FW: Sivananda's 'May I Answer That' Q&A Selection for Friday, Se...

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Dear Neil Ji

 

This is really good explanation.....Thanks

 

DD

 

In a message dated 9/2/2005 5:22:30 AM Pacific Standard Time,

Trikashaivism writes:

 

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> Sivananda's May I Answer That?

> 02 September 2005 06:17

> trikashaivism

> Sivananda's 'May I Answer That' Q&A Selection for Friday,

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> QUESTION #209: May I know if you mean by 'Sastras' the age-old,

> written or unwritten, set and rigid principles of ancient Hindu

> religious scriptures? Have these principles not become time-barred due

> to the fast-changing conditions? I don't think any rigid principle can

> stand the test of time.

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> ANSWER: Yes, the age-old, written or unwritten set principles of

> the ancient Hindu religious scriptures are termed 'Sastras'. But because

> of this, it need not follow that they should become time-barred. The

> fundamental tenets of right living are unchanging. There cannot be any

> sort of difference in the fundamentals. Modifications, alterations and

> adjustments are necessary; but these should be effected in the external

> modes of interpretation and methods of application to suit the changing

> times and the new environments of a new generation. There is no harm in

> changing the externals so long as it does not affect the fundamental

> principles. Fundamental virtues like truth, fellowship, non-injury,

> purity, justice, integrity, etc., will continue to be applicable to the

> life of humanity. Violation of these would always be a signal for coming

> calamity.

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