the ring of truth to them after all. Emotion is pleasurable it is something we can feel, it is more tangible than intellect which is more subtle. Hence the majority of people are Bhaktas........ONS...Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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