Guest guest Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Hello All, In his book on the Vedas the sage of Kanchi remarks in passing that the invention of the printing press brought in great complication for tailored teaching which was traditional in the individual guru-sishya relationship. It may well be that quasi-idealism is an expediant teaching (Greg's expression) for those of a certain background. My own view is that it does not represent the authentic core advaita of Shankara. In the American readings based system of education the handy sized 'Three Dialogues' of Berkeley(100 pgs.) means that philosophy students are likely to be exposed to the idealist virus before their immune system has been fortified by a more general consideration of arguments and rebuttals. A glass of cold water and a few pages of Whitehead's 'Process and Reality' may be of help. Do not exceed the stated dose, as he offers several kinds of objects, which could be fatal to a weakened constitution. Always consult your metaphysician. Best Wishes, Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2003 Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 Namaste Michael. That is the type of humour I like most. Thanks. Viruses are invulnerable to known drugs. So let us call it Berkeley bacteria and use the Whitehead widepectrum antibiotic agaisnt it. Then, as you rightly foresee, we need vitamins for the complications. We have them aplenty manufactured in our Indian spiritual laboratories with branches worldwide. So, not to worry. It is disease, cure, complications, cure. The process goes on. Let it until permanent cure takes place at Grace, whenever that is. Best wishes. Madathil Nair __________________ advaitin, ombhurbhuva <ombhurbhuva@e...> wrote: > Hello All, > In his book on the Vedas the sage of Kanchi remarks in > passing that the invention of the printing press > brought in great complication for tailored teaching > which was traditional in the individual guru-sishya > relationship. It may well be that quasi-idealism is > an expediant teaching (Greg's expression) for those of > a certain background. My own view is that it does not > represent the authentic core advaita of Shankara. > > In the American readings based system of education the > handy sized 'Three Dialogues' of Berkeley(100 pgs.) > means that philosophy students are likely to be > exposed to the idealist virus before their immune > system has been fortified by a more general > consideration of arguments and rebuttals. A glass of > cold water and a few pages of Whitehead's 'Process and > Reality' may be of help. Do not exceed the stated > dose, as he offers several kinds of objects, which > could be fatal to a weakened constitution. Always > consult your metaphysician. > > Best Wishes, Michael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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